r/virtualreality

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About r/virtualreality

A place to discuss any and all things Virtual Reality.

The community at a glance

r/virtualreality is a Subreddit for Virtual Reality and Mixed Reality Enthusiasts with roughly 2.1M members. It uses a forum format for communication. On the Hive Index it ranks #8 in the Mixed Reality communities list. It is the 2nd largest community in the Virtual Reality topic page.

Roughly 51K members have joined in the past year. Popular discussion topics include Vr, Annoying, and Struggling. Common discussion themes are Solution Requests and Advice Requests. Product recommendations often mention vr headset, meta quest 3, and pcvr headset.

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2.1M Members

Community Topics

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Subreddit Analysis

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Yearly: +51K members
Growth: +2.5% / year

Member growth over time

All time (yearly)

  • 2013: 1K members
  • 2014: 7K members
  • 2015: 8K members
  • 2016: 17K members
  • 2017: 12K members
  • 2018: 22K members
  • 2019: 57K members
  • 2020: 87K members
  • 2021: 65K members
  • 2022: 212K members
  • 2023: 429K members
  • 2024: 921K members
  • 2025: 232K members
  • 2026: 40K members

Past year (monthly)

  • Dec: 5K members
  • Jan: 5K members
  • Feb: 3K members
  • Mar: 4K members
  • Apr: 3K members
  • May: 4K members
  • Jun: 4K members
  • Jul: 3K members
  • Aug: 3K members
  • Sep: 5K members
  • Oct: 4K members
  • Nov: 2K members

Themes

  • Solution Requests
    3 posts in the past month
    1. Need some help getting mic working
    2. Black Screen - VDXR/UEVR - Tried EVERYTHING I have researched and am LOST!
    3. Is a Meta Quest 3s (128gb) with no controllers or charger for $100 USD too good to be true on Ebay?
    #1
    Solution Requests
    Need some help getting mic working · Black Screen - VDXR/UEVR - Tried EVERYTHING I have researched and am LOST! · Is a Meta Quest 3s (128gb) with no controllers or charger for $100 USD too good to be true on Ebay?
    3
  • Advice Requests
    2 posts in the past month
    1. VR Game Recommendations?
    2. Noob Here I have just been playing with my Psvr 2 and is getting a meta quest 3 soon what games would you recommend
    #2
    Advice Requests
    VR Game Recommendations? · Noob Here I have just been playing with my Psvr 2 and is getting a meta quest 3 soon what games would you recommend
    2

Topics

  • Vr
    50 posts in the past month
    #1
    Vr
    50
  • Annoying
    27 posts in the past month
    #2
    Annoying
    27
  • Struggling
    21 posts in the past month
    #3
    Struggling
    21
  • Pc
    19 posts in the past month
    #4
    Pc
    19
  • Hate
    13 posts in the past month
    #5
    Hate
    13

Flair

  • Discussion
    31 posts in the past month
    1. Star Wars X Wing 1993 DOS PC | Quest Standalone VR
    2. Quest 3 - 10 months later - still using it daily
    3. With all these VR mods coming out, is anyone still excited for any upcoming original VR games, and if you are, which ones?
    #1
    Discussion
    Star Wars X Wing 1993 DOS PC | Quest Standalone VR · Quest 3 - 10 months later - still using it daily · With all these VR mods coming out, is anyone still excited for any upcoming original VR games, and if you are, which ones?
    31
  • Self-Promotion (Developer)
    15 posts in the past month
    1. I am turning Quake into Boneworks... and it actually works!
    2. The Legend of Zelda: Oracle of Seasons in VR
    3. Steam Early Access Nov 10! Lean to steer in a VR Hoverboard roguelite shooter.
    #2
    Self-Promotion (Developer)
    I am turning Quake into Boneworks... and it actually works! · The Legend of Zelda: Oracle of Seasons in VR · Steam Early Access Nov 10! Lean to steer in a VR Hoverboard roguelite shooter.
    15
  • Question/Support
    13 posts in the past month
    1. Persistent motion sickness AFTER VR
    2. Is There a Guide to Running OFXR Bridge? Anyone Else Here Using It?
    3. VR With poor eyesight
    #3
    Question/Support
    Persistent motion sickness AFTER VR · Is There a Guide to Running OFXR Bridge? Anyone Else Here Using It? · VR With poor eyesight
    13
  • Photo/Video
    10 posts in the past month
    1. SteamOS on the Pico Neo 3 Pro Eye
    2. Gentlemen! I Present, Playboy's 35th Anniversary (Data East 1989) VPX VR
    3. The Lost World Arcade VR Mod is AWESOME!
    #4
    Photo/Video
    SteamOS on the Pico Neo 3 Pro Eye · Gentlemen! I Present, Playboy's 35th Anniversary (Data East 1989) VPX VR · The Lost World Arcade VR Mod is AWESOME!
    10
  • Self-Promotion (YouTuber)
    9 posts in the past month
    1. Balatro in VR - Release 1.0 GitHub and Showcase-Trailer
    2. VRChat Metal Concert TONIGHT!
    3. Wolves - SCP VRChat Short
    #5
    Self-Promotion (YouTuber)
    Balatro in VR - Release 1.0 GitHub and Showcase-Trailer · VRChat Metal Concert TONIGHT! · Wolves - SCP VRChat Short
    9

