r/startup is a subreddit with 327k members. The most common kinds of discussions are solution requests and advice requests, and the community frequently discusses startup, worst, web developer, cofounder, and business, and they frequently recommend/review marketing platform, web hosting, and email marketing platform.
Reddit's space to learn the tools and skills necessary to build a successful startup. A community meant to support each other and grow through the exchange of knowledge and ideas. A rising tide lifts all ships in its wake.
Popular Themes in r/startup
#1
Solution Requests
: "What's the weirdest thing you've seen a business use instead of proper software?"
3 posts
#2
Advice Requests
: "How do I land a startup internship this spring? (I will not promote)"
1 post
Popular Topics in r/startup
#1
Startup
: "How do I land a Startup internship this spring? (I will not promote)"
6 posts
#2
Worst
4 posts
#3
Web Developer
3 posts
#4
Cofounder
3 posts
#5
Business
: "I’m building free websites for small Businesses, but owners don’t trust “free.” How do I fix that?"
3 posts
#6
Website
3 posts
#7
Project
2 posts
#8
Project Management
2 posts
#9
Partner
2 posts
#10
Designer
2 posts
Products Discussed in r/startup
Marketing Platform
4 reviews
#1
Instantly
4.0★ from 1 review
#2
Klaviyo
5.0★ from 1 review
#3
OmniSend
5.0★ from 1 review
Web Hosting
3 reviews
#1
ScalaHosting
5.0★ from 1 review
#2
LiquidWeb
1.0★ from 1 review
#3
Hostinger
5.0★ from 1 review
Email Marketing Platform
1 review
#1
Instantly
4.0★ from 1 review
Flair Used in r/startup
#1
knowledge
: "Very useful tip for startups to survive"
1 post
Member Growth in r/startup
Yearly
+80k members(32.6%)
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Last updated: November 11, 2026