r/topgear
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How to think about r/topgear
This community is dedicated to the popular automotive show Top Gear, featuring discussions about the show's hosts, cars, and memorable moments. Members share content related to the series, including memes, video clips, and fan theories, while also engaging in broader automotive discussions. The distinct blend of humor and car culture makes it a vibrant space for enthusiasts and casual viewers alike.
Confidence 4/5
Audience
Participants are primarily car enthusiasts and fans of the Top Gear series, often ranging from teenagers to middle-aged adults. They enjoy sharing opinions on cars, discussing episodes, and engaging in light-hearted banter. The vibe is generally humorous and friendly, with members valuing creativity and wit in their contributions.
Posting culture
Content that thrives includes memes, episode discussions, and fan art, while overly promotional or off-topic posts tend to get downvoted. Members appreciate clever humor and insightful commentary, and the posting cadence is steady, with frequent contributions following new episodes or automotive news. Engaging in discussions and responding to comments is encouraged.
Brand engagement notes
Brands should approach this community with caution, as overt promotion is often met with skepticism. Instead, they can engage by sharing informative content, sponsoring discussions, or collaborating with popular members. Authenticity is key; brands that contribute to the conversation without pushing products are more likely to be welcomed. Creative campaigns that resonate with the community's humor and interests can foster positive engagement.
Top keywords
What r/topgear 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/DemiHollow
- u/[deleted]
- u/tangre79
- u/Weekly-Vermicelli-51
- u/RAMlife2500hd01
- u/Alevy20
- u/A_named_person2
- u/Medical_Cat_8216
- u/YourOwnBiggestFan
- u/Particular_Ship_4539
- u/Soaring-Eagle-1861
- u/Hassaan18
- u/Anderson069
- u/Claus1990
- u/WanderingSeductress
- u/Zandapandaaa
- u/PowerstrokeHD
- u/neverend6789
- u/codec3
- u/a1b2c3d4g
- u/kman82697
- u/staclear
- u/originalstig
- u/IamKorg2020
- u/JimPalamo
- u/notlittlelad
- u/Youngs_Proton
- u/Background_Advance77
- u/Seba50
- u/FlorpFlap
- u/mr_beanoz
- u/PollPixx
- u/GustavoSugawara
- u/CarEnthusiast007
- u/abz_eng
- u/exsaboy
- u/Christoph_Nordheim
- u/LS6789
- u/Paradoxical95
- u/The-Holy-Sheep-14
- u/Bot_Fly_Bot
- u/E420CDI
- u/Tornookthetooka
- u/boredguyaf
- u/michaelloda9
- u/CSX887
- u/Own_Bottle9413
- u/BearOdd4213
- u/starsky1357
- u/williamg209
- u/fitterking3000
- u/SlapDatBassBro
- u/Antique-Accountant72
- u/Yorha_nines
- u/Gio52903
- u/Hutch4588
- u/masher660av
- u/Getbreadsticks
- u/HappyGoonerAgain
- u/Moe-a-zuwawa
- u/CantSeeShit
- u/KingFahad360
- u/JordFxPCMR
- u/TheTelegraph
- u/Abrakaca
- u/ElDokaw
- u/Forrush32
- u/Gen-Galil-9168
- u/crudestemu
- u/Alternative_Tie_3738
- u/Due-Attempt-8534
- u/aaronpabon
- u/TexasBrett
- u/jessie014
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- u/colmk
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- u/HotSwap_
- u/HalfDecentFarmer69
- u/Dry-Description3651
- u/scott_3008
- u/The-4CE
- u/RivetCounter
