r/urbanfantasy
A subreddit focused on discussing urban fantasy without a romantic focus.
How to think about r/urbanfantasy
This community is dedicated to exploring urban fantasy narratives that emphasize action and adventure, steering clear of romantic themes. Members engage in discussions about various elements of urban fantasy, including supernatural beings like vampires and necromancers, as well as unique plot devices such as genies and flamethrowers. The focus is on storytelling and world-building within urban settings, making it a vibrant space for fans of the genre.
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Audience
Participants in this community are typically fans of fantasy literature, particularly those who prefer action-oriented stories without romantic subplots. The audience spans various age groups, with a significant number of younger readers and writers who are enthusiastic about genre conventions and tropes. Members often seek recommendations, share their own writing, and discuss popular urban fantasy series, creating a dynamic and engaged atmosphere.
Posting culture
Content that thrives in this community includes original stories, book recommendations, and discussions about urban fantasy tropes and themes. Posts that are overly promotional or focus on romance tend to receive downvotes. Members appreciate well-thought-out contributions, and the cadence of posting is steady, with a mix of original content and discussions about existing works. Engaging with the community through thoughtful comments is encouraged.
Brand engagement notes
Brands looking to engage with this community should focus on authenticity and value-driven content rather than direct promotion. Sharing insights about urban fantasy trends, offering writing tips, or hosting discussions about genre elements can resonate well. However, overt marketing or promotional posts are likely to be met with skepticism or hostility. Collaborating with community members or featuring user-generated content can foster a more positive reception.
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What r/urbanfantasy talks about
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External signals
Where the community looks
Top external domains linked from posts and comments — a quick read on the sources of truth this audience trusts.
Top contributors
Who shapes the conversation
The most active and most-upvoted posters and commenters in this community. Useful when planning outreach or studying a community's tastemakers.
Top posters
By post count
- u/HeatherGHarris
- u/ArthurDrakoni
- u/C-N-Rowan
- u/CThomasLafollette
- u/CanadianCultureKings
- u/Nikephoros_II_Phokas
- u/[deleted]
- u/FallenKittenPro
- u/GeorgianasBooks
- u/Ella_Stone_Author
- u/Joec87
- u/rtslaywood
- u/talesbybob
- u/DDalzy
- u/Zaggeta
- u/Where_serpents_walk
- u/ToHellWithLondon
- u/8129299292
- u/paulsating
- u/Formofman
- u/RealMartinKearns
- u/__tmk__
- u/CT_Phipps
- u/xkrissix
- u/Darkshreaders3
- u/SJSover
- u/CheshireP0pe
- u/aspareaccounts
- u/JayLarken
- u/SeannBarbour
- u/Ryinth
- u/v_mpires
- u/Author_BT_Frost
- u/Spellscribe
- u/summer-of-77
- u/JamesFadeley
- u/HyperAndScared
- u/milestyle
- u/incardianlord89
- u/bardiex
- u/Tofferooni
- u/Ms_Sky_City
- u/VykingKing
- u/ArcaninePatronus
- u/MargoryV
- u/KSMarsden
- u/DarkLordofOklahoma
- u/writerleonpelgrim
- u/JasonLmaxwell
- u/Fauxe_y
- u/Lybonn
- u/JaverusArt
- u/frizzlechloe
- u/austinwrites
- u/Finn_Graye
- u/PsychologicalPhoto98
- u/Shanny91
