About r/learnpython
In its own words:
Subreddit for posting questions and asking for general advice about all topics related to learning python.
The community was created on Oct 2, 2009, which makes it 17 years old. Since Oct 26, 2026, it has gained 986 subscribers (+0.09%).
What sets r/learnpython apart
Compared with other large communities, r/learnpython leans heavily on text posts (100% of recent posts; the typical Top 100 subreddit sits at 34%). People mostly look and upvote here rather than comment — about 6.2 comments per post, against 13.0 for a typical large subreddit. It is also one of the faster-growing big communities: its 0.66% gain since Sep 19, 2026 beats 85% of the Top 100. Its rhythm is strongly tied to time zones: the busiest hour (13:00 UTC) sees about 12.0× as many posts as the quietest (03:00 UTC).
Subscriber growth
Between Sep 19, 2026 and Nov 2, 2026, r/learnpython went up from 1,055,425 to 1,062,391 subscribers (+7K, +0.66%). That is about 158 new members per day. The chart uses our weekly snapshots (9 so far), so it gets longer every week.
Top posts on r/learnpython this week
The most upvoted posts of the past seven days, in the order Reddit ranks them (collected Nov 6, 2026).
- How much Python do you actually need for a data analyst job?u/Kavin_muthukumar · Nov 3
- I finished a Python course, but I still need AI to build anything. How do I get past this?u/Cold-Gap4119 · Nov 5
- Looking for a structured way to learn Pythonu/Puzzleheaded_Top9544 · Nov 3
- i wanna learn pythonu/shuugrub · Nov 5
- Learning Pythonu/Sleep_Cicada · Nov 4
- Good open source Python repos to practice debugging and general reading Python code?u/throwaway30127 · Oct 31
- Recommendations for good informative python podcasts?u/throwaway30127 · Nov 2
- Built my first serious Python project: A privacy-focused Academic Analytics Terminal App. Seeking code feedback and stars for university applications!u/Small_Bedroom_392 · Nov 4
- Need help with FastApiu/Electrical-Cap-9537 · Nov 1
- Grouped bar chart in matplotlib with different keys for each groupu/RudeLocation208 · Nov 1
What r/learnpython talks about
We read the titles of 31 recent posts (Nov 1–Nov 4), the words that come up most are “python”, “code”, “learning”, “help” and “learn”. Other frequent themes are built, project, start, fix, resources and module. By format, 100% are text posts.
Activity and best time to post
r/learnpython gets about 17 new posts a day. The public archive holds 394,098 posts and 2,451,937 comments in total, about 6.2 comments per post. Last week the busiest day was Friday (24 posts) and the quietest was Saturday (11). Posting peaks around 13:00 UTC and is lowest around 03:00 UTC.
Rules of r/learnpython
The moderators of r/learnpython list 5 rules. In short:
- Be polite.
- Posts to this subreddit must be requests for help learning python.
- Replies on this subreddit must be pertinent to the question OP asked.
- No advertising. No blogs/tutorials/videos/books/recruiting attempts.
- No replies copy / pasted from ChatGPT or similar.
How to join
Open reddit.com/r/learnpython and press “Join”. Read the community rules in the sidebar before you post: every subreddit is run by its own volunteer moderators.
Frequently asked questions
How many members does r/learnpython have?
r/learnpython has 1,062,391 subscribers, which makes it the #996 safe-for-work subreddit in the SubMouse ranking. It added 6,966 members between Sep 19, 2026 and Nov 2, 2026.
How old is r/learnpython?
r/learnpython was created on Oct 2, 2009, so it has been around for 17 years. The oldest post in the public archive is from May 26, 2010.
How active is r/learnpython?
Moderately: r/learnpython gets about 17 new posts a day (average of the last week). Over its lifetime the archive counts 394,098 posts and 2,451,937 comments.
When is r/learnpython most active?
Based on post counts from Oct 29, 2026 to Nov 4, 2026, the busiest day was Friday and the quietest Saturday, and most posts arrive around 13:00 UTC, with the fewest around 03:00 UTC. More posts also means more competition, so a quieter hour can help a post get noticed.
What is r/learnpython about?
The community describes itself as: “Subreddit for posting questions and asking for general advice about all topics related to learning python.” Recent post titles often mention python, code, learning, help and learn. Most posts are text posts (100%).
Is r/learnpython safe for work?
Yes. Reddit does not mark r/learnpython as an 18+ (NSFW) community. SubMouse lists safe-for-work subreddits only.
How do I post on r/learnpython?
Join the community on Reddit first, then use “Create post”. r/learnpython accepts text posts only, with galleries enabled. It has 5 posted rules, starting with: “Be polite.”; “Posts to this subreddit must be requests for help learning python.”; “Replies on this subreddit must be pertinent to the question OP asked.”. Moderators remove posts that break the rules, so read them in the sidebar before posting.
Which communities are like r/learnpython?
Communities with similar topics include r/Python (1.5M), r/graphic_design (2.9M), r/learnart (1.7M), r/languagelearning (3.4M) and r/MachineLearning (3.1M).
Stats from public data (data updated Nov 2, 2026; activity, rules and archive totals via the Arctic Shift archive, Nov 6, 2026; top posts from Reddit’s public feeds). Point and comment counts are archive snapshots and can be lower than on Reddit today. SubMouse is an independent directory and is not affiliated with Reddit or the moderators of r/learnpython.