r/howto (about 3.5M members, directory rank #293) is for learning how to do anything yourself. Open skill-learning requests, hands-on DIY projects and basic “is this a stupid question” boards each fit better when the need is not a how-to writeup.
How to choose
Stay on howto for step-by-step instructions. Use IWantToLearn for “I want to learn X” requests, DIY for project builds, and NoStupidQuestions for simple factual asks.
Starting point: r/howto
r/howto
— r/HowTo
- Members: 3.5M
- Directory rank: #293
- 7-day growth: +870
Welcome to r/HowTo! Where you can learn how to do anything and everything yourself! Need advice on how to start a podcast or how to fix your rocket ship? Ask away!
Curated alternatives
I Want To Learn: Connecting people who want to learn with people that can teach
- Members: 1.5M
- Directory rank: #702
When to choose it: You want pointers for a skill, not a finished how-to.
Why it is here: Directory related. Public description: wanted to learn a martial art, guitar, programming and more (about 1.5M members, rank #702).
How it differs from r/howto: Learning-request framing versus instructional how-tos.
DIY
- Members: 27.5M
- Directory rank: #17
When to choose it: Hands-on projects and builds.
Why it is here: Huge DIY community (about 27.5M members, rank #17). See DIY vs somethingimade and DIY vs HomeImprovement.
How it differs from r/howto: Project building versus instructional how-to posts.
No such thing as stupid questions
- Members: 7.6M
- Directory rank: #102
When to choose it: Simple factual questions rather than tutorials.
Why it is here: Directory related. Public description: ask away (about 7.6M members, rank #102).
How it differs from r/howto: Q&A versus step-by-step instruction.
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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.