r/sleephackers

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About r/sleephackers

Practical, evidence-based ways to sleep better. Light, timing, temperature, caffeine, trackers, and experiments that actually work. Beginners welcome. Share what you've tried, bring data when you have it, and read the Start Here guide before posting.

The community at a glance

r/sleephackers is a Subreddit for Quantified Self Trackers with roughly 62K members. It has been around since 2019. It uses a forum format for communication. It is the 3rd largest community in the Quantified Self topic page.

Roughly 26K members have joined in the past year. Popular discussion topics include Sleep, Noise, and Weighted Blanket. Common discussion themes are Solution Requests and Self-Promotion. Product recommendations often mention sleep tracker and earbuds.

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Established 2019
62K Members

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Subreddit Analysis

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Yearly: +26K members
Growth: +73.5% / year

Member growth over time

All time (yearly)

  • 2021: 1K members
  • 2023: 2K members
  • 2024: 5K members
  • 2025: 28K members
  • 2026: 23K members

Past year (monthly)

  • Dec: 2K members
  • Jan: 1K members
  • Feb: 2K members
  • Mar: 3K members
  • Apr: 3K members
  • May: 2K members
  • Jun: 2K members
  • Jul: 4K members
  • Aug: 2K members
  • Sep: 1K members
  • Oct: 2K members
  • Nov: 307 members

Themes

  • Solution Requests
    6 posts in the past month
    1. Best electric blanket to buy right now?
    2. Trying to find the best smartwatch for sleep tracking
    3. Need data? I created a circadian tracker spreadsheet.
    #1
    Solution Requests
    Best electric blanket to buy right now? · Trying to find the best smartwatch for sleep tracking · Need data? I created a circadian tracker spreadsheet.
    6
  • Self-Promotion
    2 posts in the past month
    1. I wanted a better white noise app for myself. Now around 2,000 people use it each month.
    2. I wanted a better white noise app for myself. Now around 2,000 people use it each month.
    #2
    Self-Promotion
    I wanted a better white noise app for myself. Now around 2,000 people use it each month. · I wanted a better white noise app for myself. Now around 2,000 people use it each month.
    2
  • Advice Requests
    1 post in the past month
    1. Sleep Routines - Help me to get better sleep! Im desperate
    #3
    Advice Requests
    Sleep Routines - Help me to get better sleep! Im desperate
    1

Topics

  • Sleep
    11 posts in the past month
    #1
    Sleep
    11
  • Noise
    3 posts in the past month
    #2
    Noise
    3
  • Weighted Blanket
    2 posts in the past month
    #3
    Weighted Blanket
    2
  • Tips
    2 posts in the past month
    #4
    Tips
    2
  • Alarm
    2 posts in the past month
    #5
    Alarm
    2

Flair

  • Question
    43 posts in the past month
    1. Anyone else sleeping better since they started taking electrolytes?
    2. Cold bed, warm room. Is that possible?
    3. Best sleep tips/tricks when your mind is racing.
    #1
    Question
    Anyone else sleeping better since they started taking electrolytes? · Cold bed, warm room. Is that possible? · Best sleep tips/tricks when your mind is racing.
    43
  • Discussion
    14 posts in the past month
    1. Finally cracked the code on my deep sleep and it was literally just the temp
    2. Updated summary of what influences your REM sleep (research based)
    3. I stopped waking up at 3 AM with a racing brain
    #2
    Discussion
    Finally cracked the code on my deep sleep and it was literally just the temp · Updated summary of what influences your REM sleep (research based) · I stopped waking up at 3 AM with a racing brain
    14
  • Product Experience
    8 posts in the past month
    1. i think i finally figured out what kind of comforter i actually like
    2. I wanted a better white noise app for myself. Now around 2,000 people use it each month.
    3. A week trying an app for the fear after sleep paralysis
    #3
    Product Experience
    i think i finally figured out what kind of comforter i actually like · I wanted a better white noise app for myself. Now around 2,000 people use it each month. · A week trying an app for the fear after sleep paralysis
    8
  • Weekly Thread
    3 posts in the past month
    1. 💬 Weekly Help & Recommendations · November 02
    2. 💬 Weekly Help & Recommendations · October 26
    3. 💬 Weekly Help & Recommendations · October 19
    #4
    Weekly Thread
    💬 Weekly Help & Recommendations · November 02 · 💬 Weekly Help & Recommendations · October 26 · 💬 Weekly Help & Recommendations · October 19
    3
  • Results / Data
    2 posts in the past month
    1. “I Started Wearing Socks to Bed and Somehow I’m Sleeping Better — Anyone Else?”
    2. I tracked 6 weeks before and after adding a grounding sheet. Results were modest.
    #5
    Results / Data
    “I Started Wearing Socks to Bed and Somehow I’m Sleeping Better — Anyone Else?” · I tracked 6 weeks before and after adding a grounding sheet. Results were modest.
    2

Product recommendations

  • sleep tracker
    1 post in the past month
    1. What sleep tracker do you guys recommend?
    #1
    sleep tracker
    What sleep tracker do you guys recommend?
    1
  • earbuds
    1 post in the past month
    1. I am looking for earbuds comfortable enough to sleep in. Can anyone recommend something?
    #2
    earbuds
    I am looking for earbuds comfortable enough to sleep in. Can anyone recommend something?
    1
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Frequently asked questions

Who is r/sleephackers for?
Best for Quantified Self Trackers enthusiasts looking for a Reddit-based community with forum discussion.
Is r/sleephackers 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/sleephackers have?
Roughly 62K members, based on figures reported by the community or its host. Member counts are approximate and change over time.
What platform is r/sleephackers on?
r/sleephackers 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/sleephackers cover?
On the Hive Index, r/sleephackers is organized under Quantified Self Trackers.
How do I join r/sleephackers?
You can join r/sleephackers by clicking this link, or pressing the "Go to community" button above.
What are the Quantified Self communities like?
Communities for people tracking their health data, from continuous glucose monitors and wearables to sleep logs and heart rate variability. Discussion covers protocols, device comparisons, and making sense of personal data, with a mix of biohacking enthusiasts, health researchers, and everyday people optimizing their routines.
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