r/PhysicsStudents

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A place for physics students of any level to discuss the intricate profoundness of the universe.

The community at a glance

r/PhysicsStudents is a Subreddit for Students and Physics with roughly 147K members. It uses a forum format for communication. On the Hive Index it ranks #5 in the Physics communities list.

Roughly 29K members have joined in the past year. Popular discussion topics include Physics, Struggling, and Advice. Product recommendations often mention classical mechanics textbook and physics book.

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Subreddit Analysis

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Yearly: +29K members
Growth: +24.0% / year

Member growth over time

All time (yearly)

  • 2014: 702 members
  • 2015: 459 members
  • 2016: 638 members
  • 2017: 2K members
  • 2018: 4K members
  • 2019: 9K members
  • 2020: 21K members
  • 2021: 13K members
  • 2022: 9K members
  • 2023: 19K members
  • 2024: 22K members
  • 2025: 23K members
  • 2026: 23K members

Past year (monthly)

  • Nov: 2K members
  • Dec: 2K members
  • Jan: 2K members
  • Feb: 2K members
  • Mar: 2K members
  • Apr: 2K members
  • May: 3K members
  • Jun: 3K members
  • Jul: 2K members
  • Aug: 3K members
  • Sep: 3K members
  • Oct: 41 members

Topics

  • Physics
    89 posts in the past month
    #1
    Physics
    89
  • Struggling
    67 posts in the past month
    #2
    Struggling
    67
  • Advice
    39 posts in the past month
    #3
    Advice
    39
  • Math
    17 posts in the past month
    #4
    Math
    17
  • Hard Time
    15 posts in the past month
    #5
    Hard Time
    15

Flair

  • Need Advice
    45 posts in the past month
    1. Help me with mechanics pls !!!
    2. CompEng student trying to pivot into computational/experimental AMO/quantum physics Research for a Master's ,resume review + honest feedback on my chances
    3. Bad at math, but I want to major in physics
    #1
    Need Advice
    Help me with mechanics pls !!! · CompEng student trying to pivot into computational/experimental AMO/quantum physics Research for a Master's ,resume review + honest feedback on my chances · Bad at math, but I want to major in physics
    45
  • HW Help
    8 posts in the past month
    1. I’m confused by this question. My understanding is that Hamilton’s principle says \delta S=0, not that S=0. So when the question asks “which quantity is an extremum,” is the question worded imprecisely? Or am I missing something?
    2. [Electrodynamics] Question about a symmetric sphere with density of charge
    3. Physics Research pag 12.3 help!! (OCR)
    #2
    HW Help
    I’m confused by this question. My understanding is that Hamilton’s principle says \delta S=0, not that S=0. So when the question asks “which quantity is an extremum,” is the question worded imprecisely? Or am I missing something? · [Electrodynamics] Question about a symmetric sphere with density of charge · Physics Research pag 12.3 help!! (OCR)
    8
  • Research
    8 posts in the past month
    1. Is theoretical materials physics still a viable career path?
    2. Pantograph simulation module as part of Makarov Math Suite
    3. PLANCKS 2027 - looking for teammates
    #3
    Research
    Is theoretical materials physics still a viable career path? · Pantograph simulation module as part of Makarov Math Suite · PLANCKS 2027 - looking for teammates
    8
  • Off Topic
    7 posts in the past month
    1. What do you guys feel about competition in general?
    2. What if something fell from above this tower ?
    3. Wave Functions of the Electrons in 3D
    #4
    Off Topic
    What do you guys feel about competition in general? · What if something fell from above this tower ? · Wave Functions of the Electrons in 3D
    7
  • Rant/Vent
    6 posts in the past month
    1. Am I just bad at physics, or is it actually this hard?
    2. Feel insecure about how stupid im
    3. Going to Fail and I really don't know what to do
    #5
    Rant/Vent
    Am I just bad at physics, or is it actually this hard? · Feel insecure about how stupid im · Going to Fail and I really don't know what to do
    6

Product recommendations

  • classical mechanics textbook
    3 posts in the past month
    1. Best Classical Mechanics Textbook ? (crossposted from r/askphysics)
    2. Best Classical Mechanics Textbook ? (crossposted from r/askphysics)
    3. What 2 books, one easy and one hard, you would recommend for studying classical mechanics?
    #1
    classical mechanics textbook
    Best Classical Mechanics Textbook ? (crossposted from r/askphysics) · Best Classical Mechanics Textbook ? (crossposted from r/askphysics) · What 2 books, one easy and one hard, you would recommend for studying classical mechanics?
    3
  • physics book
    3 posts in the past month
    1. Best physics textbook for beginners
    2. im struggling with this course, recommend me a book
    3. im struggling with this course, recommend me a book
    #2
    physics book
    Best physics textbook for beginners · im struggling with this course, recommend me a book · im struggling with this course, recommend me a book
    3
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Frequently asked questions

Who is r/PhysicsStudents for?
Best for Students and Physics enthusiasts looking for a Reddit-based community with forum discussion.
Is r/PhysicsStudents 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/PhysicsStudents have?
Roughly 147K members, based on figures reported by the community or its host. Member counts are approximate and change over time.
What platform is r/PhysicsStudents on?
r/PhysicsStudents 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/PhysicsStudents cover?
On the Hive Index, r/PhysicsStudents is organized under Students, Physics.
How do I join r/PhysicsStudents?
You can join r/PhysicsStudents by clicking this link, or pressing the "Go to community" button above.
What are the Students communities like?
Communities for students at high school, university, and graduate level, covering study skills, campus life, career prep, and mental health. Discord hosts massive study communities with focus rooms and accountability systems, while Reddit has subreddits for specific schools, programs, and academic disciplines.
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