r/MissingPersons

Community Overview

About r/MissingPersons

A subreddit for all things related to missing people

The community at a glance

r/MissingPersons is a Subreddit for Just for Fun and True Crime Enthusiasts with roughly 113K members. It uses a forum format for communication. It is the 5th largest community in the True Crime topic page.

Roughly 11K members have joined in the past year.

On Reddit
113K Members

Subreddit Analysis

via GummySearch
Yearly: +11K members
Growth: +10.9% / year

Member growth over time

All time (yearly)

  • 2013: 268 members
  • 2014: 436 members
  • 2015: 493 members
  • 2016: 1K members
  • 2017: 2K members
  • 2018: 4K members
  • 2019: 6K members
  • 2020: 9K members
  • 2021: 15K members
  • 2022: 10K members
  • 2024: 43K members
  • 2025: 9K members
  • 2026: 10K members

Past year (monthly)

  • Dec: 938 members
  • Jan: 836 members
  • Feb: 2K members
  • Mar: 943 members
  • Apr: 762 members
  • May: 806 members
  • Jun: 950 members
  • Jul: 874 members
  • Aug: 681 members
  • Sep: 622 members
  • Oct: 489 members
  • Nov: 211 members

Flair

  • Found Deceased
    13 posts in the past month
    1. Human Remains Finally Identified After 44 Years as Teenage Boy Who Lived Just 5 Miles Away
    2. Girl, 11, who went missing on Sunday night found dead in UK park
    3. Missing 4-year-old son, father found dead after Amber Alert
    #1
    Found Deceased
    Human Remains Finally Identified After 44 Years as Teenage Boy Who Lived Just 5 Miles Away · Girl, 11, who went missing on Sunday night found dead in UK park · Missing 4-year-old son, father found dead after Amber Alert
    13
  • Found Safe
    3 posts in the past month
    1. 72-year-old hiker missing for days in California forest found alive- Mary Beth Granbery
    2. Police searching for missing University of Maryland student
    3. Have you seen Taisha Green? CODI Alert issued for missing Chesterfield teen last seen Saturday; Taisha Green, 17, was last seen around 7:45 p.m. Saturday in the 700 block of Providence Road in Chesterfield County, Va. She has a medical condition requiring ongoing care.
    #2
    Found Safe
    72-year-old hiker missing for days in California forest found alive- Mary Beth Granbery · Police searching for missing University of Maryland student · Have you seen Taisha Green? CODI Alert issued for missing Chesterfield teen last seen Saturday; Taisha Green, 17, was last seen around 7:45 p.m. Saturday in the 700 block of Providence Road in Chesterfield County, Va. She has a medical condition requiring ongoing care.
    3
  • NancyG
    1 post in the past month
    1. Nancy Guthrie update: 4 ransom emails sent to former FBI agent
    #3
    NancyG
    Nancy Guthrie update: 4 ransom emails sent to former FBI agent
    1

Frequently asked questions

Who is r/MissingPersons for?
Best for Just for Fun and True Crime Enthusiasts enthusiasts looking for a Reddit-based community with forum discussion.
Is r/MissingPersons 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/MissingPersons have?
Roughly 113K members, based on figures reported by the community or its host. Member counts are approximate and change over time.
What platform is r/MissingPersons on?
r/MissingPersons 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/MissingPersons cover?
On the Hive Index, r/MissingPersons is organized under Just for Fun, True Crime Enthusiasts.
How do I join r/MissingPersons?
You can join r/MissingPersons by clicking this link, or pressing the "Go to community" button above.
What are the Just for Fun communities like?
Communities without a serious agenda, focused on games, humor, random chat, and lighthearted interaction. Discord dominates this space, with massive servers for trivia, emoji games, meme sharing, and just hanging out. Good if you want to meet people in a low-pressure environment or find a fun community without a specific niche.