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Memes! A way of describing cultural information being shared. An element of a culture or system of behavior that may be considered to be…

Subscribers

35,704,851

Created

July 5, 2008

18 years ago

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How to think about r/memes

The community is a vast repository for memes, which are humorous images, videos, or text that convey cultural information and social commentary. It serves as a platform for users to share and create memes that resonate with contemporary culture, often reflecting current events, trends, and internet humor. The distinctiveness of this community lies in its sheer size and the rapid pace at which content is generated and shared, making it a central hub for meme culture.

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  • Audience

    Members are predominantly younger individuals, often teenagers and young adults, who engage with the community for entertainment and social interaction. They value humor, creativity, and relatability, often participating in meme creation and sharing. The vibe is generally light-hearted and playful, with users keen on connecting through shared cultural references and inside jokes.

  • Posting culture

    Content that thrives includes original memes, relatable humor, and timely references to pop culture or current events. Posts that lack creativity or are overly promotional tend to receive downvotes. The community favors a high volume of posts, with users frequently sharing new content, leading to a fast-paced environment where engagement is key.

  • Brand engagement notes

    Brands should approach the community with caution, as overt promotion is often met with skepticism or hostility. Authenticity is crucial; brands can engage by creating relatable, humorous content that aligns with meme culture rather than traditional advertising. Participating in trends or challenges and using humor can resonate well, while blatant self-promotion or irrelevant content is likely to be downvoted.

Top keywords

What r/memes 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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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.

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FAQ

r/memes — frequently asked questions

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

How many subscribers does r/memes have?

r/memes has approximately 35,704,851 subscribers as of May 27, 2026.

When was r/memes created?

r/memes was created on July 5, 2008 (18 years ago).

What is r/memes about?

The community is a vast repository for memes, which are humorous images, videos, or text that convey cultural information and social commentary. It serves as a platform for users to share and create memes that resonate with contemporary culture, often reflecting current events, trends, and internet humor. The distinctiveness of this community lies in its sheer size and the r…

What subreddits are similar to r/memes?

Communities similar to r/memes include r/meirl, r/facepalm, r/interestingasfuck, r/unexpected, r/damnthatsinteresting.

Who are the most active posters on r/memes?

The most frequent posters on r/memes include u/johnlen1n, u/oranke_dino, u/[deleted].

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