What are lgbtqia communities?

Communities for LGBTQIA+ people covering social connection, identity, mental health, and advocacy. Discord is a major hub with large and small servers for everything from general queer community to specific identities and interests, alongside subreddits and dedicated platforms for support and discussion.

What are the most popular lgbtqia communities on Hive Index?

GᴀYs' Cʜᴀᴛ, r/latebloomerlesbians, r/BisexualMen, and r/gaymers are among the most popular lgbtqia communities in the Hive Index directory of communities, based on visitor interest on Hive Index. This is not a universal quality score. You can also compare listings by review scores, member counts, and listing age on Hive Index.

Which platforms host the most lgbtqia communities?

Reddit (51), Independent Platforms (6), and Slack (6) are the most common platforms for lgbtqia communities in the Hive Index directory of communities.

Are there free lgbtqia communities?

65 of 68 (96%) are marked as free to join, including GᴀYs' Cʜᴀᴛ, r/latebloomerlesbians, r/BisexualMen, and r/gaymers. The rest require payment, an application, or both.

What features do these communities offer?

Forum is the most common (84%). Others that show up often include live chat. Use feature filters on Hive Index to narrow results.

How large are lgbtqia communities?

Hive Index lists 68 lgbtqia communities in the Hive Index directory of communities. The largest include r/lgbt (1.3M members), r/askgaybros (794K members), and r/trans (726K members). Median reported size is about 22K members (63 listings with member data).

How do I grow my LGBTQIA community?

List your LGBTQIA community on Hive Index for free to reach people already searching for LGBTQIA communities. Paid promotion can feature your community more prominently across relevant pages and send more qualified visitors to your listing.

How does Hive Index collect and rank listings?

Listings are submitted by community builders and researchers, reviewed for topic relevance, and updated with platform, feature, member, review, and traffic data where available. Member counts are approximate. Popular reflects visitor interest in the Hive Index directory of communities, with richer profiles breaking ties. Ratings, Largest, and Newest use review scores, reported member counts, and listing age instead. These listings in the Hive Index directory of communities were last updated 9/8/2026.

