r/karma
A place to learn about Reddit Karma, AKA Reddit's "useless internet points". We are not a free karma pity party.
How to think about r/karma
The community focuses on the concept of Reddit Karma, often referred to as 'useless internet points.' It serves as a platform for members to discuss various aspects of karma, including its implications, strategies for gaining it, and the culture surrounding it. Unlike other communities, it emphasizes a thoughtful approach rather than a mere pursuit of points, fostering discussions that delve into the nuances of Reddit's voting system and user interactions.
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Audience
Members are typically Reddit users interested in understanding the mechanics of karma and how it affects their experience on the platform. The community attracts a diverse demographic, including casual users and more seasoned Redditors, who share a mix of curiosity and humor. The vibe is generally light-hearted but can become insular, with participants valuing insightful contributions over superficial ones.
Posting culture
Posting etiquette in the community encourages thoughtful discussions rather than simple requests for karma. Content that provides insights, examples, or critiques of karma-related behaviors tends to thrive, while posts perceived as 'whoring' for karma or lacking substance are often downvoted. The community values engagement and interactivity, with members frequently participating in megathreads and discussions that promote deeper understanding of karma.
Brand engagement notes
Brands should approach this community with caution, as overt promotional content is likely to be met with resistance. Authentic engagement that contributes to discussions about karma or Reddit culture can be more favorably received. Brands might consider sharing insights or tools that enhance user experience on Reddit, but they should avoid direct self-promotion or any tactics that could be perceived as exploiting the community for marketing purposes.
Top keywords
What r/karma talks about
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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/[deleted]
- u/lifeofcontrast
- u/Brilliant-Ad-541
- u/c631f
- u/usmanaslamftw
- u/SnackStealingRaccoon
- u/SapoVanilla
- u/JJMons
- u/Ok_Actuary_1718
- u/rednike98
- u/Adventurous-Cost-446
- u/Similar-Past-9350
- u/_nooobody
- u/OrionProtocolTeam
- u/Parking-Discount-962
- u/AmberEnergy311
- u/Dramatic-Apple-281
- u/Anon_Acc_SoCool
- u/FeelsLikeOrigami
- u/Desert2City
- u/Groucho1961
- u/Xxxecstacyxx
- u/Nervous-Elk-8113
- u/Willyum_Nillyum
- u/CryptoJessi
- u/The_Jewish_Cowboy
- u/Ormosis
- u/Poyal_Rines
- u/DetectiveDreadful
- u/inhuman_prototype
- u/What_A_Flame
- u/SeaWA50
- u/jfear1999
- u/CurlyHeadedMan
- u/Finkenn
- u/Frosty-Instruction58
- u/YetiLia
- u/SableLesnar
- u/AudreyKitsune
- u/BlueZealous
- u/Every_Possibility527
- u/2bitmoment
- u/No_Werewolf778
- u/Youpi_Yeah
- u/ottawaginger95
- u/4Quarters_And_A_Dime
- u/ProperAcceptance
- u/TopSpeed420
- u/Gunther1888
- u/YakuZaishiThrowaway
- u/nomad-tv
- u/MewtwoMatou1Cara
