r/esports

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The community at a glance

r/esports is a Subreddit for Gamers and Esports Fans with roughly 342K members. It uses a forum format for communication.

Roughly 12K members have joined in the past year. Popular discussion topics include Esports, Looking For A, and Gaming. Product recommendations often mention gaming mouse.

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342K Members

Community Topics

Community Features

Forum

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Subreddit Analysis

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Yearly: +12K members
Growth: +3.7% / 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: 10K members

Past year (monthly)

  • Nov: 1K members
  • Dec: 867 members
  • Jan: 874 members
  • Feb: 2K members
  • Mar: 841 members
  • Apr: 2K members
  • May: 968 members
  • Jun: 1K members
  • Jul: 2K members
  • Aug: 662 members
  • Sep: 414 members
  • Oct: 94 members

Topics

  • Esports
    175 posts in the past month
    #1
    Esports
    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
    34 posts in the past month
    1. Why are you fan of a team?
    2. Anyone else miss Gamebattles/UMG?
    3. Growing Platform Advice
    #1
    Discussion
    Why are you fan of a team? · Anyone else miss Gamebattles/UMG? · Growing Platform Advice
    34
  • News
    22 posts in the past month
    1. Complexity shutting down after 23 years is a warning for esports teams stuck in a niche.
    2. The Rocket League World Championship had a peak viewership of 704 000, a record for the game
    3. Veteran Vietnamese PUBG Player LongK Speaks Out Over PUBG’s Unfulfilled $100,000 Charity Donation
    #2
    News
    Complexity shutting down after 23 years is a warning for esports teams stuck in a niche. · The Rocket League World Championship had a peak viewership of 704 000, a record for the game · Veteran Vietnamese PUBG Player LongK Speaks Out Over PUBG’s Unfulfilled $100,000 Charity Donation
    22
  • Event
    10 posts in the past month
    1. Worlds 2026 Grand Final Watch Party in OC
    2. BGMI tournament
    3. Built an Esports Tournament Platform for Free Fire, BGMI & MLBB – Looking for Buyers
    #3
    Event
    Worlds 2026 Grand Final Watch Party in OC · BGMI tournament · Built an Esports Tournament Platform for Free Fire, BGMI & MLBB – Looking for Buyers
    10
  • Question
    10 posts in the past month
    1. Video Recommendations for Improving Esports Overwatch Team
    2. [Cleveland/Lakewood] Gauging interest for a LoL Worlds Finals Watch Party at Ethlete Lab Academy (Nov 14)
    3. Looking for Esports internship
    #4
    Question
    Video Recommendations for Improving Esports Overwatch Team · [Cleveland/Lakewood] Gauging interest for a LoL Worlds Finals Watch Party at Ethlete Lab Academy (Nov 14) · Looking for Esports internship
    10
  • Unpaid/Volunteer
    3 posts in the past month
    1. Valorant Casters Needed
    2. PC
    3. Streaming PC
    #5
    Unpaid/Volunteer
    Valorant Casters Needed · PC · Streaming PC
    3

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
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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 342K 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.
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