r/PublicSpeaking

Community Overview

About r/PublicSpeaking

The premier community for mastering the art of public speaking. Whether you are overcoming stage fright, preparing for a keynote, or refining a wedding toast, join us to discuss rhetoric, delivery, and presentation strategy.

The community at a glance

r/PublicSpeaking is a Subreddit for Public Speakers with roughly 62K members. It uses a forum format for communication. On the Hive Index it ranks #10 in the Public Speaking communities list.

Roughly 20K members have joined in the past year. Popular discussion topics include Public Speaking, Speech, and Presentation. Common discussion themes are Advice Requests.

On Reddit
62K Members

Subreddit Analysis

via GummySearch
Yearly: +20K members
Growth: +47.9% / year

Member growth over time

All time (yearly)

  • 2013: 246 members
  • 2014: 470 members
  • 2015: 470 members
  • 2016: 716 members
  • 2017: 1K members
  • 2023: 16K members
  • 2024: 14K members
  • 2025: 12K members
  • 2026: 18K members

Past year (monthly)

  • Oct: 534 members
  • Nov: 670 members
  • Dec: 500 members
  • Jan: 2K members
  • Feb: 2K members
  • Mar: 2K members
  • Apr: 3K members
  • May: 2K members
  • Jun: 3K members
  • Jul: 2K members
  • Aug: 3K members
  • Sep: 559 members

Themes

  • Advice Requests
    2 posts in the past month
    1. How to be an amazing public speaker???
    2. Professional Presentation Advice
    #1
    Advice Requests
    How to be an amazing public speaker??? · Professional Presentation Advice
    2

Topics

  • Public Speaking
    128 posts in the past month
    #1
    Public Speaking
    128
  • Speech
    34 posts in the past month
    #2
    Speech
    34
  • Presentation
    25 posts in the past month
    #3
    Presentation
    25
  • Anxiety
    21 posts in the past month
    #4
    Anxiety
    21
  • Looking For
    18 posts in the past month
    #5
    Looking For
    18

Flair

  • Advice Request
    52 posts in the past month
    1. I thought I could speak but Toastmaster f..ed me
    2. How do I speak confidently
    3. How do people come up with stories and analogies on the spot?
    #1
    Advice Request
    I thought I could speak but Toastmaster f..ed me · How do I speak confidently · How do people come up with stories and analogies on the spot?
    52
  • Community Question
    12 posts in the past month
    1. Lost my joy in teaching/presenting because of anxiety
    2. Blacking Out During Presentations
    3. Has anyone here gone from poorly spoken to highly articulate in their native language? Seeking success stories and daily routines.
    #2
    Community Question
    Lost my joy in teaching/presenting because of anxiety · Blacking Out During Presentations · Has anyone here gone from poorly spoken to highly articulate in their native language? Seeking success stories and daily routines.
    12
  • Tips & Resources
    9 posts in the past month
    1. You sound muffled. Here's why.
    2. If you think you are boring, read this
    3. A simple routine that fixed my impromptu speaking (the "answer a random question in 60 seconds" drill)
    #3
    Tips & Resources
    You sound muffled. Here's why. · If you think you are boring, read this · A simple routine that fixed my impromptu speaking (the "answer a random question in 60 seconds" drill)
    9
  • Stage Fright / Anxiety
    7 posts in the past month
    1. Has anyone successfully overcome severe stage fright?
    2. Anticipatory anxiety is misery. Even with hypotheticals.
    3. Stage fright won't kill you.
    #4
    Stage Fright / Anxiety
    Has anyone successfully overcome severe stage fright? · Anticipatory anxiety is misery. Even with hypotheticals. · Stage fright won't kill you.
    7
  • Success Story
    4 posts in the past month
    1. Gave an impromptu speech without propanol
    2. We think it’s a memory problem, It’s not !
    3. Nobody starts out knowing everything. Took me a while to admit that.
    #5
    Success Story
    Gave an impromptu speech without propanol · We think it’s a memory problem, It’s not ! · Nobody starts out knowing everything. Took me a while to admit that.
    4

Frequently asked questions

Who is r/PublicSpeaking for?
Best for Public Speakers enthusiasts looking for a Reddit-based community with forum discussion.
Is r/PublicSpeaking 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/PublicSpeaking have?
Roughly 62K members, based on figures reported by the community or its host. Member counts are approximate and change over time.
What platform is r/PublicSpeaking on?
r/PublicSpeaking 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/PublicSpeaking cover?
On the Hive Index, r/PublicSpeaking is organized under Public Speakers.
How do I join r/PublicSpeaking?
You can join r/PublicSpeaking by clicking this link, or pressing the "Go to community" button above.
What are the Public Speaking communities like?
Communities for people developing their speaking and presentation skills. Discord has active practice communities, Facebook groups offer coaching tips, and structured organizations like Toastmasters serve as dedicated practice environments for regular improvement at all levels.