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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 20.6M 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 638K members have joined in the past year. Popular discussion topics include Looking For, Ai, and Software. Common discussion themes are Pain & Anger. Product recommendations often mention gaming monitor, flutter vs. react native, and tesla model y suv.

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Established 2008
20.6M Members

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Community Features

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Subreddit Analysis

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Yearly: +638K members
Growth: +3.2% / 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: 538K members

Past year (monthly)

  • 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: 73K members
  • Oct: 29K members

Themes

  • Pain & Anger
    3 posts in the past month
    1. El-Sayed, Releasing His Platform on A.I., Calls It an 'Existential Crisis' | Dr. Abdul El-Sayed of Michigan is the first Democrat running in a battleground Senate race to publicly call for a pause on artificial intelligence development.
    2. Ransomware Attacks Have Swept Japan. A.I. May Be Making Them Easier.
    3. 'I applied for 200 jobs' - How 'spray and pray' AI job applications can backfire
    #1
    Pain & Anger
    El-Sayed, Releasing His Platform on A.I., Calls It an 'Existential Crisis' | Dr. Abdul El-Sayed of Michigan is the first Democrat running in a battleground Senate race to publicly call for a pause on artificial intelligence development. · Ransomware Attacks Have Swept Japan. A.I. May Be Making Them Easier. · 'I applied for 200 jobs' - How 'spray and pray' AI job applications can backfire
    3

Topics

  • Looking For
    25 posts in the past month
    #1
    Looking For
    25
  • Ai
    5 posts in the past month
    #2
    Ai
    5
  • Software
    4 posts in the past month
    #3
    Software
    4
  • Job
    3 posts in the past month
    #4
    Job
    3
  • Amazon
    3 posts in the past month
    #5
    Amazon
    3

Flair

  • Artificial Intelligence
    27 posts in the past month
    1. BlackRock's Larry Fink warns a data center moratorium could trigger a recession
    2. El-Sayed, Releasing His Platform on A.I., Calls It an 'Existential Crisis' | Dr. Abdul El-Sayed of Michigan is the first Democrat running in a battleground Senate race to publicly call for a pause on artificial intelligence development.
    3. 406 scientists demand AI models be cut off from the internet immediately
    #1
    Artificial Intelligence
    BlackRock's Larry Fink warns a data center moratorium could trigger a recession · El-Sayed, Releasing His Platform on A.I., Calls It an 'Existential Crisis' | Dr. Abdul El-Sayed of Michigan is the first Democrat running in a battleground Senate race to publicly call for a pause on artificial intelligence development. · 406 scientists demand AI models be cut off from the internet immediately
    27
  • Business
    15 posts in the past month
    1. Microsoft Patches 1400 vulnerabilities? How do we ever really know if our Windows laptops are secure?
    2. Netflix cuts 1,000 jobs as streaming giant seeks to boost engagement
    3. OpenAI Bugging Suspect Booked One-Way Flight to Saudi Arabia, Prosecutors Say
    #2
    Business
    Microsoft Patches 1400 vulnerabilities? How do we ever really know if our Windows laptops are secure? · Netflix cuts 1,000 jobs as streaming giant seeks to boost engagement · OpenAI Bugging Suspect Booked One-Way Flight to Saudi Arabia, Prosecutors Say
    15
  • Society
    10 posts in the past month
    1. 20% of recent master's theses at 12 Dutch universities largely written by AI chatbots
    2. [Australia] ‘It would scream through’: Joyce pushes separate bill to block US execution livestream
    3. Pennsylvania Residents Still Standing Their Ground, Saying No to $10,000 In Exchange For a Data Center
    #3
    Society
    20% of recent master's theses at 12 Dutch universities largely written by AI chatbots · [Australia] ‘It would scream through’: Joyce pushes separate bill to block US execution livestream · Pennsylvania Residents Still Standing Their Ground, Saying No to $10,000 In Exchange For a Data Center
    10
  • Hardware
    7 posts in the past month
    1. ASML CFO says US Match Act limiting DUV sales to China would be counterproductive
    2. HomePod Mini 1 Will Also Support Siri AI Later This Year, Says CNET
    3. Apple Says These Products Are Now Obsolete
    #4
    Hardware
    ASML CFO says US Match Act limiting DUV sales to China would be counterproductive · HomePod Mini 1 Will Also Support Siri AI Later This Year, Says CNET · Apple Says These Products Are Now Obsolete
    7
  • Software
    6 posts in the past month
    1. Topgolf saved over $11.3 million after leaving VMware
    2. The Tragedy of AI Coding | AI-assisted software development could have liberated programmers. Instead, it has become the latest way for Big Tech to confine us
    3. Legendary FPS level designer Richard "Levelord" Gray dies at 68 | Tributes pour in for the man behind iconic Duke Nukem 3D levels and much more.
    #5
    Software
    Topgolf saved over $11.3 million after leaving VMware · The Tragedy of AI Coding | AI-assisted software development could have liberated programmers. Instead, it has become the latest way for Big Tech to confine us · Legendary FPS level designer Richard "Levelord" Gray dies at 68 | Tributes pour in for the man behind iconic Duke Nukem 3D levels and much more.
    6

Product recommendations

  • gaming monitor
    2 posts in the past month
    1. Battle of the BEASTS: Best Gaming Monitor for $500?
    2. Battle of the BEASTS: Best Gaming Monitor for $500?
    #1
    gaming monitor
    Battle of the BEASTS: Best Gaming Monitor for $500? · Battle of the BEASTS: Best Gaming Monitor for $500?
    2
  • flutter vs. react native
    2 posts in the past month
    1. A Deep Dive into Flutter Vs. React Native: Which One is the Best for 2025?
    2. A Deep Dive into Flutter Vs. React Native: Which One is the Best for 2025?
    #2
    flutter vs. react native
    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?
    2
  • tesla model y suv
    2 posts in the past month
    1. Tesla refresh to best-selling Model Y SUV starts on rocky road
    2. Tesla refresh to best-selling Model Y SUV starts on rocky road
    #3
    tesla model y suv
    Tesla refresh to best-selling Model Y SUV starts on rocky road · Tesla refresh to best-selling Model Y SUV starts on rocky road
    2
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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 20.6M 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.
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