r/mafia
/r/Mafia features stories, interviews, documentary and news articles about organized crime around the world.
How to think about r/mafia
The community focuses on organized crime, featuring a mix of stories, interviews, documentaries, and news articles related to mafia activities worldwide. It distinguishes itself by offering in-depth discussions and analyses of historical and contemporary organized crime, often drawing connections to popular culture, such as films and television shows. Members engage with a variety of content that highlights the complexities and narratives surrounding the mafia.
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Audience
Participants in this community are typically adults with a keen interest in crime, history, and popular culture. The demographic skews towards those who enjoy storytelling and analysis related to organized crime, often including fans of crime dramas and documentaries. The vibe is generally inquisitive and respectful, with members seeking to deepen their understanding of the subject matter.
Posting culture
Content that thrives includes well-researched articles, engaging stories, and insightful commentary on organized crime. Members appreciate quality over quantity, often upvoting posts that provide unique perspectives or new information. Conversely, low-effort posts, memes, or overly promotional content tend to receive downvotes. Posting frequency varies, but active discussions often emerge around trending topics or significant news events.
Brand engagement notes
Brands should approach this community with caution, as members are typically skeptical of overt promotion. Authentic engagement through sharing informative content, such as documentaries or articles that align with the community's interests, is more likely to be well-received. Brands can also participate by contributing to discussions or providing expert insights, but should avoid any direct sales tactics or promotional language that could be perceived as insincere.
Top keywords
What r/mafia 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/[deleted]
- u/Wdstrvx
- u/BigPapiFrmMexico
- u/CT-CT
- u/Gsfdirtybandz
- u/Intelligent_Orange87
- u/KosherNostra00
- u/ByInfernal12
- u/Bastarr28
- u/JoePuzzles234
- u/danishatiq
- u/Crisp_042
- u/PAE8791
- u/Potore5
- u/Otto_AutoPilot
- u/bankrobberCaz
- u/darkbluewaves
- u/Tough-Chip4320
- u/Firm_Result4110
- u/Conscious_Guess4229
- u/roomofbruh
- u/abovethecloud5
- u/Kooky-Worldliness980
- u/diemerj
- u/sullycantwell
- u/Soft_Opportunity_636
- u/Little_Al1991
- u/Bit_Ill
- u/westside1931
- u/GEDlesson
- u/Polyphemus117
- u/SonnyNYC
- u/Dave111angelo
- u/Hellatall91
- u/McCool-Sherman
- u/incorruptible_bk
- u/Illuminati322
- u/OFloodster
- u/Mr_Niagara
- u/AdSufficient7259
- u/Sharp-Cherry-3548
- u/adelcaesar
- u/Regular-Lavishness71
- u/Memberssonly
- u/Goji1989
- u/19mete96
- u/GorillaDolo
- u/nikmil305
- u/Brilliant_Expert391
- u/MasterfulBJJ
- u/KinoRunner
- u/Moveinslience
- u/NEstateOfMind
- u/Astronaut-Weird
- u/Apprehensive_Net1363
- u/No_Fill_5778
- u/TheEliteGR
- u/NerdHacker2021
- u/Consistent-Ball-4296
- u/walterherbst
- u/EmperorSupreme0
- u/hippy2zippy
- u/SilvioDante51
- u/Internal_Fall4036
- u/high_jungle_blog
- u/papamyalee
- u/ilostmyaccount00
- u/SuitableTomorrow1738
- u/how_does_mafia_work
- u/this_thing_of_mine
- u/Bchipperz
- u/Quiet_Meaning5874
