Community Overview
About r/FanFiction
A supportive community for writers, readers, and reccers to talk about and share FanFiction.
The community at a glance
r/FanFiction is a Subreddit for Writers with roughly 442K members. It has been around since 2009. It uses a forum format for communication. It is the 4th largest community in the Writing topic page.
Roughly 33K members have joined in the past year. Popular discussion topics include Fanfiction, Writing, and Fic. Common discussion themes are Advice Requests and Solution Requests. Product recommendations often mention fanfics, fanfic, and fanfiction.
Community Topics
Community Features
This community has a forum
Subreddit Analysis
via GummySearchYearly: +33K members
Growth: +8.0% / year
Member growth over time
All time (yearly)
- 2013: 1K members
- 2014: 2K members
- 2015: 2K members
- 2016: 3K members
- 2017: 5K members
- 2018: 13K members
- 2019: 22K members
- 2020: 54K members
- 2021: 119K members
- 2022: 105K members
- 2023: 38K members
- 2024: 31K members
- 2025: 29K members
- 2026: 16K members
2013
+1K new
2014
+2K new
2015
+2K new
2016
+3K new
2017
+5K new
2018
+13K new
2019
+22K new
2020
+54K new
2021
+119K new
2022
+105K new
2023
+38K new
2024
+31K new
2025
+29K new
2026
+16K new
Past year (monthly)
- Jul: 3K members
- Aug: 2K members
- Sep: 2K members
- Oct: 2K members
- Nov: 3K members
- Dec: 3K members
- Jan: 3K members
- Feb: 3K members
- Mar: 3K members
- Apr: 3K members
- May: 3K members
- Jun: 1K members
July 2025
+3K new
August 2025
+2K new
September 2025
+2K new
October 2025
+2K new
November 2025
+3K new
December 2025
+3K new
January 2026
+3K new
February 2026
+3K new
March 2026
+3K new
April 2026
+3K new
May 2026
+3K new
June 2026
+1K new
Themes
- Advice Requests4 posts in the past month
- Went to look at a fanfic I wrote two years ago and I’m happy with what I found
- I feel like I don't have enough experiences in life to write. [I need advice]
- Looking for a resource
#14Advice RequestsWent to look at a fanfic I wrote two years ago and I’m happy with what I found · I feel like I don't have enough experiences in life to write. [I need advice] · Looking for a resource - Solution Requests2 posts in the past month
- Star Wars Recs Wanted
- Recs for Jujutsu Kaisen crossover fanfics that take place in the Jujutsu Kaisen world?
#22Solution RequestsStar Wars Recs Wanted · Recs for Jujutsu Kaisen crossover fanfics that take place in the Jujutsu Kaisen world? - Ideas1 post in the past month
- BL writers, what’s a trope you never get tired of?
#31IdeasBL writers, what’s a trope you never get tired of? - Pain & Anger1 post in the past month
- Somebody else struggling when they need to write fics from media with fantasy/sci-fi elements or worldbuilding?
#41Pain & AngerSomebody else struggling when they need to write fics from media with fantasy/sci-fi elements or worldbuilding?
Topics
- Fanfiction199 posts in the past month
- Daily Discussion - Friday, May 29 | r/FanFiction Rules, FAQs, Weekly Schedule & Current Event Threads
- How can I get started writing fanfiction
#1199FanfictionDaily Discussion - Friday, May 29 | r/FanFiction Rules, FAQs, Weekly Schedule & Current Event Threads · How can I get started writing fanfiction - Writing135 posts in the past month
- Fanfics become 110x more fun to write when I remember I’m writing for myself and I can this shit as corny as I please.
- How do you feel about Cringing about your past writing skills? Or seeing others do that?
- Writing a failing relationship
#2135WritingFanfics become 110x more fun to write when I remember I’m writing for myself and I can this shit as corny as I please. · How do you feel about Cringing about your past writing skills? Or seeing others do that? · Writing a failing relationship - Fic131 posts in the past month
- Somebody else struggling when they need to write fics from media with fantasy/sci-fi elements or worldbuilding?
