r/coolguides
Picture based reference guides for anything and everything. If it seems like something someone might print, physically post, and reference…
How to think about r/coolguides
This community focuses on sharing visually engaging reference guides and infographics that serve as practical tools for learning and quick reference. The content ranges from educational materials to quirky and humorous guides, making it a unique blend of informative and entertaining visuals. Members value clarity and creativity in the presentation of information, often seeking out guides that can be easily printed and shared.
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Audience
Members of this community are typically curious individuals who enjoy learning and sharing knowledge in a visually appealing format. The audience spans various demographics, including students, educators, and casual learners, who appreciate concise and informative content. The vibe is generally positive and supportive, with participants eager to engage with interesting and useful guides.
Posting culture
The posting culture emphasizes high-quality visuals and clear, informative content. Posts that are cluttered, poorly designed, or lack relevance to the community's focus often receive downvotes. Infographics and guides that are easy to understand and visually appealing thrive, while overly promotional or off-topic content is discouraged. The community tends to have a steady posting cadence, with members regularly contributing new guides and resources.
Brand engagement notes
Brands should approach this community with caution, as overt promotion is often met with skepticism. Instead, they can engage by creating and sharing valuable, visually appealing guides that align with the community's interests. Collaborating with community members to produce informative content or sharing educational resources can foster goodwill. Authenticity and a focus on providing value rather than direct promotion are key to successful engagement.
Top keywords
What r/coolguides talks about
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External signals
Where the community looks
Top external domains linked from posts and comments — a quick read on the sources of truth this audience trusts.
Top contributors
Who shapes the conversation
The most active and most-upvoted posters and commenters in this community. Useful when planning outreach or studying a community's tastemakers.
Top posters
By post count
- u/Bonboniru
- u/Rob1150
- u/xu_shawn
- u/[deleted]
- u/Friendcherisher
- u/Whole-Seesaw-1507
- u/jpc4stro
- u/Ebonystealth
- u/NotoriousPYG
- u/darkman21
- u/Dremarious
- u/Cookurban
- u/LuckyLaceyKS
- u/Kelmo7
- u/ickydonkeytoothbrush
- u/NationYell
- u/Lepke2011
- u/Bojangly7
- u/jaxsondeville
- u/AuroreDml
- u/lazymentors
- u/Imom2020
- u/hearsdemons
- u/Aztery
- u/AkaGurGor
- u/JQuest7575
- u/laurifroggy
- u/World-Tight
- u/op4
- u/NoorJehan2
- u/swan001
- u/iouthere
- u/plusrainforest
- u/avhir0ck
- u/snart_Splart_601
- u/HybridCheetah
- u/kavallerien
- u/bookg123
- u/No-Eye-9491
- u/Udzu
- u/_cannoneer_
- u/iboughtarock
- u/etymologynerd
- u/kornykorn420
- u/PristineHat5583
- u/Xerxes2004
- u/Tysinna
- u/Zealousideal_Tie4918
- u/PittOlivia
- u/tikeee
- u/TheMegaSage
- u/mahiyet
- u/couldnt5indGoodName
- u/Properdabber
- u/dasanman69
- u/Lucy_Pugz
- u/Intelligent_Energy16
- u/doryphorus99
- u/globleguide
