r/firstworldproblems
318k members
r/firstworldproblems is a subreddit with 318k members. The most common kinds of discussions are pain & anger and solution requests, and the community frequently discusses food, looking for, worst, frustrating, and technology.
First World Problems. If it's a problem you can only have if you have money we'll feel bad for you. Then we'll feel guilty for having enough money to have the same problem.
Popular Themes in r/firstworldproblems
#1
Pain & Anger
: "I own 7 lip balms placed strategically around my entire apartment so I am never without one, and my lips are currently the driest they have been in six months because I am lying on my couch and not a single one is within arm's reach"
31 posts
#2
Solution Requests
: "Water heater too far away"
2 posts
#3
Money Talk
: "I bought a fancy chair and a fancy standing desk: No matter whether I am standing or sitting, I feel like I am wasting money."
1 post
Popular Topics in r/firstworldproblems
#1
Food
: "Bought too much at Costco, now I can't find anything in my fridge and Food is expiring"
27 posts
#2
Looking For
26 posts
#3
Worst
19 posts
#4
Frustrating
18 posts
#5
Technology
: "My girlfriend added her google account to my TV. I know have to pick mine on startup instead of it just opening automatically."
17 posts
#6
Struggling
15 posts
#7
Hate
13 posts
#8
Annoying
12 posts
#9
Work
: "After being off since Dec 16th, I'm not ready to go back to Work on Monday."
12 posts
#10
Home
: "My house was built in the 50s and the toilet paper holders are tiled into the wall and"
11 posts
Member Growth in r/firstworldproblems
Yearly
+6k members(2.0%)
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Last updated: June 11, 2026