r/dolphins
r/Dolphins is a subreddit completely devoted to dolphins. This includes bottlenose dolphins, river dolphins, striped dolphins, and any…
How to think about r/dolphins
The community is dedicated to all things dolphins, encompassing various species such as bottlenose, river, and striped dolphins, as well as related marine life like vaquitas. Members share a passion for these intelligent creatures, discussing their behaviors, conservation efforts, and experiences with dolphins in the wild or captivity. The community thrives on a mix of educational content, personal anecdotes, and engaging visuals, making it a vibrant hub for dolphin enthusiasts.
Confidence 4/5
Audience
Participants in this community are typically marine life enthusiasts, including casual fans and serious conservationists. The demographic skews towards younger adults and teens, often with a strong interest in animal welfare and marine biology. Members value informative discussions, visual content, and personal stories about dolphin encounters, fostering a positive and enthusiastic vibe.
Posting culture
Content that thrives includes high-quality images, videos of dolphins in their natural habitats, and informative posts about dolphin behavior and conservation. Members appreciate well-researched articles and personal experiences but tend to downvote low-effort posts or irrelevant content. The posting cadence is moderate, with members actively engaging in discussions and sharing new findings regularly.
Brand engagement notes
Brands looking to engage with this community should focus on educational content that highlights dolphin conservation and welfare rather than overt promotion. Sharing informative articles, supporting marine conservation initiatives, or collaborating with wildlife organizations can resonate well. However, members are generally hostile to blatant advertising or sales pitches, so brands should approach with authenticity and a genuine interest in marine life.
Top keywords
What r/dolphins talks about
Weighted by how often each term appears in posts and comments, relative to baseline frequency. The largest words are the strongest signals of community focus.
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/Mindless_Payment_761
- u/[deleted]
- u/trigora
- u/HalfCodex
- u/CharlieVermin
- u/JPPT1974
- u/divingspecialsshop
- u/Jetski2Catalina1
- u/Travelsthroughnature
- u/antdude
- u/JackieThoma
- u/Accomplished-Sir6823
- u/Helenagavin
- u/qpwoeor1235
- u/Cugu00
- u/AquaneerAlex25
- u/AcousticGreen
- u/FoxEngland
- u/tonihankey
- u/Trappymtb
- u/SHMEEGULL
- u/ExpiredPilot
- u/WubbleWit
- u/IFAWUK
- u/BertBert2019GT
- u/Plantsnmore
- u/simonannitsford
- u/Sarahhany12
- u/DerSubatomare
- u/I_had_corn
- u/aesop60
- u/ressie_cant_game
- u/OmicronGR
- u/BB_the_Dweeb
- u/LuckySword04
- u/digging_tumbling
- u/R_u_having_fun_yet
- u/Clear-Seaweed-1800
- u/jonkeegan
- u/Expert-Afternoon-501
- u/dadsandmice
- u/RandomlyAwkward1
- u/kathlene2
- u/Pilem8
- u/Objective-Effort-614
- u/Exastiken
- u/shittypersonality
- u/Wildlife_0561
- u/SecretaryObvious1816
- u/taic100
- u/RightChemical6607
- u/C1nNaM0Nnn
- u/juliandorey
- u/Sir_Chirpsalot
- u/enkrstic
- u/Fox5VegasNews
- u/brentbrownofficial
- u/Pleasant-Emergency86
- u/_Beasters_
- u/notenoughmineralsxd
- u/ambience-youtube
- u/socalguitar
- u/Cambodia-Images
- u/razza1987
- u/timothina
- u/cp_learns
- u/the-state-newspaper
- u/MastahOfDisastah
- u/Special-Put3204
- u/random_bull_shark
- u/NathanTheKlutz
- u/goriubintr
- u/CreativeDan95
- u/Mysterious-Ad-4075
- u/memoguille
By votes
- u/Mindless_Payment_761
- u/JackieThoma
- u/HalfCodex
- u/Accomplished-Sir6823
- u/Helenagavin
- u/qpwoeor1235
- u/[deleted]
- u/JPPT1974
- u/Cugu00
- u/AquaneerAlex25
- u/CharlieVermin
- u/divingspecialsshop
- u/AcousticGreen
- u/tonihankey
