r/skateboarding

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About r/skateboarding

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The community at a glance

r/skateboarding is a Subreddit for Adrenaline Junkies and Skaters with roughly 604K members. It has a live chat communication style. On the Hive Index it ranks #10 in the Skateboarding communities list. It is the 4th largest community in the Action Sports topic page.

Roughly 37K members have joined in the past year. Popular discussion topics include Skateboarding, Tricks, and Looking For. Product recommendations often mention skateboard and skate shoes.

On Reddit
604K Members

Community Topics

Community Features

Chat

This community has a realtime chat

Subreddit Analysis

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Yearly: +37K members
Growth: +6.5% / year

Member growth over time

All time (yearly)

  • 2013: 19K members
  • 2014: 18K members
  • 2015: 11K members
  • 2016: 21K members
  • 2017: 46K members
  • 2018: 40K members
  • 2021: 249K members
  • 2022: 42K members
  • 2023: 38K members
  • 2024: 43K members
  • 2025: 32K members
  • 2026: 24K members

Past year (monthly)

  • Oct: 3K members
  • Nov: 4K members
  • Dec: 3K members
  • Jan: 3K members
  • Feb: 3K members
  • Mar: 3K members
  • Apr: 3K members
  • May: 3K members
  • Jun: 3K members
  • Jul: 3K members
  • Aug: 3K members
  • Sep: 573 members

Topics

  • Skateboarding
    184 posts in the past month
    #1
    Skateboarding
    184
  • Tricks
    69 posts in the past month
    #2
    Tricks
    69
  • Looking For
    61 posts in the past month
    #3
    Looking For
    61
  • Skate
    50 posts in the past month
    #4
    Skate
    50
  • Video
    31 posts in the past month
    #5
    Video
    31

Flair

  • Original Video :vx1000:
    171 posts in the past month
    1. Power Tre
    2. Probably the best kickflip I’ve ever done
    3. Fixed up this ledge so I could skate it
    #1
    Original Video :vx1000:
    Power Tre · Probably the best kickflip I’ve ever done · Fixed up this ledge so I could skate it
    171
  • Original Photo :camera:
    10 posts in the past month
    1. Front Smith in a legendary backyard DIY
    2. 3D Skate Photography
    3. An ode to bs smithgrinds I’ve shot over the years
    #2
    Original Photo :camera:
    Front Smith in a legendary backyard DIY · 3D Skate Photography · An ode to bs smithgrinds I’ve shot over the years
    10
  • Original Art 🎨
    5 posts in the past month
    1. My latest acrylic painting of Danny Leon’s epic eclipse jump.
    2. ELECTRIFIED⚡
    3. KEEP GOING by me
    #3
    Original Art 🎨
    My latest acrylic painting of Danny Leon’s epic eclipse jump. · ELECTRIFIED⚡ · KEEP GOING by me
    5
  • Spot Check 🔎
    4 posts in the past month
    1. Quick line at Waller
    2. Line at a spot
    3. Check this rail out
    #4
    Spot Check 🔎
    Quick line at Waller · Line at a spot · Check this rail out
    4
  • Throwback ⏪
    4 posts in the past month
    1. My 78YO neighbor was close friends with a young Monty Nolder!
    2. Throwback to the first cab flip I ever landed
    3. OG Fuel TV Captain & Casey pool skating segment
    #5
    Throwback ⏪
    My 78YO neighbor was close friends with a young Monty Nolder! · Throwback to the first cab flip I ever landed · OG Fuel TV Captain & Casey pool skating segment
    4

Product recommendations

  • skateboard
    12 posts in the past month
    1. what’s the best/affordable way to get my friend a board?
    2. Best affordable skateboard complete set for 8 year old?
    3. Best Budget Boards?
    #1
    skateboard
    what’s the best/affordable way to get my friend a board? · Best affordable skateboard complete set for 8 year old? · Best Budget Boards?
    12
  • skate shoes
    11 posts in the past month
    1. What are the best fat shoes to skate in?
    2. Best skate shoes ? I like the half cabs and Leo bakers
    3. Whats your best skate shoe
    #2
    skate shoes
    What are the best fat shoes to skate in? · Best skate shoes ? I like the half cabs and Leo bakers · Whats your best skate shoe
    11
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Frequently asked questions

Who is r/skateboarding for?
Best for Adrenaline Junkies and Skaters enthusiasts looking for a Reddit-based community with live chat.
Is r/skateboarding 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/skateboarding have?
Roughly 604K members, based on figures reported by the community or its host. Member counts are approximate and change over time.
What platform is r/skateboarding on?
r/skateboarding 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/skateboarding cover?
On the Hive Index, r/skateboarding is organized under Adrenaline Junkies, Skaters.
How do I join r/skateboarding?
You can join r/skateboarding by clicking this link, or pressing the "Go to community" button above.
What are the Action Sports communities like?
Communities for people into high-adrenaline activities including skiing, snowboarding, kitesurfing, and electric skateboarding. Mostly Reddit and Discord, with some specialized forums for niche sports and activities that blend physical skill with gear culture.
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