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"
13 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
News
: "Facebook announced a change to it’s algorithms that will affect the reach of comments on a post. Comments that have specific quality signals will be highly ranked. Low quality comment practices may result in less reach."
2 posts
#6
Pain & Anger
: "Facebook Analytics - why are my results different?"
1 post
#7
Money Talk
: "Low cost social media marketing"
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
: "Facebook co-founder Chris Hughes says it’s time to break up Facebook"
26 posts
#4
: "The best time to share your Instagram post in 2019."
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
+445 members(7.5%)
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Last updated: June 30, 2026