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Unofficial Node.js subreddit. Discuss Node.js, JavaScript, TypeScript, and anything else in the Node.js ecosystem!

The community at a glance

r/node is a Subreddit for Programmers with roughly 349K members. It has been around since 2009. It uses a forum format for communication.

Roughly 35K members have joined in the past year. Popular discussion topics include Node, Looking For, and Looking. Common discussion themes are Advice Requests and Solution Requests. Product recommendations often mention node course, node.js framework, and node books.

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Established 2009
349K Members

Community Topics

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Subreddit Analysis

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Yearly: +35K members
Growth: +11.0% / year

Member growth over time

All time (yearly)

  • 2013: 3K members
  • 2014: 5K members
  • 2015: 7K members
  • 2016: 8K members
  • 2017: 16K members
  • 2018: 48K members
  • 2019: 57K members
  • 2020: 31K members
  • 2021: 23K members
  • 2023: 50K members
  • 2024: 41K members
  • 2025: 34K members
  • 2026: 22K members

Past year (monthly)

  • Sep: 3K members
  • Oct: 3K members
  • Nov: 3K members
  • Dec: 3K members
  • Jan: 3K members
  • Feb: 3K members
  • Mar: 3K members
  • Apr: 3K members
  • May: 3K members
  • Jun: 3K members
  • Jul: 3K members
  • Aug: 2K members

Themes

  • Advice Requests
    6 posts in the past month
    1. I started learning Node.js, any tips or advice of how to learn it properly?
    2. EU devs, please correct my Auth-ToS architecture
    3. Railway - Will app go offline once trial period ends?
    #1
    Advice Requests
    I started learning Node.js, any tips or advice of how to learn it properly? · EU devs, please correct my Auth-ToS architecture · Railway - Will app go offline once trial period ends?
    6
  • Solution Requests
    5 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. Take a look at this framework called Crescent-JS, it has in-built Frontend, backend, database and auth, I am trying to make the perfect language for SaaS and people who just want to learn one language and go on with their life, it is on, Please asking to have a look at it
    3. Need advice: Any good platforms for unlimited mock APIs during local dev/testing? (Paywalls on existing tools are annoying)
    #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? · Take a look at this framework called Crescent-JS, it has in-built Frontend, backend, database and auth, I am trying to make the perfect language for SaaS and people who just want to learn one language and go on with their life, it is on, Please asking to have a look at it · Need advice: Any good platforms for unlimited mock APIs during local dev/testing? (Paywalls on existing tools are annoying)
    5
  • Opportunities
    1 post in the past month
    1. Who's hiring/looking
    #3
    Opportunities
    Who's hiring/looking
    1

Topics

  • Node
    48 posts in the past month
    1. Slonik - PostgreSQL node.js client with static-types & runtime validation
    2. Built a Node library for detecting suspicious uploads.. Looking for your feedback
    #1
    Node
    Slonik - PostgreSQL node.js client with static-types & runtime validation · Built a Node library for detecting suspicious uploads.. Looking for your feedback
    48
  • Looking For
    38 posts in the past month
    #2
    Looking For
    38
  • Looking
    35 posts in the past month
    #3
    Looking
    35
  • Struggling
    25 posts in the past month
    #4
    Struggling
    25
  • Tool
    24 posts in the past month
    #5
    Tool
    24

Product recommendations

  • node course
    5 posts in the past month
    1. Looking for the Best Express, React & Node.js Course – Project-Based Learning Recommendations?
    2. Plz recommend a course to learn node
    3. Plz recommend a course to learn node
    #1
    node course
    Looking for the Best Express, React & Node.js Course – Project-Based Learning Recommendations? · Plz recommend a course to learn node · Plz recommend a course to learn node
    5
  • node.js framework
    3 posts in the past month
    1. Best Node.js framework
    2. Which Node.js framework would you recommend for REST API?
    3. Which Node.js framework you recommend to use to build REST API?
    #2
    node.js framework
    Best Node.js framework · Which Node.js framework would you recommend for REST API? · Which Node.js framework you recommend to use to build REST API?
    3
  • node books
    3 posts in the past month
    1. Best books for node
    2. Node recommended books
    3. What printed books, specifically about Node, would you recommend?
    #3
    node books
    Best books for node · Node recommended books · What printed books, specifically about Node, would you recommend?
    3
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Frequently asked questions

Who is r/node for?
Best for Programmers enthusiasts looking for a Reddit-based community with forum discussion.
Is r/node 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/node have?
Roughly 349K members, based on figures reported by the community or its host. Member counts are approximate and change over time.
What platform is r/node on?
r/node 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/node cover?
On the Hive Index, r/node is organized under Programmers.
How do I join r/node?
You can join r/node 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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