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241,321

Created

January 25, 2008

18 years ago

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How to think about r/polls

This community focuses on creating and sharing polls on a wide range of topics, encouraging members to express their opinions and engage in discussions. It stands out for its interactive format, allowing users to quickly gauge public sentiment on various issues, from lighthearted questions to more serious topics. The emphasis on kindness and community guidelines fosters a respectful environment for sharing diverse viewpoints.

Confidence 4/5

  • Audience

    Members of this community are typically younger adults, often between 18 and 35 years old, who enjoy engaging in casual discussions and exploring different opinions. They are generally open-minded and appreciate humor, creativity, and the simplicity of polls as a means to express their views. The vibe is friendly, with an underlying intent to understand collective perspectives on various subjects.

  • Posting culture

    Posting etiquette emphasizes clarity and respect, with a strong focus on creating engaging and visually appealing polls. Content that is overly promotional or lacks substance tends to receive downvotes. Polls that spark conversation or humor are well-received, while repetitive or poorly constructed polls may be discouraged. The community thrives on regular participation, with a steady flow of new polls and discussions.

  • Brand engagement notes

    Brands should approach this community with caution, as overt promotion is often met with skepticism. Instead, they can engage by creating polls that relate to their products or services in a fun and interactive way, fostering genuine conversations. Collaborating with community members to understand their preferences or opinions can also be effective. Authenticity and a lighthearted tone are key to resonating with the audience, while blatant advertising should be avoided.

Top keywords

What r/polls 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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Where this audience also spends time

Topic-adjacent communities surfaced from Reddit's own related subreddit signal.

FAQ

r/polls — frequently asked questions

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

How many subscribers does r/polls have?

r/polls has approximately 241,321 subscribers as of May 27, 2026.

When was r/polls created?

r/polls was created on January 25, 2008 (18 years ago).

What is r/polls about?

This community focuses on creating and sharing polls on a wide range of topics, encouraging members to express their opinions and engage in discussions. It stands out for its interactive format, allowing users to quickly gauge public sentiment on various issues, from lighthearted questions to more serious topics. The emphasis on kindness and community guidelines fosters a re…

What subreddits are similar to r/polls?

Communities similar to r/polls include r/unpopularopinion, r/terriblefacebookmemes, r/nostupidquestions, r/teenagers, r/starterpacks.

Who are the most active posters on r/polls?

The most frequent posters on r/polls include u/[deleted], u/eeekabug, u/StoneDoctorate.

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