531 posts analyzed Updated Jul 2026
Averages 17 posts/day, top 10% activity. Most active Wednesdays around 11 AM UTC. Mostly text posts.
r/AppBuilding Traffic & Engagement r/AppBuilding Traffic & Engagement
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Upvote Distribution
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r/AppBuilding Most Active Times When r/AppBuilding Is Most Active
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r/AppBuilding Flair Performance r/AppBuilding Flair Performance
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No flaired posts were found in this month's data.
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r/AppBuilding Trending Keywords Trending Keywords in r/AppBuilding
Ranked by how often they appear Title keywords ranked by how often they appear
| Keyword | Mentions ▼ | Upvotes | Comments |
|---|---|---|---|
| app | 286 (53.9%) | 1 | 2 |
| built | 119 (22.4%) | 1 | 0 |
| feedback | 71 (13.4%) | 1 | 1 |
| first | 62 (11.7%) | 2 | 1 |
| building | 52 (9.8%) | 2 | 4 |
| looking | 46 (8.7%) | 1 | 2 |
| apps | 34 (6.4%) | 2 | 2 |
| need | 32 (6.0%) | 1 | 4 |
| help | 29 (5.5%) | 2 | 6 |
| honest | 28 (5.3%) | 1 | 1 |
r/AppBuilding Mentioned Domains Mentioned Domains in r/AppBuilding
Most linked sites Most linked sites in this subreddit
| Domain | Links | Upvotes |
|---|---|---|
| apps.apple.com | 5 | 1 |
| play.google.com | 3 | 1 |
r/AppBuilding Top Posts Top Performing Posts in r/AppBuilding
Highest-performing posts Highest-performing posts. Each title links to Reddit.
If you're building your first mobile app, here's something I wish someone had told me.
Can I buy Google play installs? Is it effective?
Building apps for 13 years, 5 as full-time indie dev. Here the 5 tools I use to build and grow every app I ship. AMA
What's the real secret behind building a successful app?
What’s Everyone working on this fine day
I Built My First App… and I’d Love for Someone to Give It a Try.
It’s so rewarding having an idea and taking it to the end.
how to get your first 50 SaaS users. here is my exact playbook.
Any Women on here?
App idea, anyone interested?
| Title | Upvotes | Comments | Type | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| If you're building your first mobile app, here's something I wish someone had told me. | 20 | 13 | text | Jul 27 |
| Can I buy Google play installs? Is it effective? | 18 | 41 | text | Jul 22 |
| Building apps for 13 years, 5 as full-time indie dev. Here the 5 tools I use to build and grow every app I ship. AMA | 16 | 17 | text | Jul 3 |
| What's the real secret behind building a successful app? | 13 | 23 | text | Jul 14 |
| What’s Everyone working on this fine day | 12 | 25 | text | Jul 7 |
| I Built My First App… and I’d Love for Someone to Give It a Try. | 11 | 12 | image | Jul 15 |
| It’s so rewarding having an idea and taking it to the end. | 11 | 13 | text | Jul 4 |
| how to get your first 50 SaaS users. here is my exact playbook. | 10 | 7 | text | Jul 29 |
| Any Women on here? | 10 | 20 | text | Jul 16 |
| App idea, anyone interested? | 9 | 14 | text | Jul 26 |
r/AppBuilding Audience Overlap r/AppBuilding Subreddit Overlap & Related Communities
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r/AppBuilding FAQ Frequently Asked Questions About r/AppBuilding
What's the best time to post on r/AppBuilding?
Based on posting volume, r/AppBuilding is most active on Wednesdays around 11 AM UTC. That window has the most community activity, but busier hours also mean more competition for attention.
How active is r/AppBuilding?
r/AppBuilding averages 17 posts per day and ranks in the top 10% for activity among tracked SFW subreddits.
How many upvotes do posts on r/AppBuilding get?
Posts on r/AppBuilding average about 1 upvotes this month (net score per post).
What kind of posts does r/AppBuilding get most?
On r/AppBuilding, posts are a mix of formats, mostly text posts