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 2.5M 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 44K members have joined in the past year. Popular discussion topics include Javascript, Nodejs, and Askjs. Common discussion themes are Ideas and Advice Requests. Product recommendations often mention javascript, javascript frameworks, and sqlite db.

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Established 2013
2.5M Members

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Subreddit Analysis

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Yearly: +44K members
Growth: +1.8% / 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: 35K members

Past year (monthly)

  • 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: 4K members
  • Sep: 3K members
  • Oct: 813 members

Themes

  • Ideas
    5 posts in the past month
    1. Announcing Vite+ 1.0
    2. Readable Regular Expressions for JavaScript/TypeScript, Inspired by Emacs' rx
    3. Crossflight: cross-process cache stampede protection for the cache you already use (v0.3.2)
    #1
    Ideas
    Announcing Vite+ 1.0 · Readable Regular Expressions for JavaScript/TypeScript, Inspired by Emacs' rx · Crossflight: cross-process cache stampede protection for the cache you already use (v0.3.2)
    5
  • Advice Requests
    4 posts in the past month
    1. [AskJS] Help to find best js and react playlist
    2. [AskJS] Headless table libraries or a full grid component: which did you pick, and would you again?
    3. Looking for a feedback - Production-build explanations and regression blame for Next.js
    #2
    Advice Requests
    [AskJS] Help to find best js and react playlist · [AskJS] Headless table libraries or a full grid component: which did you pick, and would you again? · Looking for a feedback - Production-build explanations and regression blame for Next.js
    4
  • Solution Requests
    4 posts in the past month
    1. [AskJS] Which UI component library or DataGrid solution do you use for your web projects?
    2. [AskJS] Has anyone used Cloudflare/Cap’n Web? Any hidden downsides?
    3. Comparing performance of different offline first solutions
    #3
    Solution Requests
    [AskJS] Which UI component library or DataGrid solution do you use for your web projects? · [AskJS] Has anyone used Cloudflare/Cap’n Web? Any hidden downsides? · Comparing performance of different offline first solutions
    4
  • Pain & Anger
    1 post in the past month
    1. I hate Spotify ads, so I created my own music player
    #4
    Pain & Anger
    I hate Spotify ads, so I created my own music player
    1

Topics

  • Javascript
    69 posts in the past month
    #1
    Javascript
    69
  • Nodejs
    48 posts in the past month
    #2
    Nodejs
    48
  • Askjs
    30 posts in the past month
    #3
    Askjs
    30
  • Lookingfor
    29 posts in the past month
    #4
    Lookingfor
    29
  • Struggling
    22 posts in the past month
    #5
    Struggling
    22

Flair

  • AskJS
    26 posts in the past month
    1. [AskJS] Our app didn't leak memory,it leaked memory four hundred modals later
    2. [AskJS] how are you handling autocomplete on top of elasticsearch?
    3. [AskJS] referring to parent or grandparent class instance properties
    #1
    AskJS
    [AskJS] Our app didn't leak memory,it leaked memory four hundred modals later · [AskJS] how are you handling autocomplete on top of elasticsearch? · [AskJS] referring to parent or grandparent class instance properties
    26
  • Showoff Saturday
    10 posts in the past month
    1. Showoff Saturday (October 03, 2026)
    2. Showoff Saturday (September 19, 2026)
    3. Showoff Saturday (September 12, 2026)
    #2
    Showoff Saturday
    Showoff Saturday (October 03, 2026) · Showoff Saturday (September 19, 2026) · Showoff Saturday (September 12, 2026)
    10
  • Subreddit Stats
    5 posts in the past month
    1. Your /r/javascript recap for the week of July 27 - August 02, 2026
    2. Your /r/javascript recap for the week of August 17 - August 23, 2026
    3. Your /r/javascript recap for the week of August 10 - August 16, 2026
    #3
    Subreddit Stats
    Your /r/javascript recap for the week of July 27 - August 02, 2026 · Your /r/javascript recap for the week of August 17 - August 23, 2026 · Your /r/javascript recap for the week of August 10 - August 16, 2026
    5
  • Removed: Where's the javascript?
    1 post in the past month
    1. HTTP Web Server Benchmarks
    #4
    Removed: Where's the javascript?
    HTTP Web Server Benchmarks
    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 2.5M 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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