- u/Minifan1001
- u/LWY007
- u/emperorarg
- u/Sayyestononsense
- u/liamshaw1
- u/Lazy_Willingness_420
- u/thecarpsss
- u/McFigroll
- u/CBSLIDE87
- u/LETTUCE_GO_CHAMP
- u/crazygipi
- u/L3g3ndary-08
- u/WookieeSteakIsChewie
- u/FSXmanu
- u/Dbwasson
- u/jp112078
- u/extra_less
By votes
- u/DemiHollow
- u/[deleted]
- u/Tomt33
- u/JimPalamo
- u/Ayouremomjoke
- u/Weekly-Vermicelli-51
- u/stikkerr
- u/Particular_Ship_4539
- u/originalstig
- u/IamKorg2020
- u/Background_Advance77
- u/YourOwnBiggestFan
- u/Hungry-Eggplant-838
- u/Solid_Steak8184
- u/FlorpFlap
- u/codec3
- u/DifficultyFine
- u/Alevy20
- u/Smart_Solution4691
- u/notlittlelad
- u/FloopersRetreat
- u/JohnWarosa69420
- u/sinn333
- u/fitterking3000
- u/tangre79
- u/starsky1357
- u/Gio52903
- u/Claus1990
- u/Soaring-Eagle-1861
- u/Hassaan18
- u/Seba50
- u/williamg209
- u/Antique-Accountant72
- u/SlapDatBassBro
- u/robbiet480
- u/C4lderone
- u/dogdebeuker
- u/Moe-a-zuwawa
- u/Bald__egg
- u/LS6789
- u/-ScruffyLookin-
- u/psychotic_cunt
- u/coffeeandtrout
- u/A_named_person2
- u/Youngs_Proton
- u/RozCDA1
- u/Siglet84
- u/Hotshot-B
- u/MrFlow
- u/anonMoor
- u/Jb33124
- u/HappyGoonerAgain
- u/PollPixx
- u/TheTelegraph
- u/dixchocolate
- u/whitebeltinhaiku
- u/a1b2c3d4g
- u/Agent_Kozak
- u/Yorha_nines
- u/kaiser23456
- u/DropkickMorgan
- u/roryb93
- u/Kooky_Substance_1332
- u/WanderingSeductress
- u/Official_Pandaa
- u/Man__Moth
- u/Lucia-Simon
- u/artifex_avl
- u/KingFahad360
- u/JaffaCakesAreMyJam
- u/varundayana
- u/motocourierLA
- u/itsGOOFYtime9
- u/Plumbum158
- u/rainboww0927
- u/mr_beanoz
- u/kman82697
- u/gruzniak
- u/CarrickCake
- u/manuel_f_p
- u/masher660av
- u/Hutch4588
- u/ccx941
- u/bwall3r
- u/Getbreadsticks
- u/ANearbyLobster
- u/Morc-Glork
- u/Zrgaloin
- u/NYPaesan
- u/__konrad
- u/OkBandicoot3779
- u/iamuniquekk
- u/coyotepickeldbob
- u/Paradoxical95
- u/infinity123248
- u/colmk
- u/Carp12C
- u/dialgapalkiagiratina
- u/erik_sniper
- u/DaddyChiiill
Top commenters
By comment count
- u/[deleted]
- u/Bortron86
- u/ArthurMBretas03
- u/No_Doubt_About_That
- u/BearOdd4213
- u/PasanNotFound
- u/space_coyote_86
- u/Dbwasson
- u/JDMWeeb
- u/Alucardhellss
- u/Comfortable-Bid-6441
- u/newfinalfinaldesign
- u/JJMcGee83
- u/Fuzzy_Lavishness_269
- u/lingenfelter22
- u/LANCENUTTER
- u/clumpystrusel
- u/Difficult-Coconut-73
- u/2jzpoweredgamer666
- u/orbital0000
- u/Markymarcouscous
- u/Casey090
- u/ECrispy
- u/Reverse_Psycho_1509
- u/PlayerSeven9999
- u/RealisticTune8180
- u/ScheduleSame258
- u/YoshitheGameboy
- u/markhewitt1978
- u/crottin-de-cheval
- u/kimondo
- u/hungstudrick
- u/Dzayyy
- u/mymumsaysno
- u/Eleventh_Legion
- u/CirnoIzumi
- u/CoolAbdul
- u/a1b2c3d4g
- u/DaddyChiiill
- u/SimonKepp
- u/hatlad43
- u/IndyCarFAN27
- u/Dolannsquisky
- u/darthfracas
- u/Crowlands
- u/Stetco86
- u/gazzy360
- u/KingHippo11
- u/Ilpav123
- u/Maniglioneantipanico
- u/cyanide
- u/aaaaaaaa1273
- u/SwainSwanson
- u/Itchy-Butterscotch48
- u/Hassaan18
- u/dfstell94
- u/ambr111
- u/silvercandlelanterns
- u/Joseph_F_1
- u/distinguisheditch
- u/DatGuyGandhi
- u/PlatWinston
- u/v60qf
- u/Do_You_Pineapple_Bro
- u/Apprehensive_Rate959
- u/SubversiveInterloper
- u/Wil420b
- u/Prajwal___D
- u/QF_Dan
- u/CelTiar
- u/NeoMoves
- u/LargeMargeSentMeBoo
- u/E420CDI