- u/ssigea
- u/vannesswho
- u/saifullahraza
- u/EastBrush4583
- u/Douglasqqq
- u/DtheMaster
- u/Skin_Captain_Nasty
- u/MothsInMouth
- u/theaiguru
- u/TheCarrot_v2
- u/brutalproduct
- u/AffectionateFan6607
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- u/A_Cat_Named_Frank
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- u/AsianInvasian93
- u/elinaus360
- u/Educational-League87
- u/5_Frog_Margin
- u/Maximum_Overhype
- u/drzentfo
- u/SynChronNic
- u/Deswizard
- u/A_Bruised_Reed
- u/NeilParkinsonMakes
- u/Lawrencijus
By votes
- u/xu_shawn
- u/[deleted]
- u/darkman21
- u/Bonboniru
- u/Rob1150
- u/NotoriousPYG
- u/avhir0ck
- u/Cookurban
- u/jpc4stro
- u/ilikedtrains
- u/Dremarious
- u/MattTheFlash
- u/Aztery
- u/snart_Splart_601
- u/ickydonkeytoothbrush
- u/Friendcherisher
- u/kavallerien
- u/AkaGurGor
- u/Imom2020
- u/opposablethumbz
- u/hearsdemons
- u/rraj2357
- u/YaKillinMeSmallz
- u/FenwayFranks
- u/Bojangly7
- u/curioushustler420
- u/toomuchlaundry
- u/Lucy_Pugz
- u/_cannoneer_
- u/aidoneux
- u/HybridCheetah
- u/Ok_Owl_9904
- u/WynterSkye
- u/Ebonystealth
- u/concrete_bags
- u/xTCHx
- u/Realistic_Lie_
- u/leisuredSonora
- u/iboughtarock
- u/Reading_Owl01
- u/hebetebe
- u/dasanman69
- u/cdn_backpacker
- u/Intelligent_Energy16
- u/applesupreme
- u/AuroreDml
- u/jaxsondeville
- u/kornykorn420
- u/laurifroggy
- u/Douglasqqq
- u/ForthDarken476
- u/etymologynerd
- u/erectlybrandish762
- u/doryphorus99
- u/jaesenj36
- u/PatWilliamsonV
- u/graveyardapparition
- u/palindromeii
- u/mamoocando
- u/SuBaumgartner
- u/just_CHILLI
- u/Artemistical
- u/bookg123
- u/grillednannas
- u/Mclovindatasss
- u/quixoticgypsy
- u/happyhippymama
- u/No-Eye-9491
- u/dottiness
- u/PanicFair1787
- u/Kaarssteun
- u/Udzu
- u/Salty-Photo-57
- u/ssigea
- u/globleguide
- u/Zombie_Hussar
- u/Pro-Karmawhore
- u/Cortado267
- u/peaceandloveandhippy
- u/jtal888
- u/AstamanyanaQ
- u/vannesswho
- u/Brooke1570
- u/JQuest7575
- u/AblazePheasant
- u/StrykeeeR
- u/drckenbauer
- u/controversial-bummer
- u/Narendra_17
- u/EastBrush4583
- u/Mysterious-Ad5836
- u/desertgentelmensclub
- u/ricelyl
- u/LuisElric91
- u/SIEFsenaei
- u/saifullahraza
- u/KNaz-E
- u/brutalproduct
- u/Zealousideal_Tie4918
- u/Amasted
Top commenters
By comment count
- u/[deleted]
- u/SupremeRedditBot
- u/ClownfishSoup
- u/Buck_Thorn
- u/PossibleBuffalo418
- u/biergarten
- u/MysterVaper
- u/Williamrocket
- u/Kage9866
- u/fuzzy9691
- u/RepostSleuthBot
- u/SamL214
- u/PornCartel
- u/KarmaPharmacy
- u/dotcomslashwhatever
- u/Squishy-Box
- u/rotenbart
- u/greyjungle
- u/inGgles70
- u/1sagas1
- u/Dfiggsmeister
- u/Ynotatx
- u/Apprehensive_Jello39
- u/PartyEchidna5330
- u/Squiggledog
- u/Murderyoga
- u/sh1ftyswar
- u/Traditional_Entry183
- u/BrownEggs93
- u/ItsJustMeMaggie
- u/ilFaus
- u/Chair_Toaster
- u/LeoMarius
- u/danuser8
- u/TheDarkKnight1035
- u/super_common_name
- u/JeffsD90
- u/Sengura
- u/MithranArkanere
- u/tosernameschescksout
- u/MrHyperion_
- u/Slowmobius_Time
- u/very-polite-frog
- u/huggles7
- u/HeightExtra320
- u/dootdootplot
- u/WalkingonCoffee
- u/Bartender9719
- u/KarlJay001
- u/Secure-Imagination11
- u/IHateYuumi
- u/ConsistentAmount4
- u/Humor_Tumor
- u/PM_ME_UR_FLOWERS
- u/Lefty_22
- u/Powerrrrrrrrr
- u/paul_miner
- u/kiwichick286
- u/AndroidDoctorr
- u/Sookmebeautiful
- u/Tobin678
- u/Appropriate_Rent_243
- u/Buckshot419
- u/OneLostOstrich
- u/memester230
- u/Heterodynist
- u/DeviousMelons
- u/rustyseapants
