r/programming

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The community at a glance

r/programming is a Subreddit for Programmers with roughly 6.9M members. It has been around since 2006. It uses a forum format for communication. It is the 3rd largest community in the Software Development topic page.

Roughly 118K members have joined in the past year. Popular discussion topics include Looking For, Programming, and Code. Common discussion themes are Solution Requests and Advice Requests.

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Established 2006
6.9M Members

Community Topics

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Forum

This community has a forum

Subreddit Analysis

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Yearly: +118K members
Growth: +1.7% / year

Member growth over time

All time (yearly)

  • 2013: 78K members
  • 2014: 89K members
  • 2015: 54K members
  • 2016: 86K members
  • 2017: 208K members
  • 2018: 568K members
  • 2019: 891K members
  • 2020: 705K members
  • 2021: 700K members
  • 2023: 2.0M members
  • 2024: 884K members
  • 2025: 122K members
  • 2026: 84K members

Past year (monthly)

  • Aug: 2K members
  • Sep: 3K members
  • Oct: 387 members
  • Nov: 13K members
  • Dec: 14K members
  • Jan: 19K members
  • Feb: 12K members
  • Mar: 15K members
  • Apr: 12K members
  • May: 11K members
  • Jun: 11K members
  • Jul: 3K members

Themes

  • Solution Requests
    2 posts in the past month
    1. We built an on-demand mobile app for a porter-style business — here’s what we learned
    2. I'd like to make a similar globe what can I use ? I'm a React Dev
    #1
    Solution Requests
    We built an on-demand mobile app for a porter-style business — here’s what we learned · I'd like to make a similar globe what can I use ? I'm a React Dev
    2
  • Advice Requests
    1 post in the past month
    1. Is Scratch a good game to practice and learn programming/logic?
    #2
    Advice Requests
    Is Scratch a good game to practice and learn programming/logic?
    1

Topics

  • Looking For
    21 posts in the past month
    #1
    Looking For
    21
  • Programming
    20 posts in the past month
    1. I miss when programming felt like an adventure, not a productivity hack
    2. Is Scratch a good game to practice and learn programming/logic?
    #2
    Programming
    I miss when programming felt like an adventure, not a productivity hack · Is Scratch a good game to practice and learn programming/logic?
    20
  • Code
    17 posts in the past month
    1. Learning to code is still worthwhile
    2. AI Writes the Code Now. So Why Does Git Matter More Than Ever?
    3. eBPF Looks Illegal: running your code inside the Linux kernel
    #3
    Code
    Learning to code is still worthwhile · AI Writes the Code Now. So Why Does Git Matter More Than Ever? · eBPF Looks Illegal: running your code inside the Linux kernel
    17
  • Worst
    14 posts in the past month
    #4
    Worst
    14
  • Software
    10 posts in the past month
    #5
    Software
    10
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Frequently asked questions

Who is r/programming for?
Best for Programmers enthusiasts looking for a Reddit-based community with forum discussion.
Is r/programming 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/programming have?
Roughly 6.9M members, based on figures reported by the community or its host. Member counts are approximate and change over time.
What platform is r/programming on?
r/programming 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/programming cover?
On the Hive Index, r/programming is organized under Programmers.
How do I join r/programming?
You can join r/programming 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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