r/learnmath

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About r/learnmath

Post all of your math-learning resources here. Questions, no matter how basic, will be answered (to the best ability of the online subscribers).

The community at a glance

r/learnmath is a Subreddit for Math with roughly 456K members. It has been around since 2009. It uses a forum format for communication. On the Hive Index it ranks #2 in the Math communities list.

Roughly 67K members have joined in the past year. Popular discussion topics include Math, Help, and Algebra. Product recommendations often mention math books, textbooks, and calculus books.

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Established 2009
456K Members

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Subreddit Analysis

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Yearly: +67K members
Growth: +17.3% / year

Member growth over time

All time (yearly)

  • 2013: 6K members
  • 2014: 6K members
  • 2015: 6K members
  • 2016: 5K members
  • 2017: 15K members
  • 2018: 44K members
  • 2019: 59K members
  • 2020: 54K members
  • 2021: 37K members
  • 2023: 62K members
  • 2024: 58K members
  • 2025: 59K members
  • 2026: 35K members

Past year (monthly)

  • Jul: 4K members
  • Aug: 5K members
  • Sep: 5K members
  • Oct: 5K members
  • Nov: 7K members
  • Dec: 6K members
  • Jan: 6K members
  • Feb: 6K members
  • Mar: 6K members
  • Apr: 6K members
  • May: 7K members
  • Jun: 4K members

Topics

  • Math
    380 posts in the past month
    #1
    Math
    380
  • Help
    92 posts in the past month
    #2
    Help
    92
  • Algebra
    90 posts in the past month
    #3
    Algebra
    90
  • Learning
    81 posts in the past month
    #4
    Learning
    81
  • Calculus
    65 posts in the past month
    #5
    Calculus
    65

Flair

  • TOPIC
    21 posts in the past month
    1. Why does 6 - (-4) = 10 like why did it become positive
    2. What the heck are imaginary numbers?
    3. Potentially stupid question: Why is math a 'young man's game'?
    #1
    TOPIC
    Why does 6 - (-4) = 10 like why did it become positive · What the heck are imaginary numbers? · Potentially stupid question: Why is math a 'young man's game'?
    21
  • RESOLVED
    8 posts in the past month
    1. Advice on Calculus II
    2. Why is 0 factorial equal 1
    3. Where to start learning maths?
    #2
    RESOLVED
    Advice on Calculus II · Why is 0 factorial equal 1 · Where to start learning maths?
    8
  • Link Post
    4 posts in the past month
    1. Mathematicians publish declaration on AI's impact on math
    2. I built a 3D playground to see linear algebra - drag vectors, run code, even fly a plane with dot/cross products
    3. I compiled ALL the formulas from MIT 6.041SC — 25 lectures in one cheat sheet!
    #3
    Link Post
    Mathematicians publish declaration on AI's impact on math · I built a 3D playground to see linear algebra - drag vectors, run code, even fly a plane with dot/cross products · I compiled ALL the formulas from MIT 6.041SC — 25 lectures in one cheat sheet!
    4

Product recommendations

  • math books
    2 posts in the past month
    1. Best math book for a highschool senior in another country for a month.
    2. Can u recommend Math books!!
    #1
    math books
    Best math book for a highschool senior in another country for a month. · Can u recommend Math books!!
    2
  • textbooks
    2 posts in the past month
    1. Best textbook for Algebra 2 or Precalculus?
    2. Best pre-algebra textbook for summer?
    #2
    textbooks
    Best textbook for Algebra 2 or Precalculus? · Best pre-algebra textbook for summer?
    2
  • calculus books
    2 posts in the past month
    1. Calculus Book Recs - Self-Study
    2. I want to learn calculus. Only book recs please, I have trouble with videos.
    #3
    calculus books
    Calculus Book Recs - Self-Study · I want to learn calculus. Only book recs please, I have trouble with videos.
    2
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Frequently asked questions

Who is r/learnmath for?
Best for Math enthusiasts looking for a Reddit-based community with forum discussion.
Is r/learnmath 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/learnmath have?
Roughly 456K members, based on figures reported by the community or its host. Member counts are approximate and change over time.
What platform is r/learnmath on?
r/learnmath 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/learnmath cover?
On the Hive Index, r/learnmath is organized under Math.
How do I join r/learnmath?
You can join r/learnmath by clicking this link, or pressing the "Go to community" button above.
What are the Math communities like?
Communities for math students, enthusiasts, and professionals covering everything from calculus help to higher-level pure and applied mathematics. Reddit has large communities for homework help and recreational math, with Discord servers serving students and dedicated forums for specific branches of the discipline.
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