r/readarr
**This subreddit is indefinitely restricted** *(Requests to join will be denied)* as part of a joint protest to Reddit's recent API…
How to think about r/readarr
The community focuses on Readarr, an ebook and audiobook collection manager designed for users of Usenet and BitTorrent. It allows members to monitor RSS feeds for new books from their favorite authors and integrates with various clients and indexers for efficient management. The community is currently restricted as part of a protest against Reddit's API changes, which has led to a halt in new memberships and discussions.
Confidence 3/5
Audience
Members are typically tech-savvy individuals who are interested in digital media management, particularly those who utilize Usenet and BitTorrent for accessing ebooks and audiobooks. The audience includes a mix of hobbyists and developers, often sharing insights on software functionality and troubleshooting. They value open-source solutions and community-driven support, fostering a collaborative and knowledgeable environment.
Posting culture
The posting culture is characterized by a focus on technical discussions, troubleshooting, and sharing best practices related to Readarr and its integration with other tools. Content that provides solutions, guides, or updates about the software tends to thrive, while off-topic posts or blatant self-promotion are likely to be downvoted. The community has a low posting frequency due to its restricted status, which limits new content.
Brand engagement notes
Brands should approach this community with caution, as the current restriction reflects a strong sentiment against promotional content. Authentic engagement through providing valuable insights, technical support, or contributing to discussions about software improvements may be welcomed. However, overt marketing or advertisements are likely to be met with hostility. Brands should focus on building trust and demonstrating a commitment to user needs rather than pushing products.
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What r/readarr talks about
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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.
Top posters
By post count
- u/TomBel71
- u/[deleted]
- u/CrispyBegs
- u/OliverKennett
- u/XxNerdAtHeartxX
- u/Mestiphal
- u/thebigkz008
- u/maycauseanalleakage
- u/Hot_Clothes_2690
- u/seannymurrs
- u/DisingenuousComment
- u/PearsonFlyer
- u/DrCalamari
- u/sua16
- u/Skeeter1020
- u/MrTissues
- u/EmbarrassedFold3090
- u/burntoc
- u/LegendofDad-ALynk404
- u/Bash348
- u/firstofjuly
- u/mrbenns
- u/moarmagic
- u/Empty-Middle-8271
- u/ohmyjosh1
- u/Kev1000000
- u/tom7688
- u/FanGroundbreaking233
- u/Warborg71
- u/Genubath
- u/killerdraft
- u/borderline_n3rd
- u/veritas2884
- u/owlbowling
- u/clarionWriter
- u/CunnyMaggots
- u/ol-boy
- u/NinjaCuntPunt
- u/xrapidx1
- u/Ok-Button6101
- u/Pray4Tre
- u/NecessaryBandicoot49
- u/jasondbk
- u/Cristov9000
- u/2tapry
- u/WorkSafeReddit8947
- u/rafe101
- u/sbbh1
- u/AvsWon33
- u/Gaffers2277
- u/FaustBargain
- u/chuck990
- u/Todell725
- u/nnahc
- u/johnhedge
- u/tommykmusic
- u/caseracekc
- u/T_at
- u/StephanStS
- u/forserial
- u/hnsmn
- u/macrolinx
- u/darknessgp
- u/dma9999999
- u/markboynz
- u/benoit505
- u/robx909
- u/MuletTheGreat
- u/AnewENTity
- u/maester-daemon
- u/ailee43
- u/scubanarc
- u/gadders
- u/geolaw
- u/flapjackzack
- u/Legion92a
- u/flipou83
- u/NinjaGrayFox
- u/Desert_Of_Time
- u/NearnorthOnline
- u/diymatt
- u/SlightlyMotivated69
- u/Not_Michelle_Obama_
- u/Neinhalt_Sieger
- u/valors_forge
- u/asbestosfunfetticake
- u/skiwlkr
- u/chichilagero
- u/bhunt01
- u/Far-Signature-9628
- u/reactivesayswhat
- u/jdiesel878
- u/TimelyCartoonist5642
- u/JiggaRob
- u/blaze-wire
- u/byukid_
- u/LilyWhitesN17
- u/RussellBrandFagPimp
- u/NoUsernames1eft
- u/ekognaG
By votes
- u/PearsonFlyer
- u/TomBel71
- u/Kev1000000
- u/[deleted]
- u/CrispyBegs
- u/OliverKennett
- u/Mestiphal
- u/FanGroundbreaking233
- u/sua16
- u/tom7688
- u/thebigkz008
- u/Hot_Clothes_2690
- u/XxNerdAtHeartxX
- u/DrCalamari
- u/Skeeter1020
- u/MrTissues
- u/seannymurrs
- u/DisingenuousComment
- u/Warborg71
- u/Genubath
- u/killerdraft
- u/maycauseanalleakage
- u/clarionWriter
- u/EmbarrassedFold3090
- u/burntoc
- u/LegendofDad-ALynk404
