r/thesidehustle

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About r/thesidehustle

r/thesidehustle is a community for the discussion of sidehustles and for receiving relevant feedback on newly developed projects/services.

The community at a glance

r/thesidehustle is a Subreddit for Indie Hackers with roughly 239K members. It has been around since 2019. It has both a forum and a live chat communication style. It is the 1st largest community in the Indie Business topic page.

Roughly 49K members have joined in the past year. Popular discussion topics include Side Hustle, Online, and Money. Common discussion themes are Money Talk and Advice Requests. Product recommendations often mention apps, attapoll, and affiliate marketing platform.

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Established 2019
239K Members

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Community Features

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Chat

This community has a realtime chat

Subreddit Analysis

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Yearly: +49K members
Growth: +25.4% / year

Member growth over time

All time (yearly)

  • 2020: 18K members
  • 2021: 4K members
  • 2023: 12K members
  • 2024: 68K members
  • 2025: 97K members
  • 2026: 32K members

Past year (monthly)

  • Sep: 4K members
  • Oct: 3K members
  • Nov: 4K members
  • Dec: 3K members
  • Jan: 5K members
  • Feb: 6K members
  • Mar: 5K members
  • Apr: 4K members
  • May: 5K members
  • Jun: 3K members
  • Jul: 2K members
  • Aug: 2K members

Themes

  • Money Talk
    16 posts in the past month
    1. Photo booth cost breakdown after 8 months running one as a side hustle
    2. What side hustles are actually worth it after a 9-5? (No MLMs, no crypto, no “DM me”)
    3. Has anyone made money playing games or is it all just ads?
    #1
    Money Talk
    Photo booth cost breakdown after 8 months running one as a side hustle · What side hustles are actually worth it after a 9-5? (No MLMs, no crypto, no “DM me”) · Has anyone made money playing games or is it all just ads?
    16
  • Advice Requests
    14 posts in the past month
    1. Is becoming a Realtor worth it if my ultimate goal is building a rental property portfolio? (California PharmD seeking advice)
    2. Need to make 2k in 6 weeks...
    3. I WANT SOME SUGGESTIONS!!!
    #2
    Advice Requests
    Is becoming a Realtor worth it if my ultimate goal is building a rental property portfolio? (California PharmD seeking advice) · Need to make 2k in 6 weeks... · I WANT SOME SUGGESTIONS!!!
    14
  • Solution Requests
    10 posts in the past month
    1. What are some real ways to earn money online while working part-time?
    2. What are some side hustles for SAHMs that aren’t surveys, delivery apps, or affiliate marketing?
    3. What side hustle can I realistically start this week and begin making money fairly quickly?
    #3
    Solution Requests
    What are some real ways to earn money online while working part-time? · What are some side hustles for SAHMs that aren’t surveys, delivery apps, or affiliate marketing? · What side hustle can I realistically start this week and begin making money fairly quickly?
    10
  • Self-Promotion
    7 posts in the past month
    1. I built a Twitch chat game that grew to 21,541 players across 199 streams and now earns several hundred dollars a month almost entirely from ads
    2. Bootstrapped a side project to solve my own problem in the board game niche. $0 marketing, Top 50 organically in 10 countries now!
    3. Want to get writing or research work done or want to get essay work done for school ? But your job is taking all your time ? Or have boring emails you have to write but would rather do something else instead ? I can help you(without AI)
    #4
    Self-Promotion
    I built a Twitch chat game that grew to 21,541 players across 199 streams and now earns several hundred dollars a month almost entirely from ads · Bootstrapped a side project to solve my own problem in the board game niche. $0 marketing, Top 50 organically in 10 countries now! · Want to get writing or research work done or want to get essay work done for school ? But your job is taking all your time ? Or have boring emails you have to write but would rather do something else instead ? I can help you(without AI)
    7
  • Opportunities
    6 posts in the past month
    1. Photo booth rentals as a side hustle for stay at home parents, is the schedule actually flexible enough?
    2. What’s the most realistic path to a second income stream in 2026?
    3. Working full time at 18, what sidegigs are there for me besides cheap yard labor?
    #5
    Opportunities
    Photo booth rentals as a side hustle for stay at home parents, is the schedule actually flexible enough? · What’s the most realistic path to a second income stream in 2026? · Working full time at 18, what sidegigs are there for me besides cheap yard labor?
    6

Topics

  • Side Hustle
    35 posts in the past month
    1. What are some side hustles for SAHMs that aren’t surveys, delivery apps, or affiliate marketing?
    2. I need a side hustle I have a car now
    3. Made a site to help UK users find working side hustles!
    #1
    Side Hustle
    What are some side hustles for SAHMs that aren’t surveys, delivery apps, or affiliate marketing? · I need a side hustle I have a car now · Made a site to help UK users find working side hustles!
    35
  • Online
    6 posts in the past month
    #2
    Online
    6
  • Money
    3 posts in the past month
    #3
    Money
    3
  • Help
    3 posts in the past month
    1. I would love some help from anyone
    2. Digital Products: Need Help
    #4
    Help
    I would love some help from anyone · Digital Products: Need Help
    3
  • Brand
    2 posts in the past month
    #5
    Brand
    2

