r/passiveincome

Community Overview

About r/passiveincome

Community of individuals who want to build their own passive income streams.

The community at a glance

r/passiveincome is a Subreddit for Finance with roughly 42K members. It has been around since 2012. It uses a forum format for communication.

Roughly 7K members have joined in the past year. Popular discussion topics include Passive Income, Income, and Make Money Online. Common discussion themes are Money Talk and Self-Promotion.

On Reddit
Established 2012
42K Members

Community Features

This community has a forum

Subreddit Analysis

via GummySearch
Yearly: +7K members
Growth: +19.2% / year

Member growth over time

All time (yearly)

  • 2013: 34 members
  • 2014: 116 members
  • 2015: 331 members
  • 2016: 493 members
  • 2017: 1K members
  • 2020: 10K members
  • 2021: 7K members
  • 2023: 9K members
  • 2024: 4K members
  • 2025: 7K members
  • 2026: 3K members

Past year (monthly)

  • Jul: 678 members
  • Aug: 1K members
  • Sep: 567 members
  • Oct: 342 members
  • Nov: 559 members
  • Dec: 564 members
  • Jan: 973 members
  • Feb: 456 members
  • Mar: 356 members
  • Apr: 559 members
  • May: 259 members
  • Jun: 227 members

Themes

  • Money Talk
    9 posts in the past month
    1. I was stuck for months trying to make money online — here’s what finally helped me
    2. I Used Hermes Agent + Codex for 3 Weeks and It Completely Changed How I Think About Making Money Online
    3. Is insta really pays (monetization)? What all are the ways we can earn through insta? Genuine insta creators please help.
    #1
    Money Talk
    I was stuck for months trying to make money online — here’s what finally helped me · I Used Hermes Agent + Codex for 3 Weeks and It Completely Changed How I Think About Making Money Online · Is insta really pays (monetization)? What all are the ways we can earn through insta? Genuine insta creators please help.
    9
  • Self-Promotion
    8 posts in the past month
    1. 「ME 730」: Real ImpactI’ve started earning daily unconditional basic Income and helping more people do the same. Create your impact with us and win up to $20,000 in rewards! Join here:https://i.mec.me/en-US/a?p=miniapp
    2. 「ME 730」: Real ImpactI’ve started earning daily unconditional basic Income and helping more people do the same. Create your impact with us and win up to $20,000 in rewards! Join here:https://i.mec.me/en-US/a?p=miniapp
    3. 「ME 730」: Real Impact I’ve started earning daily unconditional basic Income and helping more people do the same. Create your impact with us and win up to $20,000 in rewards! Join here: https://i.mec.me/en-US/a?p=miniapp
    #2
    Self-Promotion
    「ME 730」: Real ImpactI’ve started earning daily unconditional basic Income and helping more people do the same. Create your impact with us and win up to $20,000 in rewards! Join here:https://i.mec.me/en-US/a?p=miniapp · 「ME 730」: Real ImpactI’ve started earning daily unconditional basic Income and helping more people do the same. Create your impact with us and win up to $20,000 in rewards! Join here:https://i.mec.me/en-US/a?p=miniapp · 「ME 730」: Real Impact I’ve started earning daily unconditional basic Income and helping more people do the same. Create your impact with us and win up to $20,000 in rewards! Join here: https://i.mec.me/en-US/a?p=miniapp
    8
  • Ideas
    1 post in the past month
    1. 4 Real Ways Beginners Make Money Online 🚀 #makemoneyonline #onlineincome #passiveincome #digitalbusiness #sidehustle affiliatemarketing freelancing digitalproducts contentcreator futureincome
    #3
    Ideas
    4 Real Ways Beginners Make Money Online 🚀 #makemoneyonline #onlineincome #passiveincome #digitalbusiness #sidehustle affiliatemarketing freelancing digitalproducts contentcreator futureincome
    1
  • Solution Requests
    1 post in the past month
    1. Where do I start if I want to create an online business that is easy to start and makes passive income? Should I go with a print on demand type of deal? If so how do I start one?
    #4
    Solution Requests
    Where do I start if I want to create an online business that is easy to start and makes passive income? Should I go with a print on demand type of deal? If so how do I start one?
    1

