r/augmentedreality

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The central hub for the XR eyewear revolution ► AI Glasses ► Smart Glasses ► AR Glasses ◄ Mixed Reality Headsets

The community at a glance

r/augmentedreality is a Subreddit for Augmented Reality with roughly 76K members. It uses a forum format for communication. It is the 4th largest community in the Augmented Reality topic page.

Roughly 13K members have joined in the past year. Popular discussion topics include Ar, Glasses, and Ar Glasses. Common discussion themes are Solution Requests and Advice Requests. Product recommendations often mention ar glasses.

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76K Members

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Yearly: +13K members
Growth: +21.3% / year

Member growth over time

All time (yearly)

  • 2013: 490 members
  • 2014: 555 members
  • 2015: 982 members
  • 2016: 2K members
  • 2017: 3K members
  • 2018: 5K members
  • 2019: 6K members
  • 2020: 6K members
  • 2021: 9K members
  • 2023: 12K members
  • 2024: 10K members
  • 2025: 13K members
  • 2026: 8K members

Past year (monthly)

  • Aug: 1K members
  • Sep: 1K members
  • Oct: 975 members
  • Nov: 1K members
  • Dec: 1K members
  • Jan: 913 members
  • Feb: 823 members
  • Mar: 2K members
  • Apr: 1K members
  • May: 1K members
  • Jun: 1K members
  • Jul: 931 members

Themes

  • Solution Requests
    12 posts in the past month
    1. Besides XREAL, any AR glasses with a Sideview / PIP mode?
    2. Best AR glasses for developers?
    3. Built a tool for AR development for education, but anyone is welcome to use it.
    #1
    Solution Requests
    Besides XREAL, any AR glasses with a Sideview / PIP mode? · Best AR glasses for developers? · Built a tool for AR development for education, but anyone is welcome to use it.
    12
  • Advice Requests
    8 posts in the past month
    1. 17 years old and considering XR as my career path – is it still worth pursuing in 2026?
    2. Newcomer AR Dev Asking for Advice.
    3. WebXR vs Unity for live, data-driven AR? (Need advice)
    #2
    Advice Requests
    17 years old and considering XR as my career path – is it still worth pursuing in 2026? · Newcomer AR Dev Asking for Advice. · WebXR vs Unity for live, data-driven AR? (Need advice)
    8
  • News
    6 posts in the past month
    1. AR optics company LetinAR plans IPO for next year
    2. Lenovo laid off its XR business unit to focus on AI and wearables (i.e. glasses)
    3. Meta will ban Instagram users who post harassing videos recorded with smart glasses as it steps up efforts to address privacy concerns.
    #3
    News
    AR optics company LetinAR plans IPO for next year · Lenovo laid off its XR business unit to focus on AI and wearables (i.e. glasses) · Meta will ban Instagram users who post harassing videos recorded with smart glasses as it steps up efforts to address privacy concerns.
    6
  • Ideas
    2 posts in the past month
    1. Do you think this is a good Idea?
    2. Can eye tracking become an affordable alternative to powered wheelchair controls? Here's our prototype.
    #4
    Ideas
    Do you think this is a good Idea? · Can eye tracking become an affordable alternative to powered wheelchair controls? Here's our prototype.
    2
  • Pain & Anger
    1 post in the past month
    1. AR needs to be improved!
    #5
    Pain & Anger
    AR needs to be improved!
    1

Topics

  • Ar
    58 posts in the past month
    1. I built one AR app every day for 30 days. Here’s what 30 days of building on SPECS looks like
    2. NEW LEAK: Apple’s upcoming smart glasses - planned to be introduced as early as next June at WWDC 2027 ahead of a release next fall - will need to overcome the privacy baggage and reputation associated with Meta’s offerings.
    3. First (low quality icon) images of Meta's Project Phoenix (Loma) found in firmware
    #1
    Ar
    I built one AR app every day for 30 days. Here’s what 30 days of building on SPECS looks like · NEW LEAK: Apple’s upcoming smart glasses - planned to be introduced as early as next June at WWDC 2027 ahead of a release next fall - will need to overcome the privacy baggage and reputation associated with Meta’s offerings. · First (low quality icon) images of Meta's Project Phoenix (Loma) found in firmware
    58
  • Glasses
    33 posts in the past month
    1. Volkswagen Smartglasses for Cyclists Are A Thing Now
    2. NEW LEAK: Apple’s upcoming smart glasses - planned to be introduced as early as next June at WWDC 2027 ahead of a release next fall - will need to overcome the privacy baggage and reputation associated with Meta’s offerings.
    3. Lumus waveguides enable 70° FOV glasses
    #2
    Glasses
    Volkswagen Smartglasses for Cyclists Are A Thing Now · NEW LEAK: Apple’s upcoming smart glasses - planned to be introduced as early as next June at WWDC 2027 ahead of a release next fall - will need to overcome the privacy baggage and reputation associated with Meta’s offerings. · Lumus waveguides enable 70° FOV glasses
    33
  • Ar Glasses
    32 posts in the past month
    1. Besides XREAL, any AR glasses with a Sideview / PIP mode?
    2. Museum visitors step into Seoul's past through AR glasses
    3. Even G2 AR Glasses Review
    #3
    Ar Glasses
    Besides XREAL, any AR glasses with a Sideview / PIP mode? · Museum visitors step into Seoul's past through AR glasses · Even G2 AR Glasses Review
    32
  • Smart Glasses
    16 posts in the past month
    1. NEW LEAK: Apple’s upcoming smart glasses - planned to be introduced as early as next June at WWDC 2027 ahead of a release next fall - will need to overcome the privacy baggage and reputation associated with Meta’s offerings.
    2. Mystery revealed? These Temples for Smart Glasses Look Very Familiar
    3. Need help with picking Smart Glasses
    #4
    Smart Glasses
    NEW LEAK: Apple’s upcoming smart glasses - planned to be introduced as early as next June at WWDC 2027 ahead of a release next fall - will need to overcome the privacy baggage and reputation associated with Meta’s offerings. · Mystery revealed? These Temples for Smart Glasses Look Very Familiar · Need help with picking Smart Glasses
    16
  • Meta
    7 posts in the past month
    1. NEW LEAK: Apple’s upcoming smart glasses - planned to be introduced as early as next June at WWDC 2027 ahead of a release next fall - will need to overcome the privacy baggage and reputation associated with Meta’s offerings.
    2. Meta's First Thin & Light VR Headset Reportedly Leaks in User Setup Video Ahead of Connect
    3. Meta’s Reality Labs lost over $4.6 billion in second quarter
    #5
    Meta
    NEW LEAK: Apple’s upcoming smart glasses - planned to be introduced as early as next June at WWDC 2027 ahead of a release next fall - will need to overcome the privacy baggage and reputation associated with Meta’s offerings. · Meta's First Thin & Light VR Headset Reportedly Leaks in User Setup Video Ahead of Connect · Meta’s Reality Labs lost over $4.6 billion in second quarter
    7