- u/borderline_n3rd
- u/veritas2884
- u/CunnyMaggots
- u/NinjaCuntPunt
- u/Ok-Button6101
- u/chuck990
- u/Bash348
- u/firstofjuly
- u/mrbenns
- u/owlbowling
- u/ol-boy
- u/Pray4Tre
- u/NecessaryBandicoot49
- u/2tapry
- u/Gaffers2277
- u/FaustBargain
- u/caseracekc
- u/StephanStS
- u/benoit505
- u/ailee43
- u/Legion92a
- u/xrapidx1
- u/jasondbk
- u/Cristov9000
- u/sbbh1
- u/AvsWon33
- u/Todell725
- u/nnahc
- u/johnhedge
- u/tommykmusic
- u/hnsmn
- u/darknessgp
- u/dma9999999
- u/MuletTheGreat
- u/flipou83
- u/Desert_Of_Time
- u/WorldTraveller101
- u/WorkSafeReddit8947
- u/rafe101
- u/T_at
- u/forserial
- u/macrolinx
- u/markboynz
- u/robx909
- u/AnewENTity
- u/maester-daemon
- u/geolaw
- u/NearnorthOnline
- u/Not_Michelle_Obama_
- u/Neinhalt_Sieger
- u/asbestosfunfetticake
- u/skiwlkr
- u/bhunt01
- u/Far-Signature-9628
- u/TimelyCartoonist5642
- u/JiggaRob
- u/LilyWhitesN17
- u/NoUsernames1eft
- u/Enliqhtened
- u/cimrak
- u/AbstractDiocese
- u/crazyjockey
- u/LonnixLethe
- u/DousaSepen
- u/janaxhell
- u/FaustAg
- u/Empty-Middle-8271
- u/scubanarc
- u/gadders
- u/flapjackzack
- u/NinjaGrayFox
- u/diymatt
- u/SlightlyMotivated69
- u/valors_forge
Top commenters
By comment count
- u/AutoModerator
- u/PearsonFlyer
- u/Bakerboy448
- u/[deleted]
- u/lkeels
- u/CrispyBegs
- u/nitsky416
- u/borderline_n3rd
- u/MAscooby
- u/GDTomas
- u/Hende101
- u/newone757
- u/checkoutmyfish
- u/TheClownFromIt
- u/ajfromuk
- u/BrokenWings007
- u/MrBaxterBlack
- u/eliteturbo
- u/asbestosfunfetticake
- u/panguin6010
- u/plz1
- u/ekognaG
- u/_dotMonkey
- u/frigeman02
- u/madmap
- u/CardcaptorRLH85
- u/RegulusRemains
- u/jerma88
- u/derangedpiglet
- u/alb1234
- u/captainnapalm83
- u/LegendofDad-ALynk404
- u/Emmo213
- u/Deep_Psychology_4680
- u/MayBecomeThrowaway
- u/_Abefroman_
- u/TaxBulky2373
- u/TheZelazny5
- u/YellowTM
- u/Newlon
- u/odamo_omado
- u/Grouchy-Insurance-27
- u/xojackie
- u/robx909
- u/Sarah_Ng
- u/2tapry
- u/WorkSafeReddit8947
- u/thermbug
- u/TomBel71
- u/meap158
- u/alexreffand
- u/thesuperbenk
- u/13metalmilitia
- u/randyy308
- u/shanebarrett123
- u/RasEjah
- u/tzw9373
- u/pileOfSin
- u/rzilla75
- u/Skeeter1020
- u/prozach99
- u/aceoperations00
- u/emeybee
By votes
- u/AutoModerator
- u/PearsonFlyer
- u/Bakerboy448
- u/lkeels
- u/alexreffand
- u/CrispyBegs
- u/[deleted]
- u/randyy308
- u/GDTomas
- u/TheClownFromIt
- u/plz1
- u/borderline_n3rd
- u/madmap
- u/CardcaptorRLH85
- u/derangedpiglet
- u/captainnapalm83
- u/Emmo213
- u/thesuperbenk
- u/Skeeter1020
- u/nitsky416
- u/RegulusRemains
- u/jerma88
- u/MAscooby
- u/Deep_Psychology_4680
- u/YellowTM
- u/rzilla75
- u/prozach99
- u/Hende101
- u/newone757
- u/checkoutmyfish
- u/ajfromuk
- u/BrokenWings007
- u/MrBaxterBlack
- u/eliteturbo
- u/asbestosfunfetticake
- u/ekognaG
- u/_dotMonkey
- u/frigeman02
- u/alb1234
- u/LegendofDad-ALynk404
- u/MayBecomeThrowaway
- u/_Abefroman_
- u/TaxBulky2373
- u/TheZelazny5
- u/Newlon
- u/odamo_omado
- u/Grouchy-Insurance-27
- u/xojackie
- u/robx909
- u/Sarah_Ng
- u/2tapry
- u/WorkSafeReddit8947
- u/thermbug
- u/meap158
- u/shanebarrett123
- u/RasEjah
- u/tzw9373
- u/pileOfSin
- u/aceoperations00
- u/emeybee
- u/panguin6010
- u/TomBel71
- u/13metalmilitia
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FAQ
r/readarr — frequently asked questions
Quick facts about this subreddit's size, history, focus, and related communities.
How many subscribers does r/readarr have?
r/readarr has approximately 5,477 subscribers as of May 27, 2026.
When was r/readarr created?
r/readarr was created on November 28, 2017 (8 years ago).
What is r/readarr about?
The community focuses on Readarr, an ebook and audiobook collection manager designed for users of Usenet and BitTorrent. It allows members to monitor RSS feeds for new books from their favorite authors and integrates with various clients and indexers for efficient management. The community is currently restricted as part of a protest against Reddit's API changes, which has l…
What subreddits are similar to r/readarr?
Communities similar to r/readarr include r/prowlarr, r/lidarr, r/audiobookshelf, r/bazarr, r/radarr.
Who are the most active posters on r/readarr?
The most frequent posters on r/readarr include u/TomBel71, u/[deleted], u/CrispyBegs.
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