r/womenintech

Community Overview

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 113K 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 38K members have joined in the past year. Popular discussion topics include Job, Tech, and Struggling. Common discussion themes are Advice Requests and Pain & Anger.

On Reddit
Established 2014
113K Members

Subreddit Analysis

via GummySearch
Yearly: +38K members
Growth: +50.3% / 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: 32K members

Past year (monthly)

  • 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
  • Sep: 2K members
  • Oct: 1K members

Themes

  • Advice Requests
    13 posts in the past month
    1. FMLA Right After a PIP - Has Anyone Done This?
    2. I want to start over but I don't know how
    3. How does an IPO windfall affect your career decisions? Can we gather info about equity offered with other positions?
    #1
    Advice Requests
    FMLA Right After a PIP - Has Anyone Done This? · I want to start over but I don't know how · How does an IPO windfall affect your career decisions? Can we gather info about equity offered with other positions?
    13
  • Pain & Anger
    3 posts in the past month
    1. I'm hearing warning bells at my new job, and I think I need an exit.
    2. Would you turn down an offer because the hiring manager gives you weird vibes?
    3. Is this sexism?
    #2
    Pain & Anger
    I'm hearing warning bells at my new job, and I think I need an exit. · Would you turn down an offer because the hiring manager gives you weird vibes? · Is this sexism?
    3
  • Solution Requests
    1 post in the past month
    1. Ghc conference tickets
    #3
    Solution Requests
    Ghc conference tickets
    1

Topics

  • Job
    17 posts in the past month
    #1
    Job
    17
  • Tech
    9 posts in the past month
    #2
    Tech
    9
  • Struggling
    8 posts in the past month
    #3
    Struggling
    8
  • Career
    7 posts in the past month
    #4
    Career
    7
  • Tired
    6 posts in the past month
    #5
    Tired
    6

Flair

  • Career (Advice Requested)
    42 posts in the past month
    1. Recruiter lowballing me because I'm a woman?
    2. I'm hearing warning bells at my new job, and I think I need an exit.
    3. Convinced my hijab is impacting my growth, but maybe I'm in my head.
    #1
    Career (Advice Requested)
    Recruiter lowballing me because I'm a woman? · I'm hearing warning bells at my new job, and I think I need an exit. · Convinced my hijab is impacting my growth, but maybe I'm in my head.
    42
  • Vent (No Advice)
    14 posts in the past month
    1. Ugh.
    2. Is this sexism?
    3. Rant: Staff+ roles rejections summary: we are impressed by your work but we don't want you
    #2
    Vent (No Advice)
    Ugh. · Is this sexism? · Rant: Staff+ roles rejections summary: we are impressed by your work but we don't want you
    14
  • Resource/Tool Share
    8 posts in the past month
    1. Hiring managers: how are you sourcing diverse candidates?
    2. Sharing some advice for PgM/Ops/BizOps interviews, as interviewer and interviewee
    3. Women in Public Sector
    #3
    Resource/Tool Share
    Hiring managers: how are you sourcing diverse candidates? · Sharing some advice for PgM/Ops/BizOps interviews, as interviewer and interviewee · Women in Public Sector
    8
  • Events / Conferences
    4 posts in the past month
    1. GHC canceled
    2. Orlando Area Market / Events
    3. Any conferences worth attending?
    #4
    Events / Conferences
    GHC canceled · Orlando Area Market / Events · Any conferences worth attending?
    4
  • Industry News
    2 posts in the past month
    1. ai;dr
    2. GHC cancelled !
    #5
    Industry News
    ai;dr · GHC cancelled !
    2

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 113K 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.

Monthly Stats

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Views /mo
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14
Visitors /mo
(+8%)
2
Referrals /mo
(-67%)

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