r/metaldetecting↗
metal detecting: treasure hunting
Welcome to r/metaldetecting, a place to discuss all things metal detecting! Please check out the rules before posting. If you are looking for advice on a detector or gear, take a look at the stickied post. As a member of our sub you are welcome to use our sub's code "REDDITMD2026" at checkout on Kellycodetectors.com. (US) If you purchase from Radioworld.ca try out the code (REDDITRWMD) at checkout. (CA) Thanks for being a part of our community!
355k subscribers788 posts / mo in Sep 2026472 authors / mosince 2010
r/metaldetecting has 355k members (+15% over the last 12 months). It gets about 788 posts a month from 472 people. Top topics: First Time Metal Detecting Finds, Beginner Metal Detecting and Metal Detecting Gear.
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Topics and brands on r/metaldetecting
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Share of the subreddit's posts
- First Time Metal Detecting Finds3.4%
- Beginner Metal Detecting3.1%
- Metal Detecting Gear2.8%
- Ring Detecting Finds2.1%
- Metal Detecting Permissions & Places2.0%
Brands people mention
Most-mentioned brands and sites, last 12 months
- Numista
- eBay
- Wolfram
- etsy
- Portable Antiquities Scheme
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