The Best Subreddits for YouTubers in 2026
Growing a YouTube channel is easier with feedback from people a few steps ahead of you. Reddit has strong communities for small creators, editors, and streamers.
These are the best subreddits for YouTubers in 2026, including where you can share your videos.
Published . Member counts are approximate; activity checked September 25, 2026.
The best youtube creator subreddits
- 1
Best for: Small creators
The best community for growing a new channel. Promotion only in designated threads.
- 2
Best for: Creator discussion
General discussion for YouTube creators.
- 3
Best for: Promoting new channels
Promotion and feedback for small channels.
- 4
Best for: Monetized creators
For creators in the YouTube Partner Program.
- 5
Best for: Sharing videos
Post your videos directly.
- 7
Best for: Editing
Editing techniques and software.
- 8
Best for: Premiere Pro
Adobe Premiere help.
- 10
Best for: Gaming channels
Let's Play and gaming creators.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best subreddit for small YouTubers?
r/NewTubers is the most helpful community for new creators.
Where can I promote my YouTube channel on Reddit?
r/YouTube_startups and r/AdvertiseYourVideos allow promotion. r/NewTubers allows it in designated threads.
Is there a subreddit for video editing?
Yes — r/VideoEditing for general editing and r/premiere for Premiere Pro.
Can a subreddit grow my YouTube channel?
Yes. Owning a niche subreddit where your videos are genuinely relevant gives you a steady, rules-friendly audience. You can claim abandoned subreddits via r/redditrequest when all human mods have been inactive 60+ days. DeadSubs finds them.
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