r/Thrifting

Community Overview

About r/Thrifting

Share your thrifting experiences and advice here. Wearing an outfit you got almost all of for a fraction of the cost? Show it off! Just bought an amazing couch at the local Goodwill? Post it here. If possible, include the thrift store name and location (city or state/province will do) in case someone else in your area is looking for a new place to shop :)

The community at a glance

r/Thrifting is a Subreddit for Fashion and Resellers with roughly 122K members. It has been around since 2010. It has a live chat communication style. On the Hive Index it ranks #4 in the Reselling communities list and #8 in the Fashion communities list.

Roughly 21K members have joined in the past year. Popular discussion topics include Find, Thrift, and Thrifted.

On Reddit
Established 2010
122K Members

Subreddit Analysis

via GummySearch
Yearly: +21K members
Growth: +21.1% / year

Member growth over time

All time (yearly)

  • 2013: 38 members
  • 2014: 10 members
  • 2015: 33 members
  • 2016: 86 members
  • 2017: 249 members
  • 2020: 5K members
  • 2022: 9K members
  • 2024: 56K members
  • 2025: 45K members
  • 2026: 7K members

Past year (monthly)

  • Jul: 4K members
  • Aug: 5K members
  • Sep: 635 members
  • Oct: 446 members
  • Nov: 1K members
  • Dec: 1K members
  • Jan: 2K members
  • Feb: 1K members
  • Mar: 1K members
  • Apr: 1K members
  • May: 1K members
  • Jun: 540 members

Topics

  • Find
    133 posts in the past month
    #1
    Find
    133
  • Thrift
    92 posts in the past month
    #2
    Thrift
    92
  • Thrifted
    72 posts in the past month
    #3
    Thrifted
    72
  • Finds
    41 posts in the past month
    #4
    Finds
    41
  • Vintage
    26 posts in the past month
    #5
    Vintage
    26

Frequently asked questions

Who is r/Thrifting for?
Best for Fashion and Resellers enthusiasts looking for a Reddit-based community with live chat.
Is r/Thrifting 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/Thrifting have?
Roughly 122K members, based on figures reported by the community or its host. Member counts are approximate and change over time.
What platform is r/Thrifting on?
r/Thrifting 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/Thrifting cover?
On the Hive Index, r/Thrifting is organized under Fashion, Resellers.
How do I join r/Thrifting?
You can join r/Thrifting by clicking this link, or pressing the "Go to community" button above.
What are the Fashion communities like?
Communities for fashion enthusiasts from streetwear to luxury, covering outfit feedback, style advice, and buy/sell. Discord has large servers for fashion communities, with dedicated platforms for sharing outfit photos, Reddit for specific niches, and communities for replica discussion and resale.