Stack Overflow on Reddit
stackoverflow.comsince Apr 2008 · through Sep 2026Declining
Stack Overflow (stackoverflow.com) has been mentioned in 102,066 Reddit threads by 75,369 people across 1,207 subreddits since Apr 2008. Mentions over the last 12 months are 57% lower than the year before. It comes up most in r/learnpython, r/learnprogramming and r/cpp. Common topics: Programming, Software & Apps and Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning.
How often Reddit talks about Stack Overflow
Mentions
102K
Reddit threads, all time
People
75K
who mentioned it, known bots left out
Subreddits
1,207
communities where it came up
Last 12 months
-57%
mentions vs the 12 months before
Mentions over time
Monthly brand mentions across Reddit
Where people talk about Stack Overflow
Top communities
Subreddits with the most mentions
Common topics
What the threads that mention it are about
- Programming
- Software & Apps
- Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning
- Career
- Tech News & Discussion
- Data Science
- Studying & Education
- Crypto
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Who talks about Stack Overflow on Reddit
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The communities around Stack Overflow
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When Stack Overflow went viral on Reddit
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What people ask about Stack Overflow
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