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?"
5 posts
#2
Solution Requests
: "Card-sized, flattest, slimmest possible wallet?"
1 post
#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 LIFESTYLE IN MONTH THREE...AND CELL PHONES"
24 posts
#2
Minimalist
: "Minimalist confession: I bought that thing I said I wasn’t going to buy."
23 posts
#3
Possessions
: "I shave my head, wear only 4 neutral color tees, have 2 pairs of simple white sneakers, and have 3 pairs of selvedge jeans. My life never has been better."
9 posts
#4
Lifestyle
: "Lifestyle"
8 posts
#5
Clothing
: "I shave my head, wear only 4 neutral color tees, have 2 pairs of simple white sneakers, and have 3 pairs of selvedge jeans. My life never has been better."
5 posts
#6
Home
: "Working on getting rid of things. So tired of the stuff. Getting better at letting things go mentally."
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
3 posts
#9
Wallet
: "I hate carrying a Wallet"
2 posts
#10
Storage
: "What’s your Storage situation like? Do you use all the space you have?"
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(18.9%)
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Last updated: September 21, 2026