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r/fail

A place to post funny fails!

Subscribers

47,238

Created

May 7, 2008

18 years ago

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How to think about r/fail

This community is dedicated to sharing humorous fail moments, where individuals experience mishaps or blunders that are often relatable and entertaining. It thrives on user-generated content that showcases everything from minor accidents to major blunders, often accompanied by a light-hearted commentary. The distinctiveness lies in its focus on the comedic aspect of failure, making it a go-to place for laughter and shared experiences.

Confidence 4/5

  • Audience

    Members typically range from teens to adults, with a strong inclination towards humor and entertainment. They enjoy engaging with content that highlights the absurdity of everyday mishaps and often participate to share their own experiences or reactions. The vibe is generally light-hearted and playful, with users appreciating both the humor and the relatability of the fails shared.

  • Posting culture

    Content that thrives includes videos and images of fails, particularly those that are funny or unexpected. Posts that lack humor or are overly serious tend to get downvoted. The community encourages a casual posting style, with a preference for short captions or humorous commentary. Frequent contributors often share compilations or trending fail videos, maintaining a steady flow of new content.

  • Brand engagement notes

    Brands should approach this community with caution, as overt promotion is often met with skepticism. Instead, they can engage by sharing relatable, humorous content that aligns with the community's tone, such as branded compilations of fails or light-hearted commentary on common mishaps. User-generated content or collaborations with popular members can also resonate well, fostering authenticity and connection without appearing overly promotional.

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What r/fail 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.

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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.

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Where this audience also spends time

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FAQ

r/fail — frequently asked questions

Quick facts about this subreddit's size, history, focus, and related communities.

How many subscribers does r/fail have?

r/fail has approximately 47,238 subscribers as of May 27, 2026.

When was r/fail created?

r/fail was created on May 7, 2008 (18 years ago).

What is r/fail about?

This community is dedicated to sharing humorous fail moments, where individuals experience mishaps or blunders that are often relatable and entertaining. It thrives on user-generated content that showcases everything from minor accidents to major blunders, often accompanied by a light-hearted commentary. The distinctiveness lies in its focus on the comedic aspect of failure,…

What subreddits are similar to r/fail?

Communities similar to r/fail include r/failarmy, r/prank, r/peoplefalling.

Who are the most active posters on r/fail?

The most frequent posters on r/fail include u/Painn112, u/Logical-One1578, u/Detentionaire69.

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