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 77K members. It uses a forum format for communication. It is the 3rd largest community in the Augmented Reality topic page.

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

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77K Members

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Subreddit Analysis

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Yearly: +13K members
Growth: +20.5% / 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: 9K members

Past year (monthly)

  • 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: 969 members
  • Aug: 1K members
  • Sep: 261 members

Themes

  • Solution Requests
    2 posts in the past month
    1. Does anyone know if the RayNeo iO display is single-eye or dual-eye?
    2. Starter Glasses with display to create apps and experiment with
    #1
    Solution Requests
    Does anyone know if the RayNeo iO display is single-eye or dual-eye? · Starter Glasses with display to create apps and experiment with
    2
  • Ideas
    2 posts in the past month
    1. Built a zero-subscription 3D WebAR image tracker in Unity WebGL (no 8thWall/SaaS needed) – smooth tracking & 3D layering demo
    2. We're building glasses that do things, not glasses that show things
    #2
    Ideas
    Built a zero-subscription 3D WebAR image tracker in Unity WebGL (no 8thWall/SaaS needed) – smooth tracking & 3D layering demo · We're building glasses that do things, not glasses that show things
    2
  • Advice Requests
    1 post in the past month
    1. Detailed XR Glasses Comparison Cheatsheet - Key Flaws, Overall Rating, Value Rating, Tech Specs, Center Sharpness, Edge Sharpness, IPD, Build Quality, SteamVR Rating, Flat Gaming, Movies, Travel, Working Out, Productivity, Included Extras and Special Features -- LF Feedback
    #3
    Advice Requests
    Detailed XR Glasses Comparison Cheatsheet - Key Flaws, Overall Rating, Value Rating, Tech Specs, Center Sharpness, Edge Sharpness, IPD, Build Quality, SteamVR Rating, Flat Gaming, Movies, Travel, Working Out, Productivity, Included Extras and Special Features -- LF Feedback
    1

Topics

  • Ar Glasses
    14 posts in the past month
    1. AMA Aug 20 | Nimbo X1 — We built full-color AR glasses with Silicon Carbide waveguides
    2. XREAL Aura impressions: very interesting AR glasses
    3. Sony announces their new AR glasses
    #1
    Ar Glasses
    AMA Aug 20 | Nimbo X1 — We built full-color AR glasses with Silicon Carbide waveguides · XREAL Aura impressions: very interesting AR glasses · Sony announces their new AR glasses
    14
  • Ar
    13 posts in the past month
    1. AR News: Samsung, LG Electronics, SeeTrue & ZEISS, SIDTEK
    #2
    Ar
    AR News: Samsung, LG Electronics, SeeTrue & ZEISS, SIDTEK
    13
  • Smart Glasses
    9 posts in the past month
    1. Anduril's Eagle Eye Smart Glasses
    2. MentraOS running on Nimo Smart Glasses - Making them a great option for developers
    #3
    Smart Glasses
    Anduril's Eagle Eye Smart Glasses · MentraOS running on Nimo Smart Glasses - Making them a great option for developers
    9
  • Glasses
    8 posts in the past month
    1. "The Asus ROG XReal R1 XR Glasses Would Be Great If You Didn't Also Have to Buy the Mediocre Dock"
    2. Viture’s New XR Glasses Are Sharper, Brighter, and Way Less Expensive
    #4
    Glasses
    "The Asus ROG XReal R1 XR Glasses Would Be Great If You Didn't Also Have to Buy the Mediocre Dock" · Viture’s New XR Glasses Are Sharper, Brighter, and Way Less Expensive
    8
  • Xr Glasses
    8 posts in the past month
    1. "The Asus ROG XReal R1 XR Glasses Would Be Great If You Didn't Also Have to Buy the Mediocre Dock"
    2. Viture’s New XR Glasses Are Sharper, Brighter, and Way Less Expensive
    3. Budget XR glasses for work/productivity/coding
    #5
    Xr Glasses
    "The Asus ROG XReal R1 XR Glasses Would Be Great If You Didn't Also Have to Buy the Mediocre Dock" · Viture’s New XR Glasses Are Sharper, Brighter, and Way Less Expensive · Budget XR glasses for work/productivity/coding
    8

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  • Glasses w/ HUD
    38 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. Unboxing The Lightest Display Smart Glasses 👀 29 Grams
    #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 · Unboxing The Lightest Display Smart Glasses 👀 29 Grams
    38
  • News
    30 posts in the past month
    1. Germany considers banning Meta Smart Glasses
    2. Meta’s Reality Labs lost over $4.6 billion in second quarter
    3. AMA Aug 20 | Nimbo X1 — We built full-color AR glasses with Silicon Carbide waveguides
    #2
    News
    Germany considers banning Meta Smart Glasses · Meta’s Reality Labs lost over $4.6 billion in second quarter · AMA Aug 20 | Nimbo X1 — We built full-color AR glasses with Silicon Carbide waveguides
    30
  • Building Blocks
    16 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
    #3
    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
    16
  • Glasses w/ 6DoF
    16 posts in the past month
    1. AMA From Unseen Reality URXR @5PM PT / 8PM PT Today
    2. Steam Frame is Getting a Color Passthrough Camera Upgrade Add-on
    3. AMA: I've got the XREAL Aura for a week
    #4
    Glasses w/ 6DoF
    AMA From Unseen Reality URXR @5PM PT / 8PM PT Today · Steam Frame is Getting a Color Passthrough Camera Upgrade Add-on · AMA: I've got the XREAL Aura for a week
    16
  • AR Apps
    14 posts in the past month
    1. Look what my friend was able to build in Augmented Reality.
    2. Virtual try-on clothes on a Magic AI Mirror in retail and malls !
    3. Would you really stand up and dodge in your living room to play a game, or is that too much?
    #5
    AR Apps
    Look what my friend was able to build in Augmented Reality. · Virtual try-on clothes on a Magic AI Mirror in retail and malls ! · Would you really stand up and dodge in your living room to play a game, or is that too much?
    14

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 77K 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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