r/esports

Community Overview

About r/esports

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The community at a glance

r/esports is a Subreddit for Gamers and Esports Fans with roughly 338K members. It uses a forum format for communication.

Roughly 9K members have joined in the past year. Popular discussion topics include Esports, Looking For A, and Gaming. Common discussion themes are Solution Requests. Product recommendations often mention gaming mouse.

On Reddit
338K Members

Subreddit Analysis

via GummySearch
Yearly: +9K members
Growth: +2.7% / year

Member growth over time

All time (yearly)

  • 2013: 2K members
  • 2014: 3K members
  • 2015: 4K members
  • 2016: 5K members
  • 2017: 6K members
  • 2018: 12K members
  • 2019: 19K members
  • 2020: 17K members
  • 2021: 12K members
  • 2023: 76K members
  • 2024: 142K members
  • 2025: 32K members
  • 2026: 6K members

Past year (monthly)

  • Jul: 142 members
  • Aug: 167 members
  • Sep: 159 members
  • Oct: 163 members
  • Nov: 1K members
  • Dec: 867 members
  • Jan: 874 members
  • Feb: 2K members
  • Mar: 841 members
  • Apr: 2K members
  • May: 968 members
  • Jun: 108 members

Themes

  • Solution Requests
    1 post in the past month
    1. I built a tool to track 'Buffs and Nerfs' and changes to my mains because I hate reading long patch notes. Would love some feedback. Would you use it?
    #1
    Solution Requests
    I built a tool to track 'Buffs and Nerfs' and changes to my mains because I hate reading long patch notes. Would love some feedback. Would you use it?
    1

Topics

  • Esports
    175 posts in the past month
    1. Have there ever been any players in esports history who had a "great career" only because they played on a stacked team?
    #1
    Esports
    Have there ever been any players in esports history who had a "great career" only because they played on a stacked team?
    175
  • Looking For A
    44 posts in the past month
    #2
    Looking For A
    44
  • Gaming
    37 posts in the past month
    #3
    Gaming
    37
  • Tournament
    28 posts in the past month
    #4
    Tournament
    28
  • Team
    23 posts in the past month
    #5
    Team
    23

Flair

  • Discussion
    83 posts in the past month
    1. Which esports player deserves to be here?
    2. Who is the GOAT of Esports from each continent?
    3. Give me some Goats of their games
    #1
    Discussion
    Which esports player deserves to be here? · Who is the GOAT of Esports from each continent? · Give me some Goats of their games
    83
  • News
    70 posts in the past month
    1. Top Esports Games by Peak Viewers – Q1 2026
    2. Former VALORANT Pro SicK Sparks Backlash After Supporting Deportations and ICE
    3. Heroic has disbanded its Dota 2 team, saying the game is "tough to commercialize"
    #2
    News
    Top Esports Games by Peak Viewers – Q1 2026 · Former VALORANT Pro SicK Sparks Backlash After Supporting Deportations and ICE · Heroic has disbanded its Dota 2 team, saying the game is "tough to commercialize"
    70
  • Question
    37 posts in the past month
    1. What happened to the score eSports?
    2. which esports game has the healthiest competitive scene right now?
    3. what desks are these?
    #3
    Question
    What happened to the score eSports? · which esports game has the healthiest competitive scene right now? · what desks are these?
    37
  • Event
    6 posts in the past month
    1. DreamHack Atlanta this year felt packed in a good way
    2. Makazze with the best play of the playoffs
    3. (TF2 Esports) Help Fundraise a Stage for the Next International Clash @ poLANd.tf 2026!
    #4
    Event
    DreamHack Atlanta this year felt packed in a good way · Makazze with the best play of the playoffs · (TF2 Esports) Help Fundraise a Stage for the Next International Clash @ poLANd.tf 2026!
    6
  • Unpaid/Volunteer
    2 posts in the past month
    1. Producer Needed for Prime Meta League
    2. [Volunteer] Help us build cubby.gg – CS2 Community Hub!
    #5
    Unpaid/Volunteer
    Producer Needed for Prime Meta League · [Volunteer] Help us build cubby.gg – CS2 Community Hub!
    2

Product recommendations

  • gaming mouse
    4 posts in the past month
    1. Best Gaming Mouse
    2. best gaming mouse for FPS and MMORPGs
    3. What's the best gaming mouse for FPS games on the market currently?
    #1
    gaming mouse
    Best Gaming Mouse · best gaming mouse for FPS and MMORPGs · What's the best gaming mouse for FPS games on the market currently?
    4

Frequently asked questions

Who is r/esports for?
Best for Gamers and Esports Fans enthusiasts looking for a Reddit-based community with forum discussion.
Is r/esports 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/esports have?
Roughly 338K members, based on figures reported by the community or its host. Member counts are approximate and change over time.
What platform is r/esports on?
r/esports 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/esports cover?
On the Hive Index, r/esports is organized under Gamers, Esports Fans.
How do I join r/esports?
You can join r/esports 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.