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r/sticks

The greatest subreddit for your Stick-tacular Shenanigans!

Subscribers

121,136

Created

December 11, 2011

14 years ago

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How to think about r/sticks

The community is dedicated to all things related to sticks, encompassing both traditional wooden sticks and modern arcade joysticks. Members share creative projects, humorous content, and discussions about woodworking techniques, gaming peripherals, and the quirky aspects of stick-related culture. Its lighthearted nature and focus on playful creativity set it apart from more serious woodworking or gaming forums.

Confidence 4/5

  • Audience

    Participants are typically a mix of hobbyists, gamers, and DIY enthusiasts, often skewing younger due to the playful and humorous tone of the community. They enjoy sharing their stick-related creations, engaging in lighthearted banter, and appreciating the absurdity of stick culture. The vibe is generally friendly and whimsical, attracting those with a sense of humor and creativity.

  • Posting culture

    Content that thrives includes humorous posts, creative stick projects, and playful challenges. Members appreciate originality and wit, while overly promotional or serious content tends to be downvoted. The community encourages frequent posting, with members often sharing their work or engaging in discussions, fostering a lively and interactive atmosphere.

  • Brand engagement notes

    Brands looking to engage with this community should focus on authenticity and humor rather than direct promotion. Creative campaigns that involve user-generated content, such as stick-themed challenges or contests, can resonate well. However, brands should avoid heavy-handed marketing tactics, as members are likely to react negatively to overt promotions. Engaging with the community through playful interactions and genuine contributions will foster goodwill.

Top keywords

What r/sticks 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/sticks — frequently asked questions

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

How many subscribers does r/sticks have?

r/sticks has approximately 121,136 subscribers as of May 27, 2026.

When was r/sticks created?

r/sticks was created on December 11, 2011 (14 years ago).

What is r/sticks about?

The community is dedicated to all things related to sticks, encompassing both traditional wooden sticks and modern arcade joysticks. Members share creative projects, humorous content, and discussions about woodworking techniques, gaming peripherals, and the quirky aspects of stick-related culture. Its lighthearted nature and focus on playful creativity set it apart from more…

What subreddits are similar to r/sticks?

Communities similar to r/sticks include r/iamveryrandom, r/countonceaday, r/21stcenturyhumour, r/lostredditors.

Who are the most active posters on r/sticks?

The most frequent posters on r/sticks include u/koalazeus, u/Cygral, u/freakylol.

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