Best Advice & Discussion Subreddits
Big general-discussion subreddits: open questions, advice, opinion debates, confessions and life tips. These are some of Reddit's busiest communities.
We list 84 advice & discussion subreddits with about 220M subscriptions between them. The median one has 424K members, and the biggest, r/AskReddit, has 56.7M.
Tip: Question subreddits usually ban yes/no questions and personal-advice requests. Check the title rules before you post.
| # | Subreddit | Members | What it’s about |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | r/AskReddit | 56.7M | r/AskReddit is the place to ask and answer thought-provoking questions. |
| 2 | r/Showerthoughts | 34.1M | A subreddit for sharing those miniature epiphanies that make the mundane more amazing. |
| 3 | r/LifeProTips | 22.9M | Tips that improve your life in one way or another. |
| 4 | r/relationship_advice | 15.6M | Need help with your relationship? Whether it's romance, friendship, family, co-workers, or basic human interaction: we're here to help! |
| 5 | r/confession | 11.6M | /r/Confession is a place to admit your wrongdoings, acknowledge your guilt, and alleviate your conscience. |
| 6 | r/AskMen | 7M | Marginally better than a Walmart parking lot |
| 7 | r/NoStupidQuestions | 6.5M | Ask away! Disclaimer: This is an anonymous forum so answers may not be correct |
| 8 | r/AskWomen | 5.6M | AskWomen: A subreddit dedicated to asking women questions about their thoughts, lives, and experiences; providing a place where all women can comfortably and candidly… |
| 9 | r/dating_advice | 4.6M | this sub is for advice about specific dating situations not general debates. |
| 10 | r/changemyview | 4.1M | A place for people to post an opinion they accept may be flawed, in an effort to understand other perspectives on the issue. Enter with a mindset for conversation, not… |
| 11 | r/OutOfTheLoop | 3.6M | A subreddit to help you keep up to date with what's going on with reddit and other stuff. |
| 12 | r/AskEngineers | 2.7M | Engineers apply the knowledge of math & science to design and manufacture maintainable systems used to solve specific problems. |
| 13 | r/AskHistorians | 2.5M | The Portal for Public History. Please read the rules before participating, as we remove all comments which break the rules. Answers must be in-depth and comprehensive… |
| 14 | r/Advice | 2.4M | This is a place where you can ask for advice on many subjects. Everybody has issues that they run into, and everyone needs advice every now and again. This is Reddit's… |
| 15 | r/AskUK | 2.2M | The 1 subreddit for Brits and non-Brits to ask questions about life and culture in the United Kingdom. |
| 16 | r/AskAcademia | 2.1M | This subreddit is for discussing academic life, and for asking questions directed towards people involved in academia, (both science and humanities). |
| 17 | r/UnethicalLifeProTips | 2.1M | An Unethical Life Pro Tip (or ULPT) is a tip that improves your life in a meaningful way, perhaps at the expense of others and/or with questionable legality. |
| 18 | r/TooAfraidToAsk | 1.8M | A place for any question you’ve ever been TooAfraidToAsk |
| 19 | r/AskHR | 1.8M | A place for employees to ask questions about compensation, benefits, harassment, discrimination, legal, and ethical issues in the workplace. |
| 20 | r/MechanicAdvice | 1.8M | This is more than a car repair forum! Please read and follow the posting rules listed in the right hand sidebar. |
| 21 | r/AskEurope | 1.6M | Ask Europeans questions about their countries! |
| 22 | r/self | 1.6M | A place to post discussions, questions, or anything else you like. |
| 23 | r/AskPhysics | 1.5M | /r/AskPhysics exists to answer questions about physics. Questions should be relevant, and answers should be on-topic and correct. |
| 24 | r/AskEconomics | 1.4M | A central repository for questions about economic theory, research, and policy. Please read the rules before posting, as we remove all comments which break the rules. |
| 25 | r/ask | 1.2M | This is a place to ask specific, closed-ended, non divisive questions. |
| 26 | r/AskCulinary | 1.2M | A place to get that "one right answer" to your cooking questions! |
| 27 | r/LegalAdviceUK | 1.1M | LegalAdviceUK exists to provide help for those in need of legal support in England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland. |
| 28 | r/AskAnAmerican | 1.1M | AskAnAmerican: Learn about America, straight from the mouths of Americans. This is not a current events sub. |
| 29 | r/AskScienceFiction | 869K | It's like Ask Science, but all questions and answers are written with answers gleaned from the universe itself. Use in-universe knowledge, rules, and common sense to… |
