r/oculus

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About r/oculus

**The Oculus subreddit, a place for Oculus fans to discuss VR.**

The community at a glance

r/oculus is a Subreddit for Virtual Reality with roughly 570K members. It uses a forum format for communication. It is the 3rd largest community in the Virtual Reality topic page.

Roughly 21K members have joined in the past year. Popular discussion topics include Frustrating, Hard Time, and Struggling. Product recommendations often mention headband, battery strap, and strap.

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570K Members

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Subreddit Analysis

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Yearly: +21K members
Growth: +3.8% / year

Member growth over time

All time (yearly)

  • 2013: 18K members
  • 2014: 24K members
  • 2015: 17K members
  • 2016: 20K members
  • 2017: 22K members
  • 2018: 37K members
  • 2019: 66K members
  • 2020: 108K members
  • 2021: 105K members
  • 2022: 53K members
  • 2023: 30K members
  • 2024: 29K members
  • 2025: 27K members
  • 2026: 15K members

Past year (monthly)

  • Dec: 3K members
  • Jan: 3K members
  • Feb: 1K members
  • Mar: 2K members
  • Apr: 2K members
  • May: 1K members
  • Jun: 2K members
  • Jul: 856 members
  • Aug: 859 members
  • Sep: 791 members
  • Oct: 616 members
  • Nov: 160 members

Topics

  • Frustrating
    18 posts in the past month
    #1
    Frustrating
    18
  • Hard Time
    17 posts in the past month
    #2
    Hard Time
    17
  • Struggling
    16 posts in the past month
    #3
    Struggling
    16
  • Vr
    14 posts in the past month
    #4
    Vr
    14
  • Annoying
    12 posts in the past month
    #5
    Annoying
    12

Flair

  • Self-Promotion (Developer)
    19 posts in the past month
    1. The zombie horde has an appointment on November 12 - And entry is Free
    2. RiftLinux 0.1.0: the Oculus Rift CV1 on Linux, with tracked Touch controllers, room scale and SteamVR
    3. For 20 months, our horror escape room has been in Early Access on Meta. On October 29, just in time for Halloween, we’re releasing the full version! Here are some stats from our journey.
    #1
    Self-Promotion (Developer)
    The zombie horde has an appointment on November 12 - And entry is Free · RiftLinux 0.1.0: the Oculus Rift CV1 on Linux, with tracked Touch controllers, room scale and SteamVR · For 20 months, our horror escape room has been in Early Access on Meta. On October 29, just in time for Halloween, we’re releasing the full version! Here are some stats from our journey.
    19
  • News
    11 posts in the past month
    1. NBA Courtside Highlights on Quest 3 and 3S, Available Worldwide in the TV app
    2. Rustmourne Demo Impressions: A Terrifying Tease Of Great Things to Come | UploadVR
    3. Traffix XR: Cities of Tomorrow Review - A Relaxing & Challenging VR Puzzler | UploadVR
    #2
    News
    NBA Courtside Highlights on Quest 3 and 3S, Available Worldwide in the TV app · Rustmourne Demo Impressions: A Terrifying Tease Of Great Things to Come | UploadVR · Traffix XR: Cities of Tomorrow Review - A Relaxing & Challenging VR Puzzler | UploadVR
    11
  • Discussion
    6 posts in the past month
    1. Question for Rift s owners
    2. Quest 3 still tracks my hands for a second
    3. Meta Global VR Games Weekly Top50 Revenue Rankings (10/21/2026)
    #3
    Discussion
    Question for Rift s owners · Quest 3 still tracks my hands for a second · Meta Global VR Games Weekly Top50 Revenue Rankings (10/21/2026)
    6
  • Video
    3 posts in the past month
    1. Does anyone know why my oculus sounds like it’s breathing when it’s charging?😂
    2. 🎃 Halloween is creeping closer… and something under your bed wants to try your Meta Quest! 👻
    3. AirPanoVR on YouTube
    #4
    Video
    Does anyone know why my oculus sounds like it’s breathing when it’s charging?😂 · 🎃 Halloween is creeping closer… and something under your bed wants to try your Meta Quest! 👻 · AirPanoVR on YouTube
    3
  • Self-Promotion (YouTuber)
    3 posts in the past month
    1. Forefront VR Halloween Map Update + NEW Player & Vehicle Skins Revealed
    2. EXCLUSIVE preview of KAT Walk C3 Ultra: a fun VR treadmill
    3. The Scariest £5 I've Ever Spent - Bridge Curse 2 The Extraction In UEVR!
    #5
    Self-Promotion (YouTuber)
    Forefront VR Halloween Map Update + NEW Player & Vehicle Skins Revealed · EXCLUSIVE preview of KAT Walk C3 Ultra: a fun VR treadmill · The Scariest £5 I've Ever Spent - Bridge Curse 2 The Extraction In UEVR!
    3

Product recommendations

  • headband
    2 posts in the past month
    1. My oculus quest headband has snapped as is held together with staples please could you recommend me the best headband money can buy that has a battery please.
    2. My oculus quest headband has snapped as is held together with staples please could you recommend me the best headband money can buy that has a battery please.
    #1
    headband
    My oculus quest headband has snapped as is held together with staples please could you recommend me the best headband money can buy that has a battery please. · My oculus quest headband has snapped as is held together with staples please could you recommend me the best headband money can buy that has a battery please.
    2
  • battery strap
    2 posts in the past month
    1. Do you guys recommend bobovr battery strap for quest 3?
    2. Favorite / Recommended headset battery strap for Quest 3?
    #2
    battery strap
    Do you guys recommend bobovr battery strap for quest 3? · Favorite / Recommended headset battery strap for Quest 3?
    2
  • strap
    2 posts in the past month
    1. Can anyone recommend a good quest 2 strap less than 20 dollars?
    2. Recs for a new head strap?
    #3
    strap
    Can anyone recommend a good quest 2 strap less than 20 dollars? · Recs for a new head strap?
    2
  • charging cable
    1 post in the past month
    1. What's the best 10 foot charging cable for quest 2 that can also link to PC
    #4
    charging cable
    What's the best 10 foot charging cable for quest 2 that can also link to PC
    1
  • face pads
    1 post in the past month
    1. What do you recommend for face pads for the Quest 3?
    #5
    face pads
    What do you recommend for face pads for the Quest 3?
    1
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Frequently asked questions

Who is r/oculus for?
Best for Virtual Reality enthusiasts looking for a Reddit-based community with forum discussion.
Is r/oculus 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/oculus have?
Roughly 570K members, based on figures reported by the community or its host. Member counts are approximate and change over time.
What platform is r/oculus on?
r/oculus 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/oculus cover?
On the Hive Index, r/oculus is organized under Virtual Reality.
How do I join r/oculus?
You can join r/oculus by clicking this link, or pressing the "Go to community" button above.
What are the Virtual Reality communities like?
Communities for VR enthusiasts, developers, and social VR participants. Large social VR platforms have their own thriving communities, while Discord serves developers building with Unity and students learning AR/VR development through bootcamps and self-directed programs.
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