r/minimalist is a subreddit with 94k members. The most common kinds of discussions are advice requests and solution requests, and the community frequently discusses minimalism, minimalist, possessions, lifestyle, and clothing, and they frequently recommend/review fitness tracker and cold weather gear.
Discussion about the minimalist lifestyle.
Popular Themes in r/minimalist
#1
Advice Requests
: "Even if you live a frugal or minimalist lifestyle, what are things you don't skimp on?"
6 posts
#2
Solution Requests
: "Card-sized, flattest, slimmest possible wallet?"
2 posts
#3
Pain & Anger
: "I think my frugal life is affecting my relationships"
1 post
#4
Money Talk
: "Have the type of purchases you DO make changed since becoming a minimalist?"
1 post
Popular Topics in r/minimalist
#1
Minimalism
: "Minimalism makes the low energy/low mood days a little easier to deal with."
24 posts
#2
Minimalist
: "Minimalist confession: I bought that thing I said I wasn’t going to buy."
23 posts
#3
Possessions
: "Minimalism makes the low energy/low mood days a little easier to deal with."
9 posts
#4
Lifestyle
: "Lifestyle"
8 posts
#5
Clothing
: "Minimalism makes the low energy/low mood days a little easier to deal with."
5 posts
#6
Home
: "Minimalism makes the low energy/low mood days a little easier to deal with."
4 posts
#7
Minimal
: "It's almost tornado, wildfire, and excessive heat season in the U.S. - do you keep a small emergency kit at the ready if you live in areas affected? Do your plans to stay safe reflect your Minimalist lifestyle?"
4 posts
#8
Clutter
: "Shocked with the amount of stuff in the bathroom"
3 posts
#9
Wallet
: "I hate carrying a Wallet"
2 posts
#10
Storage
: "Those of you with aging parents - have you dealt with increasing attempts to hand over family heirlooms or cleaned out Storage units?"
2 posts
Products Discussed in r/minimalist
Fitness Tracker
7 reviews
#1
Garmin
4.3★ from 3 reviews
#2
Apple
5.0★ from 1 review
#3
Withings
4.0★ from 1 review
Cold Weather Gear
3 reviews
#1
Wool Scarf
5.0★ from 1 review
#2
Vivobarefoot
4.0★ from 1 review
#3
Waterproof Boots
4.0★ from 1 review
Member Growth in r/minimalist
Yearly
+15k members(19.1%)
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Last updated: August 28, 2026