r/LongDistance
ActiveFor couples who can't be in the same room
r/LongDistance is a subreddit for and about long distance relationships. For anyone considering(but not seeking), currently in, or who used to be, this is the community for you! We are here for support, advice, and community who can relate to your experiences. We are people who met online, students studying across the country and abroad, people separated by jobs and the military, and more.
Members
2,384,102
as of February 2025
Last post
today
September 28, 2026
Posts (30 days)
100+
Created
2010
November 11, 2010
Total posts
343.6K
archived
Total comments
2.3M
archived
Is r/LongDistance dead? Active community.
r/LongDistance is posting regularly — the latest post was today. Active subreddits can't be requested through r/redditrequest.
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How many members does r/LongDistance have?
r/LongDistance had 2,384,102 members as of February 2025, the most recent archive crawl of its subscriber count.
Is r/LongDistance dead?
No. r/LongDistance is active — the most recent post was today, with 100+ posts in the last 30 days.
When was r/LongDistance created?
r/LongDistance was created on November 11, 2010.
Can I take over r/LongDistance?
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