- u/Financial-Presence49
- u/Lizarch57
- u/Scilark
- u/SilkDagger
- u/Agreeable_Unit_4189
- u/Pacwerdna
- u/Drimphed
- u/BlackSh33p__1
- u/Kivar8
- u/AndIForTruth
- u/Ok-Comedian-6852
- u/Sigils
- u/Wise_Ad8460
- u/dmiley2952
- u/thomschoenborn
- u/Suraj106
- u/Serial_Bibliophile
- u/Competitive-Mix6656
- u/ApprehensiveClassic6
- u/MarcelDupree
- u/NickBryan
- u/dr_monobryn
- u/Mean-Buy836
- u/starryvash
- u/BureaucraticStymie
- u/twovectors
- u/WearMaleficent5494
- u/danielmeyerauthor
- u/Calm_Investment
- u/Bright_Photo_3205
- u/godfreynarcisso
- u/Lilac_Sunshine13
- u/ryalphotography88
- u/Baker090
- u/Natural-Barracuda120
- u/Bourbon-510
- u/Grimmtown
- u/Lesleylizasaurus
- u/Ophelia_1603
- u/Stormlight18
- u/chloraphyllis
- u/j_epley
- u/CraigSchaefer
By votes
- u/HeatherGHarris
- u/C-N-Rowan
- u/Nikephoros_II_Phokas
- u/rtslaywood
- u/CThomasLafollette
- u/Darkshreaders3
- u/[deleted]
- u/FallenKittenPro
- u/ArthurDrakoni
- u/DDalzy
- u/Ella_Stone_Author
- u/talesbybob
- u/Fauxe_y
- u/Lybonn
- u/SJSover
- u/Zaggeta
- u/frizzlechloe
- u/JaverusArt
- u/Where_serpents_walk
- u/ToHellWithLondon
- u/austinwrites
- u/CheshireP0pe
- u/Finn_Graye
- u/SeannBarbour
- u/Joec87
- u/PsychologicalPhoto98
- u/Financial-Presence49
- u/Shanny91
- u/Lizarch57
- u/Scilark
- u/Ryinth
- u/Agreeable_Unit_4189
- u/aspareaccounts
- u/SilkDagger
- u/GeorgianasBooks
- u/Formofman
- u/Pacwerdna
- u/Drimphed
- u/BlackSh33p__1
- u/Kivar8
- u/Wise_Ad8460
- u/Author_BT_Frost
- u/JayLarken
- u/JamesFadeley
- u/Ok-Comedian-6852
- u/AndIForTruth
- u/Sigils
- u/dmiley2952
- u/Suraj106
- u/paulsating
- u/thomschoenborn
- u/Serial_Bibliophile
- u/incardianlord89
- u/v_mpires
- u/MarcelDupree
- u/NickBryan
- u/dr_monobryn
- u/Spellscribe
- u/ApprehensiveClassic6
- u/BureaucraticStymie
- u/WearMaleficent5494
- u/HyperAndScared
- u/RealMartinKearns
- u/Competitive-Mix6656
- u/starryvash
- u/twovectors
- u/Mean-Buy836
- u/Calm_Investment
- u/danielmeyerauthor
- u/godfreynarcisso
- u/summer-of-77
- u/Bright_Photo_3205
- u/Lilac_Sunshine13
- u/Natural-Barracuda120
- u/Bourbon-510
- u/Grimmtown
- u/Stormlight18
- u/8129299292
- u/ryalphotography88
- u/Lesleylizasaurus
- u/Ophelia_1603
- u/Baker090
- u/chloraphyllis
- u/CraigSchaefer
- u/VykingKing
- u/j_epley
- u/milestyle
- u/Ms_Sky_City
- u/the-artifice
- u/Matthew-_-Black
- u/Visual-Career-4245
- u/spike31875
- u/purpleacanthus
- u/ArcaninePatronus
- u/The_Chays
- u/Accomplished_Papaya8
- u/jareverie
- u/hazelnutcream
- u/__tmk__
- u/seahgng
Top commenters
By comment count
- u/HeatherGHarris
- u/[deleted]
- u/CThomasLafollette
- u/SnipesCC
- u/Ella_Stone_Author
- u/WestKester
- u/AeralAeros
- u/GeorgianasBooks
- u/LemurianLemurLad
- u/C-N-Rowan
- u/Nikephoros_II_Phokas
- u/Snakeoilsage
- u/WeepingAngel1979
- u/apricotjam2120
- u/UVBones
- u/MagusVulpes
- u/The_Chays
- u/DrBodyguard
- u/NathLabHa
- u/dexbasedpaladin
- u/Accomplished_Papaya8
- u/kelsiersghost
- u/thebeardedcosplayer
- u/rtslaywood
- u/Bac7
- u/ChronoLegion2
- u/seatcushiontreasures
- u/FlorenceCattleya
- u/talesbybob
- u/LondonQueaux
- u/Kheldarson
- u/Baker090
- u/Atllas66
- u/youguysaremean12
- u/Steelquill
- u/starryvash
- u/DDalzy
- u/CatGal23
- u/shadowsong42
- u/paulsating
- u/curiosity403
- u/Bellevert
- u/lemijames
- u/dragonsofliberty
- u/purpleacanthus
- u/ArcaninePatronus
- u/JustMashedPotatoes
- u/crystalfairie
- u/Tappy80
- u/StandardDoctor3
- u/SJSover
- u/Teapunk00
- u/selkiesidhe
- u/pureimaginatrix
- u/Grokta
- u/lorelleii
- u/KeepAnEyeOnYourB12
- u/angrymoonbat
