r/buildinpublic
A community for founders and creators building in public — sharing growth, revenue, and lessons learned.
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Who Is r/buildinpublic For?
Whether you're just starting out or have years of experience, r/buildinpublic welcomes community managers and founders alike. The community brings together people with interests in community management who share a passion for community building and want more than just information — they want real connection and collaboration. Whether you're looking for mentorship, accountability, job leads, or just a group of like-minded people — r/buildinpublic has something to offer.
What You'll Discuss in r/buildinpublic
Inside r/buildinpublic, you can expect active discussions on topics that matter to the community building community. Members regularly discuss platform comparisons, engagement tactics, monetization strategies, moderation best practices, and community management. The subreddit is organized by posts and comments, making it easy to discover trending discussions, ask questions, and share your own experiences. Daily activity ensures there's almost always someone online to respond to questions, share resources, or engage with your posts.
What Makes r/buildinpublic Stand Out
Community-voted Reddit discussions
As a subreddit, r/buildinpublic benefits from Reddit's voting system, which surfaces the best answers and most helpful posts automatically. Years of archived discussions make it an invaluable knowledge base you can search anytime.
Active community with consistent engagement
With tens of thousands of members, r/buildinpublic has reached the sweet spot — always active, covering multiple time zones, with enough collective expertise to answer almost any question quickly.
Niche focus: community management
Unlike broad, catch-all communities, r/buildinpublic stays focused on what matters most: community management. That specificity means the advice, resources, and connections you find here are directly relevant to your interests — not diluted by off-topic noise.
Frequently Asked Questions About r/buildinpublic
Is r/buildinpublic free to join?
Yes, r/buildinpublic is completely free to join. There are no membership fees, subscriptions, or paid tiers required to participate in discussions or access the community's content on Reddit.
How many members does r/buildinpublic have?
r/buildinpublic has 67,041 members, making it a mid-sized community of tens of thousands of members. With that level of membership, there's almost always active discussion happening and quick responses to questions.
What topics does r/buildinpublic focus on?
r/buildinpublic primarily focuses on community management. As a Community Building community, discussions cover a wide range of relevant topics — from beginner questions to advanced techniques, news, resources, and real-world experiences shared by members.
Is r/buildinpublic beginner-friendly?
r/buildinpublic welcomes members at all skill levels. While the community includes experienced community building professionals, newcomers are welcome to ask questions and learn. Most members are happy to help those who are just getting started.
What platform does r/buildinpublic use?
r/buildinpublic is hosted on Reddit. As a subreddit, it's organized around posts and comments, making it easy to discover trending discussions and participate asynchronously.
Why Join a Community Building Community on Reddit?
The best community builders learn from each other. r/buildinpublic is a space for community managers to exchange hard-won lessons, debate platform choices, and discover what actually works when it comes to community management. Instead of reinventing the wheel, you can learn from people who've already built and grown thriving communities — and share your own experiences in return.
r/buildinpublic
A community for founders and creators building in public — sharing growth, revenue, and lessons learned.
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