r/Lighting

42k members
r/Lighting is a subreddit with 42k members. The most common kinds of discussions are solution requests, and the community frequently discusses lighting, led, fixture, fixtures, and help, and they frequently recommend/review bulbs, lights, and tape.
Reddit’s home for all things lighting. Commercial, Industrial, Architectural, or Residential- you name it. Ask questions, recommend products, and post cool lighting!

Popular Themes in r/Lighting

#1
Solution Requests
: "What do you call this type of lighting, and where to source in Australia"
2 posts

Popular Topics in r/Lighting

#1

Lighting

: "What do you call this type of Lighting, and where to source in Australia"
416 posts
#2

Led

: "Led Lights Very Expensive Landfill Purchase: WadeLogann.com Caelie Ceramic Led Wall Sconce on Wayfair.com"
109 posts
#3

Fixture

: "How to open this thing?"
68 posts
#4

Fixtures

42 posts
#5

Help

: "Help with lighting dark entryway"
42 posts
#6

Ceiling

40 posts
#7

Lamp

36 posts
#8

Advice

34 posts
#9

Bulb

30 posts
#10

Recessed

27 posts

Products Discussed in r/Lighting

Bulbs

10 reviews
#1
LED Bulbs
3.5 from 2 reviews
#2
Ushio
5.0 from 1 review
#3
Green Creative
2.0 from 1 review

Lights

5 reviews
#1
Maximma
2.0 from 1 review
#2
Lotus
4.0 from 1 review
#3
Elco
4.0 from 1 review

Tape

2 reviews
#1
QTL
4.0 from 1 review
#2
Flexfire
4.0 from 1 review

Flair Used in r/Lighting

#1
Need Design Advise
: "Am I crazy for preferring incandescent/ halogen bulbs for mood lighting?"
82 posts
#2
Replacement
: "Mods, can we please just pin a post to the top of the sub that explains the difference between a light bulb and an integrated LED panel?"
30 posts
#3
Product Review
: "High CRI light bulb testing with my new spectrometer! (99 cri vs 97 vs 90 vs 80 vs the sun)"
23 posts
#4
Designer Thoughts
: "Measured flicker in 14 classrooms last month — the "premium" LED panels were the worst offenders"
23 posts
#5
Find Me This Fixture
: "High Pressure Sodium"
19 posts
#6
LED Strips
: "Update: Fired the original company doing our lighting. Job done and looks great!"
13 posts
#7
Lighting Control
: "Lighting ideas for room with no switch and difficult to access outlets"
8 posts
#8
LED Drivers
: "Cree CR6T recessed alternatives?"
2 posts

Member Growth in r/Lighting

Yearly
+15k members(55.6%)

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Last updated: June 16, 2026