68 Best LGBTQIA Communities (Updated Sep 2026)

68 Online Communities for LGBTQIA+

Updated 9/8/2026

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#1
GᴀYs' Cʜᴀᴛ
on whatsapp
This is a group made for gay people to build genuine relationships.
Chat
#2
r/latebloomerlesbians
on reddit
Some of us are married to men, some of us are dating them, and some of us are chronically single. But we well have one thing in common: we are late to the coming out game. A place for queer, gay, bi, pan, lesbian, trans and questioning humans to share, give advice, and receive support! We welcome discussions that explore what life looks like or could look like as a “late bloomer” lesbian. This includes talk around sexuality, sensuality, life, friendships, random thoughts, fun, and more.
149K members
Forum
Chat
143 views / month
#3
r/BisexualMen
on reddit
This page is a supportive place for bisexual, bicurious, polysexual, and pansexual men (whether they be cis, trans, or nonbinary), even those who are unsure of their orientation or questioning it. Give and get advice, rant, and share your struggles and victories.
84K members
Forum
Chat
111 views / month
#4
r/gaymers
on reddit
Gaymers has been forced to re-open after our protest of the assassination of 3rd party applications. Gaymers is a place for LGBTQIA gamers of all stripes to share their nerdery & geekery.
316K members
Forum
Chat
47 views / month
#5
r/WLW
on reddit
A text-only, discussion-focused subreddit for women loving women.
42K members
Forum
45 views / month
#6
r/ActualLesbiansOver25
on reddit
We're lesbians over 25 who felt like the sub r/ActualLesbians was excellent, inclusive of all WLW, did a good job of enforcing no TERFs, & wanted to replicate that for the 25+ crowd. Simply put, WLW life in adulthood is much different, and as much as we're a part of r/ActualLesbians, we wanted a space where WLW 25+ can discuss more specific 25+ things separate from teens or the younger crowd. We do NOT tolerate TERFs, anti-trans rhetoric, or any form of bigotry.
58K members
Forum
52 views / month
#7
r/MtF
on reddit
This subreddit's all about transgender stuff, specifically for male-to-female or trans feminine folks. Got an article you wanna share, something on your mind, or just need to vent about the trans experience? We've got you!
427K members
Forum
52 views / month
#8
Queer in AI
on slack
More than 500 folks are in the Queer in AI slack community. Our slack consists of dedicated channels for research, advice, announcements and discussion of many topics.
500 members
Chat
Events
Newsletter
30 views / month
#9
r/elderqueers
on reddit
Welcome to r/elderqueers! This sub is for those who feel lost and "old" in the other queer subs, and is geared towards those age 30 and up, but everyone is welcome! This is a safe space. If you encounter any kind of bullying, report the comment/post immediately - the user will be banned.
217 members
Forum
23 views / month
#10
LGBTQ in Tech
on slack
The LGBTQ in Technology Slack is a space for LGBTQ people in technology to chat and support each other. We strive to keep it safe, positive, and confidential. Friends and allies: we appreciate your support, but this space is for us.
Chat
21 views / month
r/AskGayBrosOver30
on reddit
AskGaybrosOver30 is first and foremost a community where unstraight men over 30 can ask advice from each other. We have requirements for posting and some topics like politics, trans issues, and religion are restricted. Please read the post linked in rule 1 for more information.
174K members
Forum
Chat
32 views / month
Gay+ Men Meditating
on discord
A friendly and safe group for gay+ (gay, bisexual, bi-curious) men who practice meditation and yoga to make friends, support and encourage each other and to practice yoga and meditation together online.
733 members
Chat
Apply
22 views / month
r/olderlesbians
on reddit
An inclusive place for Older Lesbians to talk about issues important to us, dispense wisdom and swap stories.
12K members
Forum
30 views / month
r/BiWomen
on reddit
A safe place and community for women (cis women, trans women and women aligned people) to discuss their bisexuality, i.e. their attraction to people with genders similar to and different from their own. Our allies are welcome to participate, but keep in mind that the focus of this sub is on bi women. Please read the rules before posting.
41K members
Forum
27 views / month
Aro Rodeo
on discord
Howdy partner, Aro Rodeo is a safe community for asexual and aromantic individuals and allies. Stop by to socialize, meet friends and relax.
531 members
Chat
18 views / month
r/transfitness
on reddit
This sub is for the promotion of healthy fitness goals, advice, and encouragement for the transgender community. All are welcome here that wish to participate in a positive manner.
15K members
Forum
19 views / month
r/Nonbinaryteens
on reddit
r/teenagers but for non-binary people and/or anyone who doesn’t identify with a gender (though anyone is welcome!)
14K members
Forum
12 views / month
My Gay Flatmate
We help LGBT people to find LGBT homes.
2K members
Chat
Pairing
Jobs
18 views / month
r/detrans
on reddit
Welcome all detransitioners/desisters and self-questioners. Please self-identify your detrans status with user flair, or your content will be removed (medical or legal professionals, please message mods for an exception). Post anything about gender detransition. Ask questions, share memes, inspire, vent, wonder, etc. Abide by our rules (listed in the right rail below) - Discord: https://discord.gg/PNEkxQNUGm is open to anyone but prioritizes detransitioners, desisters and those questioning.
66K members
Forum
Chat
23 views / month
r/askgaybros
on reddit
