Top Reddit problems on Oct 23, 2026

Frozen snapshot of the daily ranking as published Oct 23, 2026. The highest-ranked problem with a written idea that day was “On paying off a loan early”, which became Payoff Order. 7 of the 100 ranked problems have a written startup idea. Main themes: Careers (22), Home & DIY (14), Tech Support (11).

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   On paying off a loan early 💡 Payoff Order · 6/10Personal Finance 2 posts · sources: r/personalfinance, r/povertyfinance
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   MirrorsHome & DIY 2 posts · sources: r/HomeImprovement, r/HomeImprovement
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   26, CS degree, no job exp. What do I do? 💡 First Commit Gigs · 6/10Careers 2 posts · sources: r/jobs, r/careerguidance
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   Touch Id and Face Id not working on laptopTech Support 2 posts · sources: r/techsupport, r/applehelp
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   Anyone diagnosed with ADHD in their 40s suddenly look back at their whole life differently? 💡 Late Map · 6/10Productivity 2 posts · sources: r/ADHD, r/ADHD
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   Concrete sealer helpHome & DIY 2 posts · sources: r/DIY, r/HomeImprovement
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   Giving 2 weeks notice before Vacation?Careers 2 posts · sources: r/jobs, r/jobs
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   Can't take ADHD medsProductivity 2 posts · sources: r/ADHD, r/ADHD
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   Can I integrate Spotify playlists into my website for free?Software 1 post · sources: r/webdev
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    Should I take the stable job or take a chance and move to Nicaragua for 6 months?Careers 1 post · sources: r/careerguidance
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    What process automation would improve your business quality of life? 💡 Automation Audit · 6/10Small Business 1 post · sources: r/Entrepreneur
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    Can't think of project ideas or where to startSoftware 1 post · sources: r/learnprogramming
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    How do I stop using my phone to fill silence?Productivity 1 post · sources: r/productivity
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    Is a balance transfer my best option?Personal Finance 1 post · sources: r/personalfinance
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    DIY paver questionHome & DIY 1 post · sources: r/HomeImprovement
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    What's the best way to accept payments online for my business? 💡 Big Ticket Checkout · 6/10Small Business 1 post · sources: r/smallbusiness
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    My partner M31 wants me F27 to stay quiet after I witnessed his brother being unfaithful. I am strugglingRelationships 1 post · sources: r/relationship_advice
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    Renting at 17Personal Finance 1 post · sources: r/personalfinance
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    Pay Minimum Payment on Credit Card, or Open a New Card with 0% APR for 21 MonthsPersonal Finance 1 post · sources: r/personalfinance
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    Questionable Media Perception Check - Case in point: DeadpoolParenting 1 post · sources: r/Parenting
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    37 lbs down and at target BW - recomp possible?Health 1 post · sources: r/loseit
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    My 37 f boyfriend 39 m talks about himself during dirty talk and it’s turning me offRelationships 1 post · sources: r/relationship_advice
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    Backend architecture for a high-concurrency project: Go vs Elixir/OTP ?Software 1 post · sources: r/learnprogramming
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    Im just tiredProductivity 1 post · sources: r/ADHD
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    What's your current ear worm?Productivity 1 post · sources: r/ADHD
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    Intelligence is automated. Judgment is scarceSoftware 1 post · sources: r/webdev
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    Employer ghosting after cancelling insurance; now stuck with billLegal 1 post · sources: r/legaladvice
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    Security door hard to open and closeHome & DIY 1 post · sources: r/HomeImprovement
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    Asking about school?Parenting 1 post · sources: r/Parenting
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    Bootstrap 5 users: do you actually want the new Bootstrap 6 class naming?Software 1 post · sources: r/webdev
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    Ideas for decaying wood under NON-sliding glass door?Home & DIY 1 post · sources: r/HomeImprovement
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    Different struggle with clothesHealth 1 post · sources: r/loseit
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    Musty smell but no visible mold 💡 Odor Detective · 4/10Home & DIY 1 post · sources: r/HomeImprovement
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    Intern built a full-stack project, boss says nobody can maintain it if I leave. How do I negotiate without burCareers 1 post · sources: r/careerguidance
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    What master’s degree in Canada ?Careers 1 post · sources: r/careerguidance
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    Is all "baltic birch" equal and is joinery with wood glue totally fine?Home & DIY 1 post · sources: r/HomeImprovement
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    Which programming language / framework would you recommend to make a lightweight modeling application like BloSoftware 1 post · sources: r/learnprogramming
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    How to build credit as a student who only works part time?Personal Finance 1 post · sources: r/personalfinance
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    Is our issue mornings or slow child?Parenting 1 post · sources: r/Parenting
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    My wife and I with unexpected in-law issuesRelationships 1 post · sources: r/relationship_advice
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    What's the most frustrating part of running a small business?Small Business 1 post · sources: r/smallbusiness
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    Leaky windows after installation 💡 Window Install Check · 5/10Home & DIY 1 post · sources: r/HomeImprovement
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    Sleepy and no fixProductivity 1 post · sources: r/ADHD
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    How to respond to JD change?Careers 1 post · sources: r/careerguidance
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    Open Source seems less and less appealing everydaySoftware 1 post · sources: r/learnprogramming
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    Possible skin conditionHealth 1 post · sources: r/AskDocs
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    Condensation at bottom of window and near locks inside of houseHome & DIY 1 post · sources: r/HomeImprovement
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    Any cash advance apps that work with irregular income?Personal Finance 1 post · sources: r/povertyfinance
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    What bassinet do you actually use? kindly helpParenting 1 post · sources: r/Parenting
