r/simpleliving

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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. It is the 2nd largest community in the Mindfulness topic page.

Roughly 149K members have joined in the past year. Popular discussion topics include Struggling, Hate, and Simple Living. Common discussion themes are Solution Requests and Ideas. Product recommendations often mention books, skin care routine, and podcast.

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Established 2009
1.6M Members

Community Topics

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Subreddit Analysis

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Yearly: +149K members
Growth: +10.2% / year

Member 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: 121K 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: 5K members

Themes

  • Solution Requests
    3 posts in the past month
    1. How to live an effortless life? I really struggle with everyday life stuff like chores, cooking, exercise, beauty routines, etc.
    2. I am bored with my daily life. How to solve?
    3. Most smart screen-time reduction Android App and I'm giving away for free!
    #1
    Solution Requests
    How to live an effortless life? I really struggle with everyday life stuff like chores, cooking, exercise, beauty routines, etc. · I am bored with my daily life. How to solve? · Most smart screen-time reduction Android App and I'm giving away for free!
    3
  • Ideas
    1 post in the past month
    1. Upcoming Birthday - I need ideas
    #2
    Ideas
    Upcoming Birthday - I need ideas
    1

Topics

  • Struggling
    11 posts in the past month
    #1
    Struggling
    11
  • Hate
    8 posts in the past month
    #2
    Hate
    8
  • Simple Living
    6 posts in the past month
    #3
    Simple Living
    6
  • Tired
    3 posts in the past month
    #4
    Tired
    3
  • Money
    3 posts in the past month
    #5
    Money
    3

Flair

  • Discussion Prompt
    22 posts in the past month
    1. What made you finally stop scrolling Reddit and start living your actual life?
    2. Small handwork changed how I look at quiet evenings
    3. We don't need more, we just need space for what we have
    #1
    Discussion Prompt
    What made you finally stop scrolling Reddit and start living your actual life? · Small handwork changed how I look at quiet evenings · We don't need more, we just need space for what we have
    22
  • Sharing Happiness
    18 posts in the past month
    1. I am grateful to coffee, the whole routine makes me stress free
    2. The mental peace of turning off non-essential phone notifications is severely underrated
    3. A cat, a book, and some tea
    #2
    Sharing Happiness
    I am grateful to coffee, the whole routine makes me stress free · The mental peace of turning off non-essential phone notifications is severely underrated · A cat, a book, and some tea
    18
  • Seeking Advice
    15 posts in the past month
    1. How to live an effortless life? I really struggle with everyday life stuff like chores, cooking, exercise, beauty routines, etc.
    2. I’m starting to wonder how often the “interruption” is actually my life.
    3. Is anyone open to sharing about the BIG changes you made to life a simple life?
    #3
    Seeking Advice
    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?
    15
  • Offering Wisdom
    7 posts in the past month
    1. easy steps to a simple life
    2. Fall is my nesting season
    3. I spent too much money on the idea of perceptions
    #4
    Offering Wisdom
    easy steps to a simple life · Fall is my nesting season · I spent too much money on the idea of perceptions
    7
  • Just Venting
    6 posts in the past month
    1. What is one area of your life you simplified that gave you unexpected peace?
    2. I feel like I just spent my entire day on the phone.
    3. stepping off the fitness rat race and realizing what i have is already enough
    #5
    Just Venting
    What is one area of your life you simplified that gave you unexpected peace? · I feel like I just spent my entire day on the phone. · stepping off the fitness rat race and realizing what i have is already enough
    6

Product recommendations

  • books
    20 posts in the past month
    1. 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?
    2. What TV shows have you enjoyed watching and would recommend?
    3. Can you guys recommend me some books about stress ?
    #1
    books
    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 ?
    20
  • skin care routine
    2 posts in the past month
    1. Best effective skin care routine?
    2. Best effective skin care routine?
    #2
    skin care routine
    Best effective skin care routine? · Best effective skin care routine?
    2
  • podcast
    2 posts in the past month
    1. Can you recommend a simple living podcast?
    2. Simple living podcast recs?
    #3
    podcast
    Can you recommend a simple living podcast? · Simple living podcast recs?
    2
  • mattress topper
    1 post in the past month
    1. Need recommendations best firm mattress topper for back pain
    #4
    mattress topper
    Need recommendations best firm mattress topper for back pain
    1
  • luggage
    1 post in the past month
    1. Recommend Your Favorite Luggage
    #5
    luggage
    Recommend Your Favorite Luggage
    1
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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.
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