r/technology

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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 651K members have joined in the past year. Popular discussion topics include Looking For, Software, and Job. Common discussion themes are News. 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: +651K members
Growth: +3.3% / 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: 569K members

Past year (monthly)

  • 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: 44K members
  • Nov: 16K members

Themes

  • News
    81 posts in the past month
    1. YouTuber discovers aircraft noise trick that can geolocate your videos to within 100m — 'Doppler effect' pinpoints locations from just 60 seconds of audio
    2. Ted Cruz aims to stack FCC with Republicans before Democrats take Senate control
    3. The Results Are In: Voters Hate Data Centers
    #1
    News
    YouTuber discovers aircraft noise trick that can geolocate your videos to within 100m — 'Doppler effect' pinpoints locations from just 60 seconds of audio · Ted Cruz aims to stack FCC with Republicans before Democrats take Senate control · The Results Are In: Voters Hate Data Centers
    81

Topics

  • Looking For
    11 posts in the past month
    #1
    Looking For
    11
  • Software
    4 posts in the past month
    #2
    Software
    4
  • Job
    3 posts in the past month
    #3
    Job
    3
  • Amazon
    3 posts in the past month
    #4
    Amazon
    3
  • Ai
    3 posts in the past month
    #5
    Ai
    3

Flair

  • Artificial Intelligence
    23 posts in the past month
    1. Mayor Zohran Mamdani Blasts Google After Schools Are Told They Can't Separate Search From AI
    2. Google's Massive Minnesota AI Data Center Got Approved After Protests Shut Down Two City Meetings
    3. Texas was the new epicenter of the AI data center buildout. That might be kaput.
    #1
    Artificial Intelligence
    Mayor Zohran Mamdani Blasts Google After Schools Are Told They Can't Separate Search From AI · Google's Massive Minnesota AI Data Center Got Approved After Protests Shut Down Two City Meetings · Texas was the new epicenter of the AI data center buildout. That might be kaput.
    23
  • Business
    12 posts in the past month
    1. NYT demands Brave shut down its paywall blocker and end deals with AI firms
    2. Sam Altman Says He Wants You to Have Even More RAM, Not Less, Changes Name To 'Ram Altman'
    3. Automakers Push Congress For Permanent Ban On Chinese Cars
    #2
    Business
    NYT demands Brave shut down its paywall blocker and end deals with AI firms · Sam Altman Says He Wants You to Have Even More RAM, Not Less, Changes Name To 'Ram Altman' · Automakers Push Congress For Permanent Ban On Chinese Cars
    12
  • Security
    10 posts in the past month
    1. YouTuber discovers aircraft noise trick that can geolocate your videos to within 100m — 'Doppler effect' pinpoints locations from just 60 seconds of audio
    2. Russian Hackers Turn america250[.]holiday Website Into Trap
    3. Hackers exploited iOS and Android flaws to infect phones
    #3
    Security
    YouTuber discovers aircraft noise trick that can geolocate your videos to within 100m — 'Doppler effect' pinpoints locations from just 60 seconds of audio · Russian Hackers Turn america250[.]holiday Website Into Trap · Hackers exploited iOS and Android flaws to infect phones
    10
  • Hardware
    9 posts in the past month
    1. Ouch: The Raspberry Pi 5 just hit an eye-watering $385
    2. Nintendo ROM chip supplier Macronix quits to focus on chips for AI data centers, reports indicate — Game-Key cards may increase as large game storage chips become more expensive
    3. Miss Small Phones? The 5.3-Inch 'Enough Phone' Will Try To Fill the Void
    #4
    Hardware
    Ouch: The Raspberry Pi 5 just hit an eye-watering $385 · Nintendo ROM chip supplier Macronix quits to focus on chips for AI data centers, reports indicate — Game-Key cards may increase as large game storage chips become more expensive · Miss Small Phones? The 5.3-Inch 'Enough Phone' Will Try To Fill the Void
    9
  • Software
    5 posts in the past month
    1. Apps Can Now Try to Stop You From Canceling Subscriptions
    2. macOS 27.3 Brings Live Activities to Macs Without Dynamic Island
    3. SkyW4lker Phishing Campaign Expands, Threatening US Enterprises with Microsoft 365 Account Takeovers
    #5
    Software
    Apps Can Now Try to Stop You From Canceling Subscriptions · macOS 27.3 Brings Live Activities to Macs Without Dynamic Island · SkyW4lker Phishing Campaign Expands, Threatening US Enterprises with Microsoft 365 Account Takeovers
    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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