324 posts analyzed Updated Jul 2026
Averages 11 posts/day, top 25% activity. Most active Sundays around 1 PM UTC. Mostly text posts (73%).
r/AskProgrammers Traffic & Engagement r/AskProgrammers Traffic & Engagement
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r/AskProgrammers Most Active Times When r/AskProgrammers Is Most Active
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r/AskProgrammers Flair Performance r/AskProgrammers Flair Performance
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r/AskProgrammers Trending Keywords Trending Keywords in r/AskProgrammers
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| Keyword | Mentions ▼ | Upvotes | Comments |
|---|---|---|---|
| coding | 35 (10.8%) | 3 | 7 |
| help | 29 (8.9%) | 2 | 7 |
| programming | 28 (8.6%) | 2 | 8 |
| code | 27 (8.3%) | 4 | 15 |
| project | 27 (8.3%) | 3 | 4 |
| need | 23 (7.1%) | 1 | 9 |
| learn | 18 (5.6%) | 2 | 13 |
| python | 13 (4.0%) | 1 | 7 |
| idea | 12 (3.7%) | 2 | 5 |
| looking | 11 (3.4%) | 2 | 9 |
r/AskProgrammers Mentioned Domains Mentioned Domains in r/AskProgrammers
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| Domain | Links | Upvotes |
|---|---|---|
| github.com | 5 | 1 |
r/AskProgrammers Top Posts Top Performing Posts in r/AskProgrammers
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Do you still code after work?
I am feeling depressed because of AI
What is the funniest code you ever read in production?
Does anyone else miss boring interfaces?
Libraries are still relevant
Do you actually enjoy writing Rust?
Stuck in a Vibe Coding Software Engineer Role
Math coding project ideas?
Remembering coding languages?
how do you actually capture things you learn while coding??
| Title | Upvotes | Comments | Type | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Do you still code after work? | 40 | 64 | text | Jul 29 |
| I am feeling depressed because of AI | 40 | 25 | text | Jul 11 |
| What is the funniest code you ever read in production? | 35 | 83 | text | Jul 22 |
| Does anyone else miss boring interfaces? | 31 | 26 | text | Jul 26 |
| Libraries are still relevant | 26 | 3 | image | Jul 25 |
| Do you actually enjoy writing Rust? | 24 | 34 | text | Jul 14 |
| Stuck in a Vibe Coding Software Engineer Role | 15 | 31 | text | Jul 16 |
| Math coding project ideas? | 14 | 13 | text | Jul 20 |
| Remembering coding languages? | 14 | 36 | text | Jul 17 |
| how do you actually capture things you learn while coding?? | 14 | 21 | text | Jul 29 |
r/AskProgrammers Audience Overlap r/AskProgrammers Subreddit Overlap & Related Communities
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r/AskProgrammers FAQ Frequently Asked Questions About r/AskProgrammers
What's the best time to post on r/AskProgrammers?
Based on posting volume, r/AskProgrammers is most active on Sundays around 1 PM UTC. That window has the most community activity, but busier hours also mean more competition for attention.
How active is r/AskProgrammers?
r/AskProgrammers averages 11 posts per day and ranks in the top 25% for activity among tracked SFW subreddits.
How many upvotes do posts on r/AskProgrammers get?
Posts on r/AskProgrammers average about 2 upvotes this month (net score per post).
What kind of posts does r/AskProgrammers get most?
On r/AskProgrammers, most posts are text posts (73%)