r/thredup
Community for ThredUp, the online consignment/thrift store.
How to think about r/thredup
This community is dedicated to ThredUp, an online consignment and thrift store that specializes in secondhand clothing. Members share their experiences with buying and selling items on the platform, discuss strategies for maximizing profits from cleanouts, and exchange tips on sustainable fashion. The community is characterized by a focus on thrift culture and environmental consciousness, making it a distinct space for those interested in ethical shopping practices.
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Audience
Participants in this community tend to be environmentally conscious individuals, primarily women aged 18-35, who are interested in fashion and sustainability. Many are thrift enthusiasts or casual shoppers looking for affordable clothing options. The vibe is generally supportive and informative, with members sharing personal stories and advice on navigating the ThredUp platform.
Posting culture
Content that thrives includes personal success stories, tips for effective cleanouts, and discussions about specific brands or items. Members appreciate authenticity and detailed experiences, while overly promotional posts or those lacking substance may receive downvotes. The community is active, with a steady flow of posts and comments, especially around seasonal cleanout times or fashion trends.
Brand engagement notes
Brands looking to engage with this community should focus on authenticity and value-driven content rather than direct promotions. Sharing insights on sustainable practices, collaborations with ThredUp, or educational content about thrift shopping can resonate well. However, overt marketing tactics may be met with skepticism or hostility, so brands should prioritize genuine interactions and community involvement to build trust.
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What r/thredup talks about
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Where the community looks
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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/[deleted]
- u/gise1274
- u/siamesecat1935
- u/iamthethredupvandal
- u/amberaviators
- u/Genxchick23
- u/Inner_Department3
- u/McSquiffy
- u/Then_Crazy_2924
- u/bmichellecat
- u/Spockhighonspores
- u/sunfl0wer07
- u/1moretimearound
- u/gorgeousunderground
- u/dontpanicitsorganik
- u/AlbertusMaximus00
- u/Busy_Letter7448
- u/gabkatth
- u/researching4worklurk
- u/Citygirl00beach
- u/Gilmoregirlin
- u/Olivineyes
- u/terrafreaky
- u/amck12
- u/Brilliant_Disk_4911
- u/Fullswell96
- u/Ok_Vermicelli3175
- u/caffeinated_tea
- u/Canary_Inklemine
- u/Motherwoman
- u/mustlovebagels
- u/neverendeavor
- u/rude-randy
- u/Familiar_Lion9704
- u/journmajor
- u/humantamer
- u/harmony-house
- u/gentle-hag
- u/UnkownColors
- u/Successful-Praline-8
- u/Tualatin_Girl
- u/PF_733
- u/bakerlady97
- u/AuroraBorealisUwU
- u/Quail42
- u/rust2stardust
- u/Areus7
- u/anxietymiku
- u/PersonalCommunism
- u/EnchantingCurator
- u/urNYCbestie
- u/WannabeWriter1016
- u/gracekez
- u/Mrsgchase
- u/ConfusedBlackBear
- u/Individual-Month633
- u/Mediocre-Coast2481
- u/NinjaHiccup
- u/MBRob5
- u/Hurtbitch24
- u/OwnedbyOpie
- u/user_467
- u/Kokonichole
- u/cloudytear
- u/ckentley
- u/Calisteph6
- u/BustedCellophane
- u/SidneyPlace
- u/shannnnny
- u/mooski89
- u/Trick-Cook6776
- u/rubyroe
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- u/The_Darling_Starling
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- u/No_Detective_2317
