r/PromptEngineering

Community Overview

About r/PromptEngineering

Prompt engineering is the application of engineering practices to the development of prompts - i.e., inputs into generative models like GPT or Midjourney.

The community at a glance

r/PromptEngineering is a Subreddit for GPT and Prompt Engineers with roughly 398K members. It uses a forum format for communication. On the Hive Index it ranks #4 in the GPT communities list and #9 in the Prompt Engineering communities list.

Roughly 216K members have joined in the past year. Popular discussion topics include Prompt, Ai, and Chatgpt. Common discussion themes are Solution Requests and Advice Requests. Product recommendations often mention prompt engineering courses.

On Reddit
398K Members

Subreddit Analysis

via GummySearch
Yearly: +216K members
Growth: +119.3% / year

Member growth over time

All time (yearly)

  • 2023: 12K members
  • 2024: 41K members
  • 2025: 249K members
  • 2026: 97K members

Past year (monthly)

  • Aug: 28K members
  • Sep: 19K members
  • Oct: 20K members
  • Nov: 23K members
  • Dec: 19K members
  • Jan: 15K members
  • Feb: 17K members
  • Mar: 19K members
  • Apr: 16K members
  • May: 13K members
  • Jun: 11K members
  • Jul: 6K members

Themes

  • Solution Requests
    4 posts in the past month
    1. I built a weighted scoring matrix to stop impulse buying, sharing the prompt
    2. best platform and prompts to generate a timeline out of several dates/years and events that i have a list of ?
    3. Can anyone recommend a free AI?
    #1
    Solution Requests
    I built a weighted scoring matrix to stop impulse buying, sharing the prompt · best platform and prompts to generate a timeline out of several dates/years and events that i have a list of ? · Can anyone recommend a free AI?
    4
  • Advice Requests
    3 posts in the past month
    1. I have ADHD and built an AI-powered study prompt system for uni students — free to try, would love feedback
    2. I created a free QA + AI course showing how I automate repetitive testing tasks with AI
    3. Feedback on a design context MCP we've build
    #2
    Advice Requests
    I have ADHD and built an AI-powered study prompt system for uni students — free to try, would love feedback · I created a free QA + AI course showing how I automate repetitive testing tasks with AI · Feedback on a design context MCP we've build
    3
  • Money Talk
    1 post in the past month
    1. I tallied up every AI tool subscription my agency was paying for. The number surprised me
    #3
    Money Talk
    I tallied up every AI tool subscription my agency was paying for. The number surprised me
    1
  • Opportunities
    1 post in the past month
    1. A few improvements that can help some people. It looks like a lot of text but it all points at one general idea.
    #4
    Opportunities
    A few improvements that can help some people. It looks like a lot of text but it all points at one general idea.
    1

Topics

  • Prompt
    41 posts in the past month
    #1
    Prompt
    41
  • Ai
    33 posts in the past month
    #2
    Ai
    33
  • Chatgpt
    13 posts in the past month
    #3
    Chatgpt
    13
  • Tool
    10 posts in the past month
    #4
    Tool
    10
  • Engineering
    9 posts in the past month
    #5
    Engineering
    9

Flair

  • General Discussion
    29 posts in the past month
    1. Google dropped a new open standard for AI agents in June 2026. Most people missed it. It's called OKF.
    2. What separates advanced AI users from people who just write better prompts?
    3. 5 prompt patterns that consistently produce decent mobile apps in ai builders (after burning through way too many credits)
    #1
    General Discussion
    Google dropped a new open standard for AI agents in June 2026. Most people missed it. It's called OKF. · What separates advanced AI users from people who just write better prompts? · 5 prompt patterns that consistently produce decent mobile apps in ai builders (after burning through way too many credits)
    29
  • Tools and Projects
    12 posts in the past month
    1. I have ADHD and built an AI-powered study prompt system for uni students — free to try, would love feedback
    2. Prompt libraries shouldn't need a signup or a subscription — so I removed both from mine (700+ prompts, 100%free)
    3. You guys were too good at gaslighting my AI intern into committing fraud. It has now acquired some new skills.
    #2
    Tools and Projects
    I have ADHD and built an AI-powered study prompt system for uni students — free to try, would love feedback · Prompt libraries shouldn't need a signup or a subscription — so I removed both from mine (700+ prompts, 100%free) · You guys were too good at gaslighting my AI intern into committing fraud. It has now acquired some new skills.
    12
  • Quick Question
    8 posts in the past month
    1. Controversial take: ChatGPT writes better copy than Claude. What am I missing?
    2. Anyone else get overwhelmed just trying to start a prompt because you're worried you're missing something?
    3. Should AI agents ever act on an incomplete instruction?
    #3
    Quick Question
    Controversial take: ChatGPT writes better copy than Claude. What am I missing? · Anyone else get overwhelmed just trying to start a prompt because you're worried you're missing something? · Should AI agents ever act on an incomplete instruction?
    8
  • Tips and Tricks
    7 posts in the past month
    1. 8 codes that turn ChatGPT into a brutal editor and thinking partner instead of a yes-man. Paste once, use forever.
    2. A 3-phase meta-prompting approach for agentic development
    3. Cursor 50% off first month (Pro,Pro+,Ultra)
    #4
    Tips and Tricks
    8 codes that turn ChatGPT into a brutal editor and thinking partner instead of a yes-man. Paste once, use forever. · A 3-phase meta-prompting approach for agentic development · Cursor 50% off first month (Pro,Pro+,Ultra)
    7
  • Requesting Assistance
    7 posts in the past month
    1. Al coding assistant wrecked my site and now I can't recover
    2. How to get consistent results from Google Flow?
    3. Animal/pet Ai video advice
    #5
    Requesting Assistance
    Al coding assistant wrecked my site and now I can't recover · How to get consistent results from Google Flow? · Animal/pet Ai video advice
    7

Product recommendations

  • prompt engineering courses
    2 posts in the past month
    1. Recommend best prompt engineering courses
    2. Recommend best prompt engineering courses
    #1
    prompt engineering courses
    Recommend best prompt engineering courses · Recommend best prompt engineering courses
    2

Frequently asked questions

Who is r/PromptEngineering for?
Best for GPT and Prompt Engineers enthusiasts looking for a Reddit-based community with forum discussion.
Is r/PromptEngineering 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/PromptEngineering have?
Roughly 398K members, based on figures reported by the community or its host. Member counts are approximate and change over time.
What platform is r/PromptEngineering on?
r/PromptEngineering 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/PromptEngineering cover?
On the Hive Index, r/PromptEngineering is organized under GPT, Prompt Engineers.
How do I join r/PromptEngineering?
You can join r/PromptEngineering by clicking this link, or pressing the "Go to community" button above.
What are the GPT communities like?
Communities centered on using and understanding GPT and other large language models. Reddit and Discord both have active spaces for prompt design, model comparisons, and discussions on where LLM capabilities are heading, serving everyone from developers to curious non-technical users.

Monthly Stats

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Views /mo
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19
Visitors /mo
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3
Referrals /mo

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