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r/mturk

A subreddit focused on Amazon's crowd work platform, Mechanical Turk (MTurk)

Subscribers

89,700

Created

September 11, 2008

18 years ago

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How to think about r/mturk

The community is dedicated to discussions surrounding Amazon's Mechanical Turk (MTurk), a platform that allows individuals to perform micro-tasks for compensation. Members share tips on maximizing earnings, navigating tasks, and avoiding scams. The focus on crowd work and the sharing of personal experiences makes this community distinct, fostering a sense of camaraderie among users who often face similar challenges in the gig economy.

Confidence 4/5

  • Audience

    Participants in this community are primarily individuals seeking flexible work opportunities, often students, freelancers, or those looking to supplement their income. The vibe is generally supportive and informative, with members sharing insights and strategies. They care about task quality, payment reliability, and the overall MTurk experience, often engaging in discussions about best practices and personal anecdotes.

  • Posting culture

    Content that thrives includes detailed guides, personal success stories, and discussions about specific tasks or requesters. Members appreciate transparency and helpfulness, while posts that appear overly promotional or lack substance tend to be downvoted. The community encourages regular participation, with a healthy flow of new posts and comments, especially during peak task availability.

  • Brand engagement notes

    Brands should approach this community with caution, as there is a strong aversion to overt promotion or marketing tactics. Authentic engagement is key; brands can contribute by sharing valuable resources, insights about the gig economy, or tools that enhance the MTurk experience. Collaborating with trusted community members or providing educational content can foster goodwill, while blatant advertising is likely to be met with skepticism or hostility.

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What r/mturk 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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Topic-adjacent communities surfaced from Reddit's own related subreddit signal.

FAQ

r/mturk — frequently asked questions

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

How many subscribers does r/mturk have?

r/mturk has approximately 89,700 subscribers as of May 27, 2026.

When was r/mturk created?

r/mturk was created on September 11, 2008 (18 years ago).

What is r/mturk about?

The community is dedicated to discussions surrounding Amazon's Mechanical Turk (MTurk), a platform that allows individuals to perform micro-tasks for compensation. Members share tips on maximizing earnings, navigating tasks, and avoiding scams. The focus on crowd work and the sharing of personal experiences makes this community distinct, fostering a sense of camaraderie amon…

What subreddits are similar to r/mturk?

Communities similar to r/mturk include r/prolificac, r/beermoney, r/swagbucks, r/usertesting, r/qmee.

Who are the most active posters on r/mturk?

The most frequent posters on r/mturk include u/Tjololo, u/AutoModerator, u/MarkusRight.

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