Most Popular Skool Communities: Niches, Member Counts & Earning Potential
Why I Wanted to See What’s Working
When I started building my own Skool community, I realized there was a knowledge gap: many people teach how to build community, but few show which communities are already thriving — their niches, how many members they have, how much money they’re making. I dug into forums, community directories, Reddit, and “SkoolStories” threads to pull together real examples of Skool communities doing well. My goal here is to help you see what success looks like, so you can model a path that’s realistic — not theoretical.
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When I launched my first membership on Skool, I was curious: What are the most popular Skool communities? What niches do they cover, how many members do they have, and how much money are they making?
That curiosity pushed me to research and connect with other creators. What I found was eye-opening: there are Skool communities in nearly every niche you can imagine—fitness, coaching, investing, creativity, and personal growth. Some are small and intimate, while others have thousands of members and generate recurring revenue every single month.
In this article, I’ll break down popular Skool community niches, typical member counts, and their earning potential, so you can get inspired and design your own profitable community.
Ready to launch yours? Sign up for Skool here.
Why Skool Communities Are Growing Fast
Skool communities have exploded because they solve problems that older platforms couldn’t:
- All-in-one simplicity – Courses, community, and coaching in one clean space.
- Recurring income model – Subscriptions give creators predictable monthly revenue.
- Engagement built-in – Gamification, leaderboards, and a simple design keep members active.
- No distractions – Unlike Facebook or Discord, there are no ads, memes, or chaos.
That’s why you’ll see communities ranging from dozens of members paying $100+ a month to thousands of members paying $30–$50/month—and both can be extremely profitable.
The Most Popular Niches on Skool
Here are the niches where Skool creators are thriving right now:
1. Fitness & Health
Communities where members join workout challenges, get nutrition coaching, and stay accountable.
- Typical member counts: 200–2,000+
- Earning potential: $5,000–$50,000/month depending on pricing
2. Business & Entrepreneurship
One of the largest categories on Skool. Creators run masterminds, marketing communities, and client acquisition programs.
- Typical member counts: 300–5,000+
- Earning potential: $10,000–$100,000/month, especially for high-ticket programs
3. Investing & Trading
From stock trading to crypto to real estate, these communities thrive on live calls, alerts, and shared strategies.
- Typical member counts: 100–2,000+
- Earning potential: $5,000–$60,000/month
4. Creative Skills
Photography, music production, writing, and design. People pay for structured lessons and feedback.
- Typical member counts: 100–1,000+
- Earning potential: $3,000–$25,000/month
5. Personal Development & Mindset
Communities around productivity, focus, habits, or emotional growth.
- Typical member counts: 150–1,500+
- Earning potential: $4,000–$30,000/month
Member Counts Don’t Tell the Whole Story
It’s tempting to think the biggest communities make the most money, but that’s not always true. Here’s what I learned:
- A community with 500 members paying $50/month makes $25,000/month.
- Another with 100 members paying $200/month also makes $20,000/month.
- Engagement and pricing matter more than raw numbers.
The most profitable Skool creators focus on clear transformations, strong engagement, and retention—not just growth.
Examples of What Communities Sell
From what I’ve observed, the highest-earning Skool communities usually combine three elements:
- A structured program or course (delivered in the classroom).
- A supportive community (where members share wins and stay accountable).
- Live coaching or events (scheduled with Skool’s calendar).
For example:
- A fitness coach might sell a 12-week body transformation challenge.
- A business mentor might run a client-getting bootcamp.
- A trader might share weekly market calls and trade alerts.
- A creative teacher might run monthly skill challenges.
The combination of learning, support, and live interaction is what keeps members paying month after month.
Earning Potential: What’s Realistic?
Not every community earns six figures, but here’s a rough breakdown of what’s possible:
- Starter level – 50 members @ $30/month = $1,500/month.
- Growing stage – 200 members @ $50/month = $10,000/month.
- Scaling stage – 1,000 members @ $50/month = $50,000/month.
- Premium model – 100 members @ $200/month = $20,000/month.
I’ve seen creators reach these levels in under a year by picking a strong niche, running weekly events, and promoting their communities through YouTube, TikTok, or podcasts.
Why Skool Helps Communities Earn More
Skool makes monetization easier because:
- Gamification keeps churn low – People stay longer, so your recurring revenue compounds.
- Simplicity reduces friction – Members don’t get lost between apps.
- Payments are seamless – Stripe integration means you’re paid on time.
- Community drives upsells – Once people trust you, they often upgrade to premium coaching.
Want to test this yourself? Start your Skool community here.
Keys to Building a Popular, Profitable Skool Community
After studying the most successful creators, here’s what I’ve found works best:
- Be clear about your niche and transformation – Don’t just say “fitness,” say “lose 20 lbs in 90 days.”
- Launch with simple but strong onboarding – Welcome video, intro post, quick win.
- Use live events to anchor engagement – Weekly calls or challenges keep people showing up.
- Celebrate wins constantly – Recognition drives retention.
- Charge what you’re worth – Don’t undervalue your transformation.
FAQs About Skool Communities
Q: How fast can I grow a Skool community?
Some creators reach hundreds of members within months if they already have an audience. Others grow slower but monetize faster with higher pricing.
Q: Do I need a big following first?
No. Many profitable Skool communities started with just 20–50 members.
Q: What’s the best pricing model?
Recurring memberships (monthly) work best, but you can also do premium tiers for higher-ticket offers.
Q: Can I run courses, community, and coaching together?
Yes—that’s what Skool was built for.
Conclusion: What the Most Popular Skool Communities Teach Us
The most popular Skool communities aren’t always the biggest. They’re the ones that deliver clear results, keep members engaged, and charge appropriately for the transformation they provide.
Whether you’re teaching fitness, business, investing, creativity, or mindset, the formula works the same: course + community + coaching = results and recurring revenue.
That’s why so many creators are switching to Skool—it simplifies everything and helps you focus on delivering value instead of fighting tech.
If you’re ready to build your own community, learn from the best and start your Skool membership here.
