r/github is a subreddit with 202k members. The most common kinds of discussions are solution requests and advice requests, and the community frequently discusses struggling, github, annoying, tired, and help, and they frequently recommend/review static site generator.
A subreddit to discuss GitHub's platform, products and features. This is not the place to ask about projects that are hosted on GitHub. Not affiliated with GitHub, Inc. Please note that r/git exists and is a better place to ask Git-related questions.
Popular Themes in r/github
#1
Solution Requests
: "Help for non-technical user - unlocking the power of Github"
4 posts
#2
Advice Requests
: "Title: Starting from absolute scratch — I only know Python. What's the best roadmap to start contributing to open source?"
4 posts
#3
Pain & Anger
: "After a few weeks of hesitating, we finally ditched GitHub for self-hosted Forgejo — wish we'd done it sooner"
1 post
#4
Opportunities
: "Title: GitHub Actions pricing changes have me rethinking my CI/CD setup. How are others adapting?"
1 post
#5
Self-Promotion
: "I’ve created an app to help you manage your budget"
1 post
Popular Topics in r/github
#1
Struggling
38 posts
#2
Github
36 posts
#3
Annoying
25 posts
#4
Tired
11 posts
#5
Help
8 posts
#6
Bug
4 posts
#7
Struggle
3 posts
#8
Hate
3 posts
#9
Markdown
2 posts
#10
Error
2 posts
Products Discussed in r/github
Static Site Generator
1 review
#1
Nikola
4.0★ from 1 review
Flair Used in r/github
#1
Question
: "Has anyone seen GitHub Traffic metrics like this before?"
31 posts
#2
Discussion
: "Mods, add a no AI rule."
28 posts
#3
Showcase
: "Cybernetic Mysticism - Adapting the Grimoires to Github"
14 posts
#4
Tool / Resource
: "PDF Editor"
8 posts
#5
News / Announcements
: "Why I host my Coaching & Strategy Frameworks on GitHub."
3 posts
Member Growth in r/github
Yearly
+50k members(32.6%)
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Last updated: July 2, 2026