r/HoloLens

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About r/HoloLens

/r/HoloLens is a place for news and discussion about Microsoft HoloLens.

The community at a glance

r/HoloLens is a Subreddit for Augmented Reality and Mixed Reality Enthusiasts with roughly 11K members. It uses a forum format for communication. It is the 6th largest community in the Mixed Reality topic page and the 9th largest community in the Augmented Reality topic page.

Roughly 174 members have joined in the past year. Popular discussion topics include Hololens, Development, and Unity. Common discussion themes are Solution Requests and Advice Requests. Product recommendations often mention hololens.

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Yearly: +174 members
Growth: +1.6% / year

Member growth over time

All time (yearly)

  • 2016: 2K members
  • 2017: 1K members
  • 2019: 2K members
  • 2021: 2K members
  • 2023: 740 members
  • 2024: 1 members
  • 2025: 0 members
  • 2026: 113 members

Past year (monthly)

  • Oct: 0 members
  • Nov: 17 members
  • Dec: 22 members
  • Jan: 20 members
  • Feb: 24 members
  • Mar: 10 members
  • Apr: 11 members
  • May: 18 members
  • Jun: 7 members
  • Jul: 11 members
  • Aug: 11 members
  • Sep: 1 members

Themes

  • Solution Requests
    15 posts in the past month
    1. Open Source HoloLens 2 and Vision Pro Forearm Tracking Solution
    2. Apps for shared experience?
    3. Laptop for HoloLens and Unity (heavy dev and graphics)
    #1
    Solution Requests
    Open Source HoloLens 2 and Vision Pro Forearm Tracking Solution · Apps for shared experience? · Laptop for HoloLens and Unity (heavy dev and graphics)
    15
  • Advice Requests
    5 posts in the past month
    1. "You'll need the internet for this" Hololens can't configure
    2. Question about holograms
    3. Newb here. I am trying to do some HoloLens 2 development in Unity for a robotics project and was curious what resources y’all would recommend to get comfortable with Unity. I worked through the Mars Rover tutorial but still feel uncomfortable. Any feedback or advice would be greatly appreciated :)
    #2
    Advice Requests
    "You'll need the internet for this" Hololens can't configure · Question about holograms · Newb here. I am trying to do some HoloLens 2 development in Unity for a robotics project and was curious what resources y’all would recommend to get comfortable with Unity. I worked through the Mars Rover tutorial but still feel uncomfortable. Any feedback or advice would be greatly appreciated :)
    5
  • Pain & Anger
    3 posts in the past month
    1. Sad to say I'm done with Microsoft because of HoloLens.
    2. I heard from many at AWE and elsewhere that Microsoft has gutted the HoloLens program internally. It knows it can't compete with Apple for consumers so it is dead on that front. Will focus on cloud computing for developers who build things for Apple. On Enterprise? Dead too.
    3. Company portal app crashing
    #3
    Pain & Anger
    Sad to say I'm done with Microsoft because of HoloLens. · I heard from many at AWE and elsewhere that Microsoft has gutted the HoloLens program internally. It knows it can't compete with Apple for consumers so it is dead on that front. Will focus on cloud computing for developers who build things for Apple. On Enterprise? Dead too. · Company portal app crashing
    3
  • Self-Promotion
    2 posts in the past month
    1. (NYC) Selling Hololens 2 (Developer edition) - rarely used - $2,500 OBO
    2. Looking for AR developers in Canada. I am looking to connect with AR developers who have developed for HoloLens before, preferably located in Alberta, Canada. Please reach out if this sounds like you.
    #4
    Self-Promotion
    (NYC) Selling Hololens 2 (Developer edition) - rarely used - $2,500 OBO · Looking for AR developers in Canada. I am looking to connect with AR developers who have developed for HoloLens before, preferably located in Alberta, Canada. Please reach out if this sounds like you.
    2
  • Money Talk
    2 posts in the past month
    1. Is it worth it?
    2. 100 New unused HoloLens 2 for sale in bulk
    #5
    Money Talk
    Is it worth it? · 100 New unused HoloLens 2 for sale in bulk
    2

