406 posts analyzed Updated Sep 2026
Averages 14 posts/day, top 25% activity. Most active Wednesdays around 2 AM UTC. Mostly text posts (60%).
r/Backend Traffic & Engagement r/Backend Traffic & Engagement
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Upvote Distribution
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r/Backend Most Active Times When r/Backend Is Most Active
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r/Backend Flair Performance r/Backend Flair Performance
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r/Backend Trending Keywords Trending Keywords in r/Backend
Ranked by how often they appear Title keywords ranked by how often they appear
| Keyword | Mentions ▼ | Upvotes | Comments |
|---|---|---|---|
| backend | 107 (26.4%) | 7 | 6 |
| need | 34 (8.4%) | 3 | 3 |
| project | 28 (6.9%) | 4 | 5 |
| built | 26 (6.4%) | 2 | 1 |
| looking | 23 (5.7%) | 3 | 3 |
| learning | 21 (5.2%) | 6 | 4 |
| api | 21 (5.2%) | 4 | 2 |
| spring | 20 (4.9%) | 3 | 5 |
| python | 20 (4.9%) | 5 | 10 |
| learn | 20 (4.9%) | 7 | 5 |
r/Backend Mentioned Domains Mentioned Domains in r/Backend
Most linked sites Most linked sites in this subreddit
| Domain | Links | Upvotes |
|---|---|---|
| github.com | 11 | 1 |
| youtube.com | 7 | 1 |
| blog.gaborkoos.com | 6 | 1 |
| youtu.be | 5 | 1 |
r/Backend Top Posts Top Performing Posts in r/Backend
Highest-performing posts Highest-performing posts. Each title links to Reddit.
Breaking news: Database are dead now
Why is PUT idempotent and PATCH isn’t?
What makes an API feel easy to use?
How are you handling backend docs when the person who knew where everything was leaves?
What is your go-to blogs or YouTuber for learning backend concepts
Why so many people hate JS backend
How can I learn micro services as an entry backend engineer.
Found a pretty useful tool for backend development
Python for backend
First Time Becoming a Senior Backend Developer — Any Advice?
| Title | Upvotes | Comments | Type | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Breaking news: Database are dead now | 219 | 39 | image | Sep 28 |
| Why is PUT idempotent and PATCH isn’t? | 82 | 57 | text | Sep 13 |
| What makes an API feel easy to use? | 57 | 19 | text | Sep 21 |
| How are you handling backend docs when the person who knew where everything was leaves? | 57 | 33 | text | Sep 22 |
| What is your go-to blogs or YouTuber for learning backend concepts | 48 | 20 | text | Sep 2 |
| Why so many people hate JS backend | 47 | 151 | text | Sep 8 |
| How can I learn micro services as an entry backend engineer. | 45 | 14 | text | Sep 6 |
| Found a pretty useful tool for backend development | 40 | 10 | image | Sep 9 |
| Python for backend | 34 | 24 | text | Sep 2 |
| First Time Becoming a Senior Backend Developer — Any Advice? | 32 | 10 | text | Sep 5 |
r/Backend Audience Overlap r/Backend Subreddit Overlap & Related Communities
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r/Backend FAQ Frequently Asked Questions About r/Backend
What's the best time to post on r/Backend?
Based on posting volume, r/Backend is most active on Wednesdays around 2 AM UTC. That window has the most community activity, but busier hours also mean more competition for attention.
How active is r/Backend?
r/Backend averages 14 posts per day and ranks in the top 25% for activity among tracked SFW subreddits.
How many upvotes do posts on r/Backend get?
Posts on r/Backend average about 4 upvotes this month (net score per post).
What kind of posts does r/Backend get most?
On r/Backend, most posts are text posts (60%)