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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 610K members have joined in the past year. Popular discussion topics include Looking For, Frustrating, and Ai. Common discussion themes are News and 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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Subreddit Analysis

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Yearly: +610K members
Growth: +3.1% / 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: 509K 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

Themes

  • News
    5 posts in the past month
    1. Stem cells reverse stroke damage and restore movement in mice
    2. US and China propose hotline to de-escalate AI threats ahead of Washington summit — comms channel between both nations to be left open in case of national security threats posed by autonomous artificial intelligence
    3. UN panel calls for guardrails on AI as current safeguards are 'unraveling'
    #1
    News
    Stem cells reverse stroke damage and restore movement in mice · US and China propose hotline to de-escalate AI threats ahead of Washington summit — comms channel between both nations to be left open in case of national security threats posed by autonomous artificial intelligence · UN panel calls for guardrails on AI as current safeguards are 'unraveling'
    5
  • Pain & Anger
    3 posts in the past month
    1. Microsoft admits Windows 11's emergency update still breaks audio, and a fix may not arrive until October
    2. ‘I wish Apple would just stop that crap': Apple has added persistent ‘ads’ to iOS, and it’s driving users crazy
    3. Jobless tech workers are being left out of San Francisco’s AI boom
    #2
    Pain & Anger
    Microsoft admits Windows 11's emergency update still breaks audio, and a fix may not arrive until October · ‘I wish Apple would just stop that crap': Apple has added persistent ‘ads’ to iOS, and it’s driving users crazy · Jobless tech workers are being left out of San Francisco’s AI boom
    3
  • Solution Requests
    1 post in the past month
    1. Elon Musk's Voter Registration Site Is a Data Mining Nightmare. What You Can Use Instead
    #3
    Solution Requests
    Elon Musk's Voter Registration Site Is a Data Mining Nightmare. What You Can Use Instead
    1
  • Money Talk
    1 post in the past month
    1. DoorDash to pay $131M for underpaying delivery workers in New York City
    #4
    Money Talk
    DoorDash to pay $131M for underpaying delivery workers in New York City
    1

Topics

  • Looking For
    25 posts in the past month
    #1
    Looking For
    25
  • Frustrating
    21 posts in the past month
    #2
    Frustrating
    21
  • Ai
    7 posts in the past month
    #3
    Ai
    7
  • Software
    4 posts in the past month
    #4
    Software
    4
  • Job
    3 posts in the past month
    #5
    Job
    3

Flair

  • Artificial Intelligence
    33 posts in the past month
    1. Meta AI builds detailed profiles of children from years of family posts
    2. Lawsuit: OpenAI hid mass shooter’s chat logs to avoid outing other violent users
    3. Gov. JB Pritzker assembling Illinois Artificial Intelligence Cabinet to assess AI threats - With a growing number of experts warning of a potential AI doomsday for humanity, the governor’s cabinet will evaluate risks and potential regulations
    #1
    Artificial Intelligence
    Meta AI builds detailed profiles of children from years of family posts · Lawsuit: OpenAI hid mass shooter’s chat logs to avoid outing other violent users · Gov. JB Pritzker assembling Illinois Artificial Intelligence Cabinet to assess AI threats - With a growing number of experts warning of a potential AI doomsday for humanity, the governor’s cabinet will evaluate risks and potential regulations
    33
  • Business
    19 posts in the past month
    1. Amazon plans drone delivery as it expands its Portland presence
    2. After Microsoft's latest bloodbath, former Blizzard president Mike Ybarra offers "props to Xbox" for dismantling Halo Studios: "The best decision to reset Halo"
    3. DoorDash to pay $131M for underpaying delivery workers in New York City
    #2
    Business
    Amazon plans drone delivery as it expands its Portland presence · After Microsoft's latest bloodbath, former Blizzard president Mike Ybarra offers "props to Xbox" for dismantling Halo Studios: "The best decision to reset Halo" · DoorDash to pay $131M for underpaying delivery workers in New York City
    19
  • Hardware
    6 posts in the past month
    1. Oppo’s new phone is the first with three 200-megapixel cameras
    2. Oppo Find X10 officially launches with Hasselblad cameras and 8,000mAh battery
    3. New Mac mini drops support for aftermarket storage upgrades
    #3
    Hardware
    Oppo’s new phone is the first with three 200-megapixel cameras · Oppo Find X10 officially launches with Hasselblad cameras and 8,000mAh battery · New Mac mini drops support for aftermarket storage upgrades
    6
  • Social Media
    5 posts in the past month
    1. Discord reveals age-check rollout with massive changes to how it works
    2. Google using search and YouTube history to guess Canadians’ ages and could make them show ID
    3. PewDiePie ends family vlogs on YouTube after promising to focus on son’s privacy
    #4
    Social Media
    Discord reveals age-check rollout with massive changes to how it works · Google using search and YouTube history to guess Canadians’ ages and could make them show ID · PewDiePie ends family vlogs on YouTube after promising to focus on son’s privacy
    5
  • Software
    5 posts in the past month
    1. How Western tech helps funnel recruits into Russia’s war
    2. A font that reads what you wrote
    3. Why 70% of Software Projects Fail & how smart companies prevent it.
    #5
    Software
    How Western tech helps funnel recruits into Russia’s war · A font that reads what you wrote · Why 70% of Software Projects Fail & how smart companies prevent it.
    5

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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