Flair

  • Glasses w/ HUD
    27 posts in the past month
    1. I reverse-engineered Meizu's MYVU AR glasses and now drive them from Python client
    2. I built one AR app every day for 30 days. Here’s what 30 days of building on SPECS looks like
    3. Alibaba will launch waveguide Smart Glasses with 3DOF tracking this year
    #1
    Glasses w/ HUD
    I reverse-engineered Meizu's MYVU AR glasses and now drive them from Python client · I built one AR app every day for 30 days. Here’s what 30 days of building on SPECS looks like · Alibaba will launch waveguide Smart Glasses with 3DOF tracking this year
    27
  • News
    22 posts in the past month
    1. 👓 Smartglasses Complete Guide *Updated*: 78 Glasses!
    2. Meta’s glasses will turn off the camera if you tamper with the privacy light
    3. NEW LEAK: Apple’s upcoming smart glasses - planned to be introduced as early as next June at WWDC 2027 ahead of a release next fall - will need to overcome the privacy baggage and reputation associated with Meta’s offerings.
    #2
    News
    👓 Smartglasses Complete Guide *Updated*: 78 Glasses! · Meta’s glasses will turn off the camera if you tamper with the privacy light · NEW LEAK: Apple’s upcoming smart glasses - planned to be introduced as early as next June at WWDC 2027 ahead of a release next fall - will need to overcome the privacy baggage and reputation associated with Meta’s offerings.
    22
  • AR Apps
    19 posts in the past month
    1. Would you really stand up and dodge in your living room to play a game, or is that too much?
    2. Few hundred people passed by my house on their way to Tokyo
    3. After studying 20 years of failed heritage-AR projects, I think the hardware was always the problem, not the AR
    #3
    AR Apps
    Would you really stand up and dodge in your living room to play a game, or is that too much? · Few hundred people passed by my house on their way to Tokyo · After studying 20 years of failed heritage-AR projects, I think the hardware was always the problem, not the AR
    19
  • Buying Advice
    19 posts in the past month
    1. For those who've built AR apps, what ended up being the biggest challenge after the tech actually worked?
    2. Trying before buying...
    3. Glasses for Language Learning
    #4
    Buying Advice
    For those who've built AR apps, what ended up being the biggest challenge after the tech actually worked? · Trying before buying... · Glasses for Language Learning
    19
  • Building Blocks
    15 posts in the past month
    1. VITURE announces Sony's secret next gen microdisplays 👀
    2. AR optics company LetinAR plans IPO for next year
    3. Lumus waveguides enable 70° FOV glasses
    #5
    Building Blocks
    VITURE announces Sony's secret next gen microdisplays 👀 · AR optics company LetinAR plans IPO for next year · Lumus waveguides enable 70° FOV glasses
    15

Product recommendations

  • ar glasses
    15 posts in the past month
    1. Best AR glasses for Godot or UE
    2. What are the best AR glasses for extended display and watching movies?
    3. Best value $300 AR glasses?
    #1
    ar glasses
    Best AR glasses for Godot or UE · What are the best AR glasses for extended display and watching movies? · Best value $300 AR glasses?
    15
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Frequently asked questions

Who is r/augmentedreality for?
Best for Augmented Reality enthusiasts looking for a Reddit-based community with forum discussion.
Is r/augmentedreality 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/augmentedreality have?
Roughly 76K members, based on figures reported by the community or its host. Member counts are approximate and change over time.
What platform is r/augmentedreality on?
r/augmentedreality 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/augmentedreality cover?
On the Hive Index, r/augmentedreality is organized under Augmented Reality.
How do I join r/augmentedreality?
You can join r/augmentedreality by clicking this link, or pressing the "Go to community" button above.
What are the Augmented Reality communities like?
Communities for AR and mixed reality developers and enthusiasts working with platforms like Unity, ARKit, and ARCore. Discord is the main gathering spot for developers, bootcamp students, and healthcare XR practitioners, with communities organized around specific toolkits and use cases.
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