r/javascript

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About r/javascript

Chat about javascript and javascript related projects. Yes, typescript counts. Please keep self promotion to a minimum/reasonable level.

The community at a glance

r/javascript is a Subreddit for Web Developers and Programmers with roughly 2.4M members. It has been around since 2013. It uses a forum format for communication. It is the 2nd largest community in the Web Development topic page and the 8th largest community in the Software Development topic page.

Roughly 38K members have joined in the past year. Popular discussion topics include Javascript, Nodejs, and Askjs. Common discussion themes are Advice Requests and Solution Requests. Product recommendations often mention javascript, javascript frameworks, and sqlite db.

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Established 2013
2.4M Members

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Subreddit Analysis

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Yearly: +38K members
Growth: +1.6% / year

Member growth over time

All time (yearly)

  • 2013: 14K members
  • 2014: 18K members
  • 2015: 17K members
  • 2016: 24K members
  • 2017: 82K members
  • 2018: 288K members
  • 2019: 303K members
  • 2021: 1.0M members
  • 2023: 594K members
  • 2024: 23K members
  • 2025: 20K members
  • 2026: 26K members

Past year (monthly)

  • Aug: 1K members
  • Sep: 966 members
  • Oct: 589 members
  • Nov: 4K members
  • Dec: 5K members
  • Jan: 4K members
  • Feb: 4K members
  • Mar: 3K members
  • Apr: 3K members
  • May: 3K members
  • Jun: 4K members
  • Jul: 3K members

Themes

  • Advice Requests
    4 posts in the past month
    1. [AskJS] I am creator of minify-js.com. Ask me anything.
    2. Made a browser Mandelbrot explorer, open to feedback
    3. [AskJS] Burned out on WordPress: Is transitioning to AstroJS + ApostropheCMS a smart move for a solo dev?
    #1
    Advice Requests
    [AskJS] I am creator of minify-js.com. Ask me anything. · Made a browser Mandelbrot explorer, open to feedback · [AskJS] Burned out on WordPress: Is transitioning to AstroJS + ApostropheCMS a smart move for a solo dev?
    4
  • Solution Requests
    3 posts in the past month
    1. [AskJS] Help me choose the right library or framework
    2. I got tired of guessing how my codebase fit together, so I built a CLI that draws real AST-based dependency maps (works for 6 languages)
    3. Build a Hotel Menu Website with HTML, CSS & JavaScript | Search & Order Meals
    #2
    Solution Requests
    [AskJS] Help me choose the right library or framework · I got tired of guessing how my codebase fit together, so I built a CLI that draws real AST-based dependency maps (works for 6 languages) · Build a Hotel Menu Website with HTML, CSS & JavaScript | Search & Order Meals
    3
  • Pain & Anger
    2 posts in the past month
    1. There are more than 100 public repos on Github with malicious code that can install Remote Access Trojan on your system and it can spread to all the repos you have access to. Why is GitHub not doing anything about these repos?
    2. Red Hat npm packages reportedly hijacked with a self-propagating JS credential stealer
    #3
    Pain & Anger
    There are more than 100 public repos on Github with malicious code that can install Remote Access Trojan on your system and it can spread to all the repos you have access to. Why is GitHub not doing anything about these repos? · Red Hat npm packages reportedly hijacked with a self-propagating JS credential stealer
    2
  • Self-Promotion
    1 post in the past month
    1. Show r/javascript: I’m working on a fork of Mozilla’s PDF.js focused on exploring native PDF editing in the browser.
    #4
    Self-Promotion
    Show r/javascript: I’m working on a fork of Mozilla’s PDF.js focused on exploring native PDF editing in the browser.
    1
  • Ideas
    1 post in the past month
    1. Looking for Teammates: Building a Native HTML Component Library (No Shadow DOM)
    #5
    Ideas
    Looking for Teammates: Building a Native HTML Component Library (No Shadow DOM)
    1

Topics

  • Javascript
    73 posts in the past month
    1. Javascript TUI Network Throughput Inspection
    #1
    Javascript
    Javascript TUI Network Throughput Inspection
    73
  • Nodejs
    50 posts in the past month
    #2
    Nodejs
    50
  • Askjs
    37 posts in the past month
    1. [AskJS] Barrel files and slice/domain boundaries
    #3
    Askjs
    [AskJS] Barrel files and slice/domain boundaries
    37
  • Lookingfor
    29 posts in the past month
    #4
    Lookingfor
    29
  • Tired
    23 posts in the past month
    #5
    Tired
    23

