r/Fighters

Community Overview

About r/Fighters

r/Fighters is the subreddit made for - and by - the Fighting Game Community. Come share with us your thoughts and questions about the FGC, and everything related to it.

The community at a glance

r/Fighters is a Subreddit for Gamers and Esports Fans with roughly 190K members. It uses a forum format for communication. On the Hive Index it ranks #9 in the Esports communities list.

Roughly 27K members have joined in the past year. Popular discussion topics include Fighting Game, Fighting Games, and Evo.

On Reddit
190K Members

Subreddit Analysis

via GummySearch
Yearly: +27K members
Growth: +16.3% / year

Member growth over time

All time (yearly)

  • 2013: 3K members
  • 2014: 3K members
  • 2015: 3K members
  • 2016: 3K members
  • 2017: 4K members
  • 2018: 6K members
  • 2019: 14K members
  • 2020: 26K members
  • 2021: 24K members
  • 2022: 18K members
  • 2023: 25K members
  • 2024: 22K members
  • 2025: 24K members
  • 2026: 13K members

Past year (monthly)

  • Jul: 2K members
  • Aug: 3K members
  • Sep: 3K members
  • Oct: 1K members
  • Nov: 2K members
  • Dec: 3K members
  • Jan: 2K members
  • Feb: 2K members
  • Mar: 2K members
  • Apr: 2K members
  • May: 3K members
  • Jun: 2K members

Topics

  • Fighting Game
    24 posts in the past month
    #1
    Fighting Game
    24
  • Fighting Games
    22 posts in the past month
    #2
    Fighting Games
    22
  • Evo
    20 posts in the past month
    #3
    Evo
    20
  • Street Fighter
    8 posts in the past month
    #4
    Street Fighter
    8
  • Guilty Gear Strive
    6 posts in the past month
    #5
    Guilty Gear Strive
    6

Flair

  • Humor
    52 posts in the past month
    1. Searched Chun-Li and found this lol
    2. you dead now
    3. You had your chance, Tekken...
    #1
    Humor
    Searched Chun-Li and found this lol · you dead now · You had your chance, Tekken...
    52
  • News
    48 posts in the past month
    1. Street Fighter 6 Season 4 Revealed
    2. Magneto, Carnage, and Green Goblin have been revealed for Marvel Tōkon Fighting Souls :>
    3. Street Fighter 6 - Yasmine Gameplay Trailer
    #2
    News
    Street Fighter 6 Season 4 Revealed · Magneto, Carnage, and Green Goblin have been revealed for Marvel Tōkon Fighting Souls :> · Street Fighter 6 - Yasmine Gameplay Trailer
    48
  • Topic
    35 posts in the past month
    1. The coolest part of the new Virtua Fighter trailer
    2. Maybe some people are upset, but I'm really happy we get a full year of new characters coming.
    3. New footage from Virtua Fighter Crossroads looks absolutely insane
    #3
    Topic
    The coolest part of the new Virtua Fighter trailer · Maybe some people are upset, but I'm really happy we get a full year of new characters coming. · New footage from Virtua Fighter Crossroads looks absolutely insane
    35
  • Art
    24 posts in the past month
    1. Drawn by artist ayaki_blade
    2. Cool EVO Moment 37 display at Toycon in the Philippines (via Shoto Gamer)
    3. Formal Filipino outfits for Josie (Tekken) and newcomer Yasmine (Street Fighter) [art by @DonutsInManila]
    #4
    Art
    Drawn by artist ayaki_blade · Cool EVO Moment 37 display at Toycon in the Philippines (via Shoto Gamer) · Formal Filipino outfits for Josie (Tekken) and newcomer Yasmine (Street Fighter) [art by @DonutsInManila]
    24
  • Content
    18 posts in the past month
    1. Proof of Dark Phoenix being completely unusable after today's surprise Ultimate Marvel Vs Capcom 3 update on Steam:
    2. Daily fighting game combo thing
    3. This Timeline feels so unreal
    #5
    Content
    Proof of Dark Phoenix being completely unusable after today's surprise Ultimate Marvel Vs Capcom 3 update on Steam: · Daily fighting game combo thing · This Timeline feels so unreal
    18

Frequently asked questions

Who is r/Fighters for?
Best for Gamers and Esports Fans enthusiasts looking for a Reddit-based community with forum discussion.
Is r/Fighters 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/Fighters have?
Roughly 190K members, based on figures reported by the community or its host. Member counts are approximate and change over time.
What platform is r/Fighters on?
r/Fighters 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/Fighters cover?
On the Hive Index, r/Fighters is organized under Gamers, Esports Fans.
How do I join r/Fighters?
You can join r/Fighters 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.