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 151 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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11K Members

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Subreddit Analysis

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Yearly: +151 members
Growth: +1.3% / 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: 118 members

Past year (monthly)

  • 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: 6 members
  • Oct: 0 members

Themes

  • Solution Requests
    25 posts in the past month
    1. hololens 2 purchase interest
    2. Hololens 2 Windows error
    3. Any fun 3rd party apps for the Hololens 1?
    #1
    Solution Requests
    hololens 2 purchase interest · Hololens 2 Windows error · Any fun 3rd party apps for the Hololens 1?
    25
  • Advice Requests
    3 posts in the past month
    1. Anyone still getting use out of the Mirage app? I can't get past initialization bug
    2. should i buy a hololens 1?
    3. Any forums or discussion boards for enterprises using HoloLens?
    #2
    Advice Requests
    Anyone still getting use out of the Mirage app? I can't get past initialization bug · should i buy a hololens 1? · Any forums or discussion boards for enterprises using HoloLens?
    3
  • Money Talk
    1 post in the past month
    1. 100 New unused HoloLens 2 for sale in bulk
    #3
    Money Talk
    100 New unused HoloLens 2 for sale in bulk
    1
  • Ideas
    1 post in the past month
    1. I'm creating a open souce sideloader to replace Microsoft Store
    #4
    Ideas
    I'm creating a open souce sideloader to replace Microsoft Store
    1

Topics

  • Hololens
    229 posts in the past month
    1. Found a Hololens 1 for under $50.00
    2. hololens 2 purchase interest
    3. Hololens 2 Windows error
    #1
    Hololens
    Found a Hololens 1 for under $50.00 · hololens 2 purchase interest · Hololens 2 Windows error
    229
  • Development
    46 posts in the past month
    #2
    Development
    46
  • Unity
    43 posts in the past month
    1. hololens 1 app issues
    #3
    Unity
    hololens 1 app issues
    43
  • App
    40 posts in the past month
    1. hololens 1 app issues
    #4
    App
    hololens 1 app issues
    40
  • Ar
    36 posts in the past month
    #5
    Ar
    36

Flair

  • :Emoji-discussion: Discussion
    32 posts in the past month
    1. Why did Microsoft discontinue the Hololens project?
    2. Alternatives to HoloLens 2?
    3. State of HoloLens 1 in 2026 ?
    #1
    :Emoji-discussion: Discussion
    Why did Microsoft discontinue the Hololens project? · Alternatives to HoloLens 2? · State of HoloLens 1 in 2026 ?
    32
  • :Emoji-question: Question
    23 posts in the past month
    1. hololens 2 purchase interest
    2. I have 2 Hololens 2 to sell
    3. any good apps for the hololens 1? (sorry for spamming)
    #2
    :Emoji-question: Question
    hololens 2 purchase interest · I have 2 Hololens 2 to sell · any good apps for the hololens 1? (sorry for spamming)
    23
  • :Emoji-warning: Issue
    19 posts in the past month
    1. hololens1 issue
    2. Hololens 2 Windows error
    3. Hololens bot charging
    #3
    :Emoji-warning: Issue
    hololens1 issue · Hololens 2 Windows error · Hololens bot charging
    19
  • :Emoji-bug: Bug report
    3 posts in the past month
    1. Hololens doesn't boot or charge after a software update
    2. Hololens 1 Not recognized in recovery mode (usb failed to enumerate)
    3. Anyone still getting use out of the Mirage app? I can't get past initialization bug
    #4
    :Emoji-bug: Bug report
    Hololens doesn't boot or charge after a software update · Hololens 1 Not recognized in recovery mode (usb failed to enumerate) · Anyone still getting use out of the Mirage app? I can't get past initialization bug
    3
  • :Emoji-chat: Impression
    1 post in the past month
    1. 4 people seeing the same holograms
    #5
    :Emoji-chat: Impression
    4 people seeing the same holograms
    1

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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