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    What should I know before changing apple id?Tech Support 1 post · sources: r/applehelp
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    Moving to healthcare or nonprofit—which is actually less toxic?Careers 1 post · sources: r/careerguidance
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    Garage Ceiling Joist SaggingHome & DIY 1 post · sources: r/DIY
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    How to take interviews without letting your current job know you're leavingCareers 1 post · sources: r/jobs
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    At a crossroads - what to do next?Careers 1 post · sources: r/careerguidance
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    Its finally over, I can breatheCareers 1 post · sources: r/jobs
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    Backing up my iphone 14 pro max without touchscreenTech Support 1 post · sources: r/applehelp
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    My girlfriend wants to hang out with her ex after almost a year of us being together, what am I supposed to goRelationships 1 post · sources: r/relationship_advice
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    Looking for Remote PPC & Digital Advertising Opportunities?Careers 1 post · sources: r/careerguidance
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    Is this preferred name request appropriate?Careers 1 post · sources: r/jobs
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    How can I maximize my savings?Personal Finance 1 post · sources: r/personalfinance
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    IOS alarm changeTech Support 1 post · sources: r/applehelp
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    How do you come up with full-stack project ideas? Looking for advice in the 2026 job marketSoftware 1 post · sources: r/learnprogramming
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    How would you feel about this situation? Was it a massive bait and switch?Careers 1 post · sources: r/careerguidance
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    PC won't turn on and makes a continuous beeping noiseTech Support 1 post · sources: r/techsupport
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    I 30M and my wife 29F, are having issues with sexual incompatibility in a marriage of 5 yearsRelationships 1 post · sources: r/relationship_advice
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    How to connect several different voltage devices to a single mains outputHome & DIY 1 post · sources: r/DIY
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    Lenovo thinkpad x380 screen has become too dark ;-;Tech Support 1 post · sources: r/techsupport
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    Does an old text message’s timestamp change if you enter a different time zone?Tech Support 1 post · sources: r/applehelp
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    Need a contract for buying landLegal 1 post · sources: r/legaladvice
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    How to move up without risking backsliding into retail?Careers 1 post · sources: r/careerguidance
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    Audio getting distortedTech Support 1 post · sources: r/techsupport
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    Is it normal to start painting while demolition is still ongoing?Home & DIY 1 post · sources: r/HomeImprovement
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    You need to be better at active listeningProductivity 1 post · sources: r/ADHD
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    Incompetent handymenHome & DIY 1 post · sources: r/HomeImprovement
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    Saving for old age: how much is enough?Personal Finance 1 post · sources: r/personalfinance
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    Windows 11 boot is gone from biosTech Support 1 post · sources: r/techsupport
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    About Options in a companyPersonal Finance 1 post · sources: r/povertyfinance
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    “Opposite sex” leasing agreementLegal 1 post · sources: r/legaladvice
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    Senior yes or no?Careers 1 post · sources: r/careerguidance
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    24M, finally landed my first professional job after a year of searching, but I’m miserable and questioning my Careers 1 post · sources: r/careerguidance
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    I'm going to court, what do I expect?Legal 1 post · sources: r/legaladvice
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    Boyfriend said he wanted to break up with me last week but he couldn't go through with it, how do I go about tRelationships 1 post · sources: r/relationship_advice
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    Feedback Friday: Rate My Ideas | October 23, 2026Small Business 1 post · sources: r/Entrepreneur
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    All of you making excuses for this job market need to pick up a history bookCareers 1 post · sources: r/jobs
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    MacBook Pro M4 – Overheating & max fan speed after screen repairTech Support 1 post · sources: r/applehelp
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    Pain at the base of skull for over a week nowHealth 1 post · sources: r/AskDocs
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    With cloning two ssdTech Support 1 post · sources: r/techsupport
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    Need a reality check on my and my boyfriend's relationshipRelationships 1 post · sources: r/relationship_advice
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    The harder I work the luckier I get, but sometimes I get in my head and I stop being in action.. how you have Small Business 1 post · sources: r/smallbusiness
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    Standing up in her chair at the tableParenting 1 post · sources: r/Parenting
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    Hiring manager asked me what I thought about the job after final interview?Careers 1 post · sources: r/jobs
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    Lump? On the Inside of vaginaHealth 1 post · sources: r/AskDocs
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    What careers are suitable for someone with mobility limitations who wants a decent salary?Careers 1 post · sources: r/careerguidance
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    Anyone else feeling like "what am I doing with my life?"Careers 1 post · sources: r/careerguidance
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    MRI thorax shows nodules on lung pleura bilaterally. I am panicking, please helpHealth 1 post · sources: r/AskDocs
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    What are you doing to combat rising grocery costs?Personal Finance 1 post · sources: r/povertyfinance
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    Steri strips fell off after an hourHealth 1 post · sources: r/AskDocs
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    Persistent dusty smell in built-in closet . What to try next?Home & DIY 1 post · sources: r/HomeImprovement
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    Is it too late to restart or transition into a completely new career at 32?Careers 1 post · sources: r/careerguidance
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     At 7 PM tonight, I received an invite for a 30 minute meeting scheduled tomorrow morning with my boss's boss aCareers 1 post · sources: r/careerguidance