- u/CyberPolack
- u/coffeeandtrout
- u/eurfryn
- u/thecarpsss
- u/BaskingInWanderlust
- u/ocelot72
- u/Wu_Xiang_2727
- u/the1whocan
- u/Hitman0nefactual
- u/geek-withamouth
- u/sturdybutter
- u/Claus1990
- u/rotarypower101
- u/Hartsock91
- u/TallestMFBoy
- u/sinbad269
- u/Joseph_Seed_
- u/drycleanman12
- u/Mxswat
- u/Logical_Brick_5582
- u/MountainPotential798
- u/_FLostInParadise_
- u/bambiottie
- u/Colored918
- u/Lousinski
- u/pup5581
- u/Bigrobbo
By votes
- u/KM964
- u/Markymarcouscous
- u/SSCavan12
- u/[deleted]
- u/extra_less
- u/CarEnthusiast007
- u/ScheduleSame258
- u/Jackster22
- u/Ace3000
- u/SophisticatedVagrant
- u/Bortron86
- u/Catachan_Chad
- u/Morall_tach
- u/MountainPotential798
- u/Claus1990
- u/forst76
- u/newfinalfinaldesign
- u/BearOdd4213
- u/Hassaan18
- u/hatlad43
- u/MaterialLake1138
- u/Petzl89
- u/DatGuyGandhi
- u/RetroHan
- u/LANCENUTTER
- u/_FLostInParadise_
- u/RFCSND
- u/chewie666uk
- u/driftywiftypleb
- u/noisymime
- u/daver456
- u/No_Doubt_About_That
- u/LMcVann44
- u/markhewitt1978
- u/Reverse_Psycho_1509
- u/FallGuysBoi
- u/E420CDI
- u/rotarypower101
- u/Fuzzy_Lavishness_269
- u/MrFlow
- u/TomTheGeek
- u/PasanNotFound
- u/Lewinator56
- u/ilovecharlesbarkley
- u/Shentar
- u/distinguisheditch
- u/a1b2c3d4g
- u/Trollijuht
- u/Okarin_Desu007
- u/kent_eh
- u/v60qf
- u/Cybernetic_Lizard
- u/Dbwasson
- u/hangrybadger07
- u/Sonoda_Kotori
- u/SubversiveInterloper
- u/mtgraves45
- u/jayjaco78
- u/pimparoni
- u/Hamstah_J
- u/paulw1985
- u/Gibson-007
- u/darthfracas
- u/PrinceOfBismarck
- u/lingenfelter22
- u/ClownNoir
- u/L44KSO
- u/orbital0000
- u/conte360
- u/Comfortable-Bid-6441
- u/bambiottie
- u/HachiTofu
- u/Hypno_Hamster
- u/Colored918
- u/kevolad
- u/broikeson
- u/The-Holy-Sheep-14
- u/Klexosinfreefall
- u/Hartsock91
- u/Affectionate-Judge-6
- u/hydrochloriic
- u/Albino_Bama
- u/BCASL
- u/dfstell94
- u/Lousinski
- u/Glad-Engineering-180
- u/coffeeandtrout
- u/neelkanth97
- u/Yorha_nines
- u/jayb12345
- u/scribbles33
- u/Do_You_Pineapple_Bro
- u/Totally__Not__NSA
- u/jodorthedwarf
- u/Dolannsquisky
- u/OHoSPARTACUS
- u/janesmb
- u/TomH_squared
- u/roundroundabout
- u/BaskingInWanderlust
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FAQ
r/topgear — frequently asked questions
Quick facts about this subreddit's size, history, focus, and related communities.
How many subscribers does r/topgear have?
r/topgear has approximately 300,027 subscribers as of May 27, 2026.
When was r/topgear created?
r/topgear was created on October 13, 2009 (17 years ago).
What is r/topgear about?
This community is dedicated to the popular automotive show Top Gear, featuring discussions about the show's hosts, cars, and memorable moments. Members share content related to the series, including memes, video clips, and fan theories, while also engaging in broader automotive discussions. The distinct blend of humor and car culture makes it a vibrant space for enthusiasts …
What subreddits are similar to r/topgear?
Communities similar to r/topgear include r/thegrandtour, r/bottomgear, r/autos, r/donutmedia.
Who are the most active posters on r/topgear?
The most frequent posters on r/topgear include u/DemiHollow, u/[deleted], u/tangre79.
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