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 40K 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

Community Topics

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Subreddit Analysis

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Yearly: +40K members
Growth: +1.7% / 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: 29K members

Past year (monthly)

  • 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: 5K members
  • Aug: 967 members

Themes

  • Advice Requests
    7 posts in the past month
    1. Looking for feedback on a fast browser-based JSON Formatter & Validator
    2. I spent over a year building a framework-agnostic virtual scrolling engine with an index-based architecture. I’d love feedback from developers who’ve built virtualization systems.
    3. Looking for a feedback - Production-build explanations and regression blame for Next.js
    #1
    Advice Requests
    Looking for feedback on a fast browser-based JSON Formatter & Validator · I spent over a year building a framework-agnostic virtual scrolling engine with an index-based architecture. I’d love feedback from developers who’ve built virtualization systems. · Looking for a feedback - Production-build explanations and regression blame for Next.js
    7
  • Solution Requests
    4 posts in the past month
    1. [AskJS] What is the best json conversion tool for various formats like csv, yaml, zod, TS types etc also it should be private without any server for security?
    2. open-source, self-hostable customer support automation platform
    3. I built a DevTools extension that shows you what's inside SSE streams — because for fetch-based streams, the Network tab just shows a pending request
    #2
    Solution Requests
    [AskJS] What is the best json conversion tool for various formats like csv, yaml, zod, TS types etc also it should be private without any server for security? · open-source, self-hostable customer support automation platform · I built a DevTools extension that shows you what's inside SSE streams — because for fetch-based streams, the Network tab just shows a pending request
    4
  • Ideas
    1 post in the past month
    1. LogTape 2.3.0: Scoped configuration, failure-only test logs, and GraphQL Yoga
    #3
    Ideas
    LogTape 2.3.0: Scoped configuration, failure-only test logs, and GraphQL Yoga
    1
  • Self-Promotion
    1 post in the past month
    1. I built an Angular visual view builder over 2.5 years, now available in beta
    #4
    Self-Promotion
    I built an Angular visual view builder over 2.5 years, now available in beta
    1
  • Pain & Anger
    1 post in the past month
    1. problem with deployement
    #5
    Pain & Anger
    problem with deployement
    1

Topics

  • Javascript
    68 posts in the past month
    #1
    Javascript
    68
  • Nodejs
    49 posts in the past month
    #2
    Nodejs
    49
  • Askjs
    34 posts in the past month
    1. [AskJS] how are you handling llm tool-call latency on a streaming ui path?
    #3
    Askjs
    [AskJS] how are you handling llm tool-call latency on a streaming ui path?
    34
  • Lookingfor
    29 posts in the past month
    #4
    Lookingfor
    29
  • Struggling
    22 posts in the past month
    #5
    Struggling
    22

Flair

  • AskJS
    17 posts in the past month
    1. [AskJS] what's a javascript feature you mass-adopted way too late and felt dumb about
    2. [AskJS] how are you handling autocomplete on top of elasticsearch?
    3. [AskJS] Building a 2D Game Engine from scratch in pure ES6 Vanilla JS. Here is how I handle SpriteSheets & AnimatedSprites!
    #1
    AskJS
    [AskJS] what's a javascript feature you mass-adopted way too late and felt dumb about · [AskJS] how are you handling autocomplete on top of elasticsearch? · [AskJS] Building a 2D Game Engine from scratch in pure ES6 Vanilla JS. Here is how I handle SpriteSheets & AnimatedSprites!
    17
  • Showoff Saturday
    3 posts in the past month
    1. Showoff Saturday (August 01, 2026)
    2. Showoff Saturday (July 25, 2026)
    3. Showoff Saturday (July 18, 2026)
    #2
    Showoff Saturday
    Showoff Saturday (August 01, 2026) · Showoff Saturday (July 25, 2026) · Showoff Saturday (July 18, 2026)
    3
  • Subreddit Stats
    1 post in the past month
    1. Your /r/javascript recap for the week of July 27 - August 02, 2026
    #3
    Subreddit Stats
    Your /r/javascript recap for the week of July 27 - August 02, 2026
    1

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?
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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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