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/r/Preppers/ - Better safe than sorry
Learning and sharing information to aid in emergency preparedness as it relates to both natural and man-made disasters. Discussion for those preparing to weather day-to-day disasters as well as catastrophic events. Insurance for tough times.
631k subscribers376 posts / mo in Sep 2026 (incl. <1% by known bots)332 authors / mosince 2010
r/preppers has 631k members (+12% over the last 12 months). It gets about 376 posts a month from 332 people. Top topics: Prepper Prepares, Food Storage Solutions and Prepper Gear & Resources.
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How r/preppers has grown
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Topics and brands on r/preppers
Top topics
Share of the subreddit's posts
- Prepper Prepares3.5%
- Food Storage Solutions3.1%
- Prepper Gear & Resources2.6%
- Bug Out Bags & Survival Prep2.0%
- Survival Books & Prepping1.5%
Brands people mention
Most-mentioned brands and sites, last 12 months
- Ready
- The Home Depot
- Walmart
- CDC
- FEMA
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