- u/nighthawkys
- u/Nadiiiiaa
- u/ameliaxxi
- u/Next-Understanding83
- u/Hippsss
- u/dagreek00
- u/Major-Newt2184
- u/aphrodisiacal_ashes
- u/Fantastic-Ad2058
- u/HardcoreMandolinist
- u/chappakappa
- u/co1lectivechaos
- u/Couple4fun256
- u/lifeordeathsworld
- u/OElites
- u/CEHmo
- u/willyondapilly
By votes
- u/[deleted]
- u/SnackStealingRaccoon
- u/SapoVanilla
- u/Brilliant-Ad-541
- u/JJMons
- u/lifeofcontrast
- u/Ok_Actuary_1718
- u/rednike98
- u/Adventurous-Cost-446
- u/_nooobody
- u/Similar-Past-9350
- u/usmanaslamftw
- u/OrionProtocolTeam
- u/Parking-Discount-962
- u/AmberEnergy311
- u/c631f
- u/Dramatic-Apple-281
- u/Desert2City
- u/Anon_Acc_SoCool
- u/FeelsLikeOrigami
- u/Xxxecstacyxx
- u/Groucho1961
- u/Nervous-Elk-8113
- u/Willyum_Nillyum
- u/CryptoJessi
- u/The_Jewish_Cowboy
- u/Ormosis
- u/Poyal_Rines
- u/DetectiveDreadful
- u/inhuman_prototype
- u/SeaWA50
- u/What_A_Flame
- u/CurlyHeadedMan
- u/jfear1999
- u/Finkenn
- u/Frosty-Instruction58
- u/YetiLia
- u/SableLesnar
- u/BlueZealous
- u/AudreyKitsune
- u/Every_Possibility527
- u/2bitmoment
- u/No_Werewolf778
- u/Youpi_Yeah
- u/ottawaginger95
- u/4Quarters_And_A_Dime
- u/ProperAcceptance
- u/TopSpeed420
- u/YakuZaishiThrowaway
- u/Gunther1888
- u/nomad-tv
- u/MewtwoMatou1Cara
- u/Nadiiiiaa
- u/nighthawkys
- u/ameliaxxi
- u/dagreek00
- u/Hippsss
- u/Next-Understanding83
- u/Major-Newt2184
- u/Fantastic-Ad2058
- u/aphrodisiacal_ashes
- u/HardcoreMandolinist
- u/chappakappa
- u/co1lectivechaos
- u/lifeordeathsworld
- u/Couple4fun256
- u/OElites
- u/CEHmo
- u/willyondapilly
Top commenters
By comment count
- u/[deleted]
- u/AutoModerator
- u/Muggle_Born1989
- u/Sunny_Ace_TEN
- u/PorkyPain
- u/Habaneroe12
- u/Wtakoh
- u/mybrainisgoneagain
- u/PlayfulTrouble4
- u/MrMotofy
- u/CryptoJessi
- u/aslk69
- u/ObjectiveMechanic
- u/ottawaginger95
- u/Thewolf1970
- u/Dry_Turnover_6068
- u/Far_Out_6and_2
- u/scwscorpion
- u/Flailing-Star-7
- u/ProlificCloset
- u/httPants
- u/RealisticBus4925
- u/PhearonMortis
- u/SFBay3
- u/moneywanted
- u/Such_Yam7810
- u/redwing180
- u/ShogunSpirit4
- u/Klutzy-Connection896
- u/yesbutactuallyno17
- u/StarseedFantasies69
- u/Haleodo
- u/Madk81
- u/OrionProtocolTeam
- u/Appropriate-Pop3922
- u/lifeordeathsworld
- u/Jagzorin
- u/Groucho1961
- u/yourztrulie01
- u/burgersteaku
- u/tightwhitebussy
- u/Lifelessonis21
- u/What_A_Flame
- u/Coastal_wolf
- u/Pesco-
- u/Galous97
- u/CorduroyEatsCrayons
- u/SomeHorologist
- u/xstrawberryleahx
- u/fu14n0
- u/Decent-Rush-3388
- u/algoncyorrho
- u/Professional-Sun-370
- u/Cruel_and_nice
- u/ToasttedToastt
- u/DomSissySwitch32
- u/santino1987
- u/Agent_Blackfyre
- u/Unsocial-Dweeb
- u/aykay55
- u/pfunky2022
- u/SleepFlashy1432
- u/PizzaManJulian
- u/twinkletwilight07
- u/yes_please_85
- u/burgermachine74
- u/Lou__Mannheim
- u/DismalPianist1938
- u/BanjoFarted
- u/BornToPleaseU
- u/howboutthatmorale
- u/Slapassddraig
- u/DryBed6106
- u/Light_Noob_420
- u/Bi-Sis
- u/Striking-Cheetah62
- u/Slow-Brush
- u/Private-2011
- u/lens0k
- u/boutiquekym
- u/Ancalabuela
- u/biggary1972
- u/hedonistic-nun
- u/Plastic-Camp-9537
- u/JJMons
- u/ThatEGuy-
