r/introvert

Community Overview

About r/introvert

A place for introverts. Check the r/introvert Rules and FAQ before posting.

The community at a glance

r/introvert is a Subreddit for Relationships with roughly 2.9M members. It has been around since 2008. It has both a forum and a live chat communication style. On the Hive Index it ranks #5 in the Relationships communities list.

Roughly 22K members have joined in the past year. Popular discussion topics include Introvert, Introversion, and Socializing. Product recommendations often mention job, book, and movie.

On Reddit
Established 2008
2.9M Members

Community Features

This community has a forum

This community has a realtime chat

Subreddit Analysis

via GummySearch
Yearly: +22K members
Growth: +0.8% / year

Member growth over time

All time (yearly)

  • 2013: 12K members
  • 2014: 12K members
  • 2015: 5K members
  • 2016: 7K members
  • 2017: 12K members
  • 2018: 21K members
  • 2019: 78K members
  • 2020: 72K members
  • 2021: 48K members
  • 2023: 649K members
  • 2024: 1.6M members
  • 2025: 277K members
  • 2026: 26K members

Past year (monthly)

  • Aug: 0 members
  • Sep: 0 members
  • Oct: 0 members
  • Nov: 4K members
  • Dec: 5K members
  • Jan: 4K members
  • Feb: 3K members
  • Mar: 3K members
  • Apr: 5K members
  • May: 4K members
  • Jun: 5K members
  • Jul: 2K members

Topics

  • Introvert
    107 posts in the past month
    #1
    Introvert
    107
  • Introversion
    65 posts in the past month
    #2
    Introversion
    65
  • Socializing
    65 posts in the past month
    #3
    Socializing
    65
  • Friendship
    42 posts in the past month
    #4
    Friendship
    42
  • Loneliness
    36 posts in the past month
    #5
    Loneliness
    36

Flair

  • Question
    26 posts in the past month
    1. Does anyone else get mentally drained by daily phone calls?
    2. Being an introvert is fine. Feeling invisible isn't.
    3. Am I an asshole?
    #1
    Question
    Does anyone else get mentally drained by daily phone calls? · Being an introvert is fine. Feeling invisible isn't. · Am I an asshole?
    26
  • Discussion
    20 posts in the past month
    1. Do you genuinely enjoy being alone
    2. i only feel the instinctual need to have friends, i dont really want connection(?) can anyone relate?
    3. F27 I want an internet friend!
    #2
    Discussion
    Do you genuinely enjoy being alone · i only feel the instinctual need to have friends, i dont really want connection(?) can anyone relate? · F27 I want an internet friend!
    20
  • Advice
    15 posts in the past month
    1. People say they want friends, but then make you carry the entire conversation, why is that?
    2. Going on a trip with friends (I think) and I need advice…
    3. My father is narcissist
    #3
    Advice
    People say they want friends, but then make you carry the entire conversation, why is that? · Going on a trip with friends (I think) and I need advice… · My father is narcissist
    15
  • More like social anxiety than introversion
    6 posts in the past month
    1. Going from being the most outgoing to having no friends
    2. Is being introvert a curse
    3. Hi! I'm naturally a very shy person, and I was wondering if anyone else has had the same experience as me.
    #4
    More like social anxiety than introversion
    Going from being the most outgoing to having no friends · Is being introvert a curse · Hi! I'm naturally a very shy person, and I was wondering if anyone else has had the same experience as me.
    6
  • Relationship
    5 posts in the past month
    1. I'm (17M) the classic "quiet kid" in class. Did I completely misread this girl's (17F) behavior, or was she actually flirting?
    2. Those with extroverted partners, how do you survive parties in your house?
    3. Not sure how to help my spouse get alone time
    #5
    Relationship
    I'm (17M) the classic "quiet kid" in class. Did I completely misread this girl's (17F) behavior, or was she actually flirting? · Those with extroverted partners, how do you survive parties in your house? · Not sure how to help my spouse get alone time
    5

Product recommendations

  • job
    10 posts in the past month
    1. What are the best jobs for introverts?
    2. What job do you do/would you recommend?
    3. Job Recommend: Medical lab specimen processing.
    #1
    job
    What are the best jobs for introverts? · What job do you do/would you recommend? · Job Recommend: Medical lab specimen processing.
    10
  • book
    5 posts in the past month
    1. Which book will you never stop recommending and why?
    2. This is the Holy Bible of the Introverts. I strongly recommend for those who still haven't read it. As a personal note, I can say that this book made me understand and embrace who I am and not to be ashamed. The world needs people like us. Keep being you. 🌻
    3. What book(s) would you recommend an introvert to read?
    #2
    book
    Which book will you never stop recommending and why? · This is the Holy Bible of the Introverts. I strongly recommend for those who still haven't read it. As a personal note, I can say that this book made me understand and embrace who I am and not to be ashamed. The world needs people like us. Keep being you. 🌻 · What book(s) would you recommend an introvert to read?
    5
  • movie
    3 posts in the past month
    1. What movies would you recommend an introvert to watch?
    2. Recommend a movie with an introvert as the main character
    3. When i am sad/ emotional ( for no reason) what kind of movie should i watch .. sad so i can cry or comedy or romance or some psychological thriller?? Any recs
    #3
    movie
    What movies would you recommend an introvert to watch? · Recommend a movie with an introvert as the main character · When i am sad/ emotional ( for no reason) what kind of movie should i watch .. sad so i can cry or comedy or romance or some psychological thriller?? Any recs
    3

Frequently asked questions

Who is r/introvert for?
Best for Relationships enthusiasts looking for a Reddit-based community with forum discussion, live chat.
Is r/introvert free to join?
This listing is not marked as paid-only. Access rules and any fees are decided by the community.
How many members does r/introvert have?
Roughly 2.9M members, based on figures reported by the community or its host. Member counts are approximate and change over time.
What platform is r/introvert on?
r/introvert runs on Reddit. Reddit communities (or "subreddits") are forum-based groups on the popular social news aggregation, web content rating, and discussion website Reddit. Reddit is commonly known as "the front page of the internet". Users submit content to the site such as links, text posts, and images, which are then voted up or down and discussed by other members. From investing Reddit communities, to professional ones, to ones just for laughs, you're likely to find a community for you on Reddit.
What topics does r/introvert cover?
On the Hive Index, r/introvert is organized under Relationships.
How do I join r/introvert?
You can join r/introvert by clicking this link, or pressing the "Go to community" button above.
What are the Relationships communities like?
Communities for people navigating dating, partnerships, marriage, and the dynamics of personal relationships. Reddit has the largest and most active communities here, spanning advice for long-distance couples, relationship challenges, and general discussion about dating and love, with some Discord servers for more real-time conversation.