Community Overview
About r/technology
Subreddit dedicated to the news and discussions about the creation and use of technology and its surrounding issues.
The community at a glance
r/technology is a Subreddit for Technologists with roughly 20.5M members. It has been around since 2008. It uses a forum format for communication. It is the 1st largest community in the Tech topic page.
Roughly 557K members have joined in the past year. Popular discussion topics include Looking For, Ai, and Struggling. Common discussion themes are News and Pain & Anger. Product recommendations often mention gaming monitor, flutter vs. react native, and tesla model y suv.
Community Topics
Community Features
This community has a forum
Subreddit Analysis
via GummySearchYearly: +557K members
Growth: +2.8% / year
Member growth over time
All time (yearly)
- 2013: 2.0M members
- 2014: 763K members
- 2015: 0 members
- 2016: 159K members
- 2017: 669K members
- 2018: 1.2M members
- 2019: 1.4M members
- 2020: 1.6M members
- 2021: 1.2M members
- 2023: 4.2M members
- 2024: 2.3M members
- 2025: 2.4M members
- 2026: 446K members
2013
+2.0M new
2014
+763K new
2015
+0 new
2016
+159K new
2017
+669K new
2018
+1.2M new
2019
+1.4M new
2020
+1.6M new
2021
+1.2M new
2023
+4.2M new
2024
+2.3M new
2025
+2.4M new
2026
+446K new
Past year (monthly)
- Oct: 3K members
- Nov: 49K members
- Dec: 48K members
- Jan: 50K members
- Feb: 55K members
- Mar: 51K members
- Apr: 54K members
- May: 51K members
- Jun: 75K members
- Jul: 56K members
- Aug: 44K members
- Sep: 10K members
October 2025
+3K new
November 2025
+49K new
December 2025
+48K new
January 2026
+50K new
February 2026
+55K new
March 2026
+51K new
April 2026
+54K new
May 2026
+51K new
June 2026
+75K new
July 2026
+56K new
August 2026
+44K new
September 2026
+10K new
Themes
- News57 posts in the past month
- AI companies are dumping $265M into the midterms as data center backlash sweeps through communities
- AI writing has already begun to appear on the opinion pages of the Wall Street Journal, the Washington Post, and the New York Times
- Private German rocket makes history, reaches orbit from European soil
#157NewsAI companies are dumping $265M into the midterms as data center backlash sweeps through communities · AI writing has already begun to appear on the opinion pages of the Wall Street Journal, the Washington Post, and the New York Times · Private German rocket makes history, reaches orbit from European soil - Pain & Anger5 posts in the past month
- I didn't realize this wasn't r/politics for a bit. This sub is unreadable now.
- Sony threatens $500,000 lawsuit over a bad review. This company is now a meme.
- Another Dutch foundation sues Snapchat over "addictive" design, prioritizing “profit over the health and safety of its users.”
#25Pain & AngerI didn't realize this wasn't r/politics for a bit. This sub is unreadable now. · Sony threatens $500,000 lawsuit over a bad review. This company is now a meme. · Another Dutch foundation sues Snapchat over "addictive" design, prioritizing “profit over the health and safety of its users.” - Solution Requests2 posts in the past month
- GMKtec unveils EVO-X5 Pro at IFA 2026: A compact powerhouse with 192 GB RAM built for local AI
- DIY plug-in solar gains momentum in the US | Europe’s off-the-shelf solution to fight high energy costs is finally coming to the US
#32Solution RequestsGMKtec unveils EVO-X5 Pro at IFA 2026: A compact powerhouse with 192 GB RAM built for local AI · DIY plug-in solar gains momentum in the US | Europe’s off-the-shelf solution to fight high energy costs is finally coming to the US - Money Talk1 post in the past month
- Deal | Casio's stainless-steel Edifice chronograph with sapphire now under $100 on Amazon after record-high discount
#41Money TalkDeal | Casio's stainless-steel Edifice chronograph with sapphire now under $100 on Amazon after record-high discount
Topics
- Looking For25 posts in the past month#125Looking For
- Ai14 posts in the past month#214Ai
- Struggling13 posts in the past month#313Struggling
- Worst8 posts in the past month#48Worst
- Software4 posts in the past month#54Software
Flair
- Artificial Intelligence69 posts in the past month
- At least 49 opinion pieces by major Dutch newspapers fully AI-generated; 57 partly
- AI writing has already begun to appear on the opinion pages of the Wall Street Journal, the Washington Post, and the New York Times
- Texas Republicans Turn Against Data Centers As Big Tech Is Scrambling -
#169Artificial IntelligenceAt least 49 opinion pieces by major Dutch newspapers fully AI-generated; 57 partly · AI writing has already begun to appear on the opinion pages of the Wall Street Journal, the Washington Post, and the New York Times · Texas Republicans Turn Against Data Centers As Big Tech Is Scrambling - - Business26 posts in the past month