- u/mylifeiswellshit
- u/TheShahOfIran2023
- u/the_impooster
- u/cappuccino-pls
- u/MayhemInTheDesert
- u/Applebox5
- u/00nizarsoccer
- u/thebigduder75
- u/Joel6Turner
- u/nelsne
- u/rocksmithSUC
- u/Sure_Distribution609
- u/Italianstallion42169
- u/segundo1998
- u/southernemper0r
- u/MisterMaryJane
- u/Forsaken-Machine2472
- u/thebiracialone
- u/Masabeakwa
- u/Superb_Masterpiece32
- u/Phat_Irish
- u/416bound
- u/Hi_I_Am_Bilby
- u/TommyFX
- u/WhoIsJolyonWest
- u/James_Torelli
- u/mafianerd1
- u/BILADOMOM
By votes
- u/[deleted]
- u/BigPapiFrmMexico
- u/Wdstrvx
- u/Gsfdirtybandz
- u/Intelligent_Orange87
- u/ByInfernal12
- u/Bastarr28
- u/bankrobberCaz
- u/Crisp_042
- u/JoePuzzles234
- u/diemerj
- u/PAE8791
- u/Conscious_Guess4229
- u/danishatiq
- u/darkbluewaves
- u/Shaolin718
- u/roomofbruh
- u/Firm_Result4110
- u/abovethecloud5
- u/Kooky-Worldliness980
- u/Soft_Opportunity_636
- u/panaceator
- u/sullycantwell
- u/CT-CT
- u/Tough-Chip4320
- u/Potore5
- u/Dave111angelo
- u/Little_Al1991
- u/Bit_Ill
- u/Jay_Marston
- u/Regular-Lavishness71
- u/Goji1989
- u/Hellatall91
- u/nikmil305
- u/McCool-Sherman
- u/Mr_Niagara
- u/Memberssonly
- u/videlomide992
- u/AdSufficient7259
- u/19mete96
- u/Polyphemus117
- u/Otto_AutoPilot
- u/GEDlesson
- u/Sharp-Cherry-3548
- u/GorillaDolo
- u/Bchipperz
- u/this_thing_of_mine
- u/OFloodster
- u/KosherNostra00
- u/Moveinslience
- u/Astronaut-Weird
- u/Brilliant_Expert391
- u/KingChandler219
- u/how_does_mafia_work
- u/Apprehensive_Net1363
- u/Quiet_Meaning5874
- u/No_Fill_5778
- u/SuitableTomorrow1738
- u/MasterfulBJJ
- u/just_a_person100000
- u/adelcaesar
- u/ilostmyaccount00
- u/incorruptible_bk
- u/the_impooster
- u/Smile_Narrow
- u/cappuccino-pls
- u/adamchain
- u/jwarnyc
- u/NEstateOfMind
- u/NerdHacker2021
- u/TheShahOfIran2023
- u/SonnyNYC
- u/ecowashmontana
- u/Everwake8
- u/countdrankulacg
- u/mylifeiswellshit
- u/MayhemInTheDesert
- u/Joel6Turner
- u/kagyu1981
- u/Desperate-Hall1337
- u/Applebox5
- u/rocksmithSUC
- u/Exact-Cockroach-6682
- u/TheEliteGR
- u/Appropriate_Emu_6930
- u/Briefcase_Wankerrr
- u/thebigduder75
- u/EmperorSupreme0
- u/KinoRunner
- u/acid_tomato
- u/Paulie_Hehe
- u/Bro_Man_600
- u/wompthing
- u/Woods_Devil
- u/noir_YORK
- u/StevenBayShore
- u/6ixesN7ns
- u/minimanZer0
- u/Pladrosian
- u/YxngIntouso
Top commenters
By comment count
- u/[deleted]
- u/gwhh
- u/BFaus916
- u/UnleashedSavage_93
- u/TronSacrimoni55
- u/PAE8791
- u/nelsne
- u/Redlion444
- u/insanelyphat
- u/Southie31
- u/Everwake8
- u/DaMoltisantiKid
- u/JonMardukasMidnight
- u/JAFO4hire
- u/bostondangler
- u/OizAfreeELF
- u/samsonity
- u/Charlie-brownie666
- u/TeflonC10
- u/BILADOMOM
- u/dirkymerlino
- u/Ok_Collection_1061
- u/TylerDurden0231
- u/BlueKing7642
- u/Fearless_Strategy
- u/ViNNYDiC3
- u/NEstateOfMind
- u/lamjm44
- u/optimuslime5
- u/captainvontage801
- u/gracieeJ75
- u/jcs69
- u/JJ78833388
- u/Sphan_86
- u/BrokeAFman
- u/natiboken
- u/Illuminati322
- u/tommasobucci
- u/Darth_JarJar300
- u/wynnduffyisking
- u/telephonic1892
- u/Farkenoathm8-E
- u/Jaden-Clout
- u/Wdstrvx
- u/Pension_Fit
- u/The8thWonder218_
- u/SnooTomatoes2894
- u/Trprt77
- u/TrevorPhillipsLLC
- u/PC2277
- u/Wise_Shoe1049
- u/PeedroBoy76
- u/CT-CT
- u/rh6779
- u/Otto_AutoPilot
- u/Scared-Tie
- u/EmperorSupreme0
- u/BCBS23
- u/PM_tits_Im_Autistic
- u/Pghsparky
- u/NiccoloMachiavelli33
- u/GadgetGod1906
- u/trav718
