r/softwaretesting
62k members
r/softwaretesting is a subreddit with 62k members. The most common kinds of discussions are advice requests and solution requests, and the community frequently discusses testing, looking for, qa, career, and job, and they frequently recommend/review automation tool, api framework, and password manager.
Resources and discussions in English about software testing and software quality assurance (QA).
Popular Themes in r/softwaretesting
#1
Advice Requests
: "Good courses from switching from manual to automation?"
7 posts
#2
Solution Requests
: "How can I get started with AI assisted test automation using Claude Code?"
4 posts
#3
Pain & Anger
: "I had the most terrifying day of my career. I thought I was going to get kicked off my project because of MCP."
1 post
Popular Topics in r/softwaretesting
#1
Testing
: "6000+ applications for a Testing role?"
26 posts
#2
Looking For
22 posts
#3
Qa
: "Is Selenium Mandatory to have as a Qa ? Or Playwright is enough in the current job market"
21 posts
#4
Career
19 posts
#5
Job
16 posts
#6
Software Testing
15 posts
#7
Automation
: "Good courses from switching from manual to Automation?"
15 posts
#8
Tool
8 posts
#9
Qa Job
5 posts
#10
Mentor
5 posts
Products Discussed in r/softwaretesting
Automation Tool
23 reviews
#1
Playwright
4.7★ from 6 reviews
#2
Selenium
3.5★ from 6 reviews
#3
Robot Framework
4.8★ from 4 reviews
Api Framework
6 reviews
#1
Playwright
4.0★ from 2 reviews
#2
Cypress
4.0★ from 1 review
#3
testkit
4.0★ from 1 review
Password Manager
6 reviews
#1
1Password
4.5★ from 4 reviews
#2
LastPass
4.0★ from 2 reviews
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Yearly
+14k members(30.3%)
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Last updated: November 5, 2026