Product recommendations

  • vr headset
    21 posts in the past month
    1. What is the best Vr headset with no pc required?
    2. Best Quest 3 equivalent for PCVR ?
    3. Best VR (your opinion)
    #1
    vr headset
    What is the best Vr headset with no pc required? · Best Quest 3 equivalent for PCVR ? · Best VR (your opinion)
    21
  • meta quest 3
    8 posts in the past month
    1. Best facial interface for Meta Quest 3 that works with Bobo S3 strap?
    2. Best Quest 3 equivalent for PCVR ?
    3. Why I Think the Meta Quest 3S Is the Best VR Headset Right Now (with Batman Arkham Shadow
    #2
    meta quest 3
    Best facial interface for Meta Quest 3 that works with Bobo S3 strap? · Best Quest 3 equivalent for PCVR ? · Why I Think the Meta Quest 3S Is the Best VR Headset Right Now (with Batman Arkham Shadow
    8
  • pcvr headset
    6 posts in the past month
    1. Best Quest 3 equivalent for PCVR ?
    2. Best Standalone PCVR Meta alternatives under $1000?
    3. Does anyone know what the best possible PCVR headset is?
    #3
    pcvr headset
    Best Quest 3 equivalent for PCVR ? · Best Standalone PCVR Meta alternatives under $1000? · Does anyone know what the best possible PCVR headset is?
    6
  • psvr2
    4 posts in the past month
    1. What are the best shooters for psvr2 with amazing immersion,graphics,gameplay and you can never get board of with online multiplayer and offline
    2. Wanderer: The Fragments of Fate was best selling PSVR2 game on PlayStation store in April in both US and EU
    3. THE BEST VERSION of Hitman VR is HERE! // Hitman VR PSVR2 Gameplay
    #4
    psvr2
    What are the best shooters for psvr2 with amazing immersion,graphics,gameplay and you can never get board of with online multiplayer and offline · Wanderer: The Fragments of Fate was best selling PSVR2 game on PlayStation store in April in both US and EU · THE BEST VERSION of Hitman VR is HERE! // Hitman VR PSVR2 Gameplay
    4
  • laptop for vr
    2 posts in the past month
    1. Recommend a laptop for VR?
    2. Recommend a laptop for VR?
    #5
    laptop for vr
    Recommend a laptop for VR? · Recommend a laptop for VR?
    2
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Frequently asked questions

Who is r/virtualreality for?
Best for Virtual Reality and Mixed Reality Enthusiasts enthusiasts looking for a Reddit-based community with forum discussion.
Is r/virtualreality 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/virtualreality have?
Roughly 2.1M members, based on figures reported by the community or its host. Member counts are approximate and change over time.
What platform is r/virtualreality on?
r/virtualreality 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/virtualreality cover?
On the Hive Index, r/virtualreality is organized under Virtual Reality, Mixed Reality Enthusiasts.
How do I join r/virtualreality?
You can join r/virtualreality by clicking this link, or pressing the "Go to community" button above.
What are the Virtual Reality communities like?
Communities for VR enthusiasts, developers, and social VR participants. Large social VR platforms have their own thriving communities, while Discord serves developers building with Unity and students learning AR/VR development through bootcamps and self-directed programs.
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