r/socialmedia is a subreddit with 2.1M members. The most common kinds of discussions are advice requests and self-promotion, and the community frequently discusses social media, instagram, struggling with social media, struggling, and struggling with, and they frequently recommend/review social media scheduler, social media, and social media management tool.
A sub for professional discussion about social media, news, and best practices.
Popular Themes in r/socialmedia
#1
Advice Requests
: "I have an opportunity to apply as a social media manager for a restaurant, but I’m honestly wondering if I’m being unrealistic. Has anyone here landed a social media job with almost no experience?"
5 posts
#2
Self-Promotion
: "Free Social Media Managing"
3 posts
#3
Opportunities
: "Weekly Hiring Thread: Social Media Professionals"
1 post
Popular Topics in r/socialmedia
#1
Social Media
51 posts
#2
40 posts
#3
Struggling With Social Media
19 posts
#4
Struggling
18 posts
#5
Struggling With
17 posts
#6
Tiktok
12 posts
#7
Tools
11 posts
#8
Social Media Management
9 posts
#9
Social Media Tool
8 posts
#10
Algorithm
7 posts
Products Discussed in r/socialmedia
Social Media Scheduler
85 reviews
#1
Buffer
4.4★ from 18 reviews
#2
Hootsuite
3.9★ from 8 reviews
#3
Later
3.8★ from 6 reviews
Social Media
50 reviews
#1
Buffer
4.0★ from 11 reviews
#2
Hootsuite
4.7★ from 7 reviews
#3
Metricool
4.0★ from 3 reviews
Social Media Management Tool
48 reviews
#1
Hootsuite
3.4★ from 7 reviews
#2
Buffer
4.2★ from 6 reviews
#3
Sprout Social
4.8★ from 4 reviews
Flair Used in r/socialmedia
#1
Professional Discussion
: "I have an opportunity to apply as a social media manager for a restaurant, but I’m honestly wondering if I’m being unrealistic. Has anyone here landed a social media job with almost no experience?"
42 posts
Member Growth in r/socialmedia
Yearly
+51k members(2.5%)
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Last updated: July 7, 2026