r/linux

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About r/linux

Welcome to /r/Linux! This is a community for sharing news about Linux, interesting developments and press. If you're looking for tech support, /r/Linux4Noobs and /r/linuxquestions are friendly communities that can help you. Please also check out: https://lemmy.ml/c/linux and Kbin.social/m/Linux Please refrain from posting help requests here, cheers.

The community at a glance

r/linux is a Subreddit for Programmers with roughly 1.9M members. It has been around since 2008. It has both a forum and a live chat communication style. It is the 10th largest community in the Software Development topic page.

Roughly 163K members have joined in the past year. Popular discussion topics include Linux, Software, and Looking For. Common discussion themes are Self-Promotion and Advice Requests. Product recommendations often mention linux distro and laptop.

On Reddit
Established 2008
1.9M Members

Community Topics

Community Features

Forum

This community has a forum

Chat

This community has a realtime chat

Subreddit Analysis

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Yearly: +163K members
Growth: +9.4% / year

Member growth over time

All time (yearly)

  • 2013: 36K members
  • 2014: 36K members
  • 2015: 23K members
  • 2016: 41K members
  • 2017: 46K members
  • 2018: 72K members
  • 2019: 108K members
  • 2020: 148K members
  • 2021: 111K members
  • 2023: 275K members
  • 2024: 577K members
  • 2025: 225K members
  • 2026: 95K members

Past year (monthly)

  • Aug: 10K members
  • Sep: 8K members
  • Oct: 9K members
  • Nov: 15K members
  • Dec: 17K members
  • Jan: 18K members
  • Feb: 15K members
  • Mar: 17K members
  • Apr: 15K members
  • May: 14K members
  • Jun: 12K members
  • Jul: 3K members

Themes

  • Self-Promotion
    1 post in the past month
    1. Pulse, my very first C only project
    #1
    Self-Promotion
    Pulse, my very first C only project
    1
  • Advice Requests
    1 post in the past month
    1. What does Ubuntu actually do better than Debian for the average desktop user?
    #2
    Advice Requests
    What does Ubuntu actually do better than Debian for the average desktop user?
    1
  • Solution Requests
    1 post in the past month
    1. Are there any video editing softwares similar to Final Cut Pro available on Linux?
    #3
    Solution Requests
    Are there any video editing softwares similar to Final Cut Pro available on Linux?
    1

Topics

  • Linux
    212 posts in the past month
    1. Found physical Red Flag Linux 3.0 CD (lost media)
    2. Linux Finally Eliminates The strncpy API After Six Years Of Work, 360+ Patches
    3. I reverse-engineered NZXT CAM's LCD streaming protocol to get my Kraken Elite screen working on Linux
    #1
    Linux
    Found physical Red Flag Linux 3.0 CD (lost media) · Linux Finally Eliminates The strncpy API After Six Years Of Work, 360+ Patches · I reverse-engineered NZXT CAM's LCD streaming protocol to get my Kraken Elite screen working on Linux
    212
  • Software
    33 posts in the past month
    #2
    Software
    33
  • Looking For
    31 posts in the past month
    #3
    Looking For
    31
  • Tired
    27 posts in the past month
    #4
    Tired
    27
  • Distro
    22 posts in the past month
    1. I just installed LFS 4.1!
    2. Always Returning to Debian
    #5
    Distro
    I just installed LFS 4.1! · Always Returning to Debian
    22