- Xbox Is Limiting Cloud Gaming To 15 Hours Per Month For Ultimate Subscribers, Which Averages Out To 30 Minutes Per Day
- Tesla's stock drops 6% as Cybercab update "underwhelms" Wall Street
- CD sales are booming as physical media continues its resurgence
#226BusinessXbox Is Limiting Cloud Gaming To 15 Hours Per Month For Ultimate Subscribers, Which Averages Out To 30 Minutes Per Day · Tesla's stock drops 6% as Cybercab update "underwhelms" Wall Street · CD sales are booming as physical media continues its resurgence - Society14 posts in the past month
- Ex-Old School RuneScape dev sentenced for stealing over $400k in virtual gold from players
- CD sales are making an unexpected comeback amid a retro tech boom
- 2 members of Joliet Police Department on leave for alleged misuse of Flock camera technology
#314SocietyEx-Old School RuneScape dev sentenced for stealing over $400k in virtual gold from players · CD sales are making an unexpected comeback amid a retro tech boom · 2 members of Joliet Police Department on leave for alleged misuse of Flock camera technology - Hardware14 posts in the past month
- PS5 Pro Stock Vanishes After GTA 6 Reveal, Prices Hit $1,300
- CERN is moving more than 2,200 specialized computers from RHEL to Debian
- Steam Frame moves closer to launch as Valve adds reservation system for the VR headset to Steam's backend
#414HardwarePS5 Pro Stock Vanishes After GTA 6 Reveal, Prices Hit $1,300 · CERN is moving more than 2,200 specialized computers from RHEL to Debian · Steam Frame moves closer to launch as Valve adds reservation system for the VR headset to Steam's backend - Software12 posts in the past month
- YouTube updates gaming violence monetization rules ahead of GTA 6 launch
- Rockstar boss says GTA 6 doesn't just let you easily walk around with guns because GTA 5's approach doesn't work "at this resolution" / GTA 6 needs better "behavioral sophistication" from its NPCs
- Google is fixing that embarrassing Messages bug that sent old texts to the wrong people
#512SoftwareYouTube updates gaming violence monetization rules ahead of GTA 6 launch · Rockstar boss says GTA 6 doesn't just let you easily walk around with guns because GTA 5's approach doesn't work "at this resolution" / GTA 6 needs better "behavioral sophistication" from its NPCs · Google is fixing that embarrassing Messages bug that sent old texts to the wrong people
Product recommendations
- gaming monitor2 posts in the past month
- Battle of the BEASTS: Best Gaming Monitor for $500?
- Battle of the BEASTS: Best Gaming Monitor for $500?
#12gaming monitorBattle of the BEASTS: Best Gaming Monitor for $500? · Battle of the BEASTS: Best Gaming Monitor for $500? - flutter vs. react native2 posts in the past month
- A Deep Dive into Flutter Vs. React Native: Which One is the Best for 2025?
- A Deep Dive into Flutter Vs. React Native: Which One is the Best for 2025?
#22flutter vs. react nativeA Deep Dive into Flutter Vs. React Native: Which One is the Best for 2025? · A Deep Dive into Flutter Vs. React Native: Which One is the Best for 2025? - tesla model y suv2 posts in the past month
- Tesla refresh to best-selling Model Y SUV starts on rocky road
- Tesla refresh to best-selling Model Y SUV starts on rocky road
#32tesla model y suvTesla refresh to best-selling Model Y SUV starts on rocky road · Tesla refresh to best-selling Model Y SUV starts on rocky road
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Community Reviews
Frequently asked questions
- Who is r/technology for?
- Best for Technologists enthusiasts looking for a Reddit-based community with forum discussion.
- Is r/technology 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/technology have?
- Roughly 20.5M members, based on figures reported by the community or its host. Member counts are approximate and change over time.
- What platform is r/technology on?
- r/technology 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/technology cover?
- On the Hive Index, r/technology is organized under Technologists.
- How do I join r/technology?
- You can join r/technology by clicking this link, or pressing the "Go to community" button above.
- What are the Tech communities like?
- If you work in tech or are trying to break in, there are communities for basically every niche you can think of. The mix spans Discord servers, Slack groups, and independent forums, covering everything from general software and startup culture to more specific corners like devops, web dev, and product. Good place to start if you want to find your people in the industry.
Monthly Stats
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- Visitors /mo (-43%)
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- Referrals /mo (-100%)
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