r/socialmediaresearch
6k members
r/socialmediaresearch is a subreddit with 6k members. The most common kinds of discussions are advice requests and solution requests, and the community frequently discusses social media, marketing, facebook, instagram, and survey.
You can post links to research articles focusing on social media, blog posts, or videos talking about it, or even suggest ideas that would be interesting research to do.
Popular Themes in r/socialmediaresearch
#1
Advice Requests
: "How to make money with a side hustle - 150 app suggestions"
14 posts
#2
Solution Requests
: "Email Campaign Automation Step-by-Step 2020"
8 posts
#3
Self-Promotion
: "Running a survey on what annoys people most on social media. Already posted to r/SampleSize, thought this sub might have some opinions now! Any responses appreciated."
6 posts
#4
Opportunities
: "[Academic] Social Media Research MALE (18+) Participants needed!"
4 posts
#5
Pain & Anger
: "Facebook Analytics - why are my results different?"
1 post
#6
Money Talk
: "Low cost social media marketing"
1 post
#7
News
: "Report: Instagram Will Soon Let Users Upload Posts Via Web Browsers"
1 post
Popular Topics in r/socialmediaresearch
#1
Social Media
: "7 Best Strategies For Social Media Marketing According To 1067 Reddit Users"
184 posts
#2
Marketing
: "7 Best Strategies For Social Media Marketing According To 1067 Reddit Users"
62 posts
#3
: "18 Facebook Page Tips to Drive Engagement"
26 posts
#4
: "[Academic] The Digital Architectures of Social Media: Comparing Political Campaigning on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, and Snapchat in the 2016 U.S. Election - Michael Bossetta, 2018"
25 posts
#5
Survey
: "Hi, I’m doing a report on Social Media Addiction for school so if you wouldn’t mind completing my anonymous Survey. Thanks 😊"
18 posts
#6
Youtube
: "Enabling Monetization On Youtube Easily"
16 posts
#7
: "Political Ads on Facebook and Twitter | Thedailydesigns"
13 posts
#8
Business
: "What’s the best social media for your Business?"
12 posts
#9
App
: "We're making a healthier social networking App, and we want your help! Fill out our survey and tell us your biggest gripes with social media!"
10 posts
#10
Strategy
10 posts
Member Growth in r/socialmediaresearch
Yearly
+414 members(6.9%)
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Last updated: July 25, 2026