r/womenintech

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About r/womenintech

An inclusive space for all women working in the tech industry - whether technical, non-technical, or somewhere in between. Connect, build community, and support each other here.

The community at a glance

r/womenintech is a Subreddit for Female Technologists with roughly 110K members. It has been around since 2014. It uses a forum format for communication. It is the 2nd largest community in the Women in Tech topic page.

Roughly 41K members have joined in the past year. Popular discussion topics include Job, Tech, and Career. Common discussion themes are Advice Requests and Pain & Anger.

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Established 2014
110K Members

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Subreddit Analysis

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Yearly: +41K members
Growth: +58.2% / year

Member growth over time

All time (yearly)

  • 2015: 33 members
  • 2016: 141 members
  • 2017: 184 members
  • 2023: 13K members
  • 2024: 29K members
  • 2025: 39K members
  • 2026: 29K members

Past year (monthly)

  • Sep: 3K members
  • Oct: 3K members
  • Nov: 3K members
  • Dec: 2K members
  • Jan: 4K members
  • Feb: 3K members
  • Mar: 3K members
  • Apr: 5K members
  • May: 6K members
  • Jun: 4K members
  • Jul: 3K members
  • Aug: 1K members

Themes

  • Advice Requests
    7 posts in the past month
    1. I am so tired of my job but I can’t get anything else… What now?
    2. How do you become more assertive at work. Help.
    3. Feeling very stuck in my head while looking for a new job after 8 years at the company where I got sidelined; would appreciate any advice or perspective?
    #1
    Advice Requests
    I am so tired of my job but I can’t get anything else… What now? · How do you become more assertive at work. Help. · Feeling very stuck in my head while looking for a new job after 8 years at the company where I got sidelined; would appreciate any advice or perspective?
    7
  • Pain & Anger
    6 posts in the past month
    1. Companies that have WLB? Struggling burnout
    2. Feeling extremely low after layoff
    3. Cried in front of my boss after being berated by him
    #2
    Pain & Anger
    Companies that have WLB? Struggling burnout · Feeling extremely low after layoff · Cried in front of my boss after being berated by him
    6

Topics

  • Job
    19 posts in the past month
    1. I am so tired of my job but I can’t get anything else… What now?
    #1
    Job
    I am so tired of my job but I can’t get anything else… What now?
    19
  • Tech
    14 posts in the past month
    1. Felt like had the worst tech interview
    #2
    Tech
    Felt like had the worst tech interview
    14
  • Career
    9 posts in the past month
    1. I am so tired of my job but I can’t get anything else… What now?
    #3
    Career
    I am so tired of my job but I can’t get anything else… What now?
    9
  • Struggling
    8 posts in the past month
    #4
    Struggling
    8
  • Tired
    7 posts in the past month
    #5
    Tired
    7

Flair

  • Career (Advice Requested)
    153 posts in the past month
    1. As a trans woman it's been crazy watching ability garner trust evaporate the last few years
    2. I am tired of All Hands
    3. I got laid off 12 hours ago and I’m in shock
    #1
    Career (Advice Requested)
    As a trans woman it's been crazy watching ability garner trust evaporate the last few years · I am tired of All Hands · I got laid off 12 hours ago and I’m in shock
    153
  • Wins & Celebrations
    14 posts in the past month
    1. UPDATE: Got a super low offer - ok to negotiate up to 40-50k more? Health tech startup
    2. Ladies who have or are thinking of leaving the industry… Lawmaking and Policy needs us!
    3. I graduated! I got my IT degree!!!
    #2
    Wins & Celebrations
    UPDATE: Got a super low offer - ok to negotiate up to 40-50k more? Health tech startup · Ladies who have or are thinking of leaving the industry… Lawmaking and Policy needs us! · I graduated! I got my IT degree!!!
    14
  • Industry News
    9 posts in the past month
    1. Thoughts on why women are leaving the workforce?
    2. Male execs allegedly forcing out women leaders at online retailer ASOS
    3. Schools and companies cut women's scholarships, especially in STEM
    #3
    Industry News
    Thoughts on why women are leaving the workforce? · Male execs allegedly forcing out women leaders at online retailer ASOS · Schools and companies cut women's scholarships, especially in STEM
    9
  • Mentorship
    9 posts in the past month
    1. The only other woman on my team stopped a guy from stealing my idea, out loud
    2. Moms in tech - how do you do it?
    3. Got recruited to interview for a life-changing position - but I am pregnant. Is all hope lost?
    #4
    Mentorship
    The only other woman on my team stopped a guy from stealing my idea, out loud · Moms in tech - how do you do it? · Got recruited to interview for a life-changing position - but I am pregnant. Is all hope lost?
    9
  • Vent (No Advice)
    9 posts in the past month
    1. For all the ladies who get unfairly labeled when you're a top performer, watch this...
    2. looking for a radical women in tech communities.
    3. Gatekeeping & Discrimination (Against Women of Color)
    #5
    Vent (No Advice)
    For all the ladies who get unfairly labeled when you're a top performer, watch this... · looking for a radical women in tech communities. · Gatekeeping & Discrimination (Against Women of Color)
    9
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Frequently asked questions

Who is r/womenintech for?
Best for Female Technologists enthusiasts looking for a Reddit-based community with forum discussion.
Is r/womenintech 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/womenintech have?
Roughly 110K members, based on figures reported by the community or its host. Member counts are approximate and change over time.
What platform is r/womenintech on?
r/womenintech 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/womenintech cover?
On the Hive Index, r/womenintech is organized under Female Technologists.
How do I join r/womenintech?
You can join r/womenintech by clicking this link, or pressing the "Go to community" button above.
What are the Women in Tech communities like?
Communities for women working in tech, from software engineers and product managers to founders and investors. Slack is the dominant platform, with curated and often application-gated communities focused on peer support, job hunting, salary negotiation, and navigating male-dominated work environments.
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