If you’ve been clicking “Join” on subreddits for weeks and now you can’t remember where they all went, you’re not alone. Reddit doesn’t make this obvious for beginners. Here’s exactly how to see subreddits you follow on desktop and mobile, without guessing.
The Short Answer
On desktop, click your avatar (top right) and select “Favorites.” On the mobile app, tap your avatar, then “Communities.” Both show every subreddit you’ve joined. That’s it. But there’s more to managing that list.
Why You Might Lose Track of Subreddits You Follow
Reddit’s interface changes often. One update hides the “Communities” button. Another buries it under a menu. Plus, if you’ve joined 50+ subreddits, your feed becomes a firehose. You stop noticing individual communities.
This matters because subreddit rules vary wildly. A post acceptable in r/coffee might get you banned in r/espresso. If you can’t see which subreddits you follow, you can’t verify you’re posting in the right place.
How to See Subreddits You Follow on Desktop
Method 1: The Favorites Menu (Quickest)
- Click your Reddit avatar in the top-right corner.
- Select “Favorites.”
- You’ll see every subreddit you’ve joined, sorted by recent activity.
This is the only place where you get a clean alphabetical list. You can also drag subreddits to reorder them here.
Method 2: The Left Sidebar
On the old Reddit design (still used by many) or the new design with sidebar enabled, your joined subreddits appear as a scrollable list on the left. Scroll down to see them all.
Method 3: Your Profile
Go to reddit.com/user/yourusername. Click “Overview,” then filter by “Communities.” This shows subreddits where you’ve posted or commented, not necessarily all you follow. Use this to double-check.
How to See Subreddits You Follow on Mobile (iOS & Android)
iOS
- Tap your avatar in the top-left corner.
- Tap “Communities.”
- Your joined subreddits appear in alphabetical order. Tap any to visit.
Android
Same steps. If you don’t see “Communities,” you might be on an older app version. Update via the Play Store, then repeat.
Pro tip: On both platforms, you can tap “Custom Feed” to create topic-based groups. For example, group all your business subreddits together so you can check them in one scroll.
How to Organize Your Followed List
Once you know how to see subreddits you follow, you need to maintain it. Here’s what works:
- Unfollow dead subreddits. If a subreddit has no posts in 30 days, leave. It’s not helping your feed.
- Create custom feeds. On desktop, go to “Create a Custom Feed” in the left sidebar. Name it “Marketing” or “Hobbies.” Add relevant subreddits. This is how pros manage dozens of niche subreddits without losing focus.
- Bookmark your favorites. On desktop, hover over a subreddit in your list and click the star icon. Favorites appear at the top of your feed.
A Quick Checklist for Managing Your Feed
- [ ] Can you see all subreddits you follow in one list? (Use Favorites or Communities)
- [ ] Have you unfollowed subreddits you no longer read?
- [ ] Do you know the subreddit quality check for each community? Check recent posts before you engage.
- [ ] Have you created custom feeds for specific interests?
- [ ] Are your business subreddits in a separate group from personal ones?
Practical Takeaway
The hardest part is finding the list. Once you know where Reddit hides it, checking your followed subreddits takes 10 seconds. Use custom feeds to group them. Unfollow anything that doesn’t serve your goal. And before you post anywhere, always skim the subreddit rules—they’re often stricter than you expect.
For a privacy-focused browser option for Reddit research, keeping your sessions separate from personal browsing helps avoid accidental cross-account posting.
FAQ
Q: Why can’t I see all my followed subreddits on mobile?
A: The mobile app only shows your first 100 joined subreddits by default. Scroll to the bottom of the Communities list and tap “Show More” to load additional ones.
Q: Does unfollowing a subreddit delete my post history there?
A: No. Unfollowing only removes it from your feed. Your comments and posts remain visible on the subreddit and your profile.
Q: Can I see which subreddits I follow without logging in?
A: No. Reddit requires login to show your personal list. Without logging in, you can only browse public subreddits.
Q: What happens if I follow a subreddit that gets banned?
A: It disappears from your list. You won’t be notified. Check your Communities list periodically to see if any are missing.
Q: How do I find subreddits similar to ones I already follow?
A: Use the “Similar Communities” section in the right sidebar of any subreddit. Also check comment histories of active users—they often participate in related subreddits.