- u/EstablishmentOld6462
- u/Moist_Man69420
- u/fsdklas
- u/RuleOk498
- u/ComfyLivingSloth
- u/BTCwatcher92
- u/inobrainrn
- u/ericclfung
- u/cOFcreators
- u/Agent101g
- u/Gunther1888
- u/captainkrakin
- u/Lothar1971
- u/TheRealTraveel
By votes
- u/[deleted]
- u/AutoModerator
- u/Sunny_Ace_TEN
- u/Habaneroe12
- u/PorkyPain
- u/httPants
- u/lifeordeathsworld
- u/Ok_Painting_500
- u/Slow-Brush
- u/ottawaginger95
- u/Jagzorin
- u/Dry_Turnover_6068
- u/Lexi_Jean
- u/Wtakoh
- u/ericclfung
- u/ShogunSpirit4
- u/Thewolf1970
- u/Far_Out_6and_2
- u/TryLockedEight
- u/evetrapeze
- u/Dangerous-Money-7852
- u/Galous97
- u/cOFcreators
- u/Muggle_Born1989
- u/Private-2011
- u/Such_Yam7810
- u/ndreamer
- u/CorduroyEatsCrayons
- u/KarrieDarling
- u/BbTrumpet01
- u/JustStephanie2023
- u/aslk69
- u/isntaplant
- u/burgermachine74
- u/lens0k
- u/mybrainisgoneagain
- u/Groucho1961
- u/SpiritedProtection85
- u/Coastal_wolf
- u/SliceIndependent5435
- u/SomeHorologist
- u/xstrawberryleahx
- u/MrMotofy
- u/ObjectiveMechanic
- u/redwing180
- u/M1ghty_boy
- u/Dan_Praxy
- u/Ok-Factor9509
- u/Lou__Mannheim
- u/Ancalabuela
- u/Haleodo
- u/yourztrulie01
- u/Thisisnotalibrary97
- u/billzebub251
- u/Yeoshua82
- u/Specialist_Ad4675
- u/SuperMorto7
- u/fu14n0
- u/Decent-Rush-3388
- u/PlayfulTrouble4
- u/Slapassddraig
- u/RealisticBus4925
- u/boutiquekym
- u/fsdklas
- u/Gunther1888
- u/TheBestBoyEverAgain
- u/cheesemuncher1781
- u/scwscorpion
- u/DismalPianist1938
- u/howboutthatmorale
- u/moneywanted
- u/Lothar1971
- u/yesbutactuallyno17
- u/Signal_Violinist_995
- u/OrionProtocolTeam
- u/Notathrow4wayaccount
- u/RollerCoasterPilot
- u/Pesco-
- u/nineties_nostalgia
- u/BanjoFarted
- u/BornToPleaseU
- u/biggary1972
- u/NastyNobodies
- u/ExpressionIcy8622
- u/partywithamber
- u/bosonogi_
- u/TheMightyQuinn888
- u/Darwin_of_Cah
- u/cptnslinger
- u/Finkenn
- u/MiddleExpensive9398
- u/Shepursueshappiness
- u/CryptoJessi
- u/RuleOk498
- u/captainkrakin
- u/ilearn24
- u/Phastic
- u/Old-Confection2184
- u/indianatech25
- u/GrinSIayer
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FAQ
r/karma — frequently asked questions
Quick facts about this subreddit's size, history, focus, and related communities.
How many subscribers does r/karma have?
r/karma has approximately 102,642 subscribers as of May 27, 2026.
When was r/karma created?
r/karma was created on March 15, 2008 (18 years ago).
What is r/karma about?
The community focuses on the concept of Reddit Karma, often referred to as 'useless internet points.' It serves as a platform for members to discuss various aspects of karma, including its implications, strategies for gaining it, and the culture surrounding it. Unlike other communities, it emphasizes a thoughtful approach rather than a mere pursuit of points, fostering discu…
What subreddits are similar to r/karma?
Communities similar to r/karma include r/needamod, r/awardbonanza, r/karmaconspiracy, r/newtoreddit, r/awards.
Who are the most active posters on r/karma?
The most frequent posters on r/karma include u/[deleted], u/lifeofcontrast, u/Brilliant-Ad-541.
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