Wholesome subreddits
We found 46 active wholesome subreddits: communities with at least one new post a day on average in September 2026, ranked by members. The largest is r/aww with 37.9M members. It is also the busiest, with 4,644 posts last month. In 5 of the 33 we could measure, a brand-new account's post usually stays up: they remove 17% or fewer of posts from accounts under a week old.
Data for 46 communitiesDownload CSV
- r/aww37.9M members
- r/adultingphwins+90% members in 12 months
- r/spreadsmile14% of new-account posts removed
- r/wholesomememes100% of posts get a reply
All active wholesome subreddits, by members
| # | Subreddit | Members | Posts / month | Member growth, 12 mo | Median author age | Women | Posts with a reply | New-account posts removed | Links |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | r/aww↗Things that make you go AWW! -- like puppies, bunnies, babies, and so on... Feel free to post original pictures and videos of cute things. | 37.9M | 4,644 | +1% | 28 | 37% | 65% | 35% | Yes |
| 2 | r/wholesomememes↗Welcome to the wholesome side of the internet! This community is for those searching for a way to capture virtue on the internet. | 18.3M | 211 | 0% | 26 | 30% | 100% | Min. age/karma | No |
| 3 | r/MadeMeSmile↗Welcome! /r/MadeMeSmile is a place to share things that made you smile or brightened up your day. No politics, AI, or sad posts | 12.7M | 3,527 | +7% | 30 | 33% | 94% | Min. age/karma | Yes |
| 4 | r/HumansBeingBros↗A place for sharing videos, gifs, news stories and images of people being total bros. | 6.76M | 68 | 0% | 30 | 27% | 74% | Min. age/karma | Yes |
| 5 | r/wholesomeanimemes↗The community for your wholesome animemes and wholesome anime moments~ | 1.58M | 104 | +2% | 22 | 20% | 91% | Min. age/karma | Yes |
| 6 | r/wholesome↗It’s so wholesome in here :) | 1.22M | 394 | +7% | 31 | 38% | 66% | Min. age/karma | Yes |
| 7 | r/blessedimages↗Blursed images, but just the blessed part | 1.03M | 162 | +1% | 24 | 23% | 51% | 100% | Yes |
| 8 | r/happy↗Too many depressing things on the main page, so post about what makes you warm and fuzzy inside! | 741K | 394 | +2% | 28 | 40% | 95% | 77% | No |
| 9 | r/toastme↗Welcome to r/ToastMe! We are the polar opposite of r/RoastMe - only genuine and unique compliments by awesomely nice people are allowed here. You don't have to state a reason why you want to be toas | 677K | 648 | +8% | 29 | 41% | 83% | 82% | Yes |
| 10 | r/wholesomegreentext↗This is a community of friendly individuals who believe the best part of waking up is a wholesome meme in your cup. This sub is designated for those wholesome green texts we all know and love. Go get | 470K | 32 | +1% | 25 | 19% | 4% | 98% | Yes |
| 11 | r/wholesomeyuri↗A place for adorable, blushy, cute, fluffy, gentle, giggly, happy, heartfelt, loving, peaceful, safe, silly yuri. | 387K | 1,133 | +18% | 23 | 44% | 89% | 90% | Yes |
| 12 | r/RandomKindness↗Welcome to randomkindness. Do not ask for money. | 381K | 180 | +2% | 26 | 59% | 98% | 100% | No |
| 13 | r/gatesopencomeonin↗Keeping the gate closed because Reddit killed 3rd party apps. https://www.reddit.com/r/gatesopencomeonin/comments/14gcdrj/reddit_is_killing_thirdparty_applications_and/ | 375K | 86 | +2% | 27 | 32% | 53% | – | Yes |
| 14 | r/spreadsmile↗new-account friendlyPics or Videos that can make the audience smile | 366K | 1,480 | +44% | 37 | 38% | 66% | 14% | Yes |
| 15 | r/MadeMeCry↗/r/MadeMeCry is for any content that may have got to you and made you cry or well up. | 295K | 101 | +2% | 29 | 34% | 62% | 51% | Yes |
| 16 | r/hopeposting↗Welcome to r/hopeposting, a place for shitpost-esque images/gifs/videos with inspiring or uplifting captions! May your spirit be indomitable and your outlook optimistic. | 283K | 352 | +32% | 25 | 22% | 95% | 82% | Yes |
| 17 | r/GirlsMirin↗A subreddit to post women ad'mirin' men or women. Pics, gifs, and videos are all quality 'mirin material. | 229K | 43 | +4% | 28 | 22% | 20% | 96% | Yes |
