r/Adulting↗
Adulting: for those who are trying to be an adult.
This is a subreddit for people who are actively trying to be more of an adult. It can include tips, victories, and questions.
2.3M subscribers5,341 posts / mo in Sep 2026 (incl. <1% by known bots)3,691 authors / mosince 2015
r/Adulting has 2.3M members (+23% over the last 12 months). It gets about 5,341 posts a month from 3,691 people. Top topics: HateMyJob, Career Struggles and Adulthood Realities.
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How r/Adulting has grown
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Topics and brands on r/Adulting
Top topics
Share of the subreddit's posts
- HateMyJob0.6%
- Career Struggles0.6%
- Adulthood Realities0.4%
- Life Transitions & Reflection0.3%
- Job Hunting Struggles0.2%
Brands people mention
Most-mentioned brands and sites, last 12 months
- Apple
- Substack
- Economic Resources & Data
- Gofund
- Wolfram
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