r/minimalism is a subreddit with 2.6M members. The most common kinds of discussions are advice requests and solution requests, and the community frequently discusses minimalism, looking for, minimalist, struggling, and decluttering, and they frequently recommend/review minimalist shoes, barefoot shoes, and mattress recommendations.
For those who appreciate simplicity in any form.
Popular Themes in r/minimalism
#1
Advice Requests
: "Anyone use Minimalism as a way to cope with life?"
17 posts
#2
Solution Requests
: "How to get a minimal phone?"
5 posts
#3
Pain & Anger
: "Moving forced me to buy lots of furniture and I hate it."
2 posts
#4
Ideas
: "Declutter starting with bed"
1 post
#5
Money Talk
: "Purchases that helped or hurt"
1 post
Popular Topics in r/minimalism
#1
Minimalism
: "Minimalism vs simply not messy"
136 posts
#2
Looking For
68 posts
#3
Minimalist
51 posts
#4
Struggling
47 posts
#5
Decluttering
: "Has anyone tried Decluttering their information intake?"
36 posts
#6
Strive For Less
22 posts
#7
New
20 posts
#8
Clothing
: "Buy for life Clothing"
17 posts
#9
Possessions
17 posts
#10
Wardrobe
: "Small Wardrobe: what's your process?"
12 posts
Products Discussed in r/minimalism
Minimalist Shoes
15 reviews
#1
Xero
4.7★ from 3 reviews
#2
Merrell
5.0★ from 2 reviews
#3
Leguanos
5.0★ from 1 review
Barefoot Shoes
12 reviews
#1
Vivo
4.3★ from 3 reviews
#2
Bearfoot
5.0★ from 2 reviews
#3
Hykes
5.0★ from 2 reviews
Mattress Recommendations
12 reviews
#1
Latex Mattress
4.5★ from 2 reviews
#2
Ikea Mattress
4.0★ from 2 reviews
#3
The Futon Shop
5.0★ from 1 review
Flair Used in r/minimalism
#1
[lifestyle]
: "I’ve sold 400 items and it made me realise how valueless things are."
181 posts
#2
[meta]
: "what actually got you into minimalism? be honest"
11 posts
#3
[arts]
: "Unpopular opinion, when do you think color will come back?"
2 posts
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Yearly
+83k members(3.3%)
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Last updated: July 22, 2026