884 posts analyzed Updated Jul 2026
Averages 29 posts/day, top 10% activity. Most active Wednesdays around 1 PM UTC. Mostly text posts (95%).
r/BetaReaders Traffic & Engagement r/BetaReaders Traffic & Engagement
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Upvote Distribution
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r/BetaReaders Most Active Times When r/BetaReaders Is Most Active
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r/BetaReaders Flair Performance r/BetaReaders Flair Performance
Upvotes and volume by flair Average upvotes and post volume by flair
| Flair | Posts | Upvotes |
|---|---|---|
| Removed | 162 (18.5%) | 1 |
| Short Story | 133 (15.2%) | 2 |
| >100k | 124 (14.1%) | 2 |
| Novella | 81 (9.2%) | 2 |
| 70k | 62 (7.1%) | 2 |
| 90k | 55 (6.3%) | 3 |
| Novelette | 54 (6.2%) | 2 |
| 80k | 54 (6.2%) | 2 |
| Discussion | 51 (5.8%) | 6 |
| 50k | 41 (4.7%) | 2 |
Post Type Breakdown
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r/BetaReaders Trending Keywords Trending Keywords in r/BetaReaders
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| Keyword | Mentions ▼ | Upvotes | Comments |
|---|---|---|---|
| complete | 561 (63.5%) | 2 | 3 |
| progress | 273 (30.9%) | 1 | 3 |
| fantasy | 264 (29.9%) | 2 | 3 |
| romance | 136 (15.4%) | 2 | 3 |
| fiction | 123 (13.9%) | 2 | 3 |
| thriller | 92 (10.4%) | 2 | 3 |
| dark | 81 (9.2%) | 2 | 3 |
| horror | 77 (8.7%) | 2 | 3 |
| beta | 71 (8.0%) | 4 | 7 |
| psychological | 64 (7.2%) | 2 | 3 |
r/BetaReaders Mentioned Domains Mentioned Domains in r/BetaReaders
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This community doesn't link off-site.
Its posts are text, images, or discussion rather than outbound links.
r/BetaReaders Top Posts Top Performing Posts in r/BetaReaders
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[Discussion] men writing female characters
[Discussion] Is There Any Serious Beta Reader On Here?
[Discussion] What to do when you find out your "beta reader" is feeding your text to AI and generating the feedback?
[discussion] wanting to become a beta reader
[Discussion] Just wanted to share some appreciation for the manuscripts I've been beta reading lately!
[Discussion] What's with the ghosting?
[Discussion] Reader Request Template Recommendation
[DISCUSSION] What's one piece of feedback from a beta reader that completely changed your story?
[Complete] [69k] [Adult Contemporary Romance] THE SUMMER WE BROKE THE RULES
[Complete] [95000] [Contemporary Literary Fiction] The Weight of Being Known
r/BetaReaders Audience Overlap r/BetaReaders Subreddit Overlap & Related Communities
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r/BetaReaders FAQ Frequently Asked Questions About r/BetaReaders
What's the best time to post on r/BetaReaders?
Based on posting volume, r/BetaReaders is most active on Wednesdays around 1 PM UTC. That window has the most community activity, but busier hours also mean more competition for attention.
How active is r/BetaReaders?
r/BetaReaders averages 29 posts per day and ranks in the top 10% for activity among tracked SFW subreddits.
How many upvotes do posts on r/BetaReaders get?
Posts on r/BetaReaders average about 2 upvotes this month (net score per post).
What kind of posts does r/BetaReaders get most?
On r/BetaReaders, most posts are text posts (95%)