r/augmentedreality

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About r/augmentedreality

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 75K 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, Scams, and Xr. Common discussion themes are Solution Requests and Ideas. Product recommendations often mention ar glasses.

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75K Members

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Subreddit Analysis

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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: 7K 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: 207 members

Themes

  • Solution Requests
    7 posts in the past month
    1. Are there any AR glasses with transparent displays that aren't made by Meta?
    2. what are the best smart glasses 2026 has brought us so far for daily hud use?
    3. AR glasses for gaming recommendation?
    #1
    Solution Requests
    Are there any AR glasses with transparent displays that aren't made by Meta? · what are the best smart glasses 2026 has brought us so far for daily hud use? · AR glasses for gaming recommendation?
    7
  • Ideas
    4 posts in the past month
    1. AR and smart vacuum
    2. So Xreal Aura or URXR One?
    3. Are tracked physical objects the missing input layer for AR and MR?
    #2
    Ideas
    AR and smart vacuum · So Xreal Aura or URXR One? · Are tracked physical objects the missing input layer for AR and MR?
    4
  • Advice Requests
    2 posts in the past month
    1. Tired of replacing your glasses for smart features? Honest feedback needed
    2. Are Rokid Glasses a solid choice for a hands-free, camera-first use case? Looking for devs with hands-on experience
    #3
    Advice Requests
    Tired of replacing your glasses for smart features? Honest feedback needed · Are Rokid Glasses a solid choice for a hands-free, camera-first use case? Looking for devs with hands-on experience
    2

Topics

  • Ar
    5 posts in the past month
    #1
    Ar
    5
  • Scams
    3 posts in the past month
    #2
    Scams
    3
  • Xr
    3 posts in the past month
    1. Building for the Android XR Ecosystem
    2. I built an open-source teleprompter specifically for smart glasses (Ray-Ban Meta, XREAL, Viture) and I'm looking for hardware beta testers
    #3
    Xr
    Building for the Android XR Ecosystem · I built an open-source teleprompter specifically for smart glasses (Ray-Ban Meta, XREAL, Viture) and I'm looking for hardware beta testers
    3
  • Prime Day
    3 posts in the past month
    1. RayNeo Prime Day Deals Sneak Peek
    2. Anyone picking up any tech this Prime Day?
    3. VITURE Prime Day Deals
    #4
    Prime Day
    RayNeo Prime Day Deals Sneak Peek · Anyone picking up any tech this Prime Day? · VITURE Prime Day Deals
    3
  • Ar Glasses
    2 posts in the past month
    1. AR glasses for gaming recommendation?
    #5
    Ar Glasses
    AR glasses for gaming recommendation?
    2

Flair

  • Glasses w/ HUD
    21 posts in the past month
    1. Rayneo Display Smartglasses Coming in Q3
    2. Meizu MYVU Air - Under $120 'AR' Glasses
    3. Palmer Luckey Wearing Unidentified Glasses
    #1
    Glasses w/ HUD
    Rayneo Display Smartglasses Coming in Q3 · Meizu MYVU Air - Under $120 'AR' Glasses · Palmer Luckey Wearing Unidentified Glasses
    21
  • Glasses w/ 6DoF
    12 posts in the past month
    1. AR and smart vacuum
    2. ROKID AR Glasses with 6dof and the new Snapdragon Reality Elite SoC
    3. Running Half-Life: Alyx on AR glasses with 6DoF tracking and SteamVR controller emulation
    #2
    Glasses w/ 6DoF
    AR and smart vacuum · ROKID AR Glasses with 6dof and the new Snapdragon Reality Elite SoC · Running Half-Life: Alyx on AR glasses with 6DoF tracking and SteamVR controller emulation
    12
  • AR Apps
    12 posts in the past month
    1. What if your next gaming device was a pair of AR glasses?
    2. ARmies: Multiplayer AR Battle | Now released on App Store and Play Store!
    3. I open-sourced an iOS app that turns Meta Ray-Bans into a hands-free, on-device AI assistant
    #3
    AR Apps
    What if your next gaming device was a pair of AR glasses? · ARmies: Multiplayer AR Battle | Now released on App Store and Play Store! · I open-sourced an iOS app that turns Meta Ray-Bans into a hands-free, on-device AI assistant
    12
  • Buying Advice
    9 posts in the past month
    1. Are there any AR glasses with transparent displays that aren't made by Meta?
    2. what are the best smart glasses 2026 has brought us so far for daily hud use?
    3. How does 1080p look on your nose?
    #4
    Buying Advice
    Are there any AR glasses with transparent displays that aren't made by Meta? · what are the best smart glasses 2026 has brought us so far for daily hud use? · How does 1080p look on your nose?
    9
  • Building Blocks
    8 posts in the past month
    1. Samsung announces new XR microdisplay production base in $48B investment
    2. Mass Production of AR Waveguides Begins at China’s First 12-Inch Transparent Wafer Fab
    3. AR Waveguide Manufacturing Footage
    #5
    Building Blocks
    Samsung announces new XR microdisplay production base in $48B investment · Mass Production of AR Waveguides Begins at China’s First 12-Inch Transparent Wafer Fab · AR Waveguide Manufacturing Footage
    8

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 75K 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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