r/coolguides (about 6.1M members, directory rank #132) is for picture-based reference guides that someone might print and pin up. Text tips and tool showcases live elsewhere.
How to choose
Stay on coolguides for visual reference guides. Use specializedtools for purpose-built tools, YouShouldKnow for useful knowledge in text, and LifeProTips for tips that improve daily life.
Starting point: r/coolguides
r/coolguides
— Cool Guides
- Members: 6.1M
- Directory rank: #132
- 7-day growth: +2.7K
Picture based reference guides for anything and everything. If it seems like something someone might print, physically post, and reference then it is a good link for this sub. Remember: Infographics are learning tools, guides are reference tools. Sometimes it's grey.
Curated alternatives
Specialized Tools
- Members: 1.6M
- Directory rank: #670
When to choose it: You want to share or find a tool made for a specific purpose.
Why it is here: Listed as related. Public description: tools created for a specific purpose (about 1.6M members, rank #670).
How it differs from r/coolguides: Tools versus reference graphics.
You Should Know
- Members: 5.6M
- Directory rank: #152
When to choose it: You have useful knowledge to explain in text.
Why it is here: Public description: things you should know (about 5.6M members, rank #152).
How it differs from r/coolguides: Text explanations versus image guides.
Life Pro Tips
- Members: 23.1M
- Directory rank: #27
When to choose it: You have a practical tip.
Why it is here: Public description: tips that improve your life (about 23.1M members, rank #27).
How it differs from r/coolguides: Tips versus printable guides.
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Members and public descriptions come from SubMouse's safe-for-work directory (as of 2026-11-02 UTC); 7-day growth measured from 2026-10-26. Posts/day and culture claims appear only when we have them — missing fields stay n/a. Directory rank is listing order. Communities outside the published Top 100 open in the info tool instead of a full community page. Guide updated 2026-11-07.