Topics

  • Passive Income
    14 posts in the past month
    1. Recently discovered this money-making site: Money Upper. and it's paying out fast. Passive income so far: $444. They're giving $100 to new members right now. Free to join. Stop sleeping on this one 🔥
    2. Started using this for passive income: Money Upper. and it's been surprisingly consistent. Already sitting at $100 in extra cash. They're giving $100 to new members right now. Free to join. Drop a comment if you want the link 🚀
    3. Passive income through Pinterest: Why it's the #1 underrated channel for creators in 2026
    #1
    Passive Income
    Recently discovered this money-making site: Money Upper. and it's paying out fast. Passive income so far: $444. They're giving $100 to new members right now. Free to join. Stop sleeping on this one 🔥 · Started using this for passive income: Money Upper. and it's been surprisingly consistent. Already sitting at $100 in extra cash. They're giving $100 to new members right now. Free to join. Drop a comment if you want the link 🚀 · Passive income through Pinterest: Why it's the #1 underrated channel for creators in 2026
    14
  • Income
    11 posts in the past month
    1. Side income source.
    2. Started using this for passive income: Money Upper. and it's been surprisingly consistent. Already sitting at $100 in extra cash. They're giving $100 to new members right now. Free to join. Drop a comment if you want the link 🚀
    3. Secondary Income source
    #2
    Income
    Side income source. · Started using this for passive income: Money Upper. and it's been surprisingly consistent. Already sitting at $100 in extra cash. They're giving $100 to new members right now. Free to join. Drop a comment if you want the link 🚀 · Secondary Income source
    11
  • Make Money Online
    10 posts in the past month
    1. New side hustle alert: a site called Money Upper. Passive income so far: $212. Great for anyone wanting to make money online ✨
    2. 4 Real Ways Beginners Make Money Online 🚀 #makemoneyonline #onlineincome #passiveincome #digitalbusiness #sidehustle affiliatemarketing freelancing digitalproducts contentcreator futureincome
    #3
    Make Money Online
    New side hustle alert: a site called Money Upper. Passive income so far: $212. Great for anyone wanting to make money online ✨ · 4 Real Ways Beginners Make Money Online 🚀 #makemoneyonline #onlineincome #passiveincome #digitalbusiness #sidehustle affiliatemarketing freelancing digitalproducts contentcreator futureincome
    10
  • Money
    7 posts in the past month
    1. I was stuck for months trying to make money online — here’s what finally helped me
    2. Turning Downtime into Pocket Money (Review about Earnne)
    3. Started using this for passive income: Money Upper. and it's been surprisingly consistent. Already sitting at $100 in extra cash. They're giving $100 to new members right now. Free to join. Drop a comment if you want the link 🚀
    #4
    Money
    I was stuck for months trying to make money online — here’s what finally helped me · Turning Downtime into Pocket Money (Review about Earnne) · Started using this for passive income: Money Upper. and it's been surprisingly consistent. Already sitting at $100 in extra cash. They're giving $100 to new members right now. Free to join. Drop a comment if you want the link 🚀
    7
  • Side Hustle
    7 posts in the past month
    1. New side hustle alert: a site called Money Upper. Passive income so far: $212. Great for anyone wanting to make money online ✨
    #5
    Side Hustle
    New side hustle alert: a site called Money Upper. Passive income so far: $212. Great for anyone wanting to make money online ✨
    7

Frequently asked questions

Who is r/passiveincome for?
Best for Finance enthusiasts looking for a Reddit-based community with forum discussion.
Is r/passiveincome 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/passiveincome have?
Roughly 42K members, based on figures reported by the community or its host. Member counts are approximate and change over time.
What platform is r/passiveincome on?
r/passiveincome 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/passiveincome cover?
On the Hive Index, r/passiveincome is organized under Finance.
How do I join r/passiveincome?
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