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Say goodbye to carbs, hello to health!

Looking for a community that's passionate about low-carb living? Look no further than r/lowcarb! We are dedicated to supporting each other on our journeys to better health and wellness through the power of a low carbohydrate diet. Whether you're just starting out or you're a seasoned pro, you'll find a warm and welcoming community here. Join us today and discover the benefits of low-carb living for yourself!

98k subscribers40 posts / mo in Sep 2026 (incl. ~3% by known bots)37 authors / mosince 2010

r/lowcarb has 98k members (+8.6% over the last 12 months). It gets about 40 posts a month from 37 people. Top topics: Protein-Packed Meals, Keto Desserts and Roasted Seafood & Vegetables.

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Size and growth

How r/lowcarb has grown

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Subscriber growth

Subscribers over time

+8.6%in 12 months · +1.7% in 3 months · +0.3% in 1 month
Oct 202697k
Growing97k subscribers
Data since Mar 2018Live · through Oct 2026
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Monthly activity

Posts, comments and authors per month

−46%vs Sep 2025 · −19% last 3 months vs the 3 before
Sep 202640
QuieterPeaked at 215 in Oct 2022
Sep 2026: incl. ~3% by known botsData through Sep 2026 · October usually lands mid-November

What people talk about

Topics and brands on r/lowcarb

Top topics

Share of the subreddit's posts

  1. Protein-Packed Meals0.6%
  2. Keto Desserts0.6%
  3. Roasted Seafood & Vegetables0.2%
  4. Keto Recipes0.2%
  5. Shrimp Stir Fry & Fried Recipes0.2%

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Posts and activity for Sep 2026. Members from Reddit's subscriber counts. Read from the same data the app runs on. Our research