r/tested
Adam Savage's Tested
How to think about r/tested
The community focuses on the creative and technical aspects of making and building, largely inspired by Adam Savage's work. Members share projects, experiments, and innovations, often showcasing their skills in crafting, engineering, and design. What sets this community apart is its emphasis on hands-on learning and collaboration, fostering a space where enthusiasts can share knowledge and inspire one another.
Confidence 4/5
Audience
Participants are typically makers, DIY enthusiasts, and fans of Adam Savage, ranging from hobbyists to professionals in creative fields. The community attracts a diverse demographic, including younger audiences interested in technology and craftsmanship. Members are generally supportive, eager to share insights, and appreciate detailed discussions about projects and techniques.
Posting culture
The posting culture values high-quality content that showcases creativity and technical skill. Posts featuring detailed project breakdowns, tutorials, and innovative ideas tend to thrive, while low-effort memes or overly promotional content may receive downvotes. Members are encouraged to engage constructively, with a preference for sharing experiences and learning from one another, leading to a steady flow of new content.
Brand engagement notes
Brands should engage authentically by contributing valuable content that aligns with the community's interests, such as tutorials, behind-the-scenes insights, or innovative product showcases. Direct promotion is often met with skepticism, so brands should focus on building relationships through genuine interactions and by providing resources that benefit the community. Collaborations with prominent members or creators can also enhance credibility and acceptance.
Top keywords
What r/tested 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.
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.
Top posters
By post count
- u/Cyb-T
- u/[deleted]
- u/goseephoto
- u/Dat_Lion_Der
- u/TheCuriousWanderer
- u/Crystalinfire
- u/Herculeanmofo1
- u/SirSquigyXIII
- u/mhock103
- u/human_obscura
- u/The_Irish_Rover26
- u/S1ckl3
- u/Ellimister
- u/Aidan_Baidan
- u/Imperialbucket
- u/Balsac_is_Daddy
- u/Mohamad_DOOdY
- u/Badgers_McGee
- u/OfficialCrisse
- u/Soggy_Stargazer
- u/curtiscoffee
- u/Viktor-Victorious
- u/LordFedoraWeed
- u/CuriousHippieGeek
- u/Jolamprex
- u/BitchImAHokie
- u/ONEOFHAM
- u/Acceptable_Twist_565
- u/Antosino
- u/AtFishCat
- u/lavaboosted
- u/TheSinningRobot
- u/gigawatts121
- u/TheSmallestSteve
- u/mawaukee
- u/MrQuickLine
- u/deadbandit19
- u/CharlieAndyFitz
- u/tsuehpsyde
- u/Dugcraig
- u/G3arsguy529
- u/elchinicuil
- u/Low-Requirement-5224
- u/z0mbiekiller619
- u/starflung
- u/FreePork
- u/pomtom44
- u/TheSweet_Science7956
- u/Immediate-Collar-414
- u/vergeofsuperpower
- u/Walletau
- u/al1ioll1o0ooOm
- u/Spazticpebbles
- u/Cursethedawnn
- u/ravenfnf007
- u/starrybeernight
- u/JJadx
- u/RedSmileGroup
By votes
- u/Cyb-T
- u/SirSquigyXIII
- u/mhock103
- u/human_obscura
- u/The_Irish_Rover26
- u/S1ckl3
- u/Ellimister
- u/Aidan_Baidan
- u/[deleted]
- u/Imperialbucket
- u/Dat_Lion_Der
- u/Balsac_is_Daddy
- u/Mohamad_DOOdY
- u/goseephoto
- u/Badgers_McGee
- u/OfficialCrisse
- u/TheCuriousWanderer
- u/curtiscoffee
- u/Soggy_Stargazer
- u/Viktor-Victorious
- u/LordFedoraWeed
- u/CuriousHippieGeek
- u/Jolamprex
- u/BitchImAHokie
- u/Acceptable_Twist_565
- u/ONEOFHAM
- u/Antosino
- u/AtFishCat
- u/lavaboosted
- u/TheSinningRobot
- u/deadbandit19
- u/TheSmallestSteve
- u/gigawatts121
- u/MrQuickLine
- u/Crystalinfire
- u/mawaukee
- u/CharlieAndyFitz
- u/Dugcraig
- u/G3arsguy529
- u/elchinicuil
- u/Low-Requirement-5224
- u/tsuehpsyde
- u/starflung
- u/z0mbiekiller619
- u/FreePork
- u/pomtom44
- u/TheSweet_Science7956
