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r/
explainlikeimfive
Explain Like I'm Five is the best forum and archive on the internet for layperson-friendly explanations. Don't Panic!
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Category
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Coverage score
3 / 4 evidence checks passed
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Post here
Yes, likely a fit
The current data suggests this subreddit is relatively approachable.
Strictness
Permissive
Posting gates
- Min karma
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- Account age (days)
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- Submission type
- self
- NSFW
- No
Brands winning here
When cited Reddit discussions from explainlikeimfive show up in our LLM-observation dataset, these brands appear most often.
1. Starbucks
138
2. Google
21
3. Apple
18
4. Blitz Win Cash
15
5. Ralph Lauren
14
6. Skillz
12
7. Dunkin'
8
8. Apple Pay
6
Based on 385 observed brand mentions across all indexed citation history. Rankings prioritize the last 30 days. Last updated Apr 20, 2026.
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