r/Animators

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About r/Animators

Welcome to r/Animators, a subreddit dedicated to animators of all kinds! Whether you specialize in 2D animation (traditional or digital), 3D animation, stop motion, character design, or storyboarding, this community is a place for you to share your work, connect with other animators, and collaborate on projects. You can also use this subreddit to find job opportunities, hire other animators, or showcase your skills to potential employers.

The community at a glance

r/Animators is a Subreddit for Animators with roughly 39K members. It has been around since 2009. It uses a forum format for communication. On the Hive Index it ranks #3 in the Animation communities list.

Roughly 18K members have joined in the past year. Popular discussion topics include Animation, Looking, and Animator. Product recommendations often mention animation software.

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Established 2009
39K Members

Community Topics

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Subreddit Analysis

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Yearly: +18K members
Growth: +83.6% / year

Member growth over time

All time (yearly)

  • 2013: 44 members
  • 2014: 59 members
  • 2015: 144 members
  • 2016: 176 members
  • 2017: 212 members
  • 2020: 3K members
  • 2021: 2K members
  • 2022: 3K members
  • 2023: 3K members
  • 2024: 4K members
  • 2025: 10K members
  • 2026: 15K members

Past year (monthly)

  • Nov: 960 members
  • Dec: 1K members
  • Jan: 1K members
  • Feb: 2K members
  • Mar: 2K members
  • Apr: 1K members
  • May: 2K members
  • Jun: 1K members
  • Jul: 1K members
  • Aug: 2K members
  • Sep: 2K members
  • Oct: 301 members

Topics

  • Animation
    283 posts in the past month
    #1
    Animation
    283
  • Looking
    57 posts in the past month
    #2
    Looking
    57
  • Animator
    49 posts in the past month
    #3
    Animator
    49
  • 2d
    33 posts in the past month
    #4
    2d
    33
  • Animated
    23 posts in the past month
    #5
    Animated
    23

Flair

  • 2D
    25 posts in the past month
    1. [OC] Angel Animation
    2. LETS GROOVE [OC]
    3. [HIRE] Anime Production
    #1
    2D
    [OC] Angel Animation · LETS GROOVE [OC] · [HIRE] Anime Production
    25
  • Question
    9 posts in the past month
    1. About traditional cell animation backlighting - why black paint?
    2. Need help looking for someone :^[
    3. I’ve never animated before but really wanted my own scuba guy, pls help
    #2
    Question
    About traditional cell animation backlighting - why black paint? · Need help looking for someone :^[ · I’ve never animated before but really wanted my own scuba guy, pls help
    9
  • 3D
    7 posts in the past month
    1. First time Animator
    2. 3D Animation Death 🕷️
    3. hair physic
    #3
    3D
    First time Animator · 3D Animation Death 🕷️ · hair physic
    7
  • Critique
    4 posts in the past month
    1. Critique my Character Animation
    2. Jump Exercise
    3. Ghosts. Too fast?
    #4
    Critique
    Critique my Character Animation · Jump Exercise · Ghosts. Too fast?
    4
  • Frame by Frame
    3 posts in the past month
    1. A small meme to keep my head in the game.
    2. Spent the afternoon tweaking the physics engine for this slow-motion quadruped walk cycle. What do you think of the leg weight?
    3. Spent the afternoon tweaking the physics engine for this slow-motion quadruped walk cycle. What do you think of the leg weight?
    #5
    Frame by Frame
    A small meme to keep my head in the game. · Spent the afternoon tweaking the physics engine for this slow-motion quadruped walk cycle. What do you think of the leg weight? · Spent the afternoon tweaking the physics engine for this slow-motion quadruped walk cycle. What do you think of the leg weight?
    3

Product recommendations

  • animation software
    8 posts in the past month
    1. Best animation programs for pc?
    2. Best Animation software for low end pc.
    3. Best animation software for Ipad
    #1
    animation software
    Best animation programs for pc? · Best Animation software for low end pc. · Best animation software for Ipad
    8
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Frequently asked questions

Who is r/Animators for?
Best for Animators enthusiasts looking for a Reddit-based community with forum discussion.
Is r/Animators free to join?
This listing is not marked as paid-only. Access rules and any fees are decided by the community.
How many members does r/Animators have?
Roughly 39K members, based on figures reported by the community or its host. Member counts are approximate and change over time.
What platform is r/Animators on?
r/Animators runs on Reddit. Reddit communities (or "subreddits") are forum-based groups on the popular social news aggregation, web content rating, and discussion website Reddit. Reddit is commonly known as "the front page of the internet". Users submit content to the site such as links, text posts, and images, which are then voted up or down and discussed by other members. From investing Reddit communities, to professional ones, to ones just for laughs, you're likely to find a community for you on Reddit.
What topics does r/Animators cover?
On the Hive Index, r/Animators is organized under Animators.
How do I join r/Animators?
You can join r/Animators by clicking this link, or pressing the "Go to community" button above.
What are the Animation communities like?
Communities for animators working in 2D, 3D, stop motion, and character design. Reddit and Discord are the main platforms for sharing work, getting feedback, finding job opportunities, and connecting with other professionals at all stages of the craft.
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