#3131FicSomebody else struggling when they need to write fics from media with fantasy/sci-fi elements or worldbuilding? - Fanfic107 posts in the past month
- Fanfiction.net App Problems
#4107FanficFanfiction.net App Problems - Hate39 posts in the past month#539Hate
Flair
- Discussion58 posts in the past month
- Does anyone else struggle with AU fanfics because even if the characters act the same, changing the universe removes the context that made them interesting?
- Are there any fandoms that you don’t want to read fanfic about?
- Has the entire writing style of fanfics shifted recently???
#158DiscussionDoes anyone else struggle with AU fanfics because even if the characters act the same, changing the universe removes the context that made them interesting? · Are there any fandoms that you don’t want to read fanfic about? · Has the entire writing style of fanfics shifted recently??? - Recs Wanted34 posts in the past month
- mistaken for dead, returns, is embarrassed by how they were publicly portrayed after death (any fandom)
- Rec a fic with your favorite crossover ship
- Time Travel fics please rec
#234Recs Wantedmistaken for dead, returns, is embarrassed by how they were publicly portrayed after death (any fandom) · Rec a fic with your favorite crossover ship · Time Travel fics please rec - Subreddit Meta26 posts in the past month
- Beta Bartering [Find or Offer Fic Betaing] - May 28
- Weekly Fic Showcase - May 29 - June 04
- Daily Discussion - Thursday May 28 | r/FanFiction Rules, FAQs, Weekly Schedule & Current Event Threads
#326Subreddit MetaBeta Bartering [Find or Offer Fic Betaing] - May 28 · Weekly Fic Showcase - May 29 - June 04 · Daily Discussion - Thursday May 28 | r/FanFiction Rules, FAQs, Weekly Schedule & Current Event Threads - Writing Questions20 posts in the past month
- What do people tend to get wrong when writing sexual predators?
- How do you write a long fanfiction wearing yourself out?
- How far ahead do you write your Fanfictions?
#420Writing QuestionsWhat do people tend to get wrong when writing sexual predators? · How do you write a long fanfiction wearing yourself out? · How far ahead do you write your Fanfictions? - Activities and Events16 posts in the past month
- Post an excerpt you're proud of!
- “A scene where…” excerpt game
- Poorly describe your fanfic
#516Activities and EventsPost an excerpt you're proud of! · “A scene where…” excerpt game · Poorly describe your fanfic
Product recommendations
- fanfics10 posts in the past month
- Looking for your best Isekaied into a fandom fics
- Looking for your best Isekaied into a fandom fics
- Can someone recommend me a good lord of the rings, Snow White crossover fic?
#110fanficsLooking for your best Isekaied into a fandom fics · Looking for your best Isekaied into a fandom fics · Can someone recommend me a good lord of the rings, Snow White crossover fic? - fanfic4 posts in the past month
- Best option for private fic distribution?
- What is the best site to post on?
- Where is the best place to post fanfics in your opinion?
#24fanficBest option for private fic distribution? · What is the best site to post on? · Where is the best place to post fanfics in your opinion? - fanfiction3 posts in the past month
- Your recommended source of fanfiction?
- I Recommend a Fanfiction of DC and Marvel
- I Recommend a Fanfiction of DC and Marvel
#33fanfictionYour recommended source of fanfiction? · I Recommend a Fanfiction of DC and Marvel · I Recommend a Fanfiction of DC and Marvel
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Community Reviews
Frequently asked questions
- Who is r/FanFiction for?
- Best for Writers enthusiasts looking for a Reddit-based community with forum discussion.
- Is r/FanFiction 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/FanFiction have?
- Roughly 442K members, based on figures reported by the community or its host. Member counts are approximate and change over time.
- What platform is r/FanFiction on?
- r/FanFiction 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/FanFiction cover?
- On the Hive Index, r/FanFiction is organized under Writers.
- How do I join r/FanFiction?
- You can join r/FanFiction by clicking this link, or pressing the "Go to community" button above.
- What are the Writing communities like?
- Communities for writers of all kinds, from fiction and screenwriting to technical writing and journalism. Discord and Reddit have large general writing communities for feedback and accountability, with more specialized groups for specific genres, craft topics, and publication paths like self-publishing and traditional querying.
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