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 #6 in the Overwatch communities list.

Roughly 177K 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: +177K members
Growth: +2.9% / 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: 164K members

Past year (monthly)

  • 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: 16K members
  • Oct: 9K 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
    62 posts in the past month
    1. What’s a collab you’d wish overwatch would do?
    2. Kiriko being “annoying” vs “actually broken”
    3. It bums me out that all the new epic skins use the OW2 designs by default
    #1
    News & Discussion
    What’s a collab you’d wish overwatch would do? · Kiriko being “annoying” vs “actually broken” · It bums me out that all the new epic skins use the OW2 designs by default
    62
  • Highlight
    10 posts in the past month
    1. Submission for worst play of the game
    2. Orisa ult + Wu Yang ult + petal = fireworks
    3. Can someone explain this interaction??
    #2
    Highlight
    Submission for worst play of the game · Orisa ult + Wu Yang ult + petal = fireworks · Can someone explain this interaction??
    10
  • Fan Content
    8 posts in the past month
    1. I made a Torb plushie.
    2. 'Bloody sabbath' doctrine fanart by me
    3. Nail polishes that made me think of Doctrine!
    #3
    Fan Content
    I made a Torb plushie. · 'Bloody sabbath' doctrine fanart by me · Nail polishes that made me think of Doctrine!
    8
  • Humor
    4 posts in the past month
    1. That’s not a bike that’s a homing missile
    2. Shion what are you doing in Valorent??
    3. Didnt know this was possible
    #4
    Humor
    That’s not a bike that’s a homing missile · Shion what are you doing in Valorent?? · Didnt know this was possible
    4
  • Console
    4 posts in the past month
    1. Weird lag at the start of matches
    2. I’m sorry but
    3. The servers are down?
    #5
    Console
    Weird lag at the start of matches · I’m sorry but · The servers are down?
    4
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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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