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 47K members have joined in the past year. Popular discussion topics include Vr, Annoying, and Struggling. Common discussion themes are Solution Requests and Self-Promotion. 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: +47K members
Growth: +2.3% / 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: 34K members

Past year (monthly)

  • 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: 5K members

Themes

  • Solution Requests
    4 posts in the past month
    1. Quest 2 broke, what should I buy (pcvr)
    2. Please help with purchase
    3. Miss the cinema feel on AR glasses? I made a free Chrome extension to bring back the theatre ambience
    #1
    Solution Requests
    Quest 2 broke, what should I buy (pcvr) · Please help with purchase · Miss the cinema feel on AR glasses? I made a free Chrome extension to bring back the theatre ambience
    4
  • Self-Promotion
    2 posts in the past month
    1. Check out my new VR sculpting app called Clayground!
    2. I built a WHO-based hand hygiene trainer for Quest 3/3S. Looking for feedback and interest
    #2
    Self-Promotion
    Check out my new VR sculpting app called Clayground! · I built a WHO-based hand hygiene trainer for Quest 3/3S. Looking for feedback and interest
    2
  • Advice Requests
    1 post in the past month
    1. Looking for racing title recommendations
    #3
    Advice Requests
    Looking for racing title recommendations
    1
  • Ideas
    1 post in the past month
    1. I made a replacement pin thingy for Quest 3/3S controllers you can print!
    #4
    Ideas
    I made a replacement pin thingy for Quest 3/3S controllers you can print!
    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

  • Discussion
    36 posts in the past month
    1. Steam Frame and WLAN Streaming
    2. Terrible Performance with Max Payne 2 Mod?
    3. How are these great VR ports possible with source code?
    #1
    Discussion
    Steam Frame and WLAN Streaming · Terrible Performance with Max Payne 2 Mod? · How are these great VR ports possible with source code?
    36
  • Self-Promotion (Developer)
    14 posts in the past month
    1. REFRACT IS OUT! (A way to play Quest games on PC or PCVR)
    2. I built a WHO-based hand hygiene trainer for Quest 3/3S. Looking for feedback and interest
    3. I’m helping my friend make this VR game and I’d love your honest opinions
    #2
    Self-Promotion (Developer)
    REFRACT IS OUT! (A way to play Quest games on PC or PCVR) · I built a WHO-based hand hygiene trainer for Quest 3/3S. Looking for feedback and interest · I’m helping my friend make this VR game and I’d love your honest opinions
    14
  • Question/Support
    13 posts in the past month
    1. Classic Doom for PCVR?
    2. Is it worth dual booting Windows just for VR?
    3. Hello, I'm trying to connect my Quest 3 headset to my laptop with steam link via cable
    #3
    Question/Support
    Classic Doom for PCVR? · Is it worth dual booting Windows just for VR? · Hello, I'm trying to connect my Quest 3 headset to my laptop with steam link via cable
    13
  • Photo/Video
    8 posts in the past month
    1. Max Payne 2 VR Mod. I could only dream of this in my 20's!
    2. Fighting other titans in Titanfall 2 VR mod is so good!
    3. The future is now, 2D virtual racing sim with no PC! Using quest 3 and Xbox series X.
    #4
    Photo/Video
    Max Payne 2 VR Mod. I could only dream of this in my 20's! · Fighting other titans in Titanfall 2 VR mod is so good! · The future is now, 2D virtual racing sim with no PC! Using quest 3 and Xbox series X.
    8
  • Purchase Advice
    6 posts in the past month
    1. Sept. 2026 - Which company's prescription lenses did you choose for the Quest 3?
    2. Would the Zen 5 7500X3D be alright for VR?
    3. ProtubeVR Forcetube haptic gunstock- thoughts from users?
    #5
    Purchase Advice
    Sept. 2026 - Which company's prescription lenses did you choose for the Quest 3? · Would the Zen 5 7500X3D be alright for VR? · ProtubeVR Forcetube haptic gunstock- thoughts from users?
    6

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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