About r/LifeProTips
In its own words:
Tips that improve your life in one way or another.
The community was created on Oct 25, 2010, which makes it 16 years old. Since Oct 19, 2026, it has gained 4,309 subscribers (+0.02%). It sits just behind r/explainlikeimfive (#26) and ahead of r/gadgets (#28) in our ranking.
What sets r/LifeProTips apart
Compared with other large communities, r/LifeProTips leans heavily on text posts (100% of recent posts; the typical Top 100 subreddit sits at 17%). Relative to its huge audience, posting is calm — around 0.7 new posts a day per million members, which puts it in the quietest fifth of the Top 100. A good post has less competition here.
Subscriber growth
Between Sep 19, 2026 and Oct 29, 2026, r/LifeProTips went up from 23,104,142 to 23,120,785 subscribers (+16.6K, +0.07%). That is about 416 new members per day. The chart uses our weekly snapshots (8 so far), so it gets longer every week.
Top posts on r/LifeProTips this week
What the community upvoted most over the last seven days, as ranked by Reddit (collected Oct 29, 2026).
- LPT: Always mute yourself when placed on holdu/upwork_silo · Oct 28 · text post
- LPT: Always keep a card in your wallet stating how many pets you have at homeu/SoFetch_Xo · Oct 28 · text post
- LPT: If you have a friend who has lost their spouse, make an effort to console them on important dates such as their anniversary, the spouse's birthday, etc.u/a116jxb · Oct 27 · text post
- LPT: Devices that have lithium ion batteries, charge cycle them every few monthsu/Zombait · Oct 24 · text post
- LPT: If you're introverted, always look at social events in terms of the number of hours you'll be there; it makes the burden of showing up significantly lighter.u/Quantum_II · Oct 29 · text post
- LPT: If a contractor messes up their work and won't return your calls- start posting negative reviews.u/THORAXE_THE_IMPALER7 · Oct 29 · text post
- LPT: Forget your medication? Link it to a daily routine .u/Upstairs_Ad_3370 · Oct 23 · text post
- LPT: Keep a permanent marker in your kitchen to label items with opened datesu/sofaking_scientific · Oct 28 · text post
- LPT: Use the name you want in your signature instead of your formal nameu/deten · Oct 27 · text post
- LPT: Imagine you’re jelly to get up out of bed!u/Yeetothedurito · Oct 23 · text post
All-time top posts
The highest-ranked posts in the history of r/LifeProTips, from 2017 to 2022, ranked by Reddit.
- LPT: keep your mouth shut, and don't volunteer informationu/w2555 · Feb 19, 2020 · 147,296 points · 4,730 comments · text post
- LPT: When you sign up for anything online, put the website’s name as your middle name. That way when you receive spam/advert emails, you will know who sold your info.Sep 30, 2020 · text post
- LPT: If you want a smarter kid, teach your child to read as early as possible and instill in them a love for books. Because as soon as they can read, they can teach themselves. And that will be a lif…u/Moonripple616 · Mar 26, 2020 · 117,600 points · 2,933 comments · text post
- LPT: Texans, you are about to experience the worst potholes many of you have ever seen. Make sure your tire pressure is correct for your vehicles, drive slowly, give plenty of distance between your v…u/this1tyme · Feb 22, 2021 · text post
- LPT: Always tell a child who is wearing a helmet how cool you think their helmet is. It will encourage them to always wear it in the future.u/mashingLumpkins · Jan 18, 2021 · text post
- LPT: Don't be fooled by the "working for a dream company" ideology. You'll be much better off with an amazing boss at an average company who champions your work, allows you to develop mastery in your…u/WrongKielbasa · Jun 17, 2021 · text post
- LPT: Your company didn’t know you existed before you applied and won’t notice you when you’re gone. Take care of yourself.u/CalJackBuddy · Feb 16, 2021 · text post
- LPT: When you don't have all the facts, try to give people the most generous reason you can for their behaviour. Annoyingly slow driver? Maybe it's a mom with a birthday cake in the back. This mindse…u/ContributionNarrow88 · Jun 8, 2021 · text post
- LPT: Do not try to be the man your father would want you to be. Be the man you would like your son to be be. It more clearly defines your own convictions, desires, goals, and motivates you to be your…u/TanneriteAlright · Jan 9, 2021 · text post
- LPT: I'm 43. By your late 20's/early 30's, make sure physical fitness becomes an absolute top priority.u/Jdubs101111 · Mar 18, 2022 · 107,417 points · 4,422 comments · text post
What r/LifeProTips talks about
Across 101 recent posts (Oct 21–Oct 28), the words that come up most are “lpt”, “life”, “feel”, “put” and “hotel”. Other frequent themes are app, friend, water, important, name and ask. Recurring phrases include “friend pulling”, “lpt hello”, “youtube shorts” and “official app”. By format, 100% are text posts.
