r/raspberry_pi

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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. It is the 1st largest community in the Robotics topic page and the 3rd largest community in the Hardware topic page.

Roughly 58K 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.

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3.3M Members

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Subreddit Analysis

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Yearly: +58K members
Growth: +1.8% / year

Member 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: 37K members

Past year (monthly)

  • Aug: 2K members
  • Sep: 2K members
  • Oct: 3K members
  • 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: 2K members

Topics

  • Raspberry Pi
    277 posts in the past month
    #1
    Raspberry Pi
    277
  • Looking For
    39 posts in the past month
    #2
    Looking For
    39
  • Struggling
    35 posts in the past month
    #3
    Struggling
    35
  • Display
    35 posts in the past month
    #4
    Display
    35
  • Camera
    28 posts in the past month
    #5
    Camera
    28

Flair

  • Show-and-Tell
    23 posts in the past month
    1. Optical audio out with a 1 cents led on RPI5
    2. Converted my grandma's vintage chandelier into a proximity sensing light and sound experience
    3. raspberry Pi 5 + 2 Adafruit Feathers + 10m of LEDs = a real-time light map of my country
    #1
    Show-and-Tell
    Optical audio out with a 1 cents led on RPI5 · Converted my grandma's vintage chandelier into a proximity sensing light and sound experience · raspberry Pi 5 + 2 Adafruit Feathers + 10m of LEDs = a real-time light map of my country
    23
  • Troubleshooting
    14 posts in the past month
    1. Firmware Upgrade from 2020-03-19 to 2026-01-09
    2. Problem with Rasp Pi 5 using SATA SSD and Desk Pi 5 Lite
    3. How do I get my Waveshare 4.3 inch display to work with my 3b+?
    #2
    Troubleshooting
    Firmware Upgrade from 2020-03-19 to 2026-01-09 · Problem with Rasp Pi 5 using SATA SSD and Desk Pi 5 Lite · How do I get my Waveshare 4.3 inch display to work with my 3b+?
    14
  • Project Advice
    6 posts in the past month
    1. Power delivery concerns for Raspberry Pi in a car
    2. 52Pi N07 case + Adafruit RGB Matrix Bonnet — anyone confirm GPIO splitter works alongside an existing OLED ribbon cable?
    3. OS advice for new user
    #3
    Project Advice
    Power delivery concerns for Raspberry Pi in a car · 52Pi N07 case + Adafruit RGB Matrix Bonnet — anyone confirm GPIO splitter works alongside an existing OLED ribbon cable? · OS advice for new user
    6
  • Topic Debate
    2 posts in the past month
    1. How to Automatically Update Pi-hole & Raspberry Pi
    2. What do y’all think about the Raspberry Pi?
    #4
    Topic Debate
    How to Automatically Update Pi-hole & Raspberry Pi · What do y’all think about the Raspberry Pi?
    2
  • Tutorial
    1 post in the past month
    1. [OC] Fixing a corrupted NetworkManager state on headless raspberry Pi (Bookworm OS) without losing your data
    #5
    Tutorial
    [OC] Fixing a corrupted NetworkManager state on headless raspberry Pi (Bookworm OS) without losing your data
    1

Product recommendations

  • os
    11 posts in the past month
    1. Best OS for Camera System
    2. What os would be best for pi 5 16gb ram if I want to use it for emulation and watching movies
    3. What's the best OS for 240p emulation using the 3.5mm a/v cable?
    #1
    os
    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?
    11
  • raspberry pi
    8 posts in the past month
    1. Need help choosing what pi is best for game emulation.
    2. Best Way to Use ROS2 on Raspberry Pi 4? Ubuntu vs. Raspberry Pi OS with Docker
    3. Best Way to Use ROS2 on Raspberry Pi 4? Ubuntu vs. Raspberry Pi OS with Docker
    #2
    raspberry pi
    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
    8
  • case
    6 posts in the past month
    1. Best case that does not block built-in BT and Wifi signal
    2. Best case that does not block built-in BT and Wifi signal
    3. Best Case for a Raspberry Pi 4 and Raspberry Pi 5 that support multiple HAT's?
    #3
    case
    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?
    6
  • emulation
    5 posts in the past month
    1. What os would be best for pi 5 16gb ram if I want to use it for emulation and watching movies
    2. Best Retro Emulator for Pi5
    3. Need help choosing what pi is best for game emulation.
    #4
    emulation
    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.
    5
  • camera
    4 posts in the past month
    1. Best quality camera for raspberry pi currently?
    2. What's the best camera module for Raspberry Pi 4?
    3. what camera do you recommend me??
    #5
    camera
    Best quality camera for raspberry pi currently? · What's the best camera module for Raspberry Pi 4? · what camera do you recommend me??
    4
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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.
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