r/esp8266
Reddit API protest. Join and and stay off reddit for the time being. ESP8266 WiFi Module Help and Discussion
How to think about r/esp8266
This community is dedicated to discussions and support surrounding the ESP8266 WiFi module, a popular choice for IoT projects. Members share their experiences, troubleshooting tips, and project ideas, fostering a collaborative environment. The community is characterized by a strong focus on practical applications, coding assistance, and hardware interfacing, making it a valuable resource for both beginners and experienced developers in the electronics space.
Confidence 4/5
Audience
Participants in this community range from hobbyists and DIY enthusiasts to professional developers interested in IoT applications. The demographic is diverse, often skewing towards tech-savvy individuals who are eager to learn and share knowledge. Members typically engage with a friendly and supportive vibe, valuing collaboration and innovation in their projects.
Posting culture
Content that thrives includes detailed project descriptions, troubleshooting questions, and code snippets, particularly in .ino format. Members appreciate clarity and specificity in posts, while vague or overly promotional content tends to receive downvotes. The community encourages regular participation, with members frequently sharing updates on ongoing projects or seeking advice, leading to a vibrant and active posting culture.
Brand engagement notes
Brands looking to engage with this community should focus on providing value rather than overt promotion. Sharing informative content, such as tutorials or innovative use cases of the ESP8266, can resonate well with members. However, direct advertising or sales pitches are likely to be met with skepticism. Collaborating with community members on projects or sponsoring contests that encourage creativity can foster goodwill and positive engagement.
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What r/esp8266 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/AutoModerator
- u/nomoreimfull
- u/tungvu256
- u/Stexjy
- u/openshwprojects
- u/edisonsciencecorner
- u/_CYBEREDGELORD_
- u/SriTu_Tech
- u/[deleted]
- u/Makers_Fun_Duck
- u/wearthathatat
- u/No_Morning_1874
- u/europacafe
- u/enormousaardvark
- u/BSPirat
- u/CloudyFlame97
- u/spiritualManager5
- u/Ariyala
- u/Prabeen1
- u/legoadan
- u/GoTVm
- u/Background-Page-6645
- u/thykingok
- u/bad_habit48
- u/MrNiceThings
- u/xxxTunderBoltxxx
- u/The9thHuman
- u/Boloar
- u/yjhdlut1
- u/Nico1300
- u/MO_Dark_Knight
- u/ReporterAmbitious805
- u/LucVolders
- u/fujicsso
- u/yasohi
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- u/Dazman_123
- u/uzzymoh
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- u/FwieFabri
- u/Xle83
- u/letonai
- u/Jamie-73
- u/RottenToma
- u/More_Vast
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- u/angelina-tsuboi
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- u/Monoelectro
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- u/8266er
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- u/AlexCG97
- u/throwaway_238138913
- u/canIbeMichael
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- u/ZosoTT
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- u/_CYBEREDGELORD_
- u/nomoreimfull
- u/SriTu_Tech
- u/spiritualManager5
- u/MrNiceThings
- u/Stexjy
- u/arduinobits
- u/cperiod
- u/Makers_Fun_Duck
- u/Rockster160
- u/edisonsciencecorner
- u/xxxTunderBoltxxx
- u/Xle83
- u/letonai
- u/AutoModerator
- u/The9thHuman
- u/wearthathatat
- u/Heistsy
- u/ZTradez1234
- u/Jamie-73
- u/FwieFabri
- u/Prabeen1
- u/Ariyala
- u/_Reletiv_
- u/sidneylopsides
- u/Boloar
- u/sudosuqwerty
- u/drr86
- u/cpx9
- u/thinklearndo
- u/neuroxo
- u/0xde4dbe4d
- u/Kartoffel_Gangster
- u/MO_Dark_Knight
- u/Tech1k
- u/Dani0072009
- u/AlexLynd
- u/ZeroOne_01
- u/yjhdlut1
- u/EDsteve
- u/LucVolders
- u/elireloaded
- u/openshwprojects
- u/FeeSwimming3987
- u/Mikepicker
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- u/nna81
- u/More_Vast
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- u/Reddit_sucks_4_real
- u/tweeto
- u/Nuke_Krzychu
- u/Nico1300
- u/puebllo
- u/Soggy_Breakfast_2720
- u/sweet_pandorax
- u/tungvu256
- u/luca_004
- u/DIYProjectsLab
- u/Background-Buy8296
- u/Good-Presentation123
- u/lededitpro
- u/Ritesh880
- u/RottenToma
- u/angelina-tsuboi
- u/wwarren
- u/marnoeee
- u/Velveeta_Monologues
- u/TomDegreef
- u/FloraAndFawna
- u/BlackysBoss
- u/iketsj
- u/i_am_meed
- u/esp32s2
- u/meyotchslap
- u/nicoodeimos
- u/fujicsso
- u/No_Morning_1874
- u/ReporterAmbitious805
- u/treacheroustoast
- u/Extra_Shirt_4004
- u/legoadan
- u/Sean_Flynn
- u/Monoelectro
- u/PlatimaZero
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- u/instanceofma
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- u/AtroopAT8
