r/explainlikeimfive
r/explainlikeimfive is an AI & Machine Learning community on Reddit with 23,613,002 members, ranking #1 of 3,604 in AI & Machine Learning. Explain Like I'm Five is the best forum and archive on the internet for layperson-friendly explanations. Don't Panic!
How big is r/explainlikeimfive?
Created in 2011, r/explainlikeimfive has had over a decade to grow and is one of the largest communities on Reddit by Reddit standards. Within AI & Machine Learning it ranks #1 of 3,604 communities we track — the top 0% of the category by subscriber count. That puts it about 11,598× the median AI & Machine Learning subreddit, which has 2,036 members. It is a work-safe community with no 18+ flag on Reddit.
Reddit itself launched in 2005, so a subreddit created in 2011 sits in the middle wave of community building on the platform. Subscriber counts indicate reach, not activity — a large community can be quiet, and a smaller one busy. Open r/explainlikeimfive on Reddit to see how often people actually post before deciding whether it is worth joining.
| Members | 23,613,002 |
|---|---|
| Category | AI & Machine Learning |
| Rank in category | #1 of 3,604 |
| Created | 2011 |
| Category median size | 2,036 members |
| Content rating | Work-safe (SFW) |
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