| 30 | r/AskElectronics | 863K | A subreddit for practical questions about component-level electronic circuits: design, repair, component buying, test gear and tools. |
| 31 | r/AskOldPeople | 823K | We are not a personal advice, health, or mental health sub. Please only respond directly to posts if you were born on or before 1980. |
| 32 | r/AskIndia | 817K | Welcome to r/AskIndia, the ultimate Q&A hub for curious minds in India. Connect with fellow Indians and ask away! |
| 33 | r/PetiteFashionAdvice | 721K | Welcome to /r/PetiteFashionAdvice! PetiteFashionAdvice is a fashion forum for petite (5'4" and under) individuals. The definition of petite refers to height. |
| 34 | r/AskDocs | 714K | Having a medical issue? Ask a doctor or medical professional on Reddit! All flaired medical professionals on this subreddit are verified by the mods. |
| 35 | r/Vent | 648K | This is simply a subreddit dedicated to venting. Had a bad day? Tell reddit about it. Share your stress with us. |
| 36 | r/SelfAwarewolves | 645K | Once in a blue moon redditors almost transform into self aware creatures. Almost. Submit posts (from anywhere) where people unknowingly describe themselves. |
| 37 | r/AskMenOver30 | 636K | AskMenOver30 is a place for supportive and friendly conversations among adults over 30. |
| 38 | r/AskACanadian | 635K | r/AskaCanadian is the 1 resource for answers to questions about anything to do with Canada, answered by at least one Canadian. |
| 39 | r/AskAnAustralian | 572K | Got a burning question about Australia or Australian lifestyle and culture? This is the place to ask thousands of Australians! |
| 40 | r/CatAdvice | 447K | There are no dumb questions, except the ones asking for medical advice which is prohibited. Read the rules and the FAQ first. |
| 41 | r/AskNYC | 442K | READ THESE FIRST WE NO LONGER ALLOW MOVING/VISITING QUESTIONS. VISIT /r/visitingnyc or /r/movingtoNYC for help! |
| 42 | r/rant | 427K | We are no longer allowing posts about politics |
| 43 | r/answers | 421K | Reference questions answered here. Get the answers you are looking for! Please make sure to look over the community rules before posting. |
| 44 | r/AmITheDevil | 421K | A place where it's obvious OP is the asshole. |
| 45 | r/AskPH | 403K | Where Filipino minds converge to explore intriguing questions, fostering insightful exchanges. Join us in a community where hatred and discrimination have no place. |
| 46 | r/DogAdvice | 387K | A subreddit for requesting advice on Dog behavior and husbandry. Any veterinary advice given is being given by individuals of unknown education and should be considered… |
| 47 | r/AskFrance | 375K | Demandez ce que vous voulez à la communauté française de Reddit |
| 48 | r/HeadphoneAdvice | 351K | A place for making the right decision when purchasing new headphones. |
| 49 | r/AskWomenOver30 | 349K | AskWomenOver30 is an inclusive community where people can ask questions to and discuss topics with women over the age of 30. All are welcome. |
| 50 | r/AskMechanics | 342K | 1. Be Civil Be civil to other users. This community is made up of professional mechanics, amateur mechanics, and those with no experience. All mechanical-related… |
| 51 | r/askSingapore | 325K | A place for all your Singapore related questions. |
| 52 | r/AskBaking | 302K | Welcome to /r/AskBaking! This subreddit is devoted to the discussion of questions related to baking, the process, and requests for help on your results! |
| 53 | r/askTO | 285K | A subreddit for people to submit questions to Torontonians and about Toronto and receive constructive responses. |
| 54 | r/LegalAdviceIndia | 252K | A place to ask simple legal questions pertaining to India. Advice here is for informational purposes only and should not be considered final or official advice. |
| 55 | r/AmITheAngel | 242K | A place to satirize, crosspost from, poke fun at, and hold meta discussions on the never-ending ridiculous stories and/or creative writing exercises from AITA and… |
| 56 | r/AskArgentina | 239K | Subreddit para realizar preguntas a argentinos. |
| 57 | r/AskHistory | 231K | For asking casual questions about historical events prior to 01/01/2000. Also see r/History or r/AskHistorians. |
| 58 | r/AskNetsec | 227K | Dedicated to those passionate about security. |
| 59 | r/stupidquestions | 223K | Ask all your stupid and/or embarrassing questions here. Don't understand something that seemingly everyone else understands? Ask it here. |
| 60 | r/rusAskReddit | 210K | RusAskReddit для всех русскоговорящих и не только😎 Перед публикацией или комментированием, пожалуйста, ознакомьтесь с правилами. Посты от новорегов режет автофильтр. |
