r/politics

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About r/politics

/r/Politics is for news and discussion about U.S. politics.

The community at a glance

r/politics is a Subreddit for Politics with roughly 9.3M members. It uses a forum format for communication. It is the 1st largest community in the Politics topic page.

Roughly 367K members have joined in the past year. Popular discussion topics include Trump, Looking For A, and Democrats.

On Reddit
9.3M Members

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Subreddit Analysis

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Yearly: +367K members
Growth: +4.1% / year

Member growth over time

All time (yearly)

  • 2013: 807K members
  • 2014: 0 members
  • 2015: 0 members
  • 2016: 201K members
  • 2017: 387K members
  • 2018: 820K members
  • 2019: 1.2M members
  • 2020: 1.4M members
  • 2021: 789K members
  • 2023: 605K members
  • 2024: 244K members
  • 2025: 287K members
  • 2026: 296K members

Past year (monthly)

  • Nov: 34K members
  • Dec: 26K members
  • Jan: 43K members
  • Feb: 39K members
  • Mar: 36K members
  • Apr: 40K members
  • May: 31K members
  • Jun: 26K members
  • Jul: 31K members
  • Aug: 26K members
  • Sep: 22K members
  • Oct: 1K members

Topics

  • Trump
    36 posts in the past month
    #1
    Trump
    36
  • Looking For A
    19 posts in the past month
    #2
    Looking For A
    19
  • Democrats
    8 posts in the past month
    #3
    Democrats
    8
  • Worst
    7 posts in the past month
    #4
    Worst
    7
  • Iran
    6 posts in the past month
    #5
    Iran
    6

Flair

  • No Paywall
    71 posts in the past month
    1. Pete Hegseth just spiraled into religious fervor while shouting about killer bots
    2. When Trump boasts about donating his presidential salary, be sure to read the fine print | The next time he brags about forgoing his $400,000 salary, remember that he took home more than five times that amount last year, profiting off his office.
    3. El-Sayed Hits Highest Polling Lead Against Rogers Since Campaign Began
    #1
    No Paywall
    Pete Hegseth just spiraled into religious fervor while shouting about killer bots · When Trump boasts about donating his presidential salary, be sure to read the fine print | The next time he brags about forgoing his $400,000 salary, remember that he took home more than five times that amount last year, profiting off his office. · El-Sayed Hits Highest Polling Lead Against Rogers Since Campaign Began
    71
  • Possible Paywall
    36 posts in the past month
    1. Fed watchdog clears former chair Powell in renovation probe
    2. Pennsylvania Nears 1,000 Measles Cases as RFK Jr. Remains Silent - The state has reported its fifth measles-related death.
    3. Inside Zuckerberg, Huang’s push for White House AI pact
    #2
    Possible Paywall
    Fed watchdog clears former chair Powell in renovation probe · Pennsylvania Nears 1,000 Measles Cases as RFK Jr. Remains Silent - The state has reported its fifth measles-related death. · Inside Zuckerberg, Huang’s push for White House AI pact
    36
  • Non-approved domain
    14 posts in the past month
    1. How much Non-partisan anger will wee see come November 3rd?
    2. 'New world disorder': Does America realize what it's become? | The Current
    3. President Donald Trump loses ground with Gen Z after key voting bloc powered his 2024 presidential win
    #3
    Non-approved domain
    How much Non-partisan anger will wee see come November 3rd? · 'New world disorder': Does America realize what it's become? | The Current · President Donald Trump loses ground with Gen Z after key voting bloc powered his 2024 presidential win
    14
  • Already Submitted
    3 posts in the past month
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    #4
    Already Submitted
    [ Removed by moderator ] · [ Removed by moderator ] · [ Removed by moderator ]
    3
  • Registration Wall
    2 posts in the past month
    1. Some Tennesseans get ready to cast votes in state legislature race with no names on the ballot
    2. Pro-voting group prepares hundreds of volunteers to monitor Texas voting
    #5
    Registration Wall
    Some Tennesseans get ready to cast votes in state legislature race with no names on the ballot · Pro-voting group prepares hundreds of volunteers to monitor Texas voting
    2
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Frequently asked questions

Who is r/politics for?
Best for Politics enthusiasts looking for a Reddit-based community with forum discussion.
Is r/politics 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/politics have?
Roughly 9.3M members, based on figures reported by the community or its host. Member counts are approximate and change over time.
What platform is r/politics on?
r/politics 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/politics cover?
On the Hive Index, r/politics is organized under Politics.
How do I join r/politics?
You can join r/politics by clicking this link, or pressing the "Go to community" button above.
What are the Politics communities like?
Communities for political discussion covering elections, policy, and current events. Reddit has active communities spanning both general politics and specific ideological spaces, with Discord servers for cross-spectrum debate and Quora hosting large political discussion groups.
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