This is where anyone can ask the manly men for their opinions on various topics. Advice. AskReddit style questions. AMA. ELI5. Everything in between.
794K members
Forum
43 views / month
r/TransLater
on reddit
While /r/asktransgender and other trans groups are great, some of us have families, partners, careers, and all the other trappings of not being in our 20s any more. Here's somewhere to talk about these things and the issues we face in transitioning. This is not a fetish group or a place for chasers, crossdressers and posts attracting chasers are highly discouraged. Please be aware of our rules. Note that all new accounts will be moderated. Onlyfans and thirst traps are not allowed here.
154K members
Forum
38 views / month
r/trans
on reddit
Welcome to r/trans! This is a safe space for transgender people to discuss their lives and issues that surround them, find affirmation, and discover community. This is a radically inclusive subreddit for everyone under the trans umbrella; if you are binary, non-binary, genderqueer, agender, GNC, questioning, or any combination, this space is for you. You don't need to be trans to comment here, but this is not the place for questions or statements of opinion from outside of the community.
726K members
Forum
24 views / month
Hexagon UX
on slack
Hexagon is a non-profit aimed to empower and support womxn and non-binary folx in UX through community, events, and mentorship.
8K members
Chat
Apply
Pairing
Events
21 views / month
Rainbow Developers
on slack
Welcome to Rainbow Devs, a vibrant community of passionate developers committed to embracing diversity and creativity in the world of coding! Our mission is to foster an inclusive space where developers of all backgrounds can collaborate, learn, and shine in their coding journey. We believe that diversity strengthens our code, making it more innovative and impactful.
75 members
Chat
Pairing
Events
Courses
14 views / month
r/ainbow
on reddit
A free area for the discussion of issues facing those who identify as gay, lesbian, bisexual, transgender, and all other sexual or nonsexual orientations and/or gender identities. Post links to articles, self-posts, photographs, experiences and whatever else is important to your experience of queer life. We encourage you to treat others with respect, start and/or engage in robust discussion and interact with the community. The more we know each other, the better we'll get along.
189K members
Forum
16 views / month
Lesbians Who Tech Montreal
on facebook
Lesbians Who tech is committed to convening queer women in technology (and our allies) in a vibrant and inclusive community. We work together to promote the visibility and inclusion of women, LGBTQ people, and people from other backgrounds under-represented in technology. If you work to move this mission forward, we want you on our team. Nobody ‘has to be’ a lesbian to be in this community. We use the term to honour those who crossed a firewall with it. Lesbians Who Tech s’engage à offrir un environnement dynamique et inclusif aux femmes queer en technologie (et leurs alliés). Nous travaillons ensemble à promouvoir la visibilité et l’inclusion des femmes, des personnes LGBTQ, ainsi que de ceux et celles qui sont sous-représentés dans le domaine des technologies. Si vous avancez dans le même sens que nous, nous vous voulons dans notre équipe. Il n’est donc pas nécessaire d’être lesbienne pour joindre la communauté Lesbians Who Tech. Le terme Lesbienne est utilisé pour honorer les femmes qui ont défoncé le plafond de verre et s’identifient comme tel.
656 members
Forum
21 views / month
r/TransMasc
on reddit
/r/TransMasc is a subreddit for all transmasculine people; whether you are FTM, pre-everything, nonbinary, genderqueer, or any other transmasculine identity.
64K members
Forum
9 views / month
r/lgbt
on reddit
A safe space for GSRM (Gender, Sexual, and Romantic Minority) folk to discuss their lives, issues, interests, and passions. LGBT is still a popular term used to discuss gender and sexual minorities, but all GSRM are welcome beyond lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender people who consent to participate in a safe space.
1.3M members
Forum
27 views / month
Autostraddle
A news and entertainment site for LGBTQ+ women and other trans people. Covers dating, fashion, politics, television, film and whimsy with a thriving online community of smart, engaged queer folks.
Forum
10 views / month
LGBTQ Marketers
on slack
We are a community for LGBTQ+ digital marketers to network, find support, and share knowledge. All levels of career experience welcome. Meet your queer peers here!
147 members
Chat
Jobs
12 views / month
r/transgamers
on reddit
Welcome to r/TransGamers. This is a safe space for people across the trans spectrum to discuss all things gaming. Join us on our official Discord! https://discord.gg/vETqq9hSmE
115K members
Forum
15 views / month
r/LesbianGamers
on reddit
A place for gaming discussions for and by lesbians, bisexual women, and transfemme non-binary people. This subreddit is not for discussing men. There are places for that. This community is for discussions centered around our attraction to women as women and gaming! We are currently not accepting minors as members of the community due to our safety concerns about Reddit.
118K members
Forum
25 views / month
r/ftm
on reddit
Support-based discussion place focused on trans men, trans-masc individuals, and other people assigned female at birth who are trans. (Respectful guests welcome. Use GuestPost flair)
330K members
Forum
19 views / month
r/gayjews
on reddit
A subreddit for LGBTQ Jews and their allies to connect and schmooze.
12K members
Forum
10 views / month
r/agender
on reddit
A subreddit for agender, genderless and neutrois people.
40K members
Forum

