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 #4 in the Mixed Reality communities list. It is the 2nd largest community in the Virtual Reality topic page.

Roughly 42K members have joined in the past year. Popular discussion topics include Vr, Annoying, and Struggling. Common discussion themes are Advice Requests and Solution Requests. Product recommendations often mention vr headset, meta quest 3, and pcvr headset.

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2.1M Members

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Subreddit Analysis

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Yearly: +42K members
Growth: +2.1% / 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: 30K members

Past year (monthly)

  • Oct: 0 members
  • Nov: 8K members
  • 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: 819 members

Themes

  • Advice Requests
    4 posts in the past month
    1. Any tips for reducing motion sickness
    2. Is there any development for a flat 2 vr port of peak?
    3. Can you please help me choose a system that would be good for dementia patients.
    #1
    Advice Requests
    Any tips for reducing motion sickness · Is there any development for a flat 2 vr port of peak? · Can you please help me choose a system that would be good for dementia patients.
    4
  • Solution Requests
    3 posts in the past month
    1. Looking to get SkyrimVR up and running with Mods, limited to running on my 5060Ti 16gb/Ryzen 7 7700/ 16gb ddr5 6000mhz setup though, so cant go mental.... any advice on the essentials?
    2. Bootloader unlocked Quest 3 from eBay
    3. So guys, any solutions for silly shark heads with IPD of 77 as of 2026?
    #2
    Solution Requests
    Looking to get SkyrimVR up and running with Mods, limited to running on my 5060Ti 16gb/Ryzen 7 7700/ 16gb ddr5 6000mhz setup though, so cant go mental.... any advice on the essentials? · Bootloader unlocked Quest 3 from eBay · So guys, any solutions for silly shark heads with IPD of 77 as of 2026?
    3
  • News
    2 posts in the past month
    1. Quest 3 Refresh Rate Update - 207hz now possible - Virtual Desktop beta 144hz
    2. Quest 3 , the 144hz via virtual desktop has been released ( cable / wifi )
    #3
    News
    Quest 3 Refresh Rate Update - 207hz now possible - Virtual Desktop beta 144hz · Quest 3 , the 144hz via virtual desktop has been released ( cable / wifi )
    2
  • Ideas
    2 posts in the past month
    1. I made a VR Mod for SiN Episodes: Emergence (AI assisted) Would this be something people are interested in playing?
    2. Crysis in VR with full body locomotion
    #4
    Ideas
    I made a VR Mod for SiN Episodes: Emergence (AI assisted) Would this be something people are interested in playing? · Crysis in VR with full body locomotion
    2
  • Self-Promotion
    1 post in the past month
    1. Try my game and give me feedback.
    #5
    Self-Promotion
    Try my game and give me feedback.
    1

Topics

  • Vr
    52 posts in the past month
    #1
    Vr
    52
  • Annoying
    29 posts in the past month
    #2
    Annoying
    29
  • Struggling
    22 posts in the past month
    #3
    Struggling
    22
  • Pc
    19 posts in the past month
    #4
    Pc
    19
  • Hate
    15 posts in the past month
    #5
    Hate
    15

Flair

  • Self-Promotion (Developer)
    55 posts in the past month
    1. Red Dead Redemption 2 VR WIP (with motion controls)
    2. Dishonored VR Alpha Out now
    3. Pokemon Gen 1 - Immersive First Person overhaul - PCVR release
    #1
    Self-Promotion (Developer)
    Red Dead Redemption 2 VR WIP (with motion controls) · Dishonored VR Alpha Out now · Pokemon Gen 1 - Immersive First Person overhaul - PCVR release
    55
  • Discussion
    55 posts in the past month
    1. Quest 3 Refresh Rate Update - 207hz now possible - Virtual Desktop beta 144hz
    2. With all these VR mods being made someone should try fixing Borderlands 2 VR
    3. Mod to fix Hitman PCVR Fixed Foveated Rendering Blurriness
    #2
    Discussion
    Quest 3 Refresh Rate Update - 207hz now possible - Virtual Desktop beta 144hz · With all these VR mods being made someone should try fixing Borderlands 2 VR · Mod to fix Hitman PCVR Fixed Foveated Rendering Blurriness
    55
  • Photo/Video
    33 posts in the past month
    1. Pokémon in My Living Room
    2. The Simpsons in VR is the latest vibe coding treat!
    3. Ilya's Elden Ring VR 0.1 is on Nexus. Native stereo works now, and I've started on combat
    #3
    Photo/Video
    Pokémon in My Living Room · The Simpsons in VR is the latest vibe coding treat! · Ilya's Elden Ring VR 0.1 is on Nexus. Native stereo works now, and I've started on combat
    33
  • Question/Support
    19 posts in the past month
    1. Is anyone else experiencing large stutters using the new virtual desktop beta(wired)?
    2. Display glasses vs. VR headsets for a long flight: what do you actually pack?
    3. Any tips for reducing motion sickness
    #4
    Question/Support
    Is anyone else experiencing large stutters using the new virtual desktop beta(wired)? · Display glasses vs. VR headsets for a long flight: what do you actually pack? · Any tips for reducing motion sickness
    19
  • Self-Promotion (YouTuber)
    12 posts in the past month
    1. Playing games in volumetric windows works now!
    2. A very early Alpha build of Elden Ring in VR! It has motion controls, swinging, parrying, range weapons
    3. Check out the trailer for the new RE7 VR Reloaded mod!
    #5
    Self-Promotion (YouTuber)
    Playing games in volumetric windows works now! · A very early Alpha build of Elden Ring in VR! It has motion controls, swinging, parrying, range weapons · Check out the trailer for the new RE7 VR Reloaded mod!
    12

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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