About r/somethingimade
Welcome to r/SomethingIMade – a community dedicated to showcasing & celebrating your handmade projects! Whether you're a seasoned crafter or a beginner, we encourage you to share your creations and inspire others to get creative. From Amigurumi to Zillij, and almost everything in between, we want to see what you've made. This subreddit is a supportive and inclusive space for all skill levels, so don't be afraid to share your unique perspective and learn from others.
The community at a glance
r/somethingimade is a Subreddit for Self Promoters with roughly 3.1M members. It has been around since 2009. It uses a forum format for communication. On the Hive Index it ranks #2 in the Self Promotion communities list.
Roughly 87K members have joined in the past year. Popular discussion topics include Art, Handmade, and Homemade. Common discussion themes are Self-Promotion and Ideas. Product recommendations often mention rug tufting, sticker, and oil painting.
Community Topics
Community Features
This community has a forum
Subreddit Analysis
via GummySearchMember growth over time
All time (yearly)
- 2013: 24K members
- 2014: 22K members
- 2015: 8K members
- 2016: 16K members
- 2017: 56K members
- 2020: 1.1M members
- 2021: 201K members
- 2023: 1.4M members
- 2024: 59K members
- 2025: 95K members
- 2026: 53K members
Past year (monthly)
- Aug: 6K members
- Sep: 4K members
- Oct: 6K members
- Nov: 10K members
- Dec: 5K members
- Jan: 7K members
- Feb: 6K members
- Mar: 10K members
- Apr: 10K members
- May: 9K members
- Jun: 8K members
- Jul: 2K members
Themes
- Self-Promotion53 posts in the past month
- My 3 yo son wanted to help with chores, so I built him his own wheelbarrow from scrap wood.
- Ceramic lamp, created and made by me
- Because everyone liked my Hand Built Vase
#153Self-PromotionMy 3 yo son wanted to help with chores, so I built him his own wheelbarrow from scrap wood. · Ceramic lamp, created and made by me · Because everyone liked my Hand Built Vase - Ideas4 posts in the past month
- I want to put together a collection of different funny animals. What do you think—will it work out?
- I made this portrait of a friend using pens
- I made this mini bag!
#24IdeasI want to put together a collection of different funny animals. What do you think—will it work out? · I made this portrait of a friend using pens · I made this mini bag! - Solution Requests1 post in the past month
- DIY Personal Sprinkler System
#31Solution RequestsDIY Personal Sprinkler System
Topics
- Art43 posts in the past month#143Art
- Handmade30 posts in the past month#230Handmade
- Homemade29 posts in the past month#329Homemade
- Tired29 posts in the past month#429Tired
- Crafting26 posts in the past month#526Crafting
Product recommendations
- rug tufting4 posts in the past month
- In 2024, I began rug tufting. Here are my best rugs so far!
- In 2024, I began rug tufting. Here are my best rugs so far!
- I started rug tufting in 2024, here are my best rugs so far!
#14rug tuftingIn 2024, I began rug tufting. Here are my best rugs so far! · In 2024, I began rug tufting. Here are my best rugs so far! · I started rug tufting in 2024, here are my best rugs so far! - sticker4 posts in the past month
- made a sticker of the best candy 🍬🖤
- made a sticker of the best candy 🍬🖤
- I made a sticker of the best candy
#24stickermade a sticker of the best candy 🍬🖤 · made a sticker of the best candy 🍬🖤 · I made a sticker of the best candy - oil painting2 posts in the past month
- I really like oil painting wall decorations. Are there any excellent platforms? Please recommend some to me.
- I really like oil painting wall decorations. Are there any excellent platforms? Please recommend some to me.
#32oil paintingI really like oil painting wall decorations. Are there any excellent platforms? Please recommend some to me. · I really like oil painting wall decorations. Are there any excellent platforms? Please recommend some to me. - pencil drawings2 posts in the past month
- My best pencil drawings for sale!
- My best pencil drawings for sale!
#42pencil drawingsMy best pencil drawings for sale! · My best pencil drawings for sale!
Community Reviews
Frequently asked questions
- Who is r/somethingimade for?
- Best for Self Promoters enthusiasts looking for a Reddit-based community with forum discussion.
- Is r/somethingimade 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/somethingimade have?
- Roughly 3.1M members, based on figures reported by the community or its host. Member counts are approximate and change over time.
- What platform is r/somethingimade on?
- r/somethingimade 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/somethingimade cover?
- On the Hive Index, r/somethingimade is organized under Self Promoters.
- How do I join r/somethingimade?
- You can join r/somethingimade by clicking this link, or pressing the "Go to community" button above.
- What are the Self Promotion communities like?
- Communities and platforms built for sharing your work, launching products, and getting visibility. Covers launch platforms and communities where makers post and support each others work across apps, tools, and creative projects. Good for feedback, early users, and getting discovered.
Added 10/25/2022
Monthly Stats
- 17
- Views /mo (+42%)
- 13
- Visitors /mo (+86%)
- 6
- Referrals /mo (+20%)
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