r/maximalism
r/maximalism is an Art & Design community on Reddit with 400,234 members, ranking #112 of 2,509 in Art & Design. "Less isn't more, more is more." Maximalism is an esthetic of excess. Maximalism in design is a style characterized by its abundance, opulence, and extravagance. Unlike minimalism, which emphasizes simplicity and restraint, maximalism embraces excess and ornamentation. It's a philosophy that celebrates the joy of collecting and the beauty of the eclectic.
How big is r/maximalism?
Created in 2012, r/maximalism has had over a decade to grow and is a large community by Reddit standards. Within Art & Design it ranks #112 of 2,509 communities we track — the top 4.5% of the category by subscriber count. That puts it about 223× the median Art & Design subreddit, which has 1,796 members. It is a work-safe community with no 18+ flag on Reddit.
For scale, the largest Art & Design community we track is r/EarthPorn with 23,638,997 members — roughly 59 times the size of r/maximalism. Reddit itself launched in 2005, so a subreddit created in 2012 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/maximalism on Reddit to see how often people actually post before deciding whether it is worth joining.
| Members | 400,234 |
|---|---|
| Category | Art & Design |
| Rank in category | #112 of 2,509 |
| Created | 2012 |
| Category median size | 1,796 members |
| Content rating | Work-safe (SFW) |
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