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 tools, frustration, social media, automation, and posting, 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
: "How do I legit gain followers on IG?"
2 posts
#2
Self-Promotion
: "Launching a DTC fragrance brand in 2026, how would you realistically approach customer acquisition without an offline presence?"
2 posts
#3
Solution Requests
: "Looking for the easiest AI agents for social media management setup. Can anyone recommend something convenient and affordable?"
1 post
#4
Pain & Anger
: "Social media has completely lost its identity, and I’m so exhausted by it"
1 post
Popular Topics in r/socialmedia
#1
Tools
3 posts
#2
Frustration
3 posts
#3
Social Media
2 posts
#4
Automation
2 posts
#5
Posting
1 post
#6
Content
1 post
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
Discussion
: "What Reddit’s new direction might mean for your business"
1 post
Member Growth in r/socialmedia
Yearly
+58k members(2.8%)
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Last updated: October 27, 2026