About r/simpleliving
Breaking free of the work/spend/borrow cycle in order to live more fully, sustainably, and cooperatively.
The community at a glance
r/simpleliving is a Subreddit for Meditators and mindfulness practitioners with roughly 1.6M members. It has been around since 2009. It uses a forum format for communication. On the Hive Index it ranks #7 in the Mindfulness communities list.
Roughly 146K members have joined in the past year. Popular discussion topics include Struggling, Simple Living, and Hate. Product recommendations often mention books, skin care routine, and podcast.
Community Features
This community has a forum
Subreddit Analysis
via GummySearchMember growth over time
All time (yearly)
- 2013: 16K members
- 2014: 21K members
- 2015: 16K members
- 2016: 17K members
- 2017: 19K members
- 2018: 31K members
- 2019: 64K members
- 2020: 129K members
- 2021: 303K members
- 2023: 646K members
- 2024: 106K members
- 2025: 98K members
- 2026: 117K members
Past year (monthly)
- Nov: 13K members
- Dec: 12K members
- Jan: 14K members
- Feb: 9K members
- Mar: 11K members
- Apr: 17K members
- May: 18K members
- Jun: 14K members
- Jul: 12K members
- Aug: 12K members
- Sep: 8K members
- Oct: 157 members
Topics
- Struggling11 posts in the past month#111Struggling
- Simple Living9 posts in the past month#29Simple Living
- Hate8 posts in the past month#38Hate
- Tired3 posts in the past month#43Tired
- Money3 posts in the past month#53Money
Flair
- Discussion Prompt21 posts in the past month
- What made you finally stop scrolling Reddit and start living your actual life?
- We don't need more, we just need space for what we have
- Simplifying mornings with comfort-first work wear
#121Discussion PromptWhat made you finally stop scrolling Reddit and start living your actual life? · We don't need more, we just need space for what we have · Simplifying mornings with comfort-first work wear - Seeking Advice18 posts in the past month
- How to live an effortless life? I really struggle with everyday life stuff like chores, cooking, exercise, beauty routines, etc.
- I’m starting to wonder how often the “interruption” is actually my life.
- Is anyone open to sharing about the BIG changes you made to life a simple life?
#218Seeking AdviceHow to live an effortless life? I really struggle with everyday life stuff like chores, cooking, exercise, beauty routines, etc. · I’m starting to wonder how often the “interruption” is actually my life. · Is anyone open to sharing about the BIG changes you made to life a simple life? - Sharing Happiness14 posts in the past month
- I am grateful to coffee, the whole routine makes me stress free
- A cat, a book, and some tea
- A walk and a podcast
#314Sharing HappinessI am grateful to coffee, the whole routine makes me stress free · A cat, a book, and some tea · A walk and a podcast - Offering Wisdom7 posts in the past month
- easy steps to a simple life
- Fall is my nesting season
- I spent too much money on the idea of perceptions
#47Offering Wisdomeasy steps to a simple life · Fall is my nesting season · I spent too much money on the idea of perceptions - Just Venting5 posts in the past month
- What is one area of your life you simplified that gave you unexpected peace?
- Just discovered this page and it's helped me understand myself!
- I feel like I just spent my entire day on the phone.
#55Just VentingWhat is one area of your life you simplified that gave you unexpected peace? · Just discovered this page and it's helped me understand myself! · I feel like I just spent my entire day on the phone.
Product recommendations
- books20 posts in the past month
- If I want to stop my purchase only to the most essential rather than things that my mind desire, what practical suggestions you recommend? Also what do you recommend that can make me think and stop impulsive buying? What worked for you in such scenario?
- What TV shows have you enjoyed watching and would recommend?
- Can you guys recommend me some books about stress ?
#120booksIf I want to stop my purchase only to the most essential rather than things that my mind desire, what practical suggestions you recommend? Also what do you recommend that can make me think and stop impulsive buying? What worked for you in such scenario? · What TV shows have you enjoyed watching and would recommend? · Can you guys recommend me some books about stress ? - skin care routine2 posts in the past month
- Best effective skin care routine?
- Best effective skin care routine?
#22skin care routineBest effective skin care routine? · Best effective skin care routine? - podcast2 posts in the past month
- Can you recommend a simple living podcast?
- Simple living podcast recs?
#32podcastCan you recommend a simple living podcast? · Simple living podcast recs? - mattress topper1 post in the past month
- Need recommendations best firm mattress topper for back pain
#41mattress topperNeed recommendations best firm mattress topper for back pain - luggage1 post in the past month
- Recommend Your Favorite Luggage
#51luggageRecommend Your Favorite Luggage
Community Reviews
Frequently asked questions
- Who is r/simpleliving for?
- Best for Meditators and mindfulness practitioners enthusiasts looking for a Reddit-based community with forum discussion.
- Is r/simpleliving 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/simpleliving have?
- Roughly 1.6M members, based on figures reported by the community or its host. Member counts are approximate and change over time.
- What platform is r/simpleliving on?
- r/simpleliving 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/simpleliving cover?
- On the Hive Index, r/simpleliving is organized under Meditators and mindfulness practitioners.
- How do I join r/simpleliving?
- You can join r/simpleliving by clicking this link, or pressing the "Go to community" button above.
- What are the Mindfulness communities like?
- Communities for people practicing meditation, mindfulness, and breathwork as part of daily life. Whether you call it meditation or mindfulness, you will find Discord communities for group sessions and discussion, Reddit communities for every tradition from Zen to Vipassana, and dedicated spaces for beginners looking to start a practice.
Monthly Stats
- 11
- Views /mo (+83%)
- 10
- Visitors /mo (+67%)
- 1
- Referrals /mo
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