r/Indiewebdev is a subreddit with 9k members. The most common kinds of discussions are advice requests and self-promotion, and the community frequently discusses css, built, javascript, ollama, and node.js.
A community for independent web developers of all skill levels, building personal or experimental websites and tools. Share projects, get feedback, discuss web standards, and connect with like-minded creators who are passionate about shaping the web outside the mainstream.
Popular Themes in r/Indiewebdev
#1
Advice Requests
: "I'm going to self-host my websites with raspberry pi. Any tips?"
12 posts
#2
Self-Promotion
: "I made a simple typing game with NextJS"
9 posts
#3
Solution Requests
: "I created a free chrome extension which allows you to see real-time stock data, directly on Twitter, by hovering over stock cashtags"
7 posts
#4
Ideas
: "Solving Common Concurrency Problems"
2 posts
Popular Topics in r/Indiewebdev
#1
Css
: "Create Play & Pause Video on Hover Using HTML Css & JavaScript"
6 posts
#2
Built
: "I made a timeline for my changelog"
6 posts
#3
Javascript
: "CSS Fixed Sticky Header Using calc() Without Javascript (tutorial link in the description)"
5 posts
#4
Ollama
: "What is Ollama and how to use it: a quick guide [part 1]"
5 posts
#5
Node.js
: "Node.js SQLite: Build a simple REST API with Express step-by-step"
3 posts
#6
Javascript News
: "Javascript News 4th Week(Nov) #54– Remix version 1 is officially out, Vercel received $150M funding, Etsy’s Journey to TypeScript, Build stunning 3D scenes with React Three Fiber - The ArrowFn"
3 posts
#7
React
: "Javascript News 4th Week(Nov) #54– Remix version 1 is officially out, Vercel received $150M funding, Etsy’s Journey to TypeScript, Build stunning 3D scenes with React Three Fiber - The ArrowFn"
3 posts
#8
Websites
: "I made a free embeddable live chatting for Websites"
3 posts
#9
Website
: "I made a Website to create and host multiplayer Jeopardy games!"
3 posts
#10
Html
: "Create Play & Pause Video on Hover Using Html CSS & JavaScript"
3 posts
Flair Used in r/Indiewebdev
#1
showcase
: "I created a free chrome extension which allows you to see real-time stock data, directly on Twitter, by hovering over stock cashtags"
28 posts
#2
article
: "How I run one of the world’s top 370K websites for free"
26 posts
#3
Demo
: "I quit my job 8 months ago to build the DJ game I always wished existed — it just got approved on Steam!"
4 posts
#4
Discussion
: "How are you all using AI to improve your web projects or client workflow?"
3 posts
#5
question
: "Which mobile app technology stack should I have to suggest to my client?"
3 posts
#6
Resource
: "I made a free embeddable live chatting for websites"
3 posts
#7
growth
: "How sorting algorithms work"
2 posts
#8
Question
: "I'm going to self-host my websites with raspberry pi. Any tips?"
2 posts
#9
other
: "The importance of Firefox in keep web standards open"
2 posts
#10
advice
: "3 Steps To Build Your Static Website With Hexo and GitHub Pages"
2 posts
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Last updated: August 30, 2026