- u/Herculeanmofo1
- u/Immediate-Collar-414
- u/vergeofsuperpower
- u/Walletau
- u/al1ioll1o0ooOm
- u/Spazticpebbles
- u/Cursethedawnn
- u/ravenfnf007
- u/starrybeernight
- u/JJadx
- u/RedSmileGroup
Top commenters
By comment count
- u/[deleted]
- u/CopperWaffles
- u/ExcaliburZSH
- u/AS-VOA
- u/starrybeernight
- u/Bazzatron
- u/RoeddipusHex
- u/LeoBannister
- u/Ellimister
- u/Jolamprex
- u/graysthrowaways
- u/ekerns96
- u/FatalitySF
- u/NathanielTurner666
- u/SAT_homeless
- u/Adventurous-Hermit
- u/T_Y_R_
- u/Mijeman
- u/TheEggButler
- u/GibsonJunkie
- u/Htsw
- u/DennisDahMenace
- u/Tridon_Terrafold
- u/YByuvi
- u/Impossible-Truck-230
- u/Snoo_74734
- u/GoHomeWithBonnieJean
- u/SpiderHack
- u/chuckmeh
- u/TheCuriousWanderer
- u/RedShirt1337
- u/Ploddit
- u/philipks
- u/jlsullivan
- u/PrimevilKneivel
- u/TooLate29
- u/notdagreatbrain
- u/RogerBang
- u/rockstar686
- u/C3PO1Fan
- u/LostMySpleenIn2015
- u/Chrushev
- u/Sufficient_King8778
- u/The_Source_Will_Flow
- u/Peteostro
- u/sssssoooooaaaaannnn
- u/MexicanMafia
- u/humanuser01011101
- u/Jack_Forge
- u/Ice_Solid
- u/CodeFoodPixels
- u/mister_zook
- u/DarthXeladier
- u/Imperialbucket
- u/KeruxDikaios
- u/Mohamad_DOOdY
- u/Erilis000
- u/eyes_made_of_wood
- u/Geauxnad337
- u/0235
- u/UX_Strategist
- u/goseephoto
- u/jugglingcellos
- u/Balsac_is_Daddy
- u/Electronic_Emu_4632
- u/rogueapex
- u/AlfredBarnes
- u/ironwheatiez
- u/nLucis
- u/lavavaba90
- u/Shifter_1977
- u/pironetic
- u/FleetAdmiralWiggles
By votes
- u/Adventurous-Hermit
- u/AS-VOA
- u/ExcaliburZSH
- u/graysthrowaways
- u/ekerns96
- u/FatalitySF
- u/KeruxDikaios
- u/chuckmeh
- u/TheCuriousWanderer
- u/Bazzatron
- u/CopperWaffles
- u/Jolamprex
- u/Mohamad_DOOdY
- u/NathanielTurner666
- u/RoeddipusHex
- u/[deleted]
- u/CodeFoodPixels
- u/Geauxnad337
- u/starrybeernight
- u/T_Y_R_
- u/RedShirt1337
- u/Ploddit
- u/LeoBannister
- u/Ellimister
- u/UX_Strategist
- u/Electronic_Emu_4632
- u/ironwheatiez
- u/SAT_homeless
- u/Mijeman
- u/TheEggButler
- u/GibsonJunkie
- u/Htsw
- u/GoHomeWithBonnieJean
- u/philipks
- u/jlsullivan
- u/PrimevilKneivel
- u/TooLate29
- u/notdagreatbrain
- u/RogerBang
- u/rockstar686
- u/C3PO1Fan
- u/LostMySpleenIn2015
- u/Chrushev
- u/Sufficient_King8778
- u/mister_zook
- u/DarthXeladier
- u/Imperialbucket
- u/Erilis000
- u/jugglingcellos
- u/Balsac_is_Daddy
- u/rogueapex
- u/AlfredBarnes
- u/Shifter_1977
- u/DennisDahMenace
- u/Tridon_Terrafold
- u/YByuvi
- u/Impossible-Truck-230
- u/Snoo_74734
- u/SpiderHack
- u/The_Source_Will_Flow
- u/Peteostro
- u/sssssoooooaaaaannnn
- u/MexicanMafia
- u/humanuser01011101
- u/Jack_Forge
- u/Ice_Solid
- u/eyes_made_of_wood
- u/0235
- u/goseephoto
- u/nLucis
- u/lavavaba90
- u/pironetic
- u/FleetAdmiralWiggles
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FAQ
r/tested — frequently asked questions
Quick facts about this subreddit's size, history, focus, and related communities.
How many subscribers does r/tested have?
r/tested has approximately 6,905 subscribers as of May 27, 2026.
When was r/tested created?
r/tested was created on February 24, 2010 (16 years ago).
What is r/tested about?
The community focuses on the creative and technical aspects of making and building, largely inspired by Adam Savage's work. Members share projects, experiments, and innovations, often showcasing their skills in crafting, engineering, and design. What sets this community apart is its emphasis on hands-on learning and collaboration, fostering a space where enthusiasts can shar…
What subreddits are similar to r/tested?
Communities similar to r/tested include r/props, r/mythbusters, r/maker, r/scifimodels.
Who are the most active posters on r/tested?
The most frequent posters on r/tested include u/Cyb-T, u/[deleted], u/goseephoto.
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