About r/Stoicism
We are a community committed to learning about and applying philosophical Stoic principles and techniques.
The community at a glance
r/Stoicism is a Subreddit for Personal Growth and Goal Chasers with roughly 833K members. It has been around since 2010. It has a live chat communication style. On the Hive Index it ranks #10 in the Motivation communities list. It is the 4th largest community in the Personal Growth topic page.
Roughly 75K members have joined in the past year. Popular discussion topics include Stoicism, Struggling, and Stoic. Product recommendations often mention stoicism books, meditations translation, and podcasts.
Community Topics
Community Features
This community has a realtime chat
Subreddit Analysis
via GummySearchMember growth over time
All time (yearly)
- 2013: 5K members
- 2014: 10K members
- 2015: 9K members
- 2016: 13K members
- 2017: 29K members
- 2019: 165K members
- 2020: 127K members
- 2023: 220K members
- 2024: 85K members
- 2025: 113K members
- 2026: 53K members
Past year (monthly)
- Nov: 8K members
- Dec: 9K members
- Jan: 10K members
- Feb: 8K members
- Mar: 8K members
- Apr: 5K members
- May: 5K members
- Jun: 5K members
- Jul: 5K members
- Aug: 5K members
- Sep: 4K members
- Oct: 191 members
Topics
- Stoicism47 posts in the past month#147Stoicism
- Struggling43 posts in the past month#243Struggling
- Stoic31 posts in the past month#331Stoic
- Struggle23 posts in the past month#423Struggle
- Struggling With22 posts in the past month#522Struggling With
Flair
- Seeking Personal Stoic Guidance19 posts in the past month
- [M27] What are you supposed to do when you have no interest in living life(I'm not suicidal)
- Is Stoicism emotional suppression?
- How to show kindness to people who’s mistreated you, what does stoicism say about this?
#119Seeking Personal Stoic Guidance[M27] What are you supposed to do when you have no interest in living life(I'm not suicidal) · Is Stoicism emotional suppression? · How to show kindness to people who’s mistreated you, what does stoicism say about this? - The New Agora12 posts in the past month
- The Agora: Daily Open Thread
- The Agora: Daily Open Thread
- The Agora: Daily Open Thread
#212The New AgoraThe Agora: Daily Open Thread · The Agora: Daily Open Thread · The Agora: Daily Open Thread - New to Stoicism7 posts in the past month
- Learning more about Stoicism but worried about falling into Broicism traps. How or who should I avoid?
- How to not get triggered by other people?
- Why is the Manosphere so Drawn to Stoicism? And How Do They Get So Wrong? [opinion]
#37New to StoicismLearning more about Stoicism but worried about falling into Broicism traps. How or who should I avoid? · How to not get triggered by other people? · Why is the Manosphere so Drawn to Stoicism? And How Do They Get So Wrong? [opinion] - Stoicism in Practice4 posts in the past month
- On desire and motivation
- How does Stoicism address anger at harm done to others (especially the vulnerable)?
- Is the ''pain'' of self-examination real, or just a false impression your mind uses to avoid being questioned?
#44Stoicism in PracticeOn desire and motivation · How does Stoicism address anger at harm done to others (especially the vulnerable)? · Is the ''pain'' of self-examination real, or just a false impression your mind uses to avoid being questioned? - Analyzing Texts & Quotes4 posts in the past month
- What to read first?
- The ACA Serenity prayer and the Secular ACA Serenity prayer is very stoic
- A classicist argues modern Stoicism is repackaged fatalism, curious what this sub thinks
#54Analyzing Texts & QuotesWhat to read first? · The ACA Serenity prayer and the Secular ACA Serenity prayer is very stoic · A classicist argues modern Stoicism is repackaged fatalism, curious what this sub thinks
Product recommendations
- stoicism books7 posts in the past month
- What are the best stoic books do guys usually recommend?
- Readable and Best translations of the Stoic books.
- Best audiobook on Stoicism for long upcoming trip?
#17stoicism booksWhat are the best stoic books do guys usually recommend? · Readable and Best translations of the Stoic books. · Best audiobook on Stoicism for long upcoming trip? - meditations translation4 posts in the past month
- Best Translation of meditations
- What is the best translated "meditations" in english simple
- Meditations translation that gives the best contextual understanding
#24meditations translationBest Translation of meditations · What is the best translated "meditations" in english simple · Meditations translation that gives the best contextual understanding - podcasts3 posts in the past month
- Best podcasts?
- Best podcast on stoicism?
- Podcasts or YouTube recs?
#33podcastsBest podcasts? · Best podcast on stoicism? · Podcasts or YouTube recs?
Community Reviews
Frequently asked questions
- Who is r/Stoicism for?
- Best for Personal Growth and Goal Chasers enthusiasts looking for a Reddit-based community with live chat.
- Is r/Stoicism 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/Stoicism have?
- Roughly 833K members, based on figures reported by the community or its host. Member counts are approximate and change over time.
- What platform is r/Stoicism on?
- r/Stoicism 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/Stoicism cover?
- On the Hive Index, r/Stoicism is organized under Personal Growth, Goal Chasers.
- How do I join r/Stoicism?
- You can join r/Stoicism by clicking this link, or pressing the "Go to community" button above.
- What are the Personal Growth communities like?
- Communities for people working on habits, mindset, and self-improvement in a broad sense. You will find daily check-ins, coaching spaces, and peer support across Discord, WhatsApp, and subscription communities on various platforms. Range from casual motivation groups to more structured personal development programs.
Monthly Stats
- 23
- Views /mo (+53%)
- 23
- Visitors /mo (+64%)
- 0
- Referrals /mo (-100%)
Similar Communities
12r/accountability
The goal of /r/Accountability is to to serve as a place to help people find and join accountability groups and provide useful resources on accountability.
r/NoFap
A porn addiction and compulsive sexual behavior recovery peer support forum. Masturbation in moderation is generally healthy, but excessive porn use can have serious adverse effects. We also host challenges in which participants ("Fapstronauts") avoid porn use & sometimes masturbation for a period of time, generally 7-30 days. Whether your goal is casual participation as a test of self-control or if porn use has become a serious problem in your life, you will find a supportive community here.
r/discipline
Your goals will not be reached without discipline. If you're grinding towards anything, you've come to the right place. This community's mission is to give a voice for everyone to share their story. Help yourself and others make real progress towards goals.
Zen Habits Community
Community built around Leo Babauta simplicity and habit philosophy. Members find daily motivation and accountability for building better habits and living simpler lives.
Goal Getters Discord
Active Discord community for daily goal-setters and accountability partners. Voice channels, progress tracking, and peer support for achieving personal and professional goals.
Mindset Matters on Skool
Community focused on mindset coaching and daily motivation. Members share wins, accountability posts, and motivational content to maintain momentum on their goals.