- u/bmitov
- u/TedBob99
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- u/feyhong11
- u/T0biasCZE
- u/europacafe
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Top commenters
By comment count
- u/[deleted]
- u/DenverTeck
- u/_CYBEREDGELORD_
- u/HeebieMcJeeberson
- u/light24bulbs
- u/Background-Page-6645
- u/created4this
- u/thefearce1
- u/zylinx
- u/Crruell
- u/jschwalbe
- u/spiritualManager5
- u/nomoreimfull
- u/dumb-ninja
- u/ZTradez1234
- u/cperiod
- u/SequesterMe
- u/MrNiceThings
- u/Asparetus
- u/Opposite_Airport_738
- u/edhayes3
- u/westwoodtoys
- u/olderaccount
- u/mojo2600
- u/mschweini
- u/di5gustipated
- u/Quicker_Fixer
- u/marklein
- u/b1ack1323
- u/bob_in_the_west
- u/kommadantubel
- u/imtourist
- u/Jamie-73
- u/mr-strange
- u/Cemil97
- u/flaviodisarz
- u/SriTu_Tech
- u/stungun002
- u/bwahaha944
- u/neuroxo
- u/true_suppeee
- u/MasterMind_I
- u/Phazoni
- u/ProofDatabase
- u/ScrawBr
- u/Oderik_S
- u/GnPQGuTFagzncZwB
- u/BoredBSEE
- u/Graffxxxxx
- u/arduinobits
- u/davewasthere
- u/Anon19930000
- u/LinkedMonkeys
- u/Fine-Elk7229
- u/-Lo_Fi-
- u/dav5643234
- u/SirDarknessTheFirst
- u/r00tk1ll3r
- u/Pubcrawler1
- u/MrJake2137
- u/getgoingfast
- u/SouthPawEngineer
- u/Rearthbound
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- u/karateninjazombie
- u/Scham2k
- u/matthewfelgate
- u/Prateek7805
- u/IntelligentAd166
- u/fartingrocket
- u/beachsunflower
- u/SomeoneInQld
- u/Call_me_Oskar
- u/kralant
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- u/tommyvca
- u/Flannakis
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- u/WhyWontThisWork
- u/ExactCollege3
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- u/KONTOJ
- u/tetrae
- u/saj9109
- u/Noor528
- u/monkeyboyfr3sh
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- u/Ok-Butterfly4991
- u/okuboheavyindustries
- u/GroundPoundPinguin
- u/Flaskell
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- u/triffid_hunter
- u/buyingthething
- u/GSVNoFixedAbode
- u/RowdyPants
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- u/westwoodtoys
- u/spiritualManager5
- u/_CYBEREDGELORD_
- u/Quicker_Fixer
- u/okuboheavyindustries
- u/zylinx
- u/[deleted]
- u/Background-Page-6645
- u/cperiod
- u/MrNiceThings
- u/schnorf1988
- u/nomoreimfull
- u/johnmu
- u/b1ack1323
- u/notmyfukincat
- u/MinaKovacs
- u/_Reletiv_
- u/simondrawer
- u/MasterPen6
- u/Cemil97
- u/Mace-Moneta
- u/konbaasiang
- u/DenverTeck
- u/Leronborm
- u/cored
- u/doctorgroover
- u/Jem_Spencer
- u/GroundPoundPinguin
- u/BraveNewCurrency
- u/duckredbeard
- u/ZTradez1234
- u/drr86
- u/marklein
- u/DariuszTarwan
- u/Makers_Fun_Duck
- u/HeebieMcJeeberson
- u/IntelligentAd166
- u/light24bulbs
- u/Ionile
- u/MeneT3k3l
- u/iforgetmyoldusername
- u/SouthPawEngineer
- u/nextlevel8
- u/hank-particles-pym
- u/Frittzy1960
- u/Robot_Noises
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- u/Jes1510
- u/Jamie-73
- u/englishrupe01
- u/yasohi
- u/stungun002
- u/olderaccount
- u/No-Performance6235
- u/bwahaha944
- u/arduinobits
- u/Call_me_Oskar
- u/saj9109
- u/Opposite_Airport_738
- u/Heistsy
- u/wsdog
- u/stillroundhere
- u/fonobiso
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- u/harperthomas
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- u/akarcticpup
- u/elireloaded
- u/steelywing
- u/ceojp
- u/neuroxo
- u/Rearthbound
- u/dumb-ninja
- u/fartingrocket
- u/kralant
- u/mojo2600
- u/created4this
- u/JPhando
- u/singeblanc
- u/qlkpoa
- u/Complete-Stage5815
- u/davewasthere
- u/Asparetus
- u/Flaskell
- u/triffid_hunter
- u/frk
- u/di5gustipated
- u/5c044
- u/Crruell
- u/kommadantubel
- u/mandreko
- u/imtourist
- u/jschwalbe
- u/mr-strange
- u/Hisma
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FAQ
r/esp8266 — frequently asked questions
Quick facts about this subreddit's size, history, focus, and related communities.
How many subscribers does r/esp8266 have?
r/esp8266 has approximately 70,744 subscribers as of May 27, 2026.
When was r/esp8266 created?
r/esp8266 was created on September 22, 2014 (12 years ago).
What is r/esp8266 about?
This community is dedicated to discussions and support surrounding the ESP8266 WiFi module, a popular choice for IoT projects. Members share their experiences, troubleshooting tips, and project ideas, fostering a collaborative environment. The community is characterized by a strong focus on practical applications, coding assistance, and hardware interfacing, making it a valu…
What subreddits are similar to r/esp8266?
Communities similar to r/esp8266 include r/esp32, r/arduino, r/diyelectronics, r/arduinoprojects, r/wled.
Who are the most active posters on r/esp8266?
The most frequent posters on r/esp8266 include u/AutoModerator, u/nomoreimfull, u/tungvu256.
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