- u/sunshinekay1
- u/gstefani89
- u/sickridebro
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- u/beekaybeegirl
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- u/iqfree
- u/Damage_Efficient
- u/20803211001211
- u/addyingelbert
- u/zebrastripe-22
- u/afterthoughtname
- u/lady_guard
- u/PivotPIVOTPIVOOOT
- u/Icanbutidontwantto
- u/dodecagon
By votes
- u/iamthethredupvandal
- u/[deleted]
- u/gentle-hag
- u/Genxchick23
- u/UnkownColors
- u/sickridebro
- u/sunfl0wer07
- u/phrowe
- u/siamesecat1935
- u/amberaviators
- u/Tualatin_Girl
- u/Gilmoregirlin
- u/Inner_Department3
- u/beekaybeegirl
- u/terrafreaky
- u/Successful-Praline-8
- u/Fullswell96
- u/amck12
- u/emdelgrosso
- u/Olivineyes
- u/iqfree
- u/PF_733
- u/Quail42
- u/Long-Albatross-7313
- u/addyingelbert
- u/Damage_Efficient
- u/20803211001211
- u/caffeinated_tea
- u/dontpanicitsorganik
- u/gorgeousunderground
- u/zebrastripe-22
- u/lady_guard
- u/1moretimearound
- u/Canary_Inklemine
- u/afterthoughtname
- u/PivotPIVOTPIVOOOT
- u/urNYCbestie
- u/Areus7
- u/Busy_Letter7448
- u/McSquiffy
- u/Icanbutidontwantto
- u/rust2stardust
- u/Ok_Vermicelli3175
- u/neverendeavor
- u/dodecagon
- u/bakerlady97
- u/AuroraBorealisUwU
- u/puffyclouds26
- u/researching4worklurk
- u/Brilliant_Disk_4911
- u/Motherwoman
- u/jfo23chickens
- u/gise1274
- u/Prize_Geologist_6323
- u/EstablishmentMain372
- u/CrimsonKepala
- u/ZooieKatzen-bein
- u/savemyships
- u/Wonderful_Business60
- u/AlbertusMaximus00
- u/bmichellecat
- u/anxietymiku
- u/EnchantingCurator
- u/window2727279
- u/earthsick
- u/Cute_Temporary2794
- u/Best_Satisfaction393
- u/Junior_Recording2132
- u/Individual-Month633
- u/xMadxScientistx
- u/YorkvilleWalker
- u/curtainsanddrapes
- u/ohyeschloe
- u/WannabeWriter1016
- u/mustlovebagels
- u/Then_Crazy_2924
- u/teyankane
- u/Midnight290
- u/thredupfedup
- u/Throwaway-Breakuppp
- u/skuntelous
- u/J-to-the-wat
- u/caitriarchy
- u/PersonalCommunism
- u/Medusas-Snakes
- u/Mrsgchase
- u/gabkatth
- u/DiscoCandyTan
- u/MBRob5
- u/Spockhighonspores
- u/wishthiswasavailable
- u/BefWithAnF
- u/JazzieBobcat
- u/greensthecolor
- u/rude-randy
- u/Lowkey_massive
- u/gracekez
- u/Mediocre-Coast2481
- u/user_467
- u/alyseaholman
Top commenters
By comment count
- u/[deleted]
- u/Olivineyes
- u/Tualatin_Girl
- u/Arizonabornrealtor
- u/MishmoshMishmosh
- u/siamesecat1935
- u/DaisyBean37
- u/teriyakiboyyyy
- u/Kaidysage
- u/ZealousidealLow4942
- u/amberaviators
- u/iamthethredupvandal
- u/breadcake5245
- u/MLadyNorth
- u/Salt-Particular-740
- u/owcrapthathurts
- u/Salt-Goose8034
- u/sunfl0wer07
- u/DiscoCandyTan
- u/AuroraBorealisUwU
- u/veronicakw
- u/AuntyRhymes
- u/fizzy-logic
- u/zenaonpluto
- u/Mrsgchase
- u/chocolatepotatochips
- u/Successful-Praline-8
- u/Elle_Vetica
- u/Mediocre-Coast2481
- u/CrimsonKepala
- u/sw1sh3rsw33t
- u/researching4worklurk
- u/terrafreaky
- u/myrrhh
- u/AffectionateBoss2233
- u/vulturebby
- u/suzyclues
- u/staircar
- u/AnyParamedic8841
- u/_slipperson
- u/bmichellecat
- u/TuChingadaMadreAl100
- u/lbilak
- u/earthmother88
- u/International-Ad6632
- u/caffeinated_tea
- u/Inner_Department3
- u/lovelyllamas
- u/BustedCellophane
- u/Gilmoregirlin
- u/mh_706
- u/Awkward-Valuable3833
- u/Lumpy_Passenger_1300
- u/AddledBrain04
- u/RissaRie11
- u/caitriarchy
- u/Fthesystem420
- u/Burgundy_Dream
- u/anxietymiku
- u/AnxietyFunTime
- u/Cultural_Agency1434
- u/definitelybear
- u/Hot-Snot-Sundae
- u/user_467
- u/journmajor
- u/Perfect-Meat-4501
- u/onemanmadedisaster
- u/Troubled_Glamour
- u/svnnyniight
