r/OverwatchUniversity

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About r/OverwatchUniversity

/r/OverwatchUniversity is a subreddit for learning about the game Overwatch. Featuring VOD reviews, guides, answers for all your questions, and more!

The community at a glance

r/OverwatchUniversity is a Subreddit for Overwatch Players with roughly 375K members. It uses a forum format for communication. On the Hive Index it ranks #8 in the Overwatch communities list.

Roughly 20K members have joined in the past year. Popular discussion topics include Support, Tank, and Vod Review. Product recommendations often mention tank, video games, and video game character.

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375K Members

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Subreddit Analysis

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Yearly: +20K members
Growth: +5.6% / year

Member growth over time

All time (yearly)

  • 2017: 54K members
  • 2018: 45K members
  • 2019: 35K members
  • 2020: 59K members
  • 2021: 18K members
  • 2022: 46K members
  • 2024: 38K members
  • 2025: 3K members
  • 2026: 17K members

Past year (monthly)

  • Oct: 232 members
  • Nov: 1K members
  • Dec: 1K members
  • Jan: 1K members
  • Feb: 3K members
  • Mar: 3K members
  • Apr: 2K members
  • May: 2K members
  • Jun: 2K members
  • Jul: 2K members
  • Aug: 2K members
  • Sep: 422 members

Topics

  • Support
    22 posts in the past month
    #1
    Support
    22
  • Tank
    21 posts in the past month
    #2
    Tank
    21
  • Vod Review
    18 posts in the past month
    #3
    Vod Review
    18
  • Dps
    15 posts in the past month
    #4
    Dps
    15
  • Silver
    15 posts in the past month
    #5
    Silver
    15

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  • Question or Discussion
    144 posts in the past month
    1. Genuinely how do you fight Anran?
    2. Why am I so much worse at Overwatch than Marvel Rivals?
    3. There are 14 supports. If you could only choose 3 to play and master, what would they be?
    #1
    Question or Discussion
    Genuinely how do you fight Anran? · Why am I so much worse at Overwatch than Marvel Rivals? · There are 14 supports. If you could only choose 3 to play and master, what would they be?
    144
  • VOD Review Request
    40 posts in the past month
    1. Is it my fault as a tank that my teams dies a lot?
    2. I feel like every game as support is me just hoping my team does good while I just try to do whatever I can, how do I stop winning by the skin of my teeth?
    3. I can't take it anymore. I really belong in low Silver?
    #2
    VOD Review Request
    Is it my fault as a tank that my teams dies a lot? · I feel like every game as support is me just hoping my team does good while I just try to do whatever I can, how do I stop winning by the skin of my teeth? · I can't take it anymore. I really belong in low Silver?
    40
  • Tips & Tricks
    9 posts in the past month
    1. Is Domina actually really good?
    2. Non-Gameplay Problems I’ve Noticed While Coaching Metal-Rank Players
    3. Which content creators do you guys watch for genuine gameplay tips/improvement?
    #3
    Tips & Tricks
    Is Domina actually really good? · Non-Gameplay Problems I’ve Noticed While Coaching Metal-Rank Players · Which content creators do you guys watch for genuine gameplay tips/improvement?
    9
  • Guide
    3 posts in the past month
    1. I'm making a educational series for metal Supports where instead of always carrying games, I often lose and explain the mistakes that a metal player makes
    2. Need vod reviews
    3. GODLY CONSOLE SETTINGS!
    #4
    Guide
    I'm making a educational series for metal Supports where instead of always carrying games, I often lose and explain the mistakes that a metal player makes · Need vod reviews · GODLY CONSOLE SETTINGS!
    3
  • Coach Recruitment
    3 posts in the past month
    1. (Soldier 76) Solo Q from P2-M4 in 1 season, now hardstuck emerald with day after day 80% loss rate
    2. Hardstuck, coaching / tips?
    3. Looking for advice on how to actually improve after 7 years of ranked
    #5
    Coach Recruitment
    (Soldier 76) Solo Q from P2-M4 in 1 season, now hardstuck emerald with day after day 80% loss rate · Hardstuck, coaching / tips? · Looking for advice on how to actually improve after 7 years of ranked
    3

Product recommendations

  • tank
    3 posts in the past month
    1. What is the best tank to use against this type of comp?
    2. Recommendations to learn new tank
    3. Best Tank to beat Horissa?
    #1
    tank
    What is the best tank to use against this type of comp? · Recommendations to learn new tank · Best Tank to beat Horissa?
    3
  • video games
    2 posts in the past month
    1. Best sources for Improve as a Tank and someone coming back to video games
    2. Any echo gameplay recommendations?
    #2
    video games
    Best sources for Improve as a Tank and someone coming back to video games · Any echo gameplay recommendations?
    2
  • video game character
    2 posts in the past month
    1. What is the best tank to learn alongside D.Va
    2. Best counter to Ramattra?
    #3
    video game character
    What is the best tank to learn alongside D.Va · Best counter to Ramattra?
    2
  • gaming peripherals
    2 posts in the past month
    1. Best (and worst) supports to pair with Zen?
    2. [Console] What’s the best aim technique - Linear, Dual - Zone or Exponential?
    #4
    gaming peripherals
    Best (and worst) supports to pair with Zen? · [Console] What’s the best aim technique - Linear, Dual - Zone or Exponential?
    2
  • video game characters
    2 posts in the past month
    1. Best hero to swap on Overtime?
    2. What are the best "carry potential" supports?
    #5
    video game characters
    Best hero to swap on Overtime? · What are the best "carry potential" supports?
    2
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Frequently asked questions

Who is r/OverwatchUniversity for?
Best for Overwatch Players enthusiasts looking for a Reddit-based community with forum discussion.
Is r/OverwatchUniversity 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/OverwatchUniversity have?
Roughly 375K members, based on figures reported by the community or its host. Member counts are approximate and change over time.
What platform is r/OverwatchUniversity on?
r/OverwatchUniversity 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/OverwatchUniversity cover?
On the Hive Index, r/OverwatchUniversity is organized under Overwatch Players.
How do I join r/OverwatchUniversity?
You can join r/OverwatchUniversity 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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