r/DotA2

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About r/DotA2

/r/DotA2 is the most popular English-speaking community to discuss gameplay, esports, and news related to Valve's award winning free-to-play MOBA DotA 2.

The community at a glance

r/DotA2 is a Subreddit for Gamers and Esports Fans with roughly 1.8M members. It uses a forum format for communication. On the Hive Index it ranks #2 in the Esports communities list.

Roughly 65K members have joined in the past year. Popular discussion topics include Largo, Dota, and Valve. Product recommendations often mention coach, item market site, and pc build.

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1.8M Members

Community Topics

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Subreddit Analysis

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Yearly: +65K members
Growth: +3.8% / year

Member growth over time

All time (yearly)

  • 2013: 68K members
  • 2014: 75K members
  • 2015: 57K members
  • 2016: 62K members
  • 2017: 72K members
  • 2018: 110K members
  • 2019: 134K members
  • 2020: 164K members
  • 2021: 187K members
  • 2022: 175K members
  • 2023: 141K members
  • 2024: 337K members
  • 2025: 95K members
  • 2026: 47K members

Past year (monthly)

  • Sep: 5K members
  • Oct: 2K members
  • Nov: 5K members
  • Dec: 5K members
  • Jan: 9K members
  • Feb: 5K members
  • Mar: 7K members
  • Apr: 4K members
  • May: 3K members
  • Jun: 6K members
  • Jul: 5K members
  • Aug: 8K members

Topics

  • Largo
    93 posts in the past month
    #1
    Largo
    93
  • Dota
    84 posts in the past month
    #2
    Dota
    84
  • Valve
    50 posts in the past month
    #3
    Valve
    50
  • Dota2
    35 posts in the past month
    #4
    Dota2
    35
  • Dota 2
    22 posts in the past month
    #5
    Dota 2
    22

Flair

  • Discussion
    52 posts in the past month
    1. Immortal gardens VS Sanctums of the divine
    2. Do you think Satanic is the next Ame?
    3. The Best Carry of Today Versus The Best Carry in History
    #1
    Discussion
    Immortal gardens VS Sanctums of the divine · Do you think Satanic is the next Ame? · The Best Carry of Today Versus The Best Carry in History
    52
  • Question
    19 posts in the past month
    1. Crazy Lag
    2. Do hackers get a VAC ban on steam acc?
    3. Dota Gwent-like minigame
    #2
    Question
    Crazy Lag · Do hackers get a VAC ban on steam acc? · Dota Gwent-like minigame
    19
  • Fluff
    18 posts in the past month
    1. Dota is love Dota is life
    2. We're all asking for Jugg buffs as if we're not going to deal with it in our regular pubs
    3. Juggernaut has retired
    #3
    Fluff
    Dota is love Dota is life · We're all asking for Jugg buffs as if we're not going to deal with it in our regular pubs · Juggernaut has retired
    18
  • Suggestion
    11 posts in the past month
    1. Allow Jugg to cast ulti mid-spin
    2. Omnislash
    3. Items cooldown suggestion!
    #4
    Suggestion
    Allow Jugg to cast ulti mid-spin · Omnislash · Items cooldown suggestion!
    11
  • Other
    9 posts in the past month
    1. How to tell if your percentile calculation is finished (for dummies)
    2. Is there a Youtuber similar to BSJ but for the offlane role?
    3. Puck Crimson Witness Orb
    #5
    Other
    How to tell if your percentile calculation is finished (for dummies) · Is there a Youtuber similar to BSJ but for the offlane role? · Puck Crimson Witness Orb
    9

Product recommendations

  • coach
    2 posts in the past month
    1. Can anyone recommend a good coach?
    2. Coaching exclusive BSJ stream channel is live. Very good tid bits I recommend hearing. Currently coaching a 6900 mmr player!
    #1
    coach
    Can anyone recommend a good coach? · Coaching exclusive BSJ stream channel is live. Very good tid bits I recommend hearing. Currently coaching a 6900 mmr player!
    2
  • item market site
    1 post in the past month
    1. Recommend Legit dota2 item market site with real currency cash back.
    #2
    item market site
    Recommend Legit dota2 item market site with real currency cash back.
    1
  • pc build
    1 post in the past month
    1. Please recommend PC build
    #3
    pc build
    Please recommend PC build
    1
  • site to bet on dota 2
    1 post in the past month
    1. Please, recommend a site to bet on Dota 2. I've heard that Parimatch is not bad but I haven't tried it yet.
    #4
    site to bet on dota 2
    Please, recommend a site to bet on Dota 2. I've heard that Parimatch is not bad but I haven't tried it yet.
    1
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Frequently asked questions

Who is r/DotA2 for?
Best for Gamers and Esports Fans enthusiasts looking for a Reddit-based community with forum discussion.
Is r/DotA2 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/DotA2 have?
Roughly 1.8M members, based on figures reported by the community or its host. Member counts are approximate and change over time.
What platform is r/DotA2 on?
r/DotA2 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/DotA2 cover?
On the Hive Index, r/DotA2 is organized under Gamers, Esports Fans.
How do I join r/DotA2?
You can join r/DotA2 by clicking this link, or pressing the "Go to community" button above.
What are the Gaming communities like?
One of the largest topic areas on the site, spanning PC gaming, consoles, mobile, and tabletop. Discord is the dominant platform with massive servers for individual games and general gaming culture, while Reddit hosts some of the most active game-specific communities on the internet. Covers everything from casual play to competitive esports and game development.
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