- u/Trappymtb
- u/WubbleWit
- u/Jetski2Catalina1
- u/FoxEngland
- u/SHMEEGULL
- u/ExpiredPilot
- u/IFAWUK
- u/BertBert2019GT
- u/simonannitsford
- u/Plantsnmore
- u/Sarahhany12
- u/I_had_corn
- u/DerSubatomare
- u/aesop60
- u/OmicronGR
- u/LuckySword04
- u/BB_the_Dweeb
- u/ressie_cant_game
- u/digging_tumbling
- u/R_u_having_fun_yet
- u/jonkeegan
- u/Clear-Seaweed-1800
- u/Expert-Afternoon-501
- u/dadsandmice
- u/Pilem8
- u/Wildlife_0561
- u/RandomlyAwkward1
- u/kathlene2
- u/Exastiken
- u/C1nNaM0Nnn
- u/Travelsthroughnature
- u/Objective-Effort-614
- u/shittypersonality
- u/SecretaryObvious1816
- u/taic100
- u/RightChemical6607
- u/Sir_Chirpsalot
- u/antdude
- u/enkrstic
- u/Fox5VegasNews
- u/brentbrownofficial
- u/_Beasters_
- u/ambience-youtube
- u/socalguitar
- u/trigora
- u/juliandorey
- u/Pleasant-Emergency86
- u/notenoughmineralsxd
- u/Cambodia-Images
- u/random_bull_shark
- u/NathanTheKlutz
- u/razza1987
- u/timothina
- u/cp_learns
- u/the-state-newspaper
- u/MastahOfDisastah
- u/Special-Put3204
- u/goriubintr
- u/CreativeDan95
- u/Mysterious-Ad-4075
- u/memoguille
Top commenters
By comment count
- u/Either-Ad6540
- u/susanmw777
- u/[deleted]
- u/XxRed_RoverxX
- u/DriftwoodBill
- u/SeoirseTheGoat
- u/WildBlueHorse
- u/labbond
- u/squidsauce99
- u/MaguiSalgado
- u/Nothereforyoumfs
- u/Kattin9
- u/FrostcragCastle
- u/killedbyboneshark
- u/Debraselch
- u/IHumpDolphins
- u/Abigail_senpai
- u/AquaneerAlex25
- u/a-wheat-thin
- u/dolphindefender79
- u/Noahsark1233
- u/pauz43
- u/AcousticGreen
- u/MemoryTerrible6623
- u/Jaynee-grace
- u/ProcessSpecialist585
- u/d-the-king
- u/Machielove
- u/TwxMachina
- u/-Oside92057
- u/Ninja_Dolphin
- u/Santiago-Castro
- u/CoiterCoit
- u/psmwrxguy
- u/CharlieVermin
- u/chaosgoats
- u/TornadoTaco_
- u/mo3773
- u/DonnaHarridan
- u/SamSloth17
- u/AnimalLover222
- u/cyanastarr
- u/Mindless_Payment_761
- u/TheDataWhore
- u/pourmeoneplz
By votes
- u/Either-Ad6540
- u/TheDataWhore
- u/susanmw777
- u/pourmeoneplz
- u/Ninja_Dolphin
- u/Santiago-Castro
- u/Kattin9
- u/[deleted]
- u/Machielove
- u/mo3773
- u/cyanastarr
- u/Mindless_Payment_761
- u/DriftwoodBill
- u/WildBlueHorse
- u/labbond
- u/FrostcragCastle
- u/AquaneerAlex25
- u/a-wheat-thin
- u/pauz43
- u/AcousticGreen
- u/MemoryTerrible6623
- u/Jaynee-grace
- u/XxRed_RoverxX
- u/CoiterCoit
- u/psmwrxguy
- u/SamSloth17
- u/SeoirseTheGoat
- u/squidsauce99
- u/MaguiSalgado
- u/Nothereforyoumfs
- u/killedbyboneshark
- u/Debraselch
- u/IHumpDolphins
- u/Abigail_senpai
- u/dolphindefender79
- u/Noahsark1233
- u/ProcessSpecialist585
- u/d-the-king
- u/TwxMachina
- u/-Oside92057
- u/CharlieVermin
- u/chaosgoats
- u/TornadoTaco_
- u/DonnaHarridan
- u/AnimalLover222
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FAQ
r/dolphins — frequently asked questions
Quick facts about this subreddit's size, history, focus, and related communities.
How many subscribers does r/dolphins have?
r/dolphins has approximately 9,866 subscribers as of May 27, 2026.
When was r/dolphins created?
r/dolphins was created on March 23, 2009 (17 years ago).
What is r/dolphins about?
The community is dedicated to all things dolphins, encompassing various species such as bottlenose, river, and striped dolphins, as well as related marine life like vaquitas. Members share a passion for these intelligent creatures, discussing their behaviors, conservation efforts, and experiences with dolphins in the wild or captivity. The community thrives on a mix of educa…
What subreddits are similar to r/dolphins?
Communities similar to r/dolphins include r/orcas, r/2010smusic, r/wikipediarandomness, r/whales, r/inspirationalquotes.
Who are the most active posters on r/dolphins?
The most frequent posters on r/dolphins include u/Mindless_Payment_761, u/[deleted], u/trigora.
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