r/sleephackers

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A community to discuss the latest research and tips related to sleep. Our members share their personal experiences and tips, as well as the latest research on topics such as sleep disorders, sleep hygiene, and the impact of technology on sleep.

The community at a glance

r/sleephackers is a Subreddit for Quantified Self Trackers with roughly 52K 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 36K members have joined in the past year. Popular discussion topics include Sleep, Insomnia, and Deep Sleep. Common discussion themes are Advice Requests and Solution Requests. Product recommendations often mention sleep tracker and bed mattress.

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Established 2019
52K Members

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Subreddit Analysis

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Yearly: +36K members
Growth: +219.0% / year

Member growth over time

All time (yearly)

  • 2021: 1K members
  • 2023: 2K members
  • 2024: 5K members
  • 2025: 28K members
  • 2026: 13K members

Past year (monthly)

  • Jul: 2K members
  • Aug: 2K members
  • Sep: 4K members
  • Oct: 11K members
  • Nov: 2K members
  • Dec: 2K members
  • Jan: 1K members
  • Feb: 2K members
  • Mar: 3K members
  • Apr: 3K members
  • May: 2K members
  • Jun: 2K members

Themes

  • Advice Requests
    16 posts in the past month
    1. magnesium for sleep -- a quick map of which form does what
    2. EVERYTHING THAT HELPED ME WITH SLEEP
    3. Magnesium oil vs glycinate vs threonate for sleep. What actually moved the needle for me.
    #1
    Advice Requests
    magnesium for sleep -- a quick map of which form does what · EVERYTHING THAT HELPED ME WITH SLEEP · Magnesium oil vs glycinate vs threonate for sleep. What actually moved the needle for me.
    16
  • Solution Requests
    9 posts in the past month
    1. PLEASE HELP ME FIND A GOOD SLEEPING POSITION
    2. Stuck in a noisy neighborhood, what are the best sleep earbuds for blocking out chaos?
    3. PLEASE HELP ME FIND A GOOD SLEEPING POSITION
    #2
    Solution Requests
    PLEASE HELP ME FIND A GOOD SLEEPING POSITION · Stuck in a noisy neighborhood, what are the best sleep earbuds for blocking out chaos? · PLEASE HELP ME FIND A GOOD SLEEPING POSITION
    9
  • Pain & Anger
    2 posts in the past month
    1. Terrible sleep quality due to allergens
    2. I completely ruined my sleep schedule… Now I can’t function
    #3
    Pain & Anger
    Terrible sleep quality due to allergens · I completely ruined my sleep schedule… Now I can’t function
    2
  • Self-Promotion
    2 posts in the past month
    1. We're giving away 50 beta spots to try our sleep wristband
    2. I've worked nights for 2 years and couldn't sleep properly for most of it. Here's the exact system that finally fixed it.
    #4
    Self-Promotion
    We're giving away 50 beta spots to try our sleep wristband · I've worked nights for 2 years and couldn't sleep properly for most of it. Here's the exact system that finally fixed it.
    2

Topics

  • Sleep
    342 posts in the past month
    1. EMDR has significantly improved my sleep
    2. I fixed my broken sleep in 30 days after 5 years of suffering with insomnia
    3. After 15 yrs of bad sleep destroying my productivity, finally figured what was wrong. Data included.
    #1
    Sleep
    EMDR has significantly improved my sleep · I fixed my broken sleep in 30 days after 5 years of suffering with insomnia · After 15 yrs of bad sleep destroying my productivity, finally figured what was wrong. Data included.
    342
  • Insomnia
    23 posts in the past month
    1. I tried everything for my insomnia. This is what actually stuck
    2. Made it out! - 8 months insomnia free
    #2
    Insomnia
    I tried everything for my insomnia. This is what actually stuck · Made it out! - 8 months insomnia free
    23
  • Deep Sleep
    16 posts in the past month
    1. Deep sleep dropped from 20% to 8% over the last year — here's what I found when I dug into the physiology
    2. Lower Deep Sleep
    3. Deep Sleep of 4 hours or Just Sleep of 8 hours ?
    #3
    Deep Sleep
    Deep sleep dropped from 20% to 8% over the last year — here's what I found when I dug into the physiology · Lower Deep Sleep · Deep Sleep of 4 hours or Just Sleep of 8 hours ?
    16
  • Noise
    7 posts in the past month
    1. Side sleepers: what’s your favorite way to listen to audio at night?
    #4
    Noise
    Side sleepers: what’s your favorite way to listen to audio at night?
    7
  • Sleep Schedule
    7 posts in the past month
    1. I started copying Firefighter sleep schedule management for a week.. the results were weird
    2. I finally started fixing my sleep schedule
    3. I completely ruined my sleep schedule… Now I can’t function
    #5
    Sleep Schedule
    I started copying Firefighter sleep schedule management for a week.. the results were weird · I finally started fixing my sleep schedule · I completely ruined my sleep schedule… Now I can’t function
    7

Product recommendations

  • sleep tracker
    3 posts in the past month
    1. The Oura Ring Is the 'Best of the Worst' Sleep Tracking Device, Here's Why (2.5-minute audio clip)
    2. Best wearable devices that actually measure sleep stages?
    3. What sleep tracker do you guys recommend?
    #1
    sleep tracker
    The Oura Ring Is the 'Best of the Worst' Sleep Tracking Device, Here's Why (2.5-minute audio clip) · Best wearable devices that actually measure sleep stages? · What sleep tracker do you guys recommend?
    3
  • bed mattress
    2 posts in the past month
    1. How to Choose the Perfect Mattress: Why Latex is the Best Choice
    2. Best quality non toxic bed mattress uk
    #2
    bed mattress
    How to Choose the Perfect Mattress: Why Latex is the Best Choice · Best quality non toxic bed mattress uk
    2
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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 52K 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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