- u/nerevarbling
- u/kfespiritu
- u/katiekennawins
- u/Kokonichole
- u/Trick-Cook6776
- u/snakebat
- u/nada425
- u/GuardMost8477
- u/CharacterMeet5164
- u/MuchasTruchas
- u/Then_Crazy_2924
- u/jilly_b7007
- u/fitzcarralda
- u/velvetmapleleaf
- u/xtina42
- u/rust2stardust
- u/Motherwoman
- u/rotisserie_shithead_
- u/OwnedbyOpie
- u/Dramatic-Promise15
- u/redrobbin99rr
- u/Lorrmazing
- u/strugglequeen
- u/RandomLimeMime
- u/fuzzypickles999
- u/meluvranch
- u/SavageMrrr
- u/No-Proposal-8062
- u/sm040480
- u/gravedestruct1on
- u/Low-Mycologist-2467
By votes
- u/Olivineyes
- u/[deleted]
- u/Tualatin_Girl
- u/teriyakiboyyyy
- u/Fthesystem420
- u/zenaonpluto
- u/owcrapthathurts
- u/iamthethredupvandal
- u/svnnyniight
- u/velvetmapleleaf
- u/dontpanicitsorganik
- u/terrafreaky
- u/DaisyBean37
- u/MishmoshMishmosh
- u/Trick-Cook6776
- u/Arizonabornrealtor
- u/siamesecat1935
- u/Formal-Pen-5040
- u/missuninvited
- u/Mediocre-Coast2481
- u/Burgundy_Dream
- u/TuChingadaMadreAl100
- u/RandomLimeMime
- u/DiscoCandyTan
- u/Lorrmazing
- u/MLadyNorth
- u/Hot-Snot-Sundae
- u/veronicakw
- u/strugglequeen
- u/_slipperson
- u/snakebat
- u/Kaidysage
- u/Mrsgchase
- u/writemoreletters
- u/Previous-Context-443
- u/Nina_Innsted
- u/chocolatepotatochips
- u/rust2stardust
- u/Catlover5566
- u/amberaviators
- u/researching4worklurk
- u/Other_Ear4554
- u/CrimsonKepala
- u/nerevarbling
- u/AnyParamedic8841
- u/justapeanut1
- u/sunfl0wer07
- u/-felina-
- u/tnemmoc_on
- u/caffeinated_tea
- u/Familiar_Lion9704
- u/no-m0tivation
- u/Magro18
- u/bmichellecat
- u/AuntyRhymes
- u/Salt-Particular-740
- u/Successful-Praline-8
- u/vulturebby
- u/SassySpreadsheets
- u/hoodwinkersunfish
- u/PF_733
- u/marimomossball_
- u/Elle_Vetica
- u/breadcake5245
- u/SidneyPlace
- u/fuzzypickles999
- u/TheFrostyLlama
- u/GuardMost8477
- u/PivotPIVOTPIVOOOT
- u/Lumpy_Passenger_1300
- u/myrrhh
- u/AlbertusMaximus00
- u/smallwonder2003
- u/wevebendrinking
- u/MissOrgazma
- u/suzyclues
- u/Dramatic-Promise15
- u/sacredxsecret
- u/galaxyd1ngo
- u/Perfect-Meat-4501
- u/The-Gummy
- u/ScoutG
- u/literallysame
- u/queendweeb
- u/Inner_Department3
- u/ZealousidealLow4942
- u/Cultural_Agency1434
- u/onemanmadedisaster
- u/AvramBelinsky
- u/StoryAlternative6476
- u/maybehun
- u/Salt-Goose8034
- u/AddledBrain04
- u/Genxchick23
- u/seawitchsees
- u/user_467
- u/River1715
- u/Then_Crazy_2924
- u/bookworm92054
- u/MamaMelaine
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FAQ
r/thredup — frequently asked questions
Quick facts about this subreddit's size, history, focus, and related communities.
How many subscribers does r/thredup have?
r/thredup has approximately 33,017 subscribers as of May 27, 2026.
When was r/thredup created?
r/thredup was created on April 13, 2017 (9 years ago).
What is r/thredup about?
This community is dedicated to ThredUp, an online consignment and thrift store that specializes in secondhand clothing. Members share their experiences with buying and selling items on the platform, discuss strategies for maximizing profits from cleanouts, and exchange tips on sustainable fashion. The community is characterized by a focus on thrift culture and environmental …
What subreddits are similar to r/thredup?
Communities similar to r/thredup include r/behindtheclosetdoor, r/poshmark, r/frugalfemalefashion, r/shoppingaddiction, r/fashionwomens35.
Who are the most active posters on r/thredup?
The most frequent posters on r/thredup include u/[deleted], u/gise1274, u/siamesecat1935.
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