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 115K 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 37K members have joined in the past year. Popular discussion topics include Job, Tech, and Career. Common discussion themes are Pain & Anger and Advice Requests.

On Reddit
Established 2014
115K Members

Community Topics

Community Features

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Subreddit Analysis

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Yearly: +37K members
Growth: +48.3% / 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: 33K members

Past year (monthly)

  • 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
  • Nov: 1K members

Themes

  • Pain & Anger
    12 posts in the past month
    1. Anyone else hit the point where you are good at the job but completely out of love with the industry?
    2. A man is trying to insert himself in my project and I'm not sure how to handle it
    3. Retaliation from Senior Leader
    #1
    Pain & Anger
    Anyone else hit the point where you are good at the job but completely out of love with the industry? · A man is trying to insert himself in my project and I'm not sure how to handle it · Retaliation from Senior Leader
    12
  • Advice Requests
    9 posts in the past month
    1. Anyone returned to work after FMLA for burnout?
    2. Woman in tech, how do you deal with a manager like this?
    3. Seeking Career Advice: Returning to Tech at 45 After a 3-Year Career Break - ADHD
    #2
    Advice Requests
    Anyone returned to work after FMLA for burnout? · Woman in tech, how do you deal with a manager like this? · Seeking Career Advice: Returning to Tech at 45 After a 3-Year Career Break - ADHD
    9

Topics

  • Job
    12 posts in the past month
    #1
    Job
    12
  • Tech
    5 posts in the past month
    #2
    Tech
    5
  • Career
    4 posts in the past month
    #3
    Career
    4
  • Struggle
    3 posts in the past month
    #4
    Struggle
    3
  • Advice
    3 posts in the past month
    #5
    Advice
    3

Flair

  • Career (Advice Requested)
    35 posts in the past month
    1. Based in Europe
    2. Laid off twice in less than a year ... ugh
    3. Told to stop thinking like an engineer
    #1
    Career (Advice Requested)
    Based in Europe · Laid off twice in less than a year ... ugh · Told to stop thinking like an engineer
    35
  • General Discussions
    18 posts in the past month
    1. It’s been a year since my layoff…
    2. Anyone returned to work after FMLA for burnout?
    3. Took a new tech job hoping to escape constant reorgs. Now wondering if it's the same everywhere.
    #2
    General Discussions
    It’s been a year since my layoff… · Anyone returned to work after FMLA for burnout? · Took a new tech job hoping to escape constant reorgs. Now wondering if it's the same everywhere.
    18
  • Vent (No Advice)
    10 posts in the past month
    1. Anyone else hit the point where you are good at the job but completely out of love with the industry?
    2. Laid off from my tech job, Unexpected Relief (long read ahead)
    3. Rant post - other women in tech aren't your allies and are least supportive
    #3
    Vent (No Advice)
    Anyone else hit the point where you are good at the job but completely out of love with the industry? · Laid off from my tech job, Unexpected Relief (long read ahead) · Rant post - other women in tech aren't your allies and are least supportive
    10
  • Pregnancy & Parenthood
    3 posts in the past month
    1. Seeking Career Advice: Returning to Tech at 45 After a 3-Year Career Break - ADHD
    2. Advice on advice wanted
    3. Managing work while being 5.5 months pregnant
    #4
    Pregnancy & Parenthood
    Seeking Career Advice: Returning to Tech at 45 After a 3-Year Career Break - ADHD · Advice on advice wanted · Managing work while being 5.5 months pregnant
    3
  • Wins & Celebrations
    2 posts in the past month
    1. My boss got fired and life has improved!
    2. Celebration Fridays - Weekly Thread
    #5
    Wins & Celebrations
    My boss got fired and life has improved! · Celebration Fridays - Weekly Thread
    2
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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 115K 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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