r/Futurology
r/Futurology is a Technology & IT community on Reddit with 21,683,866 members, ranking #2 of 2,569 in Technology & IT. A subreddit devoted to the field of Future(s) Studies and evidence-based speculation about the development of humanity, technology, and civilization. -------- You can also find us in the fediverse at - https://futurology.today
How big is r/Futurology?
Created in 2011, r/Futurology has had over a decade to grow and is one of the largest communities on Reddit by Reddit standards. Within Technology & IT it ranks #2 of 2,569 communities we track — the top 0.1% of the category by subscriber count. That puts it about 31,472× the median Technology & IT subreddit, which has 689 members. It is a work-safe community with no 18+ flag on Reddit.
Reddit itself launched in 2005, so a subreddit created in 2011 sits in the middle wave of community building on the platform. Subscriber counts indicate reach, not activity — a large community can be quiet, and a smaller one busy. Open r/Futurology on Reddit to see how often people actually post before deciding whether it is worth joining.
| Members | 21,683,866 |
|---|---|
| Category | Technology & IT |
| Rank in category | #2 of 2,569 |
| Created | 2011 |
| Category median size | 689 members |
| Content rating | Work-safe (SFW) |
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