Flair

  • I need help :snoo_thoughtful:
    70 posts in the past month
    1. What side hustles are actually worth it after a 9-5? (No MLMs, no crypto, no “DM me”)
    2. Is becoming a Realtor worth it if my ultimate goal is building a rental property portfolio? (California PharmD seeking advice)
    3. What are some side hustles for SAHMs that aren’t surveys, delivery apps, or affiliate marketing?
    #1
    I need help :snoo_thoughtful:
    What side hustles are actually worth it after a 9-5? (No MLMs, no crypto, no “DM me”) · Is becoming a Realtor worth it if my ultimate goal is building a rental property portfolio? (California PharmD seeking advice) · What are some side hustles for SAHMs that aren’t surveys, delivery apps, or affiliate marketing?
    70
  • Hire Me :snoo_hug:
    17 posts in the past month
    1. Hey! Doing these edits!!
    2. Venus virtual services
    3. Mathematics, Data and Coding
    #2
    Hire Me :snoo_hug:
    Hey! Doing these edits!! · Venus virtual services · Mathematics, Data and Coding
    17
  • Tutorials :snoo:
    15 posts in the past month
    1. the cheapest distribution channel for a side hustle is the one everyone assumes is just for teenagers
    2. The frugal life. Ask me how.
    3. If you're going through a difficult time right now, don't give up
    #3
    Tutorials :snoo:
    the cheapest distribution channel for a side hustle is the one everyone assumes is just for teenagers · The frugal life. Ask me how. · If you're going through a difficult time right now, don't give up
    15
  • life experience :snoo_tableflip:
    14 posts in the past month
    1. After 10M+ views creating UGC, here's what I've learned
    2. Making $2k a month entirely during my toddler’s nap times.
    3. your side hustle is not real until a stranger pays you
    #4
    life experience :snoo_tableflip:
    After 10M+ views creating UGC, here's what I've learned · Making $2k a month entirely during my toddler’s nap times. · your side hustle is not real until a stranger pays you
    14
  • Support My Hustle :snoo_wink:
    13 posts in the past month
    1. I built a Twitch chat game that grew to 21,541 players across 199 streams and now earns several hundred dollars a month almost entirely from ads
    2. Weekend cleanout flipping is working, what stuff should I stop grabbing?
    3. Hiring Smart College Student
    #5
    Support My Hustle :snoo_wink:
    I built a Twitch chat game that grew to 21,541 players across 199 streams and now earns several hundred dollars a month almost entirely from ads · Weekend cleanout flipping is working, what stuff should I stop grabbing? · Hiring Smart College Student
    13

Product recommendations

  • apps
    5 posts in the past month
    1. The Best 50 Passive Income Apps
    2. 100 Best Apps to Make Money From
    3. 100 Best Apps for Making Money
    #1
    apps
    The Best 50 Passive Income Apps · 100 Best Apps to Make Money From · 100 Best Apps for Making Money
    5
  • attapoll
    5 posts in the past month
    1. Attapoll - Best Survey Side Hustle
    2. Attapoll - The Best Paying Side Hustle Survey App of 2025
    3. Attapoll - Best paying survey app 2025
    #2
    attapoll
    Attapoll - Best Survey Side Hustle · Attapoll - The Best Paying Side Hustle Survey App of 2025 · Attapoll - Best paying survey app 2025
    5
  • affiliate marketing platform
    2 posts in the past month
    1. What is the best Affiliate Marketing platform?
    2. Affiliate Marketing is one of the best side hustle’s around.
    #3
    affiliate marketing platform
    What is the best Affiliate Marketing platform? · Affiliate Marketing is one of the best side hustle’s around.
    2
  • survey apps
    2 posts in the past month
    1. What are the best survey apps?
    2. What are the best survey apps?
    #4
    survey apps
    What are the best survey apps? · What are the best survey apps?
    2
  • crypto casino
    2 posts in the past month
    1. Sharkroll Casino , the best crypto casino
    2. Sharkroll Casino, the Best Crypto Casino
    #5
    crypto casino
    Sharkroll Casino , the best crypto casino · Sharkroll Casino, the Best Crypto Casino
    2
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Frequently asked questions

Who is r/thesidehustle for?
Best for Indie Hackers enthusiasts looking for a Reddit-based community with forum discussion, live chat.
Is r/thesidehustle 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/thesidehustle have?
Roughly 239K members, based on figures reported by the community or its host. Member counts are approximate and change over time.
What platform is r/thesidehustle on?
r/thesidehustle 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/thesidehustle cover?
On the Hive Index, r/thesidehustle is organized under Indie Hackers.
How do I join r/thesidehustle?
You can join r/thesidehustle by clicking this link, or pressing the "Go to community" button above.
What are the Indie Business communities like?
Communities for solo founders and small teams building sustainable businesses without taking on investment. You will find a mix of Slack groups, Discord servers, and independent forums covering everything from getting your first paying customers to building productized services and small info product businesses.
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