The difference between other social networks is its format: Reddit is divided into communities according to different themes that are called Subreddits and any user can create a subreddit on any topic. In fact, there are communities by country, by language, by specialties, special diets, pets, and many more.
Every subreddit, except for the private ones, is part of the full list of content on Reddit, which means that if they rise in the rankings, they can reach the front page of the website.
As of February 2024, according to data from Statista, the top subreddits were r/funny ( 56.6 million subscribers), and r/AskReddit ( 45 million users) . Both cover a variety of topics, from humor to debates and questions.
Rounding out the top 10 in popularity are: r/gaming (39.5M subscribers), r/aww (35.4M subscribers), r/worldnews (34.9M subscribers), r/todayilearned (34.7M subscribers), r/music (32.9M subscribers), uae number data movies (32.3M subscribers), r/science (31.5M subscribers), r/pics (30.5M subscribers). These communities provide a platform for users to interact, share ideas, and discover new content across a wide range of interests.
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Subreddits by number of subscribers (in millions). Source: Statista.
How to create an account and make a post on Reddit
Whether from a computer or a mobile device, the steps to create a Reddit account are:
Enter the platform (reddit.com) or download the app on iOS or Android .
Once we log in, we must click on “Register”.
The form will ask you for your username, email and phone number (in some regions).
You can also automatically sign up by linking your Google or Apple account to Reddit.
The only requirement is to be at least 13 years old (or the age required by the laws of your country if higher).