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r/lists

lists

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31,949

Created

April 11, 2008

18 years ago

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How to think about r/lists

This community is dedicated to the creation and sharing of various lists, encompassing a wide range of topics from the mundane to the profound. Members often engage in compiling lists that reflect personal interests, cultural phenomena, or humorous observations, making it a unique space for creativity and expression. The eclectic nature of the lists, combined with a focus on both serious and lighthearted subjects, distinguishes this community from others on the platform.

Confidence 4/5

  • Audience

    Participants in this community tend to be a diverse mix of individuals who enjoy organizing information and sharing insights. The demographic is likely to include younger adults and teens, with a casual and playful vibe. Members are often motivated by a desire to entertain, inform, or provoke thought, and they appreciate creativity and originality in list-making.

  • Posting culture

    The posting culture encourages creativity and humor, with well-structured and engaging lists receiving the most upvotes. Content that is overly promotional or lacks originality tends to get downvoted. Members frequently interact with each other through comments, and the community thrives on a mix of regular posting and spontaneous contributions, with a focus on quality over quantity.

  • Brand engagement notes

    Brands should approach this community with caution, as overt promotion is generally unwelcome. Instead, they can engage by creating lists that provide value or entertainment relevant to their products or services, such as top tips, fun facts, or curated content that resonates with the community's interests. Authenticity and creativity are key; brands that contribute genuinely to discussions or share interesting insights are more likely to be embraced by members.

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What r/lists 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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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/lists — frequently asked questions

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

How many subscribers does r/lists have?

r/lists has approximately 31,949 subscribers as of May 27, 2026.

When was r/lists created?

r/lists was created on April 11, 2008 (18 years ago).

What is r/lists about?

This community is dedicated to the creation and sharing of various lists, encompassing a wide range of topics from the mundane to the profound. Members often engage in compiling lists that reflect personal interests, cultural phenomena, or humorous observations, making it a unique space for creativity and expression. The eclectic nature of the lists, combined with a focus on…

What subreddits are similar to r/lists?

Communities similar to r/lists include r/newreddits, r/quiteinteresting, r/wordplay, r/australianculture, r/instructionsunclear.

Who are the most active posters on r/lists?

The most frequent posters on r/lists include u/getthetime, u/Nemacolin, u/blankblank.

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