Topics

  • Hololens
    229 posts in the past month
    1. Microsoft committed to HoloLens 2 and Mixed Reality
    2. HoloLens 3 is coming, but it has to be a 'meaningful update,' says Microsoft
    3. Microsoft brings Windows 11 to HoloLens 2
    #1
    Hololens
    Microsoft committed to HoloLens 2 and Mixed Reality · HoloLens 3 is coming, but it has to be a 'meaningful update,' says Microsoft · Microsoft brings Windows 11 to HoloLens 2
    229
  • Development
    46 posts in the past month
    1. Newb here. I am trying to do some HoloLens 2 development in Unity for a robotics project and was curious what resources y’all would recommend to get comfortable with Unity. I worked through the Mars Rover tutorial but still feel uncomfortable. Any feedback or advice would be greatly appreciated :)
    #2
    Development
    Newb here. I am trying to do some HoloLens 2 development in Unity for a robotics project and was curious what resources y’all would recommend to get comfortable with Unity. I worked through the Mars Rover tutorial but still feel uncomfortable. Any feedback or advice would be greatly appreciated :)
    46
  • Unity
    43 posts in the past month
    1. Newb here. I am trying to do some HoloLens 2 development in Unity for a robotics project and was curious what resources y’all would recommend to get comfortable with Unity. I worked through the Mars Rover tutorial but still feel uncomfortable. Any feedback or advice would be greatly appreciated :)
    2. [Unity] Holographic Remoting for Play Mode issue with Mixed Reality OpenXR Plugin v1.4.1 and above
    3. Need HoloLens for testing Unity Project in Los Angeles Area!
    #3
    Unity
    Newb here. I am trying to do some HoloLens 2 development in Unity for a robotics project and was curious what resources y’all would recommend to get comfortable with Unity. I worked through the Mars Rover tutorial but still feel uncomfortable. Any feedback or advice would be greatly appreciated :) · [Unity] Holographic Remoting for Play Mode issue with Mixed Reality OpenXR Plugin v1.4.1 and above · Need HoloLens for testing Unity Project in Los Angeles Area!
    43
  • App
    40 posts in the past month
    1. IoT HoloLens 2 App - Read and Send Data to Water Pumps
    2. Newb here. I am trying to do some HoloLens 2 development in Unity for a robotics project and was curious what resources y’all would recommend to get comfortable with Unity. I worked through the Mars Rover tutorial but still feel uncomfortable. Any feedback or advice would be greatly appreciated :)
    3. A good app that helps new Hololens users to get used to the functionalities? (tutorial)
    #4
    App
    IoT HoloLens 2 App - Read and Send Data to Water Pumps · Newb here. I am trying to do some HoloLens 2 development in Unity for a robotics project and was curious what resources y’all would recommend to get comfortable with Unity. I worked through the Mars Rover tutorial but still feel uncomfortable. Any feedback or advice would be greatly appreciated :) · A good app that helps new Hololens users to get used to the functionalities? (tutorial)
    40
  • Ar
    36 posts in the past month
    1. Lack of 3D AR Smart Eyewear Options
    2. Why Augmented Reality Will Revolutionize the Nature of Warfare
    3. AR/MR glasses in bright sunlight
    #5
    Ar
    Lack of 3D AR Smart Eyewear Options · Why Augmented Reality Will Revolutionize the Nature of Warfare · AR/MR glasses in bright sunlight
    36

Flair

  • :Emoji-question: Question
    83 posts in the past month
    1. HoloLens 2 out of stock in MS Store
    2. New to Hololens
    3. Can you HoloLens simply to create extended screens?
    #1
    :Emoji-question: Question
    HoloLens 2 out of stock in MS Store · New to Hololens · Can you HoloLens simply to create extended screens?
    83
  • :Emoji-discussion: Discussion
    57 posts in the past month
    1. Why did Microsoft discontinue the Hololens project?
    2. Sad to say I'm done with Microsoft because of HoloLens.
    3. Kipman to leave Microsoft amid other big reorg changes
    #2
    :Emoji-discussion: Discussion
    Why did Microsoft discontinue the Hololens project? · Sad to say I'm done with Microsoft because of HoloLens. · Kipman to leave Microsoft amid other big reorg changes
    57
  • :Emoji-warning: Issue
    16 posts in the past month
    1. Can't find apps!
    2. How to set up spectator view?
    3. Hololens 2 Windows error
    #3
    :Emoji-warning: Issue
    Can't find apps! · How to set up spectator view? · Hololens 2 Windows error
    16
  • :Emoji-news: News
    13 posts in the past month
    1. Home for HoloLens Devs
    2. Bad News: Microsoft Has Let Go the Entire MRTK Team.
    3. U.S. Army approves order for thousands of Microsoft combat goggles
    #4
    :Emoji-news: News
    Home for HoloLens Devs · Bad News: Microsoft Has Let Go the Entire MRTK Team. · U.S. Army approves order for thousands of Microsoft combat goggles
    13
  • :Emoji-chat: Impression
    12 posts in the past month
    1. Tactical Command Infomation System based on MR (work in progress)
    2. MR MediaArt with Hololens 2
    3. Totally Physical MR Hands
    #5
    :Emoji-chat: Impression
    Tactical Command Infomation System based on MR (work in progress) · MR MediaArt with Hololens 2 · Totally Physical MR Hands
    12

Product recommendations

  • hololens
    7 posts in the past month
    1. Which editor is currently the best for Hololens 2?
    2. [not sensationalized] Is this the best medical app you've ever seen on the hololens? let me know
    3. Best Business/Enterprise-focused applications currently in the store?
    #1
    hololens
    Which editor is currently the best for Hololens 2? · [not sensationalized] Is this the best medical app you've ever seen on the hololens? let me know · Best Business/Enterprise-focused applications currently in the store?
    7
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Frequently asked questions

Who is r/HoloLens for?
Best for Augmented Reality and Mixed Reality Enthusiasts enthusiasts looking for a Reddit-based community with forum discussion.
Is r/HoloLens 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/HoloLens have?
Roughly 11K members, based on figures reported by the community or its host. Member counts are approximate and change over time.
What platform is r/HoloLens on?
r/HoloLens 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/HoloLens cover?
On the Hive Index, r/HoloLens is organized under Augmented Reality, Mixed Reality Enthusiasts.
How do I join r/HoloLens?
You can join r/HoloLens by clicking this link, or pressing the "Go to community" button above.
What are the Augmented Reality communities like?
Communities for AR and mixed reality developers and enthusiasts working with platforms like Unity, ARKit, and ARCore. Discord is the main gathering spot for developers, bootcamp students, and healthcare XR practitioners, with communities organized around specific toolkits and use cases.
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