About r/Reels
This subreddit was created for filmmakers, artists, entertainers and the like, who want to share their Reels for critique, exposure, or response. *Cinematographers, Actors, Editors, Directors, Make-Up artists, Animators, Sound Designers...* Have a reel? Get it out there!
The community at a glance
r/Reels is a Subreddit for Short Form Creators and Instagram Creators with roughly 3K members. It uses a forum format for communication. It also includes courses or structured learning. On the Hive Index it ranks #4 in the Instagram communities list and #6 in the Short Form Video communities list.
Roughly 187 members have joined in the past year. Popular discussion topics include Reel, Dance, and Instagram.
Community Topics
Subreddit Analysis
via GummySearchMember growth over time
All time (yearly)
- 2020: 103 members
- 2022: 491 members
- 2024: 667 members
- 2025: 365 members
- 2026: 102 members
Past year (monthly)
- Nov: 36 members
- Dec: 19 members
- Jan: 29 members
- Feb: 19 members
- Mar: 11 members
- Apr: 11 members
- May: 7 members
- Jun: 3 members
- Jul: 6 members
- Aug: 9 members
- Sep: 7 members
Topics
- Reel25 posts in the past month#125Reel
- Dance16 posts in the past month#216Dance
- Instagram15 posts in the past month#315Instagram
- Video12 posts in the past month#412Video
- Song11 posts in the past month#511Song
Flair
- EDITOR54 posts in the past month
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#154EDITORIt gave 80 years to save this planet. We're still hunting it down. It didn't ask to be born into an ocean that was already hunting it. 🐋 · Rapid A Shipping on Instagram: "🚨 Watch This BMW iX1 Unloading Process Up Close! 🔥 Safe vehicle handling is what separates the pros from the rest. See how this BMW iX1 gets unloaded with precision, care, and expert transport techniques. Every step matters when shipping a luxury vehicle, · 🚨 Wait until you see how smoothly this BMW 3 Series comes off the trailer! 🔥 Car shipping satisfaction at its finest—this unload is a must-watch! This BMW 3 Series unloading process is seriously satisfying! Watch every step as this luxury sedan is carefully unloaded - ACTOR2 posts in the past month
- Miahz Daillest on Instagram
- 15 delningar | Martin Mcm Lang on Reels
#22ACTORMiahz Daillest on Instagram · 15 delningar | Martin Mcm Lang on Reels
Community Reviews
Frequently asked questions
- Who is r/Reels for?
- Best for Short Form Creators and Instagram Creators enthusiasts looking for a Reddit-based community with forum discussion.
- Is r/Reels 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/Reels have?
- Roughly 3K members, based on figures reported by the community or its host. Member counts are approximate and change over time.
- What platform is r/Reels on?
- r/Reels 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/Reels cover?
- On the Hive Index, r/Reels is organized under Short Form Creators, Instagram Creators.
- How do I join r/Reels?
- You can join r/Reels by clicking this link, or pressing the "Go to community" button above.
- What are the Short Form Video communities like?
- Communities for creators making TikTok, Reels, and YouTube Shorts content. Discord and Reddit have active communities for trending formats and growth strategies, with Facebook groups for creators sharing storytelling frameworks and virality tactics across short-form platforms.
Monthly Stats
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- Views /mo (+125%)
- 18
- Visitors /mo (+125%)
- 1
- Referrals /mo
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