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 and #10 in the Virtual Reality communities list.

Roughly 40K 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: +40K members
Growth: +2.0% / 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: 29K members

Past year (monthly)

  • Sep: 0 members
  • 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: 2K members

Themes

  • Advice Requests
    8 posts in the past month
    1. I want to get the pimax super but I ahve some questions before buying.
    2. I need an advice on what should i do now !!
    3. I need some help
    #1
    Advice Requests
    I want to get the pimax super but I ahve some questions before buying. · I need an advice on what should i do now !! · I need some help
    8
  • Solution Requests
    7 posts in the past month
    1. VR Setup - what to buy?
    2. Build Chrome extension that lets anyone redesign any website using natural text prompt
    3. Title: Need help creating a realistic VR welding effect in Unity Hi everyone, I’m working on a VR welding project in Unity 2022.3.1f1. I want to create a welding effect where, when the welding tool touches the metal: - Sparks appear at the welding point - The welded area gradually builds up - The
    #2
    Solution Requests
    VR Setup - what to buy? · Build Chrome extension that lets anyone redesign any website using natural text prompt · Title: Need help creating a realistic VR welding effect in Unity Hi everyone, I’m working on a VR welding project in Unity 2022.3.1f1. I want to create a welding effect where, when the welding tool touches the metal: - Sparks appear at the welding point - The welded area gradually builds up - The
    7
  • Pain & Anger
    2 posts in the past month
    1. Welp, my OG Rift burned out today.
    2. Hogwarts VR: CPU use at 70% and GPU at 50%
    #3
    Pain & Anger
    Welp, my OG Rift burned out today. · Hogwarts VR: CPU use at 70% and GPU at 50%
    2
  • Self-Promotion
    2 posts in the past month
    1. I finally finished my VR interaction engine, it's available on the unity asset store!
    2. I made a Battlefield 1942 VR mod - And it's released!
    #4
    Self-Promotion
    I finally finished my VR interaction engine, it's available on the unity asset store! · I made a Battlefield 1942 VR mod - And it's released!
    2

Topics

  • Vr
    60 posts in the past month
    #1
    Vr
    60
  • 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
    43 posts in the past month
    1. Memo to the VR bigwigs: tell your engineers to copy this NOW. Not Meta! The future of VR depends a lot on flat-to-VR ports. We need all those buttons starting in 2026 and beyond!
    2. This has been the best week for VR in over a year. Grand Theft Auto Vice City 6DOF takes the cake for me.
    3. GTA V and RDR2 mods
    #1
    Discussion
    Memo to the VR bigwigs: tell your engineers to copy this NOW. Not Meta! The future of VR depends a lot on flat-to-VR ports. We need all those buttons starting in 2026 and beyond! · This has been the best week for VR in over a year. Grand Theft Auto Vice City 6DOF takes the cake for me. · GTA V and RDR2 mods
    43
  • Question/Support
    18 posts in the past month
    1. looking for an actual good medieval PCVR games besides Blade and sorcery
    2. need help with full body tracking issue
    3. Program that lets me extend hands in vr
    #2
    Question/Support
    looking for an actual good medieval PCVR games besides Blade and sorcery · need help with full body tracking issue · Program that lets me extend hands in vr
    18
  • Self-Promotion (Developer)
    14 posts in the past month
    1. Motion Controls are almost done for Ghost Recon Wildlands VR Mod
    2. SteamVR XSOverlay Tweak - 1.2.0
    3. I pulled Mario out of Super Mario 64 and into my real room with Quest 3
    #3
    Self-Promotion (Developer)
    Motion Controls are almost done for Ghost Recon Wildlands VR Mod · SteamVR XSOverlay Tweak - 1.2.0 · I pulled Mario out of Super Mario 64 and into my real room with Quest 3
    14
  • Self-Promotion (YouTuber)
    6 posts in the past month
    1. Breath of the Wild in VR is so good, it's how a VR mod should be done!
    2. FYI, A new OBS plugin is available for recording VR gameplay and you can use virtual desktop with a USB-C cable.
    3. How Far Can You Get In Half Life Alyx With Google Cardboard?
    #4
    Self-Promotion (YouTuber)
    Breath of the Wild in VR is so good, it's how a VR mod should be done! · FYI, A new OBS plugin is available for recording VR gameplay and you can use virtual desktop with a USB-C cable. · How Far Can You Get In Half Life Alyx With Google Cardboard?
    6
  • Purchase Advice
    6 posts in the past month
    1. VR Setup - what to buy?
    2. VR Capture methods for cherished vacation spot?
    3. Outstanding VR Rifle Stock — Highly Recommended!
    #5
    Purchase Advice
    VR Setup - what to buy? · VR Capture methods for cherished vacation spot? · Outstanding VR Rifle Stock — Highly Recommended!
    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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