1.4K posts analyzed Updated Jun 2026
Averages 46 posts/day, top 5% activity. Most active Tuesdays around 10 AM UTC. Mostly text posts.
r/Handhelds Traffic & Engagement r/Handhelds Traffic & Engagement
Volume and engagement over time Posting volume and engagement over time
Post Format
Upvote Distribution
How upvoted posts perform Only posts with 2+ upvotes. The bands below show how those posts are spread by upvote count.
r/Handhelds Most Active Times When r/Handhelds Is Most Active
Peak posting by day and hour (UTC) When this community posts most, by day and hour (UTC)
Most Active by Day
r/Handhelds Flair Performance r/Handhelds Flair Performance
Upvotes and volume by flair Average upvotes and post volume by flair
| Flair | Posts | Upvotes |
|---|---|---|
| Question (?) | 413 (51.8%) | 3 |
| Discussion | 145 (18.2%) | 17 |
| Handheld Collection | 87 (10.9%) | 124 |
| New Handheld | 80 (10.0%) | 25 |
| Other | 56 (7.0%) | 38 |
| Meme | 7 (0.9%) | 85 |
| Obscure Handheld | 6 (0.8%) | 10 |
| Haul! | 3 (0.4%) | 25 |
Post Type Breakdown
Share by text, image, or link Share of posts by format: text, image, or link
r/Handhelds Trending Keywords Trending Keywords in r/Handhelds
Ranked by how often they appear Title keywords ranked by how often they appear
| Keyword | Mentions ▼ | Upvotes | Comments |
|---|---|---|---|
| handheld | 309 (22.3%) | 21 | 13 |
| ally | 155 (11.2%) | 16 | 14 |
| steam | 118 (8.5%) | 3 | 11 |
| legion | 106 (7.7%) | 7 | 9 |
| claw | 106 (7.7%) | 18 | 20 |
| deck | 92 (6.7%) | 3 | 12 |
| xbox | 91 (6.6%) | 17 | 14 |
| rog | 89 (6.4%) | 18 | 15 |
| msi | 83 (6.0%) | 18 | 21 |
| best | 77 (5.6%) | 23 | 15 |
r/Handhelds Mentioned Domains Mentioned Domains in r/Handhelds
Most linked sites Most linked sites in this subreddit
| Domain | Links | Upvotes |
|---|---|---|
| videocardz.com | 28 | 78 |
| youtu.be | 27 | 10 |
| youtube.com | 16 | 8 |
| pcguide.com | 8 | 36 |
| rog.asus.com | 3 | 186 |
r/Handhelds Top Posts Top Performing Posts in r/Handhelds
Highest-performing posts Highest-performing posts. Each title links to Reddit.
Every damn time
Joining this sub was a mistake.
What’s the best retro handheld?
Just found this sub, my humble collection
My Collection is complete now
Long weekend means more time to play
Balatro
ROG XBOX ALLY X20 Launched - With OLED 120Hz and 12% larger screen (7.4inch)
Who needs a handheld? Haha
Spoiler Alert: Its official, OLED Limited Edition Asus Ally X will not be affordable or marketed to average consumers. It will sell as a BUNDLE with limited edition ROG XREAL R1 AR Glasses $849. Expect $1849-2,500 USD. In short: a FOMO luxury product.
| Title | Upvotes | Comments | Type | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Every damn time | 1.2K | 61 | image | Jun 24 |
| Joining this sub was a mistake. | 787 | 74 | image | Jun 7 |
| What’s the best retro handheld? | 771 | 128 | image | Jun 9 |
| Just found this sub, my humble collection | 595 | 25 | image | Jun 14 |
| My Collection is complete now | 579 | 61 | image | Jun 10 |
| Long weekend means more time to play | 566 | 42 | image | Jun 12 |
| Balatro | 566 | 90 | image | Jun 24 |
| ROG XBOX ALLY X20 Launched - With OLED 120Hz and 12% larger screen (7.4inch) | 556 | 257 | image | Jun 1 |
| Who needs a handheld? Haha | 495 | 161 | image | Jun 27 |
| Spoiler Alert: Its official, OLED Limited Edition Asus Ally X will not be affordable or marketed to average consumers. It will sell as a BUNDLE with limited edition ROG XREAL R1 AR Glasses $849. Expect $1849-2,500 USD. In short: a FOMO luxury product. | 479 | 130 | link | Jun 1 |
r/Handhelds Audience Overlap r/Handhelds Subreddit Overlap & Related Communities
Overlapping audiences Communities with overlapping audiences
r/Handhelds FAQ Frequently Asked Questions About r/Handhelds
What's the best time to post on r/Handhelds?
Based on posting volume, r/Handhelds is most active on Tuesdays around 10 AM UTC. That window has the most community activity, but busier hours also mean more competition for attention.
How active is r/Handhelds?
r/Handhelds averages 46 posts per day and ranks in the top 5% for activity among tracked SFW subreddits.
How many upvotes do posts on r/Handhelds get?
Posts on r/Handhelds average about 23 upvotes this month (net score per post).
What kind of posts does r/Handhelds get most?
On r/Handhelds, posts are a mix of formats, mostly text posts