r/Battlebots

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About r/Battlebots

/r/battlebots is a reddit community for fans of robot combat. We welcome those with a casual interest in television shows as well as the enthusiast community. Events of interest include Battlebots, Robot Wars, Bugglebots, Robogames, Fighting My Bots (FMB), King of Bots (KOB) and Robolahing This is an independent unofficial fan community. It does not represent any brand.

The community at a glance

r/Battlebots is a Subreddit for Hardware and Robotics Enthusiasts with roughly 75K members. It uses a forum format for communication. On the Hive Index it ranks #6 in the Robotics communities list and #9 in the Hardware communities list.

Roughly 3K members have joined in the past year.

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75K Members

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Subreddit Analysis

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Yearly: +3K members
Growth: +4.5% / year

Member growth over time

All time (yearly)

  • 2013: 5 members
  • 2014: 18 members
  • 2015: 6K members
  • 2016: 6K members
  • 2017: 784 members
  • 2018: 5K members
  • 2019: 7K members
  • 2020: 5K members
  • 2021: 19K members
  • 2023: 18K members
  • 2024: 3K members
  • 2025: 2K members
  • 2026: 3K members

Past year (monthly)

  • Dec: 246 members
  • Jan: 271 members
  • Feb: 269 members
  • Mar: 361 members
  • Apr: 274 members
  • May: 241 members
  • Jun: 213 members
  • Jul: 270 members
  • Aug: 295 members
  • Sep: 236 members
  • Oct: 323 members
  • Nov: 61 members

Flair

  • BattleBots TV
    37 posts in the past month
    1. Witch doctor career
    2. Battlebots is bad, we should free the bots from their misery of having to keep fighting and let them run free into the wild with other bots
    3. Inside The Twins. Skorpios interviews Aren Hill in his workshop.
    #1
    BattleBots TV
    Witch doctor career · Battlebots is bad, we should free the bots from their misery of having to keep fighting and let them run free into the wild with other bots · Inside The Twins. Skorpios interviews Aren Hill in his workshop.
    37
  • BattleBots
    22 posts in the past month
    1. Me at the start of this season.
    2. "Let him get up, let him get up"
    3. All bosses no damage
    #2
    BattleBots
    Me at the start of this season. · "Let him get up, let him get up" · All bosses no damage
    22
  • Robot Combat
    19 posts in the past month
    1. Battlebots beginnings. An interview with Trey Roski. How he started in robot fighting with his cousin Greg and turned the concept of robot combat into the BattleBots empire.
    2. I’m making a robot combat video game. What do games always get wrong about the real thing?
    3. Can I win a Trophy with a Trophy?
    #3
    Robot Combat
    Battlebots beginnings. An interview with Trey Roski. How he started in robot fighting with his cousin Greg and turned the concept of robot combat into the BattleBots empire. · I’m making a robot combat video game. What do games always get wrong about the real thing? · Can I win a Trophy with a Trophy?
    19
  • Bot Building
    14 posts in the past month
    1. What is the deal with brushless motors?
    2. Finishing up the CAD for my 3lb "Kestrel"
    3. Just bought my first combat robot on etsy, can I get some tips or answer some questions i have?
    #4
    Bot Building
    What is the deal with brushless motors? · Finishing up the CAD for my 3lb "Kestrel" · Just bought my first combat robot on etsy, can I get some tips or answer some questions i have?
    14
  • Robot Wars
    2 posts in the past month
    1. Razer looks too good too often to not draw
    2. 2026 Halloween Lego Robots: Classic Witch Doctor, Razer, and an OC!
    #5
    Robot Wars
    Razer looks too good too often to not draw · 2026 Halloween Lego Robots: Classic Witch Doctor, Razer, and an OC!
    2
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Frequently asked questions

Who is r/Battlebots for?
Best for Hardware and Robotics Enthusiasts enthusiasts looking for a Reddit-based community with forum discussion.
Is r/Battlebots 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/Battlebots 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/Battlebots on?
r/Battlebots 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/Battlebots cover?
On the Hive Index, r/Battlebots is organized under Hardware, Robotics Enthusiasts.
How do I join r/Battlebots?
You can join r/Battlebots by clicking this link, or pressing the "Go to community" button above.
What are the Hardware communities like?
Communities for hardware engineers, electronics hobbyists, and embedded systems developers. Discord and Reddit host communities for Arduino, Raspberry Pi, PCB design, and DIY electronics, alongside more professional spaces for engineers working on commercial hardware products.
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