You click “Join” on a subreddit, thinking you’ll find it again easily. A week later, you can’t remember the name, and your feed is a mess of random posts.
This happens to everyone. The problem isn’t that you forgot – it’s that Reddit doesn’t make your list easy to find unless you know exactly where to look.
Here is exactly how to see subreddits you follow on every version of Reddit, plus how to clean up your list so you never lose an important subreddit again.
Before you start: your feed vs your list
There are two different things on Reddit:
- Your home feed – shows posts from subreddits you’ve joined.
- Your joined list – the actual list of subreddits you follow.
Your home feed can be missing subreddits if they have low activity. Your joined list shows everything, even dead subreddits. You want the list, not the feed.
Step 1: Desktop – the three ways to find your list
Method A: The sidebar (new Reddit)
- Go to the Reddit homepage.
- Look at the left sidebar (on new Reddit).
- Scroll down past “Moderating” and “Your Communities.”
- You’ll see a section labeled “Filter by” with all your joined subreddits.
This is the fastest method. If the sidebar is collapsed, click the hamburger menu (three lines) at the top left.
Method B: Your profile dropdown
- Click your avatar at the top right.
- Select “Profile.”
- On your profile page, click the “About” tab.
- Scroll down to “Joined Communities.”
This shows the same list but with subscriber counts and creation dates.
Method C: Direct URL (works every time)
Type this in your address bar:
https://www.reddit.com/subreddits/
This is the unfiltered, full list. No cutoffs, no missing entries.
Step 2: Mobile app – where Reddit hides your subreddits
The mobile app buries your list deeper than desktop.
- Tap your avatar at the top left.
- Tap “Your Communities” (under your username).
- Scroll through the list.
Pro tip: On mobile, swipe right from the left edge of the screen to open the sidebar. Scroll down. Your joined subreddits are at the bottom, below “Recent.”
If you use the official iOS or Android app, the order is alphabetical by default. You cannot sort by most recent join date on mobile, so remember the subreddit name.
Step 3: Old Reddit – the forgotten method that still works
Old Reddit (old.reddit.com) has the simplest list:
- Go to old.reddit.com.
- Look at the top bar.
- Click “My subreddits” (a dropdown).
- The full list appears alphabetically.
This is especially useful if you follow many niche subreddits and need to scan quickly.
Common blockers and how to fix them
| Blocker | Cause | Fix |
|---|---|---|
| Subreddit not in your list | You never actually joined (just visited) | Search the subreddit name and click “Join” |
| List seems incomplete | Reddit limits visible entries on some views | Use the direct URL (https://www.reddit.com/subreddits/) |
| Mobile app shows only 50 | Official app truncates the display | Use desktop or a dedicated app like Apollo (iOS) or Joey (Android) |
| Subreddit appears but posts don’t show in feed | Subreddit has low activity or you muted it | Check your muted list in Settings → Muted Communities |
Practical example: finding a subreddit you joined months ago
You joined a subreddit about vintage motorcycle repair three months ago. You remember the word “vintage” but not the exact name.
- Open the direct URL: https://www.reddit.com/subreddits/
- Press Ctrl+F (or Cmd+F) and search for “vintage.”
- You find “r/vintagemotorcycles” and “r/vintagemotorcyclesrepair.”
- Click the one you need.
This works for any keyword you remember. The direct URL is the only view that lets you Ctrl+F your entire joined list.
When to unfollow vs just hide a subreddit
If your list is bloated with subreddits you no longer read:
- Hide – for subreddits you rarely check but want to keep for research (like business subreddits or industry-specific communities).
- Unfollow – for subreddits that are dead, irrelevant, or post content you no longer want.
To hide a subreddit from your feed without leaving it: go to the subreddit, click the three dots at the top, and select “Mute r/[name].” It stays in your joined list but won’t show posts.
To unfollow: click “Joined” at the top of the subreddit page. It turns gray and says “Join” again.
Practical takeaway
The fastest way to find any subreddit you’ve joined is the direct URL: https://www.reddit.com/subreddits/. Bookmark it. Use Ctrl+F to search. Clean your list quarterly.
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FAQ
Q: Why don’t all my joined subreddits show in my home feed?
A: Reddit’s algorithm prioritizes active subreddits. If a subreddit has no new posts for a while, it may disappear from your feed temporarily but remain in your joined list.
Q: Can I see subreddits I followed years ago?
A: Yes. Your joined list is permanent unless you leave a subreddit. Use the direct URL (https://www.reddit.com/subreddits/) to see everything.
Q: Is there a way to sort my joined list by recent activity?
A: Not natively. Third-party tools like Reddit Enhancement Suite (RES) on desktop let you sort by last visited. On mobile, you’re stuck with alphabetical order.
Q: What if I accidentally unfollowed a subreddit and can’t remember the name?
A: Check your browser history for reddit.com/r/ URLs, or ask in a general subreddit like r/findareddit with a description of the content.
Q: Does leaving a subreddit affect my karma or history?
A: No. Leaving a subreddit only removes it from your joined list. Your comments and posts remain, and your karma is unaffected.