Popular post flairs: Miscellaneous (17), Social (17), Productivity (12), Food & Drink (11), Electronics (8), Finance (7).
Activity and best time to post
r/LifeProTips gets about 17 new posts a day. The public archive holds 791,184 posts and 15,354,833 comments in total, about 19.4 comments per post. Last week the busiest day was Saturday (22 posts) and the quietest was Monday (6). Posting peaks around 12:00 UTC and is lowest around 07:00 UTC.
Rules of r/LifeProTips
The moderators of r/LifeProTips list 9 rules. In short:
- No rude, offensive, racist, homophobic, sexist, aggressive, or hateful posts/comments.
- Posts must begin with "LPT" or "LPT Request” and be flaired. Titles should be descriptive.
- Tag tips for adult audiences as NSFW.
- Do not post tips that could be considered common sense, common courtesy, unethical, or illegal.
- Do not post tips that are based on spurious, unsubstantiated, or anecdotal claims.
- Posts concerning the following are not allowed:
- Do not post tips in reaction to other posts. Reposts may be removed.
- Do not post tips that are advertisements or recommendations of products or services.
- Content that trolls and/or doesn't substantially contribute to the discussion may be removed.
How to join
Open reddit.com/r/LifeProTips 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/LifeProTips have?
r/LifeProTips has 23,120,785 subscribers (Oct 29, 2026), which makes it the #27 safe-for-work subreddit in the SubMouse ranking. It added 16,643 members between Sep 19, 2026 and Oct 29, 2026.
When was r/LifeProTips created?
r/LifeProTips was created on Oct 25, 2010, so it has been around for 16 years. The oldest post in the public archive is from Feb 24, 2011.
Is r/LifeProTips still active?
Yes. r/LifeProTips gets about 17 new posts a day (average of the last four weeks). Over its lifetime the archive counts 791,184 posts and 15,354,833 comments. In a sample of 101 recent posts we counted 92 different authors.
What is the best time to post in r/LifeProTips?
Based on post counts from Oct 21, 2026 to Oct 27, 2026, the busiest day was Saturday and the quietest Monday, and most posts arrive around 12:00 UTC, with the fewest around 07:00 UTC. More posts also means more competition, so a quieter hour can help a post get noticed.
What kind of posts are on r/LifeProTips?
The community describes itself as: “Tips that improve your life in one way or another.” Recent post titles often mention lpt, life, feel, put and hotel. Most posts are text posts (100%).
Is r/LifeProTips SFW?
Yes. Reddit does not mark r/LifeProTips as an 18+ (NSFW) community, and its own rules forbid NSFW content. SubMouse lists safe-for-work subreddits only.
What are the rules of r/LifeProTips?
Join the community on Reddit first, then use “Create post”. r/LifeProTips accepts text posts only, with galleries enabled. It has 9 posted rules, starting with: “No rude, offensive, racist, homophobic, sexist, aggressive, or hateful posts/comments.”; “Posts must begin with "LPT" or "LPT Request” and be flaired. Titles should be descriptive.”; “Tag tips for adult audiences as NSFW.”. Moderators remove posts that break the rules, so read them in the sidebar before posting.
What subreddits are similar to r/LifeProTips?
Communities with similar topics include r/grilling (2.6M), r/GetMotivated (24.1M), r/Jokes (30.4M), r/WritingPrompts (18.9M) and r/mildlyinfuriating (12.7M).
Stats from public data (data updated Oct 29, 2026; activity, rules and archive totals via the Arctic Shift archive, Oct 29, 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/LifeProTips.