253 posts analyzed Updated Jul 2026
Averages 8 posts/day, top 25% activity. Most active Wednesdays around 11 PM UTC. Mostly text posts (100%).
r/AskProgramming Traffic & Engagement r/AskProgramming Traffic & Engagement
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Upvote Distribution
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r/AskProgramming Most Active Times When r/AskProgramming Is Most Active
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r/AskProgramming Flair Performance r/AskProgramming Flair Performance
Upvotes and volume by flair Average upvotes and post volume by flair
| Flair | Posts | Upvotes |
|---|---|---|
| Other | 40 (30.3%) | 3 |
| Career/Edu | 28 (21.2%) | 2 |
| Python | 22 (16.7%) | 1 |
| Architecture | 11 (8.3%) | 2 |
| Algorithms | 8 (6.1%) | 3 |
| C/C++ | 6 (4.5%) | 0 |
| Databases | 5 (3.8%) | 6 |
| Javascript | 5 (3.8%) | 1 |
| Java | 4 (3.0%) | 2 |
| C# | 3 (2.3%) | 0 |
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r/AskProgramming Trending Keywords Trending Keywords in r/AskProgramming
Ranked by how often they appear Title keywords ranked by how often they appear
| Keyword | Mentions ▼ | Upvotes | Comments |
|---|---|---|---|
| coding | 16 (6.3%) | 3 | 22 |
| programming | 16 (6.3%) | 2 | 14 |
| help | 14 (5.5%) | 1 | 11 |
| learn | 13 (5.1%) | 1 | 11 |
| learning | 13 (5.1%) | 2 | 8 |
| code | 13 (5.1%) | 1 | 16 |
| project | 11 (4.3%) | 2 | 9 |
| using | 10 (4.0%) | 1 | 13 |
| app | 10 (4.0%) | 0 | 9 |
| python | 10 (4.0%) | 2 | 7 |
r/AskProgramming Mentioned Domains Mentioned Domains in r/AskProgramming
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This community doesn't link off-site.
Its posts are text, images, or discussion rather than outbound links.
r/AskProgramming Top Posts Top Performing Posts in r/AskProgramming
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The feeling of falling behind in tech is entirely manufactured by content creators.
Tutorials remove the only part of coding that ACTUALLY matters!
What do I need to know to write a full fledged kernel.
Which job that needs programming is the most future proof?
Is it harmful to store password in cookie because it’s also local
Do you use Docker for small projects, or does it add unnecessary work?
Do companies actually practice TDD strictly?
Endless comments on PRs
How do developers manage with little to no documentation on a project?
When to use Kubernetes?
| Title | Upvotes | Comments | Type | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| The feeling of falling behind in tech is entirely manufactured by content creators. | 96 | 31 | text | Jul 1 |
| Tutorials remove the only part of coding that ACTUALLY matters! | 25 | 44 | text | Jul 1 |
| What do I need to know to write a full fledged kernel. | 24 | 39 | text | Jul 6 |
| Which job that needs programming is the most future proof? | 19 | 52 | text | Jul 3 |
| Is it harmful to store password in cookie because it’s also local | 15 | 23 | text | Jul 9 |
| Do you use Docker for small projects, or does it add unnecessary work? | 12 | 32 | text | Jul 25 |
| Do companies actually practice TDD strictly? | 12 | 72 | text | Jul 1 |
| Endless comments on PRs | 11 | 42 | text | Jul 24 |
| How do developers manage with little to no documentation on a project? | 11 | 50 | text | Jul 31 |
| When to use Kubernetes? | 10 | 13 | text | Jul 18 |
r/AskProgramming Audience Overlap r/AskProgramming Subreddit Overlap & Related Communities
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r/AskProgramming FAQ Frequently Asked Questions About r/AskProgramming
What's the best time to post on r/AskProgramming?
Based on posting volume, r/AskProgramming is most active on Wednesdays around 11 PM UTC. That window has the most community activity, but busier hours also mean more competition for attention.
How active is r/AskProgramming?
r/AskProgramming averages 8 posts per day and ranks in the top 25% for activity among tracked SFW subreddits.
How many upvotes do posts on r/AskProgramming get?
Posts on r/AskProgramming average about 2 upvotes this month (net score per post).
What kind of posts does r/AskProgramming get most?
On r/AskProgramming, most posts are text posts (100%)