r/FrameByFrame

Community Overview

About r/FrameByFrame

Welcome to r/FramebyFrame, a subreddit dedicated to all forms of frame-by-frame animation. From traditional hand-drawn animation to digital animation, stop motion, and storyboarding, this community is a place to share your creations, collaborate with other animators, and learn from one another. Whether you are a professional animator or just starting out, we invite you to join our supportive community and be a part of the exciting world of frame-by-frame animation.

The community at a glance

r/FrameByFrame is a Subreddit for Animators with roughly 23K members. It has been around since 2012. It uses a forum format for communication. It is the 9th largest community in the Animation topic page.

Roughly 2K members have joined in the past year. Popular discussion topics include Animation, 2d, and Stop Motion. Product recommendations often mention animation software.

On Reddit
Established 2012
23K Members

Community Features

This community has a forum

Subreddit Analysis

via GummySearch
Yearly: +2K members
Growth: +11.5% / year

Member growth over time

All time (yearly)

  • 2025: 2K members
  • 2026: 998 members

Past year (monthly)

  • Sep: 208 members
  • Oct: 316 members
  • Nov: 224 members
  • Dec: 542 members
  • Jan: 415 members
  • Feb: 76 members
  • Mar: 120 members
  • Apr: 101 members
  • May: 70 members
  • Jun: 70 members
  • Jul: 142 members
  • Aug: 4 members

Topics

  • Animation
    256 posts in the past month
    #1
    Animation
    256
  • 2d
    58 posts in the past month
    #2
    2d
    58
  • Stop Motion
    34 posts in the past month
    #3
    Stop Motion
    34
  • Short Film
    21 posts in the past month
    #4
    Short Film
    21
  • Learning
    14 posts in the past month
    #5
    Learning
    14

Flair

  • Digital Animation
    56 posts in the past month
    1. Feel my FURY!... Whoops! O_O
    2. Safira’s bellydance animation!
    3. Zombie girl Just wants a little bit of your brains. 🧠🧟‍♀️
    #1
    Digital Animation
    Feel my FURY!... Whoops! O_O · Safira’s bellydance animation! · Zombie girl Just wants a little bit of your brains. 🧠🧟‍♀️
    56
  • Traditional Animation
    33 posts in the past month
    1. ​Krok & Vex — THE GIANT MAGNET | Vex found a giant magnet. Everything metal came flying. Krok just wanted his teeth back.
    2. ​Krok & Vex — The Time Machine | Time travel is all fun and games until you become a T-Rex snack. ⏰🦖
    3. [OC] Gorrionetas: New Argentine animated short releases teaser and Kickstarter campaign
    #2
    Traditional Animation
    ​Krok & Vex — THE GIANT MAGNET | Vex found a giant magnet. Everything metal came flying. Krok just wanted his teeth back. · ​Krok & Vex — The Time Machine | Time travel is all fun and games until you become a T-Rex snack. ⏰🦖 · [OC] Gorrionetas: New Argentine animated short releases teaser and Kickstarter campaign
    33
  • Stop Motion
    13 posts in the past month
    1. Athlete - Stop Motion Animation
    2. LEGO Batman Music Meister Stop Motion
    3. LEGO Spider-Man Molten Man Stop Motion
    #3
    Stop Motion
    Athlete - Stop Motion Animation · LEGO Batman Music Meister Stop Motion · LEGO Spider-Man Molten Man Stop Motion
    13
  • Showreel
    10 posts in the past month
    1. [OC] ways I eat food that gives me criminal charges | YouTube Storytime Animation
    2. Animation Reel 2026 #2danimation #animation #cartoon #reels #animationreels
    3. Learning to Hunt Monsters
    #4
    Showreel
    [OC] ways I eat food that gives me criminal charges | YouTube Storytime Animation · Animation Reel 2026 #2danimation #animation #cartoon #reels #animationreels · Learning to Hunt Monsters
    10
  • Article
    8 posts in the past month
    1. Adult Animation’s New Frontier: Has Adult Swim’s Common Side Effects Reshaped Social Commentary in Adult Animation?
    2. Beyond Cartoons: How Cartoon Network help redefine animation for creators, audiences, and the industry
    3. The Indie animation ecosystem: How Independent creators are reshaping entertainment and culture
    #5
    Article
    Adult Animation’s New Frontier: Has Adult Swim’s Common Side Effects Reshaped Social Commentary in Adult Animation? · Beyond Cartoons: How Cartoon Network help redefine animation for creators, audiences, and the industry · The Indie animation ecosystem: How Independent creators are reshaping entertainment and culture
    8

Product recommendations

  • animation software
    5 posts in the past month
    1. Best software for animating against audio.. specifically dialogue?
    2. Best Android 2d animation software for traditional animation?
    3. What is the best animation software to jump headfirst into?
    #1
    animation software
    Best software for animating against audio.. specifically dialogue? · Best Android 2d animation software for traditional animation? · What is the best animation software to jump headfirst into?
    5

Frequently asked questions

Who is r/FrameByFrame for?
Best for Animators enthusiasts looking for a Reddit-based community with forum discussion.
Is r/FrameByFrame 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/FrameByFrame have?
Roughly 23K members, based on figures reported by the community or its host. Member counts are approximate and change over time.
What platform is r/FrameByFrame on?
r/FrameByFrame 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/FrameByFrame cover?
On the Hive Index, r/FrameByFrame is organized under Animators.
How do I join r/FrameByFrame?
You can join r/FrameByFrame by clicking this link, or pressing the "Go to community" button above.
What are the Animation communities like?
Communities for animators working in 2D, 3D, stop motion, and character design. Reddit and Discord are the main platforms for sharing work, getting feedback, finding job opportunities, and connecting with other professionals at all stages of the craft.

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