r/loneliness

Community Overview

About r/loneliness

Let's be lonely, together.

The community at a glance

r/loneliness is a Subreddit for Mental Health with roughly 33K members. It uses a forum format for communication.

Roughly 11K members have joined in the past year. Popular discussion topics include Lonely, Loneliness, and Depression.

On Reddit
33K Members

Community Features

This community has a forum

Subreddit Analysis

via GummySearch
Yearly: +11K members
Growth: +52.4% / year

Member growth over time

All time (yearly)

  • 2013: 51 members
  • 2014: 61 members
  • 2015: 135 members
  • 2016: 293 members
  • 2017: 682 members
  • 2018: 2K members
  • 2019: 3K members
  • 2020: 2K members
  • 2021: 2K members
  • 2022: 3K members
  • 2023: 3K members
  • 2024: 3K members
  • 2025: 7K members
  • 2026: 7K members

Past year (monthly)

  • Aug: 563 members
  • Sep: 415 members
  • Oct: 813 members
  • Nov: 1K members
  • Dec: 1K members
  • Jan: 824 members
  • Feb: 741 members
  • Mar: 802 members
  • Apr: 2K members
  • May: 1K members
  • Jun: 836 members
  • Jul: 148 members

Topics

  • Lonely
    129 posts in the past month
    #1
    Lonely
    129
  • Loneliness
    84 posts in the past month
    #2
    Loneliness
    84
  • Depression
    28 posts in the past month
    #3
    Depression
    28
  • Alone
    27 posts in the past month
    #4
    Alone
    27
  • Friendship
    24 posts in the past month
    #5
    Friendship
    24

Frequently asked questions

Who is r/loneliness for?
Best for Mental Health enthusiasts looking for a Reddit-based community with forum discussion.
Is r/loneliness 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/loneliness have?
Roughly 33K members, based on figures reported by the community or its host. Member counts are approximate and change over time.
What platform is r/loneliness on?
r/loneliness 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/loneliness cover?
On the Hive Index, r/loneliness is organized under Mental Health.
How do I join r/loneliness?
You can join r/loneliness by clicking this link, or pressing the "Go to community" button above.
What are the Mental Health communities like?
Communities for people navigating anxiety, depression, bipolar disorder, loneliness, trauma, and everyday mental health challenges. Find online support groups, peer support networks, and online therapy resources. Reddit has some of the largest and most active mental health communities on the internet, with Discord servers offering real-time peer support.