r/Overwatch

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About r/Overwatch

Subreddit for all things Overwatch™ and the Overwatch™ Universe, the team-based shooter from Blizzard Entertainment.

The community at a glance

r/Overwatch is a Subreddit for Overwatch Players with roughly 6.2M members. It uses a forum format for communication. On the Hive Index it ranks #5 in the Overwatch communities list.

Roughly 162K members have joined in the past year. Popular discussion topics include Overwatch, Hazard, and Skins.

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6.2M Members

Community Topics

Community Features

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Subreddit Analysis

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Yearly: +162K members
Growth: +2.7% / year

Member growth over time

All time (yearly)

  • 2013: 9 members
  • 2014: 14K members
  • 2015: 63K members
  • 2016: 638K members
  • 2017: 348K members
  • 2018: 627K members
  • 2019: 973K members
  • 2020: 807K members
  • 2021: 244K members
  • 2022: 471K members
  • 2023: 989K members
  • 2024: 803K members
  • 2025: 71K members
  • 2026: 152K members

Past year (monthly)

  • Oct: 0 members
  • Nov: 7K members
  • Dec: 7K members
  • Jan: 9K members
  • Feb: 31K members
  • Mar: 21K members
  • Apr: 20K members
  • May: 13K members
  • Jun: 15K members
  • Jul: 11K members
  • Aug: 19K members
  • Sep: 13K members

Topics

  • Overwatch
    44 posts in the past month
    #1
    Overwatch
    44
  • Hazard
    22 posts in the past month
    #2
    Hazard
    22
  • Skins
    21 posts in the past month
    #3
    Skins
    21
  • Comp
    11 posts in the past month
    #4
    Comp
    11
  • Overwatch Classic
    7 posts in the past month
    #5
    Overwatch Classic
    7

Flair

  • News & Discussion
    47 posts in the past month
    1. What would be the most Hilarious Role Swap?
    2. Is Widow Broken Currently?
    3. Needing some tips for playing Shion
    #1
    News & Discussion
    What would be the most Hilarious Role Swap? · Is Widow Broken Currently? · Needing some tips for playing Shion
    47
  • Humor
    14 posts in the past month
    1. We are still missing the chinese earth and wind user for the full chinese elemental squad
    2. Yooo what's his deal
    3. We are still missing the chinese earth and wind user for the full chinese elemental squad
    #2
    Humor
    We are still missing the chinese earth and wind user for the full chinese elemental squad · Yooo what's his deal · We are still missing the chinese earth and wind user for the full chinese elemental squad
    14
  • Highlight
    11 posts in the past month
    1. Ana's reaction is brutal after hitting that sleep on Fika.
    2. Taking D.mon Focused Fusion Major Perk is now a loss of dps
    3. Moira is just so much better than Ana in Open Queue
    #3
    Highlight
    Ana's reaction is brutal after hitting that sleep on Fika. · Taking D.mon Focused Fusion Major Perk is now a loss of dps · Moira is just so much better than Ana in Open Queue
    11
  • Fan Content
    6 posts in the past month
    1. “My doctrine has been heard” art by me :)
    2. Giving my Overwatch goats Brawl Hypercharges and no one else.
    3. A Venture Tattoo!
    #4
    Fan Content
    “My doctrine has been heard” art by me :) · Giving my Overwatch goats Brawl Hypercharges and no one else. · A Venture Tattoo!
    6
  • Fan Content | Workshop
    1 post in the past month
    1. Anyone want, Tokyo Game Show exclusive spray code, first come first served
    #5
    Fan Content | Workshop
    Anyone want, Tokyo Game Show exclusive spray code, first come first served
    1
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Frequently asked questions

Who is r/Overwatch for?
Best for Overwatch Players enthusiasts looking for a Reddit-based community with forum discussion.
Is r/Overwatch 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/Overwatch have?
Roughly 6.2M members, based on figures reported by the community or its host. Member counts are approximate and change over time.
What platform is r/Overwatch on?
r/Overwatch 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/Overwatch cover?
On the Hive Index, r/Overwatch is organized under Overwatch Players.
How do I join r/Overwatch?
You can join r/Overwatch by clicking this link, or pressing the "Go to community" button above.
What are the Overwatch communities like?
Communities for Overwatch and Overwatch 2 players covering game discussion, competitive play, hero guides, and esports. Discord dominates with servers for general Overwatch talk, competitive LFG, hero mains, and esports discussion, paired with active Reddit communities across main and niche subreddits.
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