r/SideProject

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About r/SideProject

r/SideProject is a subreddit for sharing and receiving constructive feedback on side projects.

The community at a glance

r/SideProject is a Subreddit for Micro Startups and Self Promoters with roughly 774K members. It has been around since 2013. It uses a forum format for communication. On the Hive Index it ranks #1 in the Self Promotion communities list and #3 in the Micro Startups communities list.

Roughly 348K members have joined in the past year. Popular discussion topics include Built, App, and Tool. Common discussion themes are Self-Promotion and Advice Requests.

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Established 2013
774K Members

Community Topics

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Subreddit Analysis

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Yearly: +348K members
Growth: +81.6% / year

Member growth over time

All time (yearly)

  • 2014: 4K members
  • 2015: 5K members
  • 2016: 3K members
  • 2017: 5K members
  • 2018: 7K members
  • 2019: 15K members
  • 2020: 24K members
  • 2021: 20K members
  • 2023: 46K members
  • 2024: 122K members
  • 2025: 331K members
  • 2026: 189K members

Past year (monthly)

  • Aug: 32K members
  • Sep: 22K members
  • Oct: 22K members
  • Nov: 31K members
  • Dec: 33K members
  • Jan: 28K members
  • Feb: 25K members
  • Mar: 32K members
  • Apr: 30K members
  • May: 32K members
  • Jun: 32K members
  • Jul: 11K members

Themes

  • Self-Promotion
    10 posts in the past month
    1. I'm a data analyst, so I built the "analyst anyone can use" — drop a CSV, get a dashboard + plain-English insights in 30s (free, no signup)
    2. I Built Tool to analyze Contracts Easily
    3. Shipped a big update to my open-source Ray-Ban glasses AI app — it now runs vision fully on-device
    #1
    Self-Promotion
    I'm a data analyst, so I built the "analyst anyone can use" — drop a CSV, get a dashboard + plain-English insights in 30s (free, no signup) · I Built Tool to analyze Contracts Easily · Shipped a big update to my open-source Ray-Ban glasses AI app — it now runs vision fully on-device
    10
  • Advice Requests
    2 posts in the past month
    1. Looking for advice. Built a training app that works with your Google calendar.
    2. i added multi-repo automations so you can update every repo at once
    #2
    Advice Requests
    Looking for advice. Built a training app that works with your Google calendar. · i added multi-repo automations so you can update every repo at once
    2

Topics

  • Built
    22 posts in the past month
    #1
    Built
    22
  • App
    10 posts in the past month
    #2
    App
    10
  • Tool
    6 posts in the past month
    #3
    Tool
    6
  • Website
    4 posts in the past month
    #4
    Website
    4
  • Ai
    4 posts in the past month
    #5
    Ai
    4
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Frequently asked questions

Who is r/SideProject for?
Best for Micro Startups and Self Promoters enthusiasts looking for a Reddit-based community with forum discussion.
Is r/SideProject 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/SideProject have?
Roughly 774K members, based on figures reported by the community or its host. Member counts are approximate and change over time.
What platform is r/SideProject on?
r/SideProject 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/SideProject cover?
On the Hive Index, r/SideProject is organized under Micro Startups, Self Promoters.
How do I join r/SideProject?
You can join r/SideProject by clicking this link, or pressing the "Go to community" button above.
What are the Micro Startups communities like?
Communities for founders building small, profitable SaaS products and info businesses without chasing venture scale. You will find discussion focused on idea validation, customer acquisition, and building sustainable revenue as a solo operator or small team.
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Added 10/25/2022

Monthly Stats

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(+173%)
27
Visitors /mo
(+145%)
7
Referrals /mo
(+600%)

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