| 18 | r/MakeMeSmile↗Not every day is easy. That's why this place exists: to fight for the smile anyway! Post what can break through a bad day and make someone smile - uncontrollably. Part of the Reddit Safe Community Net | 190K | 243 | +66% | 37 | 42% | 98% | 45% | Yes |
| 19 | r/heartwarming↗new-account friendly/r/heartwarming is a place where you can post things that you come across that bring you joy and make you feel a little better. Submissions can be videos or images, or even stories of good experiences | 167K | 439 | +50% | 39 | 39% | 100% | 9% | No |
| 20 | r/ZyadaKuchNai↗Zyada Kuch Nahi hai par ye dekho ! Desi version of Mildlyinteresting | 143K | 175 | +17% | 24 | 25% | 73% | 65% | Yes |
| 21 | r/bropill↗Bropill: A subreddit for encouraging positive attitudes, wholesome memes, and what it means to be a bro. | 142K | 155 | +10% | 28 | 22% | 93% | 100% | Yes |
| 22 | r/adultingphwins↗This subreddit is your go-to destination to show and talk about your successes, big and small, in any area of your life. | 138K | 276 | +90% | 28 | 55% | 94% | 75% | Yes |
| 23 | r/TwoSentenceHappiness↗Happiness in two sentences or less | 135K | 109 | +4% | 29 | 49% | 53% | 65% | No |
| 24 | r/adorableoldpeople↗Screenshots and pictures of old people being unknowingly adorable. | 128K | 81 | +20% | 34 | 67% | 56% | Min. age/karma | Yes |
| 25 | r/randomactsofkindness↗We've all been there. Feeling horrible and disappointed by people doing uncaring things. This is the place to inspire, show us the good side of people. Because there really are good people out there, | 123K | 69 | +12% | 40 | 74% | 99% | Min. age/karma | No |
| 26 | r/beyondwholesome↗The place to post anything beyond wholesome ᵔᴥᵔ | 115K | 387 | +106% | 35 | 43% | 100% | – | Yes |
| 27 | r/dailydoseofaww↗this place will be blessing your day with wholesome content daily. Your happy place <33 | 109K | 1,707 | +1213% | 40 | 50% | 61% | – | Yes |
| 28 | r/goodvibes↗new-account friendlyGood Vibes Only! This community is for vibing and sharing feel-good art, music, and video clips. | 108K | 180 | +63% | 36 | 42% | 51% | 14% | Yes |
| 29 | r/WholesomeComics↗new-account friendlyDeep dive with comics that will make you feel great about yourself and others! Escape the daily stress with a good hearty comic and come inside, there's plenty of stories for everyone. | 108K | 107 | +5% | 26 | 37% | 62% | 11% | Yes |
| 30 | r/WholesomeAFK↗WholesomeAFK is your digital exhale. A cozy little corner of the internet for good vibes, kind words, and serotonin boosts. Whether you're recharging offline or just need a break from the chaos, this | 107K | 794 | +1313% | 37 | 25% | 71% | Min. age/karma | Yes |
Show all 46 subreddits
| # | Subreddit | Members | Posts / month | Member growth, 12 mo | Median author age | Women | Posts with a reply | New-account posts removed | Links |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 31 | r/BabiesReactingToStuff↗Welcome to the cutest corner of Reddit! Watch adorable babies react to everyday moments, funny surprises, and heartwarming experiences. Share clips, gifs, or stories of baby reactions and enjoy a who | 102K | 178 | +80% | 35 | 66% | 98% | Min. age/karma | Yes |
| 32 | r/KidsAreFuckingSmart↗Pictures, gifs, videos or verifiable stories of kids being fucking smart. | 100K | 30 | +11% | 27 | 38% | 71% | Min. age/karma | Yes |
| 33 | r/hug↗Share the hugs. Who needs a hug? Share them around here and anywhere! When someone is down and vulnerable they should be welcomed not reported. This is NOT a sub for hookups, karma farming, or selli | 94K | 581 | +267% | 30 | 19% | 51% | Min. age/karma | No |
| 34 | r/bestofpositiveupdates↗Fun, positive, or heartwarming updates from all over reddit | 90K | 30 | +7% | 37 | 71% | – | 79% | Yes |
| 35 | r/kindness↗Be kind to others A subreddit to promote volunteering and being kind to others, especially those less fortunate than us. Please feel free to post stories and ideas. | 59K | 222 | +226% | 41 | 61% | 91% | Min. age/karma | Yes |