- u/spaceocean99
- u/rossionq1
- u/The_Truthkeeper
- u/Pretzel-Kingg
- u/phrendo
- u/NunyaBeese
- u/MaximumCrab
- u/TeebsAce
- u/trashmetoo
- u/bossbang
- u/Fantastic_Engine_623
- u/Jusmeaguy
- u/H-005
- u/Portfolio_sc
- u/GNU-Foot
- u/seth928
- u/King_Shami
- u/JoanieTightLips
- u/LanceFree
- u/thinkB4WeSpeak
- u/lolzsupbrah
- u/ItsAMysteryScoobyDoo
- u/Corpuscular_Crumpet
- u/Hazzman
- u/Rosetti
- u/Aggravating-Body-721
- u/krustyjugglrs
- u/boredtxan
- u/noodlegod47
- u/Stealfur
- u/fuzzygreentits
- u/ErusTenebre
By votes
- u/[deleted]
- u/quinn_thomas
- u/HawkeyeJosh
- u/volkmasterblood
- u/DanFuckingSchneider
- u/Away_Caregiver_2829
- u/SerialKillerVibes
- u/BanefulBroccoli
- u/DeezNeezuts
- u/Flapper_Flipper
- u/Ne4143
- u/trivikama
- u/BirdFloozy
- u/tubesweaterguru
- u/VirtualPoolBoy
- u/OmusCinder
- u/duckyzero
- u/thredith
- u/Phraenkinstone
- u/icantfeelmyskull
- u/Dove-Linkhorn
- u/Professor-Shuckle
- u/chiefplaneteer
- u/A_curious_fish
- u/Captn-Bojangles
- u/florgitymorgity
- u/SpaceChump_
- u/stellarinterstitium
- u/jeffster01
- u/radical_lady
- u/mosspigletlife1
- u/thesymmetrix
- u/mighty_least_weasel
- u/hellohowareutomorrow
- u/BelmontIncident
- u/plarry87
- u/ul2006kevinb
- u/a_non_uh_moose
- u/Faelyn42
- u/Rythameen
- u/Heinous_
- u/bluestarkittie
- u/imac132
- u/M4sterCake
- u/jaradi
- u/Difficult_Ice_6227
- u/Commercial-Bag-2067
- u/ghost_zuero
- u/dacasaurus
- u/oceanasabeing
- u/Doc_Sqeezy
- u/CANTPRONATWORK
- u/Lookalikemike
- u/mturturro
- u/YoungArabBrother
- u/Tkb3651
- u/ttystikk
- u/Crosstif39
- u/theythembian
- u/AlphaBearMode
- u/spokejam
- u/restlessleg
- u/respectthegoat
- u/FrakTerra
- u/NoQuestion7237
- u/platinums99
- u/Littlemeggie
- u/wickedcricket666
- u/godca_grema
- u/kgro
- u/JimSegura1
- u/GozerDestructor
- u/jwatt38
- u/kgrandia
- u/seesucoming
- u/Billy_Bob_Joe_Mcoy
- u/DesignerGeek
- u/cdn_backpacker
- u/darkpaladin
- u/Educational-Tie00
- u/fuzzyedges1974
- u/TheRandom0ne
- u/LetterLambda
- u/DaftHermes
- u/Weyoun2
- u/Cellie_e
- u/MetalNickA
- u/modelcitizen64
- u/smallest_cock
- u/Planetgold
- u/left_benchwarmer
- u/forests-of-purgatory
- u/CerealWithIceCream
- u/rraattbbooyy
- u/Kevundoe
- u/Unusual_Rock52
- u/TritonMan1981
- u/Pac_Eddy
- u/benvonpluton
- u/alb0401
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FAQ
r/coolguides — frequently asked questions
Quick facts about this subreddit's size, history, focus, and related communities.
How many subscribers does r/coolguides have?
r/coolguides has approximately 6,016,767 subscribers as of May 27, 2026.
When was r/coolguides created?
r/coolguides was created on March 20, 2014 (12 years ago).
What is r/coolguides about?
This community focuses on sharing visually engaging reference guides and infographics that serve as practical tools for learning and quick reference. The content ranges from educational materials to quirky and humorous guides, making it a unique blend of informative and entertaining visuals. Members value clarity and creativity in the presentation of information, often seeki…
What subreddits are similar to r/coolguides?
Communities similar to r/coolguides include r/todayilearned, r/dataisbeautiful, r/beamazed, r/politicalhumor, r/technology.
Who are the most active posters on r/coolguides?
The most frequent posters on r/coolguides include u/Bonboniru, u/Rob1150, u/xu_shawn.
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