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 814K 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 #4 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 Solution Requests and Self-Promotion.

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Established 2013
814K Members

Community Topics

Community Features

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Subreddit Analysis

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Yearly: +348K members
Growth: +74.9% / 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: 229K members

Past year (monthly)

  • 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: 31K members
  • Aug: 20K members

Themes

  • Solution Requests
    7 posts in the past month
    1. I built a free app (Ember - Local AI) that lets you run local AI models on your phone or connect to your locally running servers.
    2. I couldn't find a goal app that actually adapted when life changed, so I vibe coded one
    3. Show Tell: I built an extension that finds you jobs before you scroll past them
    #1
    Solution Requests
    I built a free app (Ember - Local AI) that lets you run local AI models on your phone or connect to your locally running servers. · I couldn't find a goal app that actually adapted when life changed, so I vibe coded one · Show Tell: I built an extension that finds you jobs before you scroll past them
    7
  • Self-Promotion
    2 posts in the past month
    1. Finallly.... I launched my site!
    2. I’m turning my AI learning app into a smart-glasses app — here’s where I’m at
    #2
    Self-Promotion
    Finallly.... I launched my site! · I’m turning my AI learning app into a smart-glasses app — here’s where I’m at
    2
  • Advice Requests
    2 posts in the past month
    1. I compiled 333 places to launch your product. 211 are free, 60 have DA 80+
    2. I studied 30 dead YC SaaS companies. They all made the same pricing mistake.
    #3
    Advice Requests
    I compiled 333 places to launch your product. 211 are free, 60 have DA 80+ · I studied 30 dead YC SaaS companies. They all made the same pricing mistake.
    2
  • Pain & Anger
    1 post in the past month
    1. Lyra's first paying customer uninstalled my app after one hour. I spent a month discovering why. Keep talking to your users.
    #4
    Pain & Anger
    Lyra's first paying customer uninstalled my app after one hour. I spent a month discovering why. Keep talking to your users.
    1

Topics

  • Built
    20 posts in the past month
    #1
    Built
    20
  • App
    10 posts in the past month
    #2
    App
    10
  • Tool
    8 posts in the past month
    #3
    Tool
    8
  • Tired
    5 posts in the past month
    #4
    Tired
    5
  • Free
    3 posts in the past month
    #5
    Free
    3
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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 814K 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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Monthly Stats

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Views /mo
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32
Visitors /mo
(+14%)
5
Referrals /mo
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