r/wrestling

Community Overview

About r/wrestling

A subreddit for Folkstyle, Freestyle and Greco-Roman Wrestling. All ages and levels are welcome.

The community at a glance

r/wrestling is a Subreddit for Fitness Enthusiasts and MMA Fans with roughly 217K members. It uses a forum format for communication. It is the 7th largest community in the MMA topic page.

Roughly 18K members have joined in the past year. Popular discussion topics include Wrestling, Training, and Looking For. Product recommendations often mention wrestling shoes.

On Reddit
217K Members

Subreddit Analysis

via GummySearch
Yearly: +18K members
Growth: +9.2% / year

Member growth over time

All time (yearly)

  • 2013: 2K members
  • 2014: 2K members
  • 2015: 2K members
  • 2016: 2K members
  • 2017: 3K members
  • 2018: 6K members
  • 2019: 17K members
  • 2020: 13K members
  • 2021: 15K members
  • 2022: 23K members
  • 2024: 93K members
  • 2025: 23K members
  • 2026: 15K members

Past year (monthly)

  • Dec: 2K members
  • Jan: 2K members
  • Feb: 2K members
  • Mar: 2K members
  • Apr: 1K members
  • May: 1K members
  • Jun: 1K members
  • Jul: 1K members
  • Aug: 1K members
  • Sep: 1K members
  • Oct: 846 members
  • Nov: 469 members

Topics

  • Wrestling
    343 posts in the past month
    #1
    Wrestling
    343
  • Training
    56 posts in the past month
    #2
    Training
    56
  • Looking For
    34 posts in the past month
    #3
    Looking For
    34
  • Struggling
    32 posts in the past month
    #4
    Struggling
    32
  • Weight
    29 posts in the past month
    #5
    Weight
    29

Flair

  • News
    12 posts in the past month
    1. Raul Rosas Jr. submits stunned Colby Covington in just 43 seconds in Hype Italy grappling match
    2. RIP Larry Kristoff
    3. NCAA Ruling Likely Closes Door on Levi Haines' Return to Penn State Wrestling
    #1
    News
    Raul Rosas Jr. submits stunned Colby Covington in just 43 seconds in Hype Italy grappling match · RIP Larry Kristoff · NCAA Ruling Likely Closes Door on Levi Haines' Return to Penn State Wrestling
    12
  • Question
    10 posts in the past month
    1. Which countries have the best wrestlers when it comes to having a huge gas tank?
    2. Is this a good workout routine and exercises (3 days a week)
    3. Any advice for someone with no experience with wrestling?
    #2
    Question
    Which countries have the best wrestlers when it comes to having a huge gas tank? · Is this a good workout routine and exercises (3 days a week) · Any advice for someone with no experience with wrestling?
    10
  • Discussion
    6 posts in the past month
    1. Debate Over - PA is clearly the best!
    2. Bassett v Stanich 2 at the All-Star Classic
    3. Would you rather never have to do conditioning again BUT get the benefits, or learn every move perfectly as soon as you see it?
    #3
    Discussion
    Debate Over - PA is clearly the best! · Bassett v Stanich 2 at the All-Star Classic · Would you rather never have to do conditioning again BUT get the benefits, or learn every move perfectly as soon as you see it?
    6
  • Video
    6 posts in the past month
    1. Flo is airing Virginia Tech/Lehigh dual free on YouTube since their server crashed
    2. Connor Euton (Iowa St) vs Noah Mulvaney (Bucknell) - 11/1
    3. nice lil fireman carry at nationals
    #4
    Video
    Flo is airing Virginia Tech/Lehigh dual free on YouTube since their server crashed · Connor Euton (Iowa St) vs Noah Mulvaney (Bucknell) - 11/1 · nice lil fireman carry at nationals
    6
  • Picture
    3 posts in the past month
    1. Highest scoring college match ever
    2. FloWrestling's servers are down for Bassett/Stanich - $156.00/year, everybody!
    3. 25/25 2nd Edition RAF Trading Cards ❄️🧊
    #5
    Picture
    Highest scoring college match ever · FloWrestling's servers are down for Bassett/Stanich - $156.00/year, everybody! · 25/25 2nd Edition RAF Trading Cards ❄️🧊
    3

Product recommendations

  • wrestling shoes
    4 posts in the past month
    1. Do specific shoes work best for different wrestling styles?
    2. What footwear would be recommended to a beginner?
    3. What shoes made for wrestling do you recommend?
    #1
    wrestling shoes
    Do specific shoes work best for different wrestling styles? · What footwear would be recommended to a beginner? · What shoes made for wrestling do you recommend?
    4

Frequently asked questions

Who is r/wrestling for?
Best for Fitness Enthusiasts and MMA Fans enthusiasts looking for a Reddit-based community with forum discussion.
Is r/wrestling 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/wrestling have?
Roughly 217K members, based on figures reported by the community or its host. Member counts are approximate and change over time.
What platform is r/wrestling on?
r/wrestling 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/wrestling cover?
On the Hive Index, r/wrestling is organized under Fitness Enthusiasts, MMA Fans.
How do I join r/wrestling?
You can join r/wrestling by clicking this link, or pressing the "Go to community" button above.
What are the Fitness communities like?
One of the larger topic areas on the site, covering lifting, running, yoga, calisthenics, and pretty much every other form of exercise. Reddit has massive communities for general fitness and specific disciplines, with Discord servers for accountability and program sharing. Good for program recommendations, form checks, and finding training partners.