r/sideprojects is a subreddit with 46k members. The most common kinds of discussions are self-promotion and advice requests, and the community frequently discusses app, ai, built, free, and apps.
A community to share and discuss side projects.
Popular Themes in r/sideprojects
#1
Self-Promotion
: "Quietly, I was building Quietly on the side. Check it out!"
18 posts
#2
Advice Requests
: "Looking for a small group of early-stage solo builders to trade feedback with"
4 posts
#3
Solution Requests
: "best domain registrar for a small website in 2026?"
2 posts
Popular Topics in r/sideprojects
#1
App
24 posts
#2
Ai
14 posts
#3
Built
5 posts
#4
Free
5 posts
#5
Apps
4 posts
#6
Project
3 posts
#7
Feedback
3 posts
#8
Marketplace
3 posts
#9
Agents
3 posts
#10
Marketing
2 posts
Flair Used in r/sideprojects
#1
Showcase: Prerelease
: "Quietly, I was building Quietly on the side. Check it out!"
44 posts
#2
Showcase: Free(mium)
: "I built a virtual garden 🌸"
34 posts
#3
Feedback Request
: "I built a shape building game where kids can create anything they imagine. Looking for feedback!"
29 posts
#4
Discussion
: "I JUST MADE MY FIRST INTERNET MONEY"
24 posts
#5
Showcase: Open Source
: "I built an Open Source Shorts "Automator""
23 posts
#6
Question
: "starting a store while working full time. should i do myself or hire agency?"
20 posts
#7
Showcase: Purchase Required
: "So i've been working on my project and testing the hell out"
6 posts
#8
Meta
: "After sitting on the idea for 5 years, in one week post-launch Precursor has 1.2k people trying it out. Do the thing before your idea goes to someone else."
5 posts
Member Growth in r/sideprojects
Yearly
+42k members(1020.3%)
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Last updated: August 15, 2026