Flair

  • Software Release
    38 posts in the past month
    1. I reverse-engineered NZXT CAM's LCD streaming protocol to get my Kraken Elite screen working on Linux
    2. Microsoft denies WSL 3 exists, reveals Windows 11's WSL Containers ship next week
    3. NVIDIA 580.173.02 Linux driver released for older GeForce GTX GPUs
    #1
    Software Release
    I reverse-engineered NZXT CAM's LCD streaming protocol to get my Kraken Elite screen working on Linux · Microsoft denies WSL 3 exists, reveals Windows 11's WSL Containers ship next week · NVIDIA 580.173.02 Linux driver released for older GeForce GTX GPUs
    38
  • Discussion
    32 posts in the past month
    1. AI slop and low-effort contributions
    2. Veterans of Linux: what's one thing that "just works" today that would've sounded impossible 15–20 years ago?
    3. If anyone wants to print with the Epson L355 via usb or wifi, configure the printer with the L310 driver
    #2
    Discussion
    AI slop and low-effort contributions · Veterans of Linux: what's one thing that "just works" today that would've sounded impossible 15–20 years ago? · If anyone wants to print with the Epson L355 via usb or wifi, configure the printer with the L310 driver
    32
  • Kernel
    31 posts in the past month
    1. Linux Finally Eliminates The strncpy API After Six Years Of Work, 360+ Patches
    2. Linux 7.2 has surpassed more than 43 million lines in the kernel tree: 43,898,743 to be exact
    3. USB4STREAM Merged For Linux 7.2 To Quickly Send Data Between USB4 Connected Systems
    #3
    Kernel
    Linux Finally Eliminates The strncpy API After Six Years Of Work, 360+ Patches · Linux 7.2 has surpassed more than 43 million lines in the kernel tree: 43,898,743 to be exact · USB4STREAM Merged For Linux 7.2 To Quickly Send Data Between USB4 Connected Systems
    31
  • Development
    15 posts in the past month
    1. One Line x86 Change To GCC Compiler Nets +12% Benchmark Win For Modern Intel/AMD CPUs
    2. What feature is missing before this becomes legally Windows 95?
    3. Akrites: The Latest Attempt to Protect Open-Source From AI Attacks Has Arrived
    #4
    Development
    One Line x86 Change To GCC Compiler Nets +12% Benchmark Win For Modern Intel/AMD CPUs · What feature is missing before this becomes legally Windows 95? · Akrites: The Latest Attempt to Protect Open-Source From AI Attacks Has Arrived
    15
  • Popular Application
    11 posts in the past month
    1. Valve - “starting with the SteamOS 3.8 release, you can put together your own Steam Machine using whatever PC parts you want.”
    2. LibreOffice Conference and External Events – TDF Annual Report 2025
    3. Environment variables public utility
    #5
    Popular Application
    Valve - “starting with the SteamOS 3.8 release, you can put together your own Steam Machine using whatever PC parts you want.” · LibreOffice Conference and External Events – TDF Annual Report 2025 · Environment variables public utility
    11

Product recommendations

  • linux distro
    96 posts in the past month
    1. Distro with best animations and smoothness?
    2. What's the best distribution for dual booting?
    3. Best optimized distros for my old man Lenovo ThinkPad 11e Yoga Gen 6 11" (intel m3-8100Y, 4/128GB version)?
    #1
    linux distro
    Distro with best animations and smoothness? · What's the best distribution for dual booting? · Best optimized distros for my old man Lenovo ThinkPad 11e Yoga Gen 6 11" (intel m3-8100Y, 4/128GB version)?
    96
  • laptop
    6 posts in the past month
    1. Best Laptops for Running Linux with Privacy in Mind?
    2. Best laptop for linux
    3. Best laptop for linux?
    #2
    laptop
    Best Laptops for Running Linux with Privacy in Mind? · Best laptop for linux · Best laptop for linux?
    6
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Frequently asked questions

Who is r/linux for?
Best for Programmers enthusiasts looking for a Reddit-based community with forum discussion, live chat.
Is r/linux 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/linux have?
Roughly 1.9M members, based on figures reported by the community or its host. Member counts are approximate and change over time.
What platform is r/linux on?
r/linux 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/linux cover?
On the Hive Index, r/linux is organized under Programmers.
How do I join r/linux?
You can join r/linux by clicking this link, or pressing the "Go to community" button above.
What are the Software Development communities like?
The largest tech-adjacent category on the site, covering software engineering across languages, frameworks, and specialties. Discord and Slack host communities for specific languages and stacks, while Reddit has massive general programming communities. Good for code review, career advice, tool recommendations, and connecting with developers at similar stages.
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