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 112K 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
112K Members

Subreddit Analysis

via GummySearch
Yearly: +11K members
Growth: +10.8% / 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: 8K members

Past year (monthly)

  • Oct: 400 members
  • Nov: 854 members
  • 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: 164 members

Flair

  • Found Deceased
    55 posts in the past month
    1. Missing gay couple from Chicago found dead in mass grave outside of Mexico City
    2. Body of missing Auburn University student found in Japan
    3. Mystery as teacher, 55, who vanished a month ago is found dead just steps from her California home
    #1
    Found Deceased
    Missing gay couple from Chicago found dead in mass grave outside of Mexico City · Body of missing Auburn University student found in Japan · Mystery as teacher, 55, who vanished a month ago is found dead just steps from her California home
    55
  • Found Safe
    16 posts in the past month
    1. Teen girl kidnapped in Chicago is found alive in Virginia after being held captive for 4 years
    2. U.S. Marshals discover missing child in Olympia homeless encampment
    3. Indiana man missing after vanishing from Nashville rental during Bonnaroo trip
    #2
    Found Safe
    Teen girl kidnapped in Chicago is found alive in Virginia after being held captive for 4 years · U.S. Marshals discover missing child in Olympia homeless encampment · Indiana man missing after vanishing from Nashville rental during Bonnaroo trip
    16
  • NancyG
    3 posts in the past month
    1. Human bone found near Nancy Guthrie home after Savannah's abrupt exit from Today
    2. Savannah Guthrie Leaves ‘Today’ Mid-Show Amid Mom Nancy Guthrie’s Disappearance Case
    3. 'She Fought Him': The Tragic Secret Hidden in the Blood Evidence at Nancy Guthrie's Home
    #3
    NancyG
    Human bone found near Nancy Guthrie home after Savannah's abrupt exit from Today · Savannah Guthrie Leaves ‘Today’ Mid-Show Amid Mom Nancy Guthrie’s Disappearance Case · 'She Fought Him': The Tragic Secret Hidden in the Blood Evidence at Nancy Guthrie's Home
    3

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 112K 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.