More communities (33)

Logo	Community	Members
	r/ask_detransition on Reddit Welcome to r/ask_detransition a subreddit dedicated to the sensitive topic of detransition while allowing people who are not specifically detransitioned or questioning to post and discuss the topic. Allies or just those curious alike, we ask that you flair yourself accordingly and keep in mind that this sub's focus is specifically about detransition. Please abide by the rules of the subreddit.	3K
	Nuka Gals - Fallout 76 All Platforms 🏳️‍🌈 on Facebook Nuka Gals is a mature women's and LGBTQ+ cross platform group, making it easy for the women and LGBTQ+ of the wasteland to make new friends, team up, and help each other to survive. We're a LGBTQ+ positive community, you are expected to respect everyone in this group. While this group is only for women and LGBTQ+ our Discord is open to everyone. If you'd like to know how to join please send a message to our page Nuka Gals.	2K
	LGBTQ in Technology on Slack A space for LGBTQ people in technology to chat and support each other. We strive to keep it safe, positive, and confidential.	—
	Out In Tech Out in Tech is the world’s largest non-profit community of LGBTQ+ tech leaders. We create opportunities for our 40,000 members to advance their careers, grow their networks, and leverage tech for social change.	40K
	Startout StartOut’s mission is to increase the number, diversity, and impact of LGBTQ+ entrepreneurs and amplify their stories to drive the economic empowerment of the community.	17K
	The Ace and Aro Advocacy Project The Ace and Aro Advocacy Project (TAAAP) is an organization dedicated to providing resources on aSexual Orientation and aromanticism to the public. TAAAP operates on a local level by working with other LGBTQ+ organizations in the DC Metro Area, as well as on the national level by working with other ace and aro advocates to further the national movement.TAAAP’s goals are to increase the visibility of ace and aro identities, to provide resources on aSexual Orientation and aromanticism to professionals (e.g. doctors, mental health professionals, educators), and to support ace and aro members of society. Please visit our projects page to see what we are currently doing to further these goals.	—
	Arocalypse Welcome to our aro forums! Discuss romanticism, relationships, and aro culture with others.	3K
	r/FTMOver30 on Reddit A place for FTM/FTN/FTX folk over 30 to come together for support and discussion. If your life experiences better align with those who are usually over 30, you're welcome here. Over 50? Try joining r/FTMOver50 also!	22K
	r/MTFButch on Reddit A space for all trans butches, dykes, bois, soft butches, futches, all types of trans women who present more masculine. Memes, selfies, rants, or anything else you think would be relevant! Join our discord! https://discord.gg/YFwKxe5NpV	14K
	r/asktransgender on Reddit Questions and discussions about, for, to, or from the Reddit transgender community. Open to anyone with a question.	435K
	r/LGBTElders on Reddit A place for gay men and women to get together and talk about issues concerning aging life experiences more than a decade ago. This subreddit is intended, but not limited to gay men and women in their late 20s, 30s, 40s and 50s and above. This is not a subreddit for "coming out" or "first time" discussions. We have "been there" and "done that", so let's move on. This is a "we've seen it all" space to celebrate the long lives and wisdom of the mature LGBT community.	2K
	r/ftmlife on Reddit A place for ftm and other transmasculine-identifying folks to discuss all aspects of post-transition life: relationships, hobbies, careers, family, mental health, etc. There is no One True Way™ to be post-transition; people will be taken at their word when they say they are done with their transition, regardless of what they have or have not done. Non-Op and non-HRT folks welcome!	675
	r/TransyTalk on Reddit A casual place for transfolk to chat about anything.	61K
