About r/Libertarian
Welcome to /r/Libertarian, a subreddit to discuss libertarianism. We are not a generic politics sub. We are a libertarian sub, about libertarianism. We do not owe you a platform to push anti-libertarian ideologies such as socialism/communism. This sub is explicitly against Communism/Socialism as it is antithetical to libertarianism
The community at a glance
r/Libertarian is a Subreddit for Libertarians with roughly 514K members. It has been around since 2008. It uses a forum format for communication. On the Hive Index it ranks #3 in the Libertarianism communities list.
Roughly 12K members have joined in the past year. Popular discussion topics include Libertarian, Government, and Looking For. Product recommendations often mention books.
Community Topics
Community Features
This community has a forum
Subreddit Analysis
via GummySearchMember growth over time
All time (yearly)
- 2013: 31K members
- 2014: 17K members
- 2015: 4K members
- 2016: 22K members
- 2017: 51K members
- 2018: 70K members
- 2019: 87K members
- 2020: 96K members
- 2021: 48K members
- 2023: 9K members
- 2024: 0 members
- 2025: 1K members
- 2026: 9K members
Past year (monthly)
- Sep: 0 members
- Oct: 341 members
- Nov: 1K members
- Dec: 1K members
- Jan: 2K members
- Feb: 1K members
- Mar: 1K members
- Apr: 1K members
- May: 920 members
- Jun: 750 members
- Jul: 893 members
- Aug: 549 members
Topics
- Libertarian65 posts in the past month#165Libertarian
- Government48 posts in the past month#248Government
- Looking For39 posts in the past month#339Looking For
- Libertarianism35 posts in the past month#435Libertarianism
- Israel23 posts in the past month#523Israel
Flair
- Politics23 posts in the past month
- Foreign "Aid"
- The EU now requires driver-facing cameras for all new cars. 1984 as an instruction manual
- Not dead yet
#123PoliticsForeign "Aid" · The EU now requires driver-facing cameras for all new cars. 1984 as an instruction manual · Not dead yet - Meme16 posts in the past month
- Every time they push this through
- And the customer service will be *chefs kiss
- If you see something, no you didn't
#216MemeEvery time they push this through · And the customer service will be *chefs kiss · If you see something, no you didn't - Article13 posts in the past month
- ‘I’m over the moon’: New York’s small business owners rejoice as Mamdani cuts red tape
- Georgia cops keep getting arrested for misusing Flock surveillance data
- America's Local Police Are Becoming Intelligence Agencies
#313Article‘I’m over the moon’: New York’s small business owners rejoice as Mamdani cuts red tape · Georgia cops keep getting arrested for misusing Flock surveillance data · America's Local Police Are Becoming Intelligence Agencies - Economics11 posts in the past month
- Wealth taxes and taxes on unrealized gains incentivize State doing more inflation
- Why You Can’t Afford a House in One Image
- Trump has reinstated the blockade and wants 20% fee for safe transit thru the Strait of Hormuz. Art of the deal backfiring again
#411EconomicsWealth taxes and taxes on unrealized gains incentivize State doing more inflation · Why You Can’t Afford a House in One Image · Trump has reinstated the blockade and wants 20% fee for safe transit thru the Strait of Hormuz. Art of the deal backfiring again - Current Events11 posts in the past month
- Looks like War is still on the menu!
- How the turntables.
- Milei signs decree allowing Argentina to bar or expel foreigners over 'hate speech'
#511Current EventsLooks like War is still on the menu! · How the turntables. · Milei signs decree allowing Argentina to bar or expel foreigners over 'hate speech'
Product recommendations
- books10 posts in the past month
- Recommend anti socialist and anti communist books.
- Can someone recommend a good book about the FBI?
- Any Libertarian books or authors you strongly recommend for beginners?
#110booksRecommend anti socialist and anti communist books. · Can someone recommend a good book about the FBI? · Any Libertarian books or authors you strongly recommend for beginners?
Community Reviews
Frequently asked questions
- Who is r/Libertarian for?
- Best for Libertarians enthusiasts looking for a Reddit-based community with forum discussion.
- Is r/Libertarian 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/Libertarian have?
- Roughly 514K members, based on figures reported by the community or its host. Member counts are approximate and change over time.
- What platform is r/Libertarian on?
- r/Libertarian 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/Libertarian cover?
- On the Hive Index, r/Libertarian is organized under Libertarians.
- How do I join r/Libertarian?
- You can join r/Libertarian by clicking this link, or pressing the "Go to community" button above.
- What are the Libertarianism communities like?
- Welcome to the vibrant world of online communities for libertarians! Whether you're an ardent supporter of individual liberties, limited government, free markets, or simply interested in exploring libertarian philosophy, these communities offer a haven for like-minded individuals to connect, discuss ideas, and share their perspectives. Within these communities, you'll find a rich tapestry of diversity, encompassing various subgroups such as classical liberals, anarcho-capitalists, minarchists, and more. Each community might have its own unique focus, ranging from political activism and policy discussions to economic theory and philosophical debates. Members join these communities to engage in lively discourse, seek intellectual stimulation, and build connections with others who share their values. Whether you're a seasoned libertarian or new to the ideology, these online communities provide an invaluable platform for learning, growth, and fostering a sense of camaraderie among libertarians worldwide.
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