r/scuba

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About r/scuba

Welcome to /r/scuba where scubbits dive deep! Ask questions and trade tips with a diverse community of divers, from open water newbies to dive instructors, commercial divers and scientists from around the world. Share your stories, pictures and video to have discussions with a subreddit full of people who love the underwater world and dream fishy dreams. Please read the sidebar and widgets! What are you waiting for? Come on in, the water is nice!

The community at a glance

r/scuba is a Subreddit for Adrenaline Junkies and Scuba Divers with roughly 193K members. It has been around since 2008. It uses a forum format for communication. On the Hive Index it ranks #10 in the Action Sports communities list. It is the 1st largest community in the Scuba Diving topic page.

Roughly 19K members have joined in the past year. Popular discussion topics include Diving, Scuba, and Dive. Product recommendations often mention travel recommendations, diving equipment, and scuba diving equipment.

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Established 2008
193K Members

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Subreddit Analysis

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Yearly: +19K members
Growth: +10.8% / year

Member growth over time

All time (yearly)

  • 2013: 6K members
  • 2014: 6K members
  • 2015: 5K members
  • 2016: 5K members
  • 2017: 7K members
  • 2018: 13K members
  • 2019: 21K members
  • 2020: 21K members
  • 2021: 23K members
  • 2023: 37K members
  • 2024: 16K members
  • 2025: 17K members
  • 2026: 10K members

Past year (monthly)

  • Jul: 2K members
  • Aug: 2K members
  • Sep: 1K members
  • Oct: 974 members
  • Nov: 1K members
  • Dec: 2K members
  • Jan: 2K members
  • Feb: 1K members
  • Mar: 2K members
  • Apr: 2K members
  • May: 2K members
  • Jun: 1K members

Topics

  • Diving
    71 posts in the past month
    #1
    Diving
    71
  • Scuba
    52 posts in the past month
    #2
    Scuba
    52
  • Dive
    27 posts in the past month
    #3
    Dive
    27
  • Equipment
    9 posts in the past month
    #4
    Equipment
    9
  • Liveaboard
    9 posts in the past month
    #5
    Liveaboard
    9

Product recommendations

  • travel recommendations
    6 posts in the past month
    1. DM in Tanzania/Zanzibar or South Africa recommendations?
    2. Vietnam - recommendations
    3. Cheap recommendations in Asia in Novmeber
    #1
    travel recommendations
    DM in Tanzania/Zanzibar or South Africa recommendations? · Vietnam - recommendations · Cheap recommendations in Asia in Novmeber
    6
  • diving equipment
    4 posts in the past month
    1. Recommendations for excellent SEA reef diving?
    2. Diving the Philippines - Recommendations
    3. 26F Solo Trip to Colombia, Looking for Diving Recommendations
    #2
    diving equipment
    Recommendations for excellent SEA reef diving? · Diving the Philippines - Recommendations · 26F Solo Trip to Colombia, Looking for Diving Recommendations
    4
  • scuba diving equipment
    3 posts in the past month
    1. Please suggest for best Scuba diving in Maldives
    2. Where can i buy the best Scuba Diving equipment in Dubai
    3. Thailand scuba Koh Chang? recommendations - October 2024
    #3
    scuba diving equipment
    Please suggest for best Scuba diving in Maldives · Where can i buy the best Scuba Diving equipment in Dubai · Thailand scuba Koh Chang? recommendations - October 2024
    3
  • camera
    2 posts in the past month
    1. Best all around camera for a newb for underwater and land videos.
    2. Best camera for raw photos and videos?
    #4
    camera
    Best all around camera for a newb for underwater and land videos. · Best camera for raw photos and videos?
    2
  • certification courses
    2 posts in the past month
    1. Best affordable place to get certified in Los Angeles?
    2. Recommendations for certification in South Florida?
    #5
    certification courses
    Best affordable place to get certified in Los Angeles? · Recommendations for certification in South Florida?
    2
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Frequently asked questions

Who is r/scuba for?
Best for Adrenaline Junkies and Scuba Divers enthusiasts looking for a Reddit-based community with forum discussion.
Is r/scuba 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/scuba have?
Roughly 193K members, based on figures reported by the community or its host. Member counts are approximate and change over time.
What platform is r/scuba on?
r/scuba 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/scuba cover?
On the Hive Index, r/scuba is organized under Adrenaline Junkies, Scuba Divers.
How do I join r/scuba?
You can join r/scuba by clicking this link, or pressing the "Go to community" button above.
What are the Action Sports communities like?
Communities for people into high-adrenaline activities including skiing, snowboarding, kitesurfing, and electric skateboarding. Mostly Reddit and Discord, with some specialized forums for niche sports and activities that blend physical skill with gear culture.
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