r/UKFrugal
170k members
r/UKFrugal is a subreddit with 170k members. The most common kinds of discussions are solution requests and advice requests, and the community frequently discusses cheap, looking for, looking for a, frugal, and budget, and they frequently recommend/review groceries, smartphone, and gym shoes.
Popular Themes in r/UKFrugal
#1
Solution Requests
: "Is Lidl the cheapest place to buy extra virgin olive oil?"
17 posts
#2
Advice Requests
: "What foods are cheaper to make from scratch but still keep the same quality as the supermarket?"
13 posts
#3
Money Talk
: "Gas prices just spiked this morning... probably worth consciously deciding whether to fix your tariff or not"
5 posts
#4
Self-Promotion
: "I built a UK deals site as an alternative to HotUKDeals"
2 posts
#5
Pain & Anger
: "Have a ruined my relationship with money?"
1 post
Popular Topics in r/UKFrugal
#1
Cheap
: "Are Cheap supermarket branded fizzy drinks worth the compromise?"
14 posts
#2
Looking For
7 posts
#3
Looking For A
7 posts
#4
Frugal
: "Frugal Mindset - how do you stay motivated?"
6 posts
#5
Budget
: "Frugal Staycation on a Budget"
4 posts
#6
Best Value
: "Best Value Sun Cream"
4 posts
#7
Struggling With
3 posts
#8
Struggling
3 posts
#9
Mattress
: "Source for good value Superking foam Mattress?"
3 posts
#10
Discount
: "What is always cheaper at Home Bargains than elsewhere?"
3 posts
Products Discussed in r/UKFrugal
Groceries
63 reviews
#1
Lidl
4.0★ from 13 reviews
#2
Aldi
4.0★ from 6 reviews
#3
Tesco
3.3★ from 6 reviews
Smartphone
33 reviews
#1
Google
4.5★ from 11 reviews
#2
Motorola
4.2★ from 6 reviews
#3
Samsung
5.0★ from 3 reviews
Gym Shoes
26 reviews
#1
Asics
4.2★ from 6 reviews
#2
Decathlon
4.0★ from 5 reviews
#3
Adidas
4.3★ from 3 reviews
Member Growth in r/UKFrugal
Yearly
+29k members(20.2%)
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Last updated: August 13, 2026