- u/haileygonzalesbooks
- u/twovectors
- u/honeybeedreams
- u/b_pizzy
- u/Bright_Photo_3205
- u/den2k88
- u/nocangaroo
- u/Binvoi
- u/Steller_Drifter
- u/I_hate_the_app
- u/milestyle
- u/Sigils
- u/the_CHIMSEN_FUCKER
- u/Wilgrove
- u/Lanodantheon
- u/elnegativo
- u/TheSeldomShaken
- u/thisismiee
- u/nifemi_o
- u/PyrePlay
- u/Darkshreaders3
- u/NefariousnessLazy957
- u/Kelsouth
- u/Nickerz33
- u/fliplock_
- u/vyncent77
- u/yojoe600
- u/andrewh_91
- u/acidSlumber
- u/biaddamn
- u/Endorphins420
- u/ZedGardner
- u/AnnikkaJohansen
- u/Spectrum2081
- u/pjwehry
- u/DrewCDoll1
- u/hitheringthithering
- u/Paranormalromantic
- u/L3PU5
- u/Spellscribe
- u/Phoenix_RebornAgain
- u/Ambiiiiiiiiii
By votes
- u/HeatherGHarris
- u/SnipesCC
- u/nicnnic
- u/C5five
- u/Wizchine
- u/[deleted]
- u/Marksman157
- u/theusualuser
- u/apricotjam2120
- u/twovectors
- u/curiosity403
- u/Tyro_Tyrant
- u/Bac7
- u/mari_go1d
- u/Kalunyx
- u/trekbette
- u/LemurianLemurLad
- u/I_hate_the_app
- u/Lanodantheon
- u/dragonsofliberty
- u/JustMashedPotatoes
- u/chemistqueen
- u/Snakeoilsage
- u/KeepAnEyeOnYourB12
- u/Kheldarson
- u/C-N-Rowan
- u/pureimaginatrix
- u/dexbasedpaladin
- u/CThomasLafollette
- u/Nikephoros_II_Phokas
- u/Matt-J-McCormack
- u/Amrick
- u/SeraCat9
- u/vyncent77
- u/UVBones
- u/Ella_Stone_Author
- u/Teapunk00
- u/DrBodyguard
- u/Dalreidan
- u/1028ad
- u/UKSterling
- u/TheKBMV
- u/yojoe600
- u/LondonQueaux
- u/SpeculativeFantasm
- u/Plywooddavid
- u/elnegativo
- u/ChronoLegion2
- u/talesbybob
- u/GeorgianasBooks
- u/Jezzelah
- u/rks404
- u/eldonhughes
- u/Grokta
- u/asparker24
- u/MagusVulpes
- u/kelsiersghost
- u/Paranormalromantic
- u/calijnaar
- u/paulsating
- u/Thesommoner
- u/lorelleii
- u/Bright_Photo_3205
- u/AeralAeros
- u/Frankto
- u/BostonBrand7891
- u/CatGal23
- u/Olcaptainredeye
- u/MufAslan
- u/WestKester
- u/ItsAnApe
- u/FlorenceCattleya
- u/WeepingAngel1979
- u/Blueberrylovers
- u/Baker090
- u/Bellevert
- u/Imperial_TIE_Pilot
- u/StandardDoctor3
- u/KWDL
- u/17_Bart
- u/J_M_Clarke
- u/el_sh33p
- u/The_Chays
- u/Kelsouth
- u/thebeardedcosplayer
- u/rtslaywood
- u/roepsycho22
- u/Saaxia
- u/PlainRosemary
- u/Abject_Pineapple5151
- u/No-Advertising9067
- u/Citch1
- u/upwardthinking
- u/austinwrites
- u/Sqeeter
- u/AfterBerry
- u/BFFarnsworth
- u/shadowsong42
- u/ecarner1
- u/Decent_Historian6169
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FAQ
r/urbanfantasy — frequently asked questions
Quick facts about this subreddit's size, history, focus, and related communities.
How many subscribers does r/urbanfantasy have?
r/urbanfantasy has approximately 22,010 subscribers as of May 27, 2026.
When was r/urbanfantasy created?
r/urbanfantasy was created on February 24, 2012 (14 years ago).
What is r/urbanfantasy about?
This community is dedicated to exploring urban fantasy narratives that emphasize action and adventure, steering clear of romantic themes. Members engage in discussions about various elements of urban fantasy, including supernatural beings like vampires and necromancers, as well as unique plot devices such as genies and flamethrowers. The focus is on storytelling and world-bu…
What subreddits are similar to r/urbanfantasy?
Communities similar to r/urbanfantasy include r/cozyfantasy, r/paranormalromance, r/dresdenfiles, r/riversoflondon, r/fantasyromance.
Who are the most active posters on r/urbanfantasy?
The most frequent posters on r/urbanfantasy include u/HeatherGHarris, u/ArthurDrakoni, u/C-N-Rowan.
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