Communities related to r/Futurology, with what each one is for and how it differs. Member figures come from SubMouse's safe-for-work directory.
r/Futurology (about 21.7M members, directory rank #34) is devoted to Future(s) Studies and evidence-based speculation about development of humanity and technology. Present-day technology news and computer hardware discussion each fit better when speculation is not the point.
See also futurology vs technology on SubMouse.
Stay on Futurology for futures studies and long-range tech speculation. Use technology for current tech news and issues, and hardware for computer component news.
r/Futurology — Future(s) Studies
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
/r/Technology
When to choose it: News and discussion about technology today.
Why it is here: Public description: Subreddit dedicated to the news and discussions about the creation and use of technology and its surrounding issues. (about 20.6M members, rank #37). Paired on futurology vs technology; listed as related.
How it differs from r/Futurology: Current tech news versus futures speculation.
/r/hardware: a technology subreddit for computer hardware news, reviews and discussion.
When to choose it: Computer hardware news and reviews.
Why it is here: Public description: r/hardware is a place for quality computer hardware news, reviews, and intelligent discussion. r/hardware IS NOT the place to come for help of any kind. (about 4.4M members, rank #212).
How it differs from r/Futurology: Hardware specialty versus futures studies.
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Members and public descriptions come from SubMouse's safe-for-work directory (as of 2026-11-09 UTC); 7-day growth measured from 2026-11-02. Directory rank is listing order. Guide updated 2026-11-07.