The Hive Index
The internet's go-to community directory
Finding the right community used to mean knowing the right people. We fixed that. Hive Index is a free, searchable directory of 5,009 online communities, organized so anyone can find exactly where their people are.
Know a community we missed? Submit it for free. Want a new topic? Suggest it.
Curating communities since 2021, last updated 05/19/26
- 5,009
- Communities
- 261
- Topics
How it works
Find your perfect community
Start by topic, pick your platform, or filter by what you want to do there. Every listing is structured consistently so you can compare communities at a glance.
01 / Browse by topic
Every niche has a home
From startup founders and indie hackers to writers, designers, gamers, and more, our 261 topic pages cover the full spectrum of what people care about.
Each topic page lists every relevant community with member counts, platform, features, and direct links.
Missing a topic? Suggest it and we will curate it.
Popular topics
- Entrepreneurship, 223 communities, 11K views per month including community pages
Entrepreneurship
223 communities for Founders
11K / mo - Software Development, 163 communities, 3K views per month including community pages
Software Development
163 communities for Programmers
3K / mo - Marketing, 142 communities, 5K views per month including community pages
Marketing
142 communities for Marketers
5K / mo - Professional Sports, 132 communities, 4K views per month including community pages
Professional Sports
132 communities for Professional Sports Fans
4K / mo - Gaming, 128 communities, 2K views per month including community pages
Gaming
128 communities for Gamers
2K / mo - Fitness, 112 communities, 1K views per month including community pages
Fitness
112 communities for Fitness Enthusiasts
1K / mo - Music, 101 communities, 886 views per month including community pages
Music
101 communities for Music Lovers
886 / mo - Design, 86 communities, 2K views per month including community pages
Design
86 communities for Designers
2K / mo - Crypto, 85 communities, 3K views per month including community pages
Crypto
85 communities for Crypto Investors
3K / mo
02 / Choose your platform
Discord, Reddit, Slack, and 33 more
Different platforms suit different styles. Chat-first, async, video-heavy, forum-based, or token-gated, we catalogue communities across the entire ecosystem.
Prefer something entirely custom? Explore 1423 independent communities that run their own software.
03 / Filter by feature
Match communities to what you actually want
Not all communities are equal. Some have active jobs boards, live events, mentorship programs, or exclusive member perks. Others require an application or have a paid membership.
Every listing in Hive Index is tagged with these features so you can filter to exactly the kind of community you are looking for, without wading through ones that are not a fit.
Community features we track
Forum3636
Online communities that have a forum
Chat2288
Online communities that have a live chat
Events1334
Online communities that host online/offline events
Newsletter918
Online communities that have a newsletter
Paid664
Online communities that require payment to join
Perks529
Online communities that offer perks & discounts
Courses505
Online communities that offer educational courses
Jobs467
Online communities that have a job board
Pairing272
Online communities that organize member pairing
Apply268
Online communities that require an application
Tools128
Online communities that list tools & resources
Token75
Online communities that have a crypto token
Who uses Hive Index
Built for seekers and builders alike
Looking to join
Find communities worth joining
Tired of dead Discord servers and ghost-town Slack groups? Every listing on Hive Index includes member counts, features, and platform details so you can spot the active ones before you commit.
Browse communities →Building a community
Get your community discovered
People are actively searching Hive Index for communities like yours right now. A free listing gives you a dedicated, high-traffic page, feature tags, and analytics showing exactly who is looking your way.
List for free →Researching the space
The most complete map of online communities
Whether you are writing an article, building a product, or doing market research, Hive Index gives you structured data on thousands of communities across every major platform and topic area.
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For community builders
Your community belongs here
Join 5,009+ communities already listed. Whether you run a Discord server, a Slack group, a Circle space, or your own custom platform, a Hive Index listing puts you in front of people actively searching for a community like yours.
Listing takes less than five minutes. No account needed.
A page of your own
Every community gets a dedicated, high-traffic listing page on an established domain. More surface area for people to find you.
High-intent discovery
Hive Index visitors are actively looking for communities to join. You get in front of people who already want what you offer.
Feature spotlight
Showcase what makes your community worth joining: events, jobs boards, courses, mentorship, perks, and more.
Listing analytics
See how many seekers view your listing and click through to your community. Know what is working.
Reviews and ratings
Members can leave reviews, building social proof that converts future browsers into joiners.
Free, forever
No cost to list. No catch. Paid placement options exist for those who want more visibility, but the core listing is always free.
Editor's picks
The best communities right now
Handpicked highlights from across the directory.
Furlough Community
on discord
Social Media, Marketing, Seo, Entrepreneurship, Business, Business Development
Discord’s best kept secret! The most collaborative entrepreneurship and digital marketing community out there. Furlough brings professionals, brands, businesses and startups together in one ecosystem. Furlough community was designed to help entrepreneurs, professionals and businesses to collaborate and support each other's growth. Best bits: Over 50+ Monthly events & panel discussions. Live voice channels for networking and collaborating. Connect with brands and showcase your skills Positive & supportive community culture(9)50K members
ChatPairingEventsNewsletterJobsCourses1390 views / month
Growth Partners
on slack
Seo, Marketing, Blogging, Ecommerce, Saas, Link Building
Growth Partners helps B2B SAAS teams double their link-earning output, for free through a bespoke workflow dubbed crowdsourced SEO. This is a practical, system-driven community focused on organic search growth. If you’re looking to get more value from your outreach efforts or to simply get exclusive access to some of the best backlink opportunities on the internet (ones you won’t find anywhere else), apply to join now.(4)127 members
ForumChatApplyPerks330 views / month
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