- u/Craig1974
- u/Spaceloungecloud
- u/CrustyBurgerhead
- u/cosmorocker13
- u/Warlock4209
- u/Heidegger1236
- u/OFloodster
- u/SpaceMountainRic
- u/Dextextdex
- u/MormonAirForce
- u/Zhrimpy
- u/Badgetown4eva
- u/MexicanGordo16
- u/rebatopepin
- u/diemerj
- u/Tea-Usual
- u/jjvikingbutt
- u/t24mack
- u/ExKnockaroundGuy
- u/youwhatmush
- u/nimbin14
- u/BeekyGardener
- u/adelcaesar
- u/MungoJerrysBeard
- u/UncleCornPone
- u/ByInfernal12
- u/Recent_Record6265
- u/ZapThis
- u/harbison215
- u/InsideTheTeamRoomm
- u/CreeGucci
- u/50millionFreddy
- u/AboveAverageMoron
- u/sullycantwell
- u/Repulsive_Ad_7073
- u/Charming_Note_9798
- u/00nizarsoccer
By votes
- u/[deleted]
- u/lamjm44
- u/Civil-Secretary-2356
- u/Specialist-Ticket-18
- u/robb_96
- u/UnleashedSavage_93
- u/jjvikingbutt
- u/BobbyCodone303
- u/Everwake8
- u/Arizona_Pete
- u/JS1100
- u/BCBS23
- u/KeepAblick
- u/Phillipreno2
- u/8219onemic
- u/SilverSurfer479
- u/shmokedem
- u/BrokeAFman
- u/youwhatmush
- u/ViNNYDiC3
- u/BFaus916
- u/Bertrum
- u/wynnduffyisking
- u/Ventagna
- u/RunningPirate
- u/jack_straw12
- u/rejectx
- u/natiboken
- u/sympathytaste
- u/ShivvyMcFly
- u/CustardPie350
- u/PAE8791
- u/hje1967
- u/CynicalProfessor16
- u/diemerj
- u/Rocangus
- u/JE_12
- u/Sernas7
- u/Capitalist_P-I-G
- u/GEDlesson
- u/bigj2288
- u/Craig1974
- u/samsonity
- u/Tea-Usual
- u/OFloodster
- u/dirkymerlino
- u/jmjjjjjjm
- u/Redlion444
- u/Manccunt
- u/SleazyPMartini-13
- u/TanksForNuthin
- u/Badgetown4eva
- u/btd272
- u/Recent_Record6265
- u/KingChandler219
- u/roninPT
- u/Pm_me_ur_Gout
- u/Formal-Telephone5146
- u/derbingle69
- u/SirCries-a-lot
- u/CelticB-stard
- u/50millionFreddy
- u/PuertoP
- u/Reasonable-Ad7755
- u/prayformoj0
- u/Solidmarsh
- u/Possible-Weird-8353
- u/Ninjalo1
- u/rebatopepin
- u/ilostmyaccount00
- u/rh6779
- u/TronSacrimoni55
- u/zor576
- u/waconaty4eva
- u/H3ll0K1ttyL0v3r
- u/abovethecloud5
- u/OizAfreeELF
- u/HamonBukowski
- u/CalicoVane
- u/Trprt77
- u/mma_sport_report
- u/TheRauk
- u/TeflonC10
- u/BeekyGardener
- u/videlomide992
- u/insanelyphat
- u/Aureliuz86
- u/MexicanGordo16
- u/AcadiaBackground2492
- u/MeenScreen
- u/bootyhole_devour
- u/Adialaktos
- u/NRoc1
- u/BigJuicy17
- u/Embarrassed-Guest448
- u/Hereforthereddits252
- u/Otto_AutoPilot
- u/2piece-and-a-biscut-
- u/dennismu
- u/sullycantwell
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FAQ
r/mafia — frequently asked questions
Quick facts about this subreddit's size, history, focus, and related communities.
How many subscribers does r/mafia have?
r/mafia has approximately 142,732 subscribers as of May 27, 2026.
When was r/mafia created?
r/mafia was created on February 6, 2010 (16 years ago).
What is r/mafia about?
The community focuses on organized crime, featuring a mix of stories, interviews, documentaries, and news articles related to mafia activities worldwide. It distinguishes itself by offering in-depth discussions and analyses of historical and contemporary organized crime, often drawing connections to popular culture, such as films and television shows. Members engage with a v…
What subreddits are similar to r/mafia?
Communities similar to r/mafia include r/thesopranos, r/thewire, r/atlantology.
Who are the most active posters on r/mafia?
The most frequent posters on r/mafia include u/[deleted], u/Wdstrvx, u/BigPapiFrmMexico.
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