r/Upwork

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About r/Upwork

r/upwork is an independent, unofficial subreddit. We are not affiliated with, endorsed by, or employed by Upwork, Inc.

The community at a glance

r/Upwork is a Subreddit for Freelancers with roughly 197K members. It has been around since 2015. It uses a forum format for communication. It is the 4th largest community in the Freelancing topic page.

Roughly 66K members have joined in the past year. Popular discussion topics include Looking For, Upwork, and Job. Common discussion themes are Advice Requests and Pain & Anger. Product recommendations often mention upwork notifications system.

On Reddit
Established 2015
197K Members

Community Topics

Community Features

Forum

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Subreddit Analysis

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Yearly: +66K members
Growth: +50.8% / year

Member growth over time

All time (yearly)

  • 2016: 722 members
  • 2017: 1K members
  • 2018: 3K members
  • 2019: 4K members
  • 2020: 7K members
  • 2021: 9K members
  • 2023: 34K members
  • 2024: 34K members
  • 2025: 54K members
  • 2026: 50K members

Past year (monthly)

  • Oct: 4K members
  • Nov: 5K members
  • Dec: 5K members
  • Jan: 5K members
  • Feb: 4K members
  • Mar: 4K members
  • Apr: 16K members
  • May: 5K members
  • Jun: 5K members
  • Jul: 5K members
  • Aug: 5K members
  • Sep: 1K members

Themes

  • Advice Requests
    16 posts in the past month
    1. Zero Upwork jobs this year, and I urgently need honest advice
    2. My First 3 Weeks. Thoughts?
    3. Why does client pay in € and I get $ - where is the difference going?
    #1
    Advice Requests
    Zero Upwork jobs this year, and I urgently need honest advice · My First 3 Weeks. Thoughts? · Why does client pay in € and I get $ - where is the difference going?
    16
  • Pain & Anger
    15 posts in the past month
    1. Upwork’s $35 desperation move. Downfall continues
    2. Why Upwork is a shithole
    3. Is Upwork overvalued? As a longtime freelancer, I think investors just realized it too late.
    #2
    Pain & Anger
    Upwork’s $35 desperation move. Downfall continues · Why Upwork is a shithole · Is Upwork overvalued? As a longtime freelancer, I think investors just realized it too late.
    15
  • Solution Requests
    4 posts in the past month
    1. Upwork Alternative
    2. I'm tired of paying Upwork's fees. Are there any solutions? (I met my employer outside of Upwork)
    3. Alternatives to Upwork? Both for client and freelancer?
    #3
    Solution Requests
    Upwork Alternative · I'm tired of paying Upwork's fees. Are there any solutions? (I met my employer outside of Upwork) · Alternatives to Upwork? Both for client and freelancer?
    4
  • Opportunities
    1 post in the past month
    1. Upwork Needs A Strong Competitor! >.<
    #4
    Opportunities
    Upwork Needs A Strong Competitor! >.<
    1

Topics

  • Looking For
    27 posts in the past month
    #1
    Looking For
    27
  • Upwork
    15 posts in the past month
    1. Struggling with proposal on upwork
    #2
    Upwork
    Struggling with proposal on upwork
    15
  • Job
    11 posts in the past month
    #3
    Job
    11
  • Freelancer
    9 posts in the past month
    #4
    Freelancer
    9
  • Profile
    5 posts in the past month
    1. I have optimized my Upwork profile
    #5
    Profile
    I have optimized my Upwork profile
    5

Product recommendations

  • upwork notifications system
    4 posts in the past month
    1. Review: The best Upwork Notifications System after RSS removed?
    2. Review: The best Upwork Notifications System after RSS removed?
    3. REVIEW: The best Upwork Notifications System Phone/PC - after RSS Removal
    #1
    upwork notifications system
    Review: The best Upwork Notifications System after RSS removed? · Review: The best Upwork Notifications System after RSS removed? · REVIEW: The best Upwork Notifications System Phone/PC - after RSS Removal
    4
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Frequently asked questions

Who is r/Upwork for?
Best for Freelancers enthusiasts looking for a Reddit-based community with forum discussion.
Is r/Upwork 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/Upwork have?
Roughly 197K members, based on figures reported by the community or its host. Member counts are approximate and change over time.
What platform is r/Upwork on?
r/Upwork 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/Upwork cover?
On the Hive Index, r/Upwork is organized under Freelancers.
How do I join r/Upwork?
You can join r/Upwork by clicking this link, or pressing the "Go to community" button above.
What are the Freelancing communities like?
Communities for freelancers and independent contractors covering client acquisition, rates, contracts, and the practical side of running a solo business. Reddit and Facebook have active spaces for general freelancing, with Slack communities for specific disciplines like copywriting, design, and development.
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