Flair

  • AskJS
    25 posts in the past month
    1. [AskJS] Large in-memory caches were causing GC pauses in our Node service, so I built an off-heap cache addon for it
    2. [AskJS] Barrel files and slice/domain boundaries
    3. [AskJS] I'm not a big fan of tuples here
    #1
    AskJS
    [AskJS] Large in-memory caches were causing GC pauses in our Node service, so I built an off-heap cache addon for it · [AskJS] Barrel files and slice/domain boundaries · [AskJS] I'm not a big fan of tuples here
    25
  • Showoff Saturday
    4 posts in the past month
    1. Showoff Saturday (June 06, 2026)
    2. Showoff Saturday (May 30, 2026)
    3. Showoff Saturday (June 20, 2026)
    #2
    Showoff Saturday
    Showoff Saturday (June 06, 2026) · Showoff Saturday (May 30, 2026) · Showoff Saturday (June 20, 2026)
    4
  • Subreddit Stats
    3 posts in the past month
    1. Your /r/javascript recap for the week of May 18 - May 24, 2026
    2. Your /r/javascript recap for the week of June 01 - June 07, 2026
    3. Your /r/javascript recap for the week of June 15 - June 21, 2026
    #3
    Subreddit Stats
    Your /r/javascript recap for the week of May 18 - May 24, 2026 · Your /r/javascript recap for the week of June 01 - June 07, 2026 · Your /r/javascript recap for the week of June 15 - June 21, 2026
    3
  • Removed: Showing off a Project
    2 posts in the past month
    1. Made a browser Mandelbrot explorer, open to feedback
    2. Color Lab — a WebGL2 color-space explorer for RGB gamuts, Oklab/CIELAB, and perceptual ramps
    #4
    Removed: Showing off a Project
    Made a browser Mandelbrot explorer, open to feedback · Color Lab — a WebGL2 color-space explorer for RGB gamuts, Oklab/CIELAB, and perceptual ramps
    2

Product recommendations

  • javascript
    22 posts in the past month
    1. Best way to learn JavaScript?
    2. Best way to learn JavaScript?
    3. What are the best platforms for learning JS and TS?
    #1
    javascript
    Best way to learn JavaScript? · Best way to learn JavaScript? · What are the best platforms for learning JS and TS?
    22
  • javascript frameworks
    2 posts in the past month
    1. [AskJS] I am a n00b weighing some options. I'm looking for recommendations for a JavaScript frameworks that will fit my project best.
    2. [AskJS] I am a n00b weighing some options. I'm looking for recommendations for a JavaScript frameworks that will fit my project best.
    #2
    javascript frameworks
    [AskJS] I am a n00b weighing some options. I'm looking for recommendations for a JavaScript frameworks that will fit my project best. · [AskJS] I am a n00b weighing some options. I'm looking for recommendations for a JavaScript frameworks that will fit my project best.
    2
  • sqlite db
    2 posts in the past month
    1. [AskJS] Best way to interact with SQLite DB in browser?
    2. Best way to interact with SQLite DB in browser?
    #3
    sqlite db
    [AskJS] Best way to interact with SQLite DB in browser? · Best way to interact with SQLite DB in browser?
    2
  • testing
    2 posts in the past month
    1. [AskJS] Recommend me a good resource to learn in-depth/advanced about testing (Jest, RTL, Enzyme)
    2. Recommend me a good resource to learn in-depth/advanced about testing (Jest, RTL, Enzyme)
    #4
    testing
    [AskJS] Recommend me a good resource to learn in-depth/advanced about testing (Jest, RTL, Enzyme) · Recommend me a good resource to learn in-depth/advanced about testing (Jest, RTL, Enzyme)
    2
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Frequently asked questions

Who is r/javascript for?
Best for Web Developers and Programmers enthusiasts looking for a Reddit-based community with forum discussion.
Is r/javascript 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/javascript have?
Roughly 2.4M members, based on figures reported by the community or its host. Member counts are approximate and change over time.
What platform is r/javascript on?
r/javascript 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/javascript cover?
On the Hive Index, r/javascript is organized under Web Developers, Programmers.
How do I join r/javascript?
You can join r/javascript by clicking this link, or pressing the "Go to community" button above.
What are the Web Development communities like?
Communities for web developers working across the stack, from front-end frameworks to backend architecture and deployment. Discord and Slack host the most active spaces, with communities organized around specific languages, tools, and frameworks. Good for getting code review, talking through architecture decisions, or finding collaborators.
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