| 61 | r/AskLosAngeles | 202K | Friendly questions and answers about Los Angeles, California. City/regional questions about the area! Include a question mark in title and body of your post. |
| 62 | r/AskElectricians | 190K | Welcome to /r/AskElectricians. To get verified, send a photo to the mods that has your certificate/seal/card. In this photo, have a piece of paper with your username and… |
| 63 | r/AskFeminists | 189K | This is a place to ask feminists your questions and to discuss the issues with feminists. |
| 64 | r/AskProgramming | 185K | Ask questions about programming. |
| 65 | r/LifeAdvice | 181K | Ask for/give life advice. Before commenting or posting, please read the RULES OF THIS SUB: ♦ The mod team are working to make this sub a kinder, more… |
| 66 | r/AskMeuf | 168K | 🏳️🌈 AskMeuf est un subreddit dédié aux questions posées aux femmes sur leurs pensées, leurs vies et leurs expériences. |
| 67 | r/AskSF | 168K | This subreddit was created for people to be able to ask questions about the San Francisco Bay Area to residents. We strive to have /r/askSF serve as a reference to SF… |
| 68 | r/AITA_WIBTA_PUBLIC | 161K | post your stories inquiring if you are or would be the asshole. the subject matter is not restricted, so you can post what you really want to talk about. |
| 69 | r/TrueUnpopularOpinion | 158K | This community aims to be a space for civil discussion of unpopular opinions, free of some of the censorship found on many other subreddits. However, our rules and… |
| 70 | r/CharacterRant | 147K | Come here to talk about fictional characters, fictional events, concepts, objects, etc. Join our Discord! |
| 71 | r/AskMec | 118K | r/AskMec est une communauté dont l'objectif premier est de poser des questions aux hommes concernant leur façon d'être et de faire, y répondre et en débattre… |
| 72 | r/AskALawyer | 109K | A subreddit to ask and seek some legal feedback. You aren’t getting real “legal advice” here and this is not a substitute for retaining an attorney to review your… |
| 73 | r/AskChicago | 101K | /r/AskChicago is a place to ask Chicagoans questions about the Windy City. |
| 74 | r/AskMiddleEast | 95K | This is a place to ask any question you might have about the Middle East and North Africa. This sub generally operates as a casual sub and hosts a large number of people… |
| 75 | r/AdviceForTeens | 94K | A safe space for teenagers who need advice |
| 76 | r/AmItheEx | 89K | A community to crosspost when people don't realize or can't accept that they've been dumped by their romantic partner. |
| 77 | r/CollegeRant | 89K | This is a supportive subreddit, mostly for students, to discuss the negative aspects of college life and the education system. |
| 78 | r/AskALiberal | 63K | Welcome to AskALiberal! This online community is a dedicated space for individuals to ask liberals questions about their beliefs and engage in insightful discussions. |
| 79 | r/AskSerbia | 63K | SRB r/serbia, ali za pitanja! Kakva god imate pitanja za sve one koje imaju vezu sa Srbijom, pitajte ih ovde. //// ENG r/serbia, but for questions! |
| 80 | r/WorkAdvice | 51K | Looking for advice about a work situation? Need a second opinion on an issue with your employer or guidance on the best path forward? |
| 81 | r/AskTechnology | 48K | Welcome to /r/AskTechnology! Ask Questions. Get Answers. Discuss Technology. Please keep discussions civil, on topic, free of anecdotes, free of speculation… |
| 82 | r/AskTeachers | 39K | Whether you are a teacher or a student, this subreddit is for you to ask those burning questions of a teacher. Keep it school appropriate, of course. |
| 83 | r/LegalAdviceNZ | 36K | Got a legal problem? Maybe we can help. Although we’re not lawyers, we are a community interested in the law of Aotearoa New Zealand and keen to help others. |
| 84 | r/AskProfessors | 32K | Welcome to r/AskProfessors! This subreddit is for having your questions answered by those teaching in higher education, in any country and in any field. |
Member counts were recorded in July 2025 and are shown as a size guide; current numbers may differ.
Frequently asked questions
What is the biggest advice & discussion subreddit?
Of the subreddits on this list, r/AskReddit is the largest with about 56,741,357 members, followed by r/Showerthoughts with 34,069,530.
Are there smaller advice & discussion subreddits?
Yes. If the big subreddits feel too busy, try r/AskProfessors (32K), r/LegalAdviceNZ (36K), r/AskTeachers (39K). They are the smallest communities on this page.
How is this list ordered?
The 84 advice & discussion subreddits are sorted by subscriber count (July 2025). A subreddit is included when its name or sidebar description is about advice & discussion, so some also appear under Cities & Places, Science.