| 36 | r/FriendsOverFifty↗Friendship has no age..... | 59K | 361 | +104% | 51 | 18% | 93% | 99% | Yes |
| 37 | r/StraightsBeingOK↗A sister sub of r/AreTheStraightsOK | 48K | 102 | +3% | 23 | 52% | 29% | – | Yes |
| 38 | r/NinjasCuttingOnions↗Welcome to NinjasCuttingOnions – A space dedicated to sharing wholesome, kind, and heartwarming moments that bring a smile, make you say aww, or bring those happy tears ( as if invisible ninjas were c | 48K | 33 | – | 40 | 38% | – | – | Yes |
| 39 | r/Positive↗r/positive is encouraging more positivity on Reddit. Share examples of people and communities who are making Reddit a more positive place, and Redditors who using Reddit to making the world outside | 20K | 58 | +47% | 32 | 45% | 82% | Min. age/karma | Yes |
| 40 | r/youngpeoplewholesome↗React with this Subreddit On r/youngpeopleyoutube or r/youngpeopletiktok when a kid is Wholesome | 16K | 44 | – | 17 | 29% | 52% | – | Yes |
| 41 | r/Compassion↗Compassion occurs when (1) we notice pain in others or in ourselves, and (2) we act to help alleviate or prevent it. Our community encourages people to practice compassion in their daily lives. You're | 14K | 63 | – | 48 | 47% | 34% | – | Yes |
| 42 | r/RandomactsofAmazon2↗This is NOT a needs based subreddit. Please read The Rules Before Posting!! Full Subreddit Rules: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1QlGjpUswLEQqd95Cit271SnpD63CvFGwmKkVgIQQlho/edit?usp=drivesdk G | 10K | 433 | +114% | 32 | 87% | 94% | Min. age/karma | Yes |
| 43 | r/rainbowbridge↗The Rainbow Bridge: for those who have lost an animal companion | 8.5K | 498 | +413% | 43 | 62% | 84% | – | Yes |
| 44 | r/borkdays↗A subreddit for celebrating the birthdays of dogs and other cute animal friends. | 7.1K | 46 | +9% | 32 | 67% | 60% | – | Yes |
| 45 | r/goodnight↗new-account friendlyto wish people goodnight. good vibes only ^_^ | 3.5K | 42 | – | 21 | 41% | – | 8% | No |
| 46 | r/hugs↗Highlighting & celebrating the act & art of hugging. Hug freely :) | 2.8K | 74 | – | 29 | 35% | 54% | 38% | Yes |
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How this list is built
Subreddits are grouped into topics by what their posts are about; this list holds the wholesome group. We include subreddits that are safe for work and had at least 30 new posts in September 2026, about one a day.
Members is Reddit's subscriber count; growth compares it with a year earlier. Posts with a reply is the share of posts that got at least one comment over the last three months. Median author age and women are estimated from what authors say about themselves, and shown only when enough of them did. New-account posts removed is the share of posts from accounts younger than 7 days that were removed; communities at or below 17% are marked new-account friendly. Min. age/karma means the subreddit asks for a minimum account age or karma before you can post.
The list is rebuilt every month from public Reddit posts and comments. Data and CSV are free to reuse under CC BY 4.0 with a link to this page.
Wholesome subreddits: common questions
What is the biggest wholesome subreddit?
r/aww, with 37.9M members in September 2026. Next are r/wholesomememes (18.3M) and r/MadeMeSmile (12.7M).
Which wholesome subreddits are the most active?
By posts in September 2026: r/aww (4,644 posts), r/MadeMeSmile (3,527 posts) and r/dailydoseofaww (1,707 posts).
Which wholesome subreddits can a new account post in?
r/spreadsmile (14% of new-account posts removed), r/heartwarming (9% of new-account posts removed) and r/goodvibes (14% of new-account posts removed). They ask for no minimum karma or account age, and most posts from accounts under a week old stay up.
How often is this list updated?
Every month, when we rebuild our subreddit data. This version uses data for September 2026. Member counts come from Reddit; activity, removals and who writes come from public Reddit posts and comments.
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