Subreddits for Making Friends

FAQ

What are making friends communities?

Communities for adults looking to build new friendships and social connections. Discord has the most active servers in this space, ranging from general hangout communities to activity-based groups, with apps and platforms designed to help people meet others in their city or online.

How many Making Friends subreddits are listed on Hive Index?

Hive Index lists 4 Making Friends subreddits on Reddit. Most listings with size data are massive (75%) or gigantic (25%). We only have a handful of listings so far, so treat these numbers as directional. The main Making Friends topic page covers every platform we track for this topic.

What features do these subreddits include?

Forum is the most common feature (100% of listings).

Are making friends subreddits free to join?

All 4 listings on this page are free to join (no paid membership or application gate listed). Access rules can still change on the community side.

Which making friends subreddits are most popular on Hive Index?

On Hive Index, the default Popular sort surfaces r/friendship, r/GamerPals, r/Needafriend, and r/CasualConversation first. Popularity reflects visitor interest in communities on the site, not a universal quality score. Use the sort menu for Ratings, Largest, or Newest.

Which Making Friends subreddits have the best reviews?

r/friendship has the highest review scores on this page. Switch the sort to Ratings to see the full order. Reviews come from Hive Index members and reflect their experience, not our editorial ranking.

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 communities on the site, with richer profiles breaking ties. Ratings, Largest, and Newest use review scores, reported member counts, and listing age instead.

When was this list last updated?

This page was last updated 6/6/2026, based on the most recent change to the topic or its listings. We refresh entries when communities are submitted, claimed, or reviewed, and we update member counts, features, and traffic data on an ongoing basis.