r/publicdomain↗
r/publicdomain
The public domain is a trove of creative works—books, music, art, films, and more—that are free for anyone to use, adapt, and share without copyright restrictions. These works either never had copyright protection, have expired copyrights, or were voluntarily released. Exploring the public domain unlocks endless possibilities: you can remix classic stories, create new art from old masterpieces, or find inspiration in timeless ideas. It's also a valuable resource for educators, research
39k subscribers225 posts / mo in Sep 2026129 authors / mosince 2009
r/publicdomain has 39k members (+89% over the last 12 months). It gets about 225 posts a month from 129 people. Top topics: Mickey Mouse & Friends, Cthulhu Mythos and Winnie the Pooh.
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Topics and brands on r/publicdomain
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Share of the subreddit's posts
- Mickey Mouse & Friends0.5%
- Cthulhu Mythos0.5%
- Winnie the Pooh0.5%
- Free Ebooks0.5%
- Audiobooks Free & Frugal0.3%
Brands people mention
Most-mentioned brands and sites, last 12 months
- Wikimedia
- Project Gutenberg
- itch
- University of Pennsylvania
- Creative Commons
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