	r/transprogrammer on Reddit a programming community for trans people	12K
	r/QueerWomenOfColor on Reddit A space for queer women of color to connect. This is a deeply sapphic space that embraces qwoc of different identities.	29K
	r/lesbiancoders on Reddit Space for wlw who code to post discussion, links, memes, discord servers, q&a, etc. about programming and your experiences in STEM	1K
	r/NonBinary on Reddit A subreddit for people of every stripe who feel that they don't fit into a preference-binary or gender-binary culture.	316K
	r/genderfluid on Reddit Welcome to genderfluid!	104K
	r/transhealth on Reddit We discuss healthcare relevant to transgender communities.	7K
	r/actual_detrans on Reddit We are a subreddit that provides support for detransitioners, reidentifiers, retransitioners, and questioners in an environment free from gender critical ideology and rhetoric. If you are in crisis, hotline numbers can be found at https://www.suicidestop.com/call_a_hotline.html.	18K
	r/genderqueer on Reddit For folks who don't fit the gender binary or are interested in questioning it. Please feel free to join us and discuss!	64K
	r/transalute on Reddit This sub is DEFUNCT and maintained only for archival use. Please make all new posts at r/MilitaryTrans	2K
	r/NonBinaryTalk on Reddit Welcome! This subreddit is a 'general forum' where non-binary people can come together to socialize casually and discuss any topic. Politics are prohibited. Talking about politics is discouraged and should be directed to /r/genderqueer instead.	50K
	r/questioning on Reddit Answers from radical internet queers about your sexuality and/or gender.	28K
	r/nonbinarylesbians on Reddit A home for (almost) anything that might interest nonbinary/trans/GNC lesbians, sapphics, and adjacent queer folk.	5K
	r/FTMMen on Reddit A support and community oriented space for binary FTM men.	63K
	r/intersex on Reddit /r/intersex is the place to talk about intersex topics with intersex Redditors. Everything inter* is permitted as long as it plays along our rules! (But remember, we are no substitute for real medical professionals.)	16K
	r/androgynouspoc on Reddit a place for nonbinary people of color to connect, vent, ask for advice and see others who look like them! Feel free to flaunt your beauty and express yourself🌈	544
	r/LGBT_Muslims on Reddit We are a community of LGBTQ+ Muslims. We are a growing community around the world, as courageous individuals and organizations create new spaces for like-minded individuals to embrace these two aspects of their identities. We are a safe space for LGBTQ+ Muslims to share their personal experiences and struggles. While we welcome our allies, this space is primarily for LGBTQ+ Muslims and expects others to be respectful and compassionate.	22K
	r/GayChristians on Reddit Hello and welcome to GayChristians! This subreddit exists to provide a place for gay Christians to come and discuss topics that are specific to us. It is a place of love, respect, community and acceptance. We seek to provide a place for Christians to come and ask questions, seek help or clarification and discuss topics. Whether you are out and proud, still in the closet, fully understand your sexuality or are just beginning to figure things out - this place is here for you.	31K
	r/TransChristianity on Reddit This subreddit is dedicated to providing a space by trans people and for trans people to discuss, question, or complain about all things Christianity. While the focus of this subreddit is on trans Christians, trans non-Christians and cis people are absolutely welcome to participate. Please leave transphobia at the door.	13K
	r/Ask_Intersex on Reddit This is a place to ask questions you have about intersex people and our experiences. If you're intersex and want to speak about your experience, feel free to do so here!	886
	r/RobloxAvatars on Reddit Welcome to Roblox Avatars! The #1 (unofficial) place to share and create avatars! Sub Icon artist: u/rinrin_78 Banner render: u/PhysicalDentist3808 Join our discord here!: https://discord.gg/dcEsME8BfT	127K