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We're a place to get help with and discuss all topics relating to home security. All topics from beginner questions to help with your esoteric GE panel from 1989 are welcome! Are you looking for advice on cameras or security systems? Try using the search bar! NOTE: We require a minimum of 50 karma to post.

111k subscribers316 posts / mo in Sep 2026 (incl. <1% by known bots)292 authors / mosince 2010

r/homesecurity has 111k members (+17% over the last 12 months). It gets about 316 posts a month from 292 people. Top topics: Smart Door Locks, Smart Home Devices & Safety and Wyze Cameras.

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Size and growth

How r/homesecurity has grown

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Subscriber growth

Subscribers over time

+17%in 12 months · +3.0% in 3 months · +1.0% in 1 month
Oct 2026111k
Growing111k subscribers
Data since Mar 2018Live · through Oct 2026
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Monthly activity

Posts, comments and authors per month

−29%vs Sep 2025 · −10% last 3 months vs the 3 before
Sep 2026316
QuieterPeaked at 588 in Jul 2025
Sep 2026: incl. <1% by known botsData through Sep 2026 · October usually lands mid-November

What people talk about

Topics and brands on r/homesecurity

Top topics

Share of the subreddit's posts

  1. Smart Door Locks1.2%
  2. Smart Home Devices & Safety1.1%
  3. Wyze Cameras0.7%
  4. Smart Home Hubs and Sensors0.6%
  5. Smart Home Cameras & Doorbells0.4%

Brands people mention

Most-mentioned brands and sites, last 12 months

  1. Alarm.com, Inc.
  2. Reolink
  3. Ubiquiti
  4. Konnected
  5. The Home Depot

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