Independent Communities for Sobriety

FAQ

What are sobriety communities?

Communities for people pursuing sobriety from alcohol and other substances. Discord hosts large around-the-clock AA-adjacent communities, dedicated platforms provide anonymous online support groups, and Facebook has supportive communities for people at different stages of sobriety.

How many Sobriety independent communities are listed on Hive Index?

Hive Index lists 8 Sobriety independent communities on Independent Platforms. Most listings with size data are massive (25%) or huge (13%). We only have a handful of listings so far, so treat these numbers as directional. The main Sobriety topic page covers every platform we track for this topic.

What features do these independent communities include?

Forum is the most common (100%). Others that show up often include newsletter and paid community. Use the feature filters above the list to narrow results.

Are there free sobriety independent communities?

6 of 8 (75%) are free to join. The rest require payment, an application, or both.

Which sobriety independent communities are most popular on Hive Index?

On Hive Index, the default Popular sort surfaces Smart Recovery, Living Sober, Talking Sober, and In The Rooms first. Popularity reflects visitor interest in communities on the site, not a universal quality score. Use the sort menu for Ratings, Largest, or Newest.

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 5/15/2026, 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.