521 posts analyzed Updated Jun 2026
Averages 17 posts/day, top 10% activity. Most active Fridays around 9 AM UTC. Mostly link posts.
r/ambientmusic Traffic & Engagement r/ambientmusic 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/ambientmusic Most Active Times When r/ambientmusic Is Most Active
Peak posting by day and hour (UTC) When this community posts most, by day and hour (UTC)
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r/ambientmusic Flair Performance r/ambientmusic Flair Performance
Upvotes and volume by flair Average upvotes and post volume by flair
| Flair | Posts | Upvotes |
|---|---|---|
| Currently Listening | 56 (20.8%) | 25 |
| Self-promotion | 45 (16.7%) | 4 |
| Looking for Recommendations | 40 (14.9%) | 17 |
| New Music | 31 (11.5%) | 13 |
| Question | 30 (11.2%) | 14 |
| Discussion | 20 (7.4%) | 24 |
| Song | 18 (6.7%) | 4 |
| Video | 10 (3.7%) | 1 |
| Production/Recording Discussion | 10 (3.7%) | 2 |
| News Article or Media | 6 (2.2%) | 87 |
Post Type Breakdown
Share by text, image, or link Share of posts by format: text, image, or link
r/ambientmusic Trending Keywords Trending Keywords in r/ambientmusic
Ranked by how often they appear Title keywords ranked by how often they appear
| Keyword | Mentions ▼ | Upvotes | Comments |
|---|---|---|---|
| ambient | 147 (28.2%) | 15 | 11 |
| music | 84 (16.1%) | 15 | 8 |
| album | 52 (10.0%) | 23 | 7 |
| dark | 23 (4.4%) | 2 | 5 |
| made | 22 (4.2%) | 4 | 3 |
| track | 15 (2.9%) | 8 | 10 |
| albums | 15 (2.9%) | 25 | 18 |
| first | 14 (2.7%) | 6 | 1 |
| looking | 14 (2.7%) | 15 | 11 |
| inspired | 13 (2.5%) | 4 | 1 |
r/ambientmusic Mentioned Domains Mentioned Domains in r/ambientmusic
Most linked sites Most linked sites in this subreddit
| Domain | Links | Upvotes |
|---|---|---|
| youtu.be | 79 | 6 |
| youtube.com | 78 | 11 |
| soundcloud.com | 6 | 1 |
| nts.live | 4 | 6 |
| m.youtube.com | 3 | 2 |
r/ambientmusic Top Posts Top Performing Posts in r/ambientmusic
Highest-performing posts Highest-performing posts. Each title links to Reddit.
William Basinski weighs in
William Basinski @ Trinity St Paul’s Church
The term "ambient music" by Eno, how it was coined
My local record shop making sure I sleep good tonight
I couldn’t believe my luck today—picked up this rare classic for $0.25 USD.
A user on this sub once introduced me to this beautiful album. Just letting you know it got a 20yr-anniversary vinyl release.
Too much ambient
Some local record store finds!
Thomas Bangalter (of Daft Punk) releases Mirages - Ballet for 16 dancers. This sub should check this out asap.
My Ambient CD Collection
| Title | Upvotes | Comments | Type | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| William Basinski weighs in | 496 | 27 | image | Jun 15 |
| William Basinski @ Trinity St Paul’s Church | 329 | 21 | image | Jun 2 |
| The term "ambient music" by Eno, how it was coined | 285 | 14 | image | Jun 3 |
| My local record shop making sure I sleep good tonight | 281 | 32 | image | Jun 7 |
| I couldn’t believe my luck today—picked up this rare classic for $0.25 USD. | 263 | 15 | image | Jun 23 |
| A user on this sub once introduced me to this beautiful album. Just letting you know it got a 20yr-anniversary vinyl release. | 254 | 46 | image | Jun 4 |
| Too much ambient | 250 | 16 | image | Jun 2 |
| Some local record store finds! | 213 | 13 | image | Jun 27 |
| Thomas Bangalter (of Daft Punk) releases Mirages - Ballet for 16 dancers. This sub should check this out asap. | 200 | 24 | image | Jun 5 |
| My Ambient CD Collection | 194 | 52 | image | Jun 22 |
r/ambientmusic Audience Overlap r/ambientmusic Subreddit Overlap & Related Communities
Overlapping audiences Communities with overlapping audiences
r/ambientmusic FAQ Frequently Asked Questions About r/ambientmusic
What's the best time to post on r/ambientmusic?
Based on posting volume, r/ambientmusic is most active on Fridays around 9 AM UTC. That window has the most community activity, but busier hours also mean more competition for attention.
How active is r/ambientmusic?
r/ambientmusic averages 17 posts per day and ranks in the top 10% for activity among tracked SFW subreddits.
How many upvotes do posts on r/ambientmusic get?
Posts on r/ambientmusic average about 18 upvotes this month (net score per post).
What kind of posts does r/ambientmusic get most?
On r/ambientmusic, posts are a mix of formats, mostly link posts