About r/raspberry_pi
The Raspberry Pi subreddit! Learn, share, and explore anything related to the Raspberry Pi single-board computer and its accessories.
The community at a glance
r/raspberry_pi is a Subreddit for Hardware and Robotics Enthusiasts with roughly 3.3M members. It uses a forum format for communication. On the Hive Index it ranks #10 in the Robotics communities list. It is the 3rd largest community in the Hardware topic page.
Roughly 65K members have joined in the past year. Popular discussion topics include Raspberry Pi, Looking For, and Struggling. Product recommendations often mention os, raspberry pi, and case.
Community Topics
Community Features
This community has a forum
Subreddit Analysis
via GummySearchMember growth over time
All time (yearly)
- 2013: 21K members
- 2014: 22K members
- 2015: 30K members
- 2016: 47K members
- 2017: 204K members
- 2018: 451K members
- 2019: 838K members
- 2020: 647K members
- 2021: 256K members
- 2022: 574K members
- 2023: 94K members
- 2024: 11K members
- 2025: 36K members
- 2026: 50K members
Past year (monthly)
- Nov: 6K members
- Dec: 6K members
- Jan: 6K members
- Feb: 6K members
- Mar: 6K members
- Apr: 6K members
- May: 5K members
- Jun: 6K members
- Jul: 5K members
- Aug: 5K members
- Sep: 5K members
- Oct: 83 members
Topics
- Raspberry Pi277 posts in the past month#1277Raspberry Pi
- Looking For39 posts in the past month#239Looking For
- Struggling35 posts in the past month#335Struggling
- Display35 posts in the past month#435Display
- Camera28 posts in the past month#528Camera
Flair
- Show-and-Tell27 posts in the past month
- the finishing touches
- i have joined the cyberdeck club
- Pi 5 running a real fruit fly's brain, playing Pokémon
#127Show-and-Tellthe finishing touches · i have joined the cyberdeck club · Pi 5 running a real fruit fly's brain, playing Pokémon - Troubleshooting15 posts in the past month
- Raspberry Pi outdoors in freezing temperatures — how should I protect it?
- LCD 2x16 display not working
- Display issue with Pi OS arcade game
#215TroubleshootingRaspberry Pi outdoors in freezing temperatures — how should I protect it? · LCD 2x16 display not working · Display issue with Pi OS arcade game - Project Advice3 posts in the past month
- Using a laptop to view the display of a RP4
- Voice communication between two partners on one raspberry pi
- Pepper Ghost project - doable with RP Zero 2?
#33Project AdviceUsing a laptop to view the display of a RP4 · Voice communication between two partners on one raspberry pi · Pepper Ghost project - doable with RP Zero 2? - News2 posts in the past month
- PocketTerm35 OS - user interface for pocket term 35 that you were looking for
- I finally got my first raspberry !im so happy rn
#42NewsPocketTerm35 OS - user interface for pocket term 35 that you were looking for · I finally got my first raspberry !im so happy rn - Tutorial1 post in the past month
- How I Kept My Home IP While Traveling: Raspberry Pi, a GL.iNet Mango and Tailscale
#51TutorialHow I Kept My Home IP While Traveling: Raspberry Pi, a GL.iNet Mango and Tailscale
Product recommendations
- os11 posts in the past month
- Best OS for Camera System
- What os would be best for pi 5 16gb ram if I want to use it for emulation and watching movies
- What's the best OS for 240p emulation using the 3.5mm a/v cable?
#111osBest OS for Camera System · What os would be best for pi 5 16gb ram if I want to use it for emulation and watching movies · What's the best OS for 240p emulation using the 3.5mm a/v cable? - raspberry pi8 posts in the past month
- Need help choosing what pi is best for game emulation.
- Best Way to Use ROS2 on Raspberry Pi 4? Ubuntu vs. Raspberry Pi OS with Docker
- Best Way to Use ROS2 on Raspberry Pi 4? Ubuntu vs. Raspberry Pi OS with Docker
#28raspberry piNeed help choosing what pi is best for game emulation. · Best Way to Use ROS2 on Raspberry Pi 4? Ubuntu vs. Raspberry Pi OS with Docker · Best Way to Use ROS2 on Raspberry Pi 4? Ubuntu vs. Raspberry Pi OS with Docker - case6 posts in the past month
- Best case that does not block built-in BT and Wifi signal
- Best case that does not block built-in BT and Wifi signal
- Best Case for a Raspberry Pi 4 and Raspberry Pi 5 that support multiple HAT's?
#36caseBest case that does not block built-in BT and Wifi signal · Best case that does not block built-in BT and Wifi signal · Best Case for a Raspberry Pi 4 and Raspberry Pi 5 that support multiple HAT's? - emulation5 posts in the past month
- What os would be best for pi 5 16gb ram if I want to use it for emulation and watching movies
- Best Retro Emulator for Pi5
- Need help choosing what pi is best for game emulation.
#45emulationWhat os would be best for pi 5 16gb ram if I want to use it for emulation and watching movies · Best Retro Emulator for Pi5 · Need help choosing what pi is best for game emulation. - camera4 posts in the past month
- Best quality camera for raspberry pi currently?
- What's the best camera module for Raspberry Pi 4?
- what camera do you recommend me??
#54cameraBest quality camera for raspberry pi currently? · What's the best camera module for Raspberry Pi 4? · what camera do you recommend me??
Community Reviews
Frequently asked questions
- Who is r/raspberry_pi for?
- Best for Hardware and Robotics Enthusiasts enthusiasts looking for a Reddit-based community with forum discussion.
- Is r/raspberry_pi 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/raspberry_pi have?
- Roughly 3.3M members, based on figures reported by the community or its host. Member counts are approximate and change over time.
- What platform is r/raspberry_pi on?
- r/raspberry_pi 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/raspberry_pi cover?
- On the Hive Index, r/raspberry_pi is organized under Hardware, Robotics Enthusiasts.
- How do I join r/raspberry_pi?
- You can join r/raspberry_pi by clicking this link, or pressing the "Go to community" button above.
- What are the Hardware communities like?
- Communities for hardware engineers, electronics hobbyists, and embedded systems developers. Discord and Reddit host communities for Arduino, Raspberry Pi, PCB design, and DIY electronics, alongside more professional spaces for engineers working on commercial hardware products.
Monthly Stats
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- Views /mo (+111%)
- 19
- Visitors /mo (+111%)
- 1
- Referrals /mo
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