329 posts analyzed Updated Sep 2026
Averages 11 posts/day, top 25% activity. Most active Tuesdays around 1 PM UTC. Mostly text posts (82%).
r/bugbounty Traffic & Engagement r/bugbounty Traffic & Engagement
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Upvote Distribution
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r/bugbounty Most Active Times When r/bugbounty Is Most Active
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r/bugbounty Flair Performance r/bugbounty Flair Performance
Upvotes and volume by flair Average upvotes and post volume by flair
| Flair | Posts | Upvotes |
|---|---|---|
| Question / Discussion | 229 (70.5%) | 4 |
| Article / Write-Up / Blog | 34 (10.5%) | 15 |
| Research | 20 (6.2%) | 3 |
| Tool | 20 (6.2%) | 2 |
| Bug Bounty Drama | 19 (5.8%) | 4 |
| News | 3 (0.9%) | 23 |
Post Type Breakdown
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r/bugbounty Trending Keywords Trending Keywords in r/bugbounty
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| Keyword | Mentions ▼ | Upvotes | Comments |
|---|---|---|---|
| bug | 89 (27.1%) | 5 | 5 |
| bounty | 78 (23.7%) | 7 | 5 |
| report | 21 (6.4%) | 4 | 8 |
| hackerone | 13 (4.0%) | 10 | 10 |
| program | 12 (3.6%) | 11 | 4 |
| triage | 12 (3.6%) | 6 | 7 |
| help | 12 (3.6%) | 2 | 7 |
| looking | 11 (3.3%) | 1 | 3 |
| bugcrowd | 11 (3.3%) | 7 | 8 |
| hunting | 11 (3.3%) | 3 | 5 |
r/bugbounty Mentioned Domains Mentioned Domains in r/bugbounty
Most linked sites Most linked sites in this subreddit
| Domain | Links | Upvotes |
|---|---|---|
| github.com | 5 | 1 |
r/bugbounty Top Posts Top Performing Posts in r/bugbounty
Highest-performing posts Highest-performing posts. Each title links to Reddit.
First bounty!
Intel Appears To End Its Bug Bounty Program
TL;DR finding bugs isn't the problem, getting paid is
4600€ in 4 months on one program (XSS/Open Redirect) now completely dry on new targets need a advice !
I’m getting really fed up with bug bounty, especially HackerOne triage.
“Why is transparency in bug bounty a one-way street?”
DEMONSTRATE IMPACT or QUIT!!
what do yall think of this?
Do you guys enjoy bug bounty?
HackerOne analysts are stealing our reports
| Title | Upvotes | Comments | Type | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| First bounty! | 185 | 25 | image | Sep 7 |
| Intel Appears To End Its Bug Bounty Program | 66 | 4 | link | Sep 20 |
| TL;DR finding bugs isn't the problem, getting paid is | 65 | 32 | text | Sep 9 |
| 4600€ in 4 months on one program (XSS/Open Redirect) now completely dry on new targets need a advice ! | 43 | 27 | text | Sep 7 |
| I’m getting really fed up with bug bounty, especially HackerOne triage. | 43 | 18 | text | Sep 18 |
| “Why is transparency in bug bounty a one-way street?” | 42 | 20 | image | Sep 14 |
| DEMONSTRATE IMPACT or QUIT!! | 41 | 9 | text | Sep 27 |
| what do yall think of this? | 41 | 17 | image | Sep 10 |
| Do you guys enjoy bug bounty? | 36 | 20 | text | Sep 5 |
| HackerOne analysts are stealing our reports | 34 | 21 | image | Sep 12 |
r/bugbounty Audience Overlap r/bugbounty Subreddit Overlap & Related Communities
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r/bugbounty FAQ Frequently Asked Questions About r/bugbounty
What's the best time to post on r/bugbounty?
Based on posting volume, r/bugbounty is most active on Tuesdays around 1 PM UTC. That window has the most community activity, but busier hours also mean more competition for attention.
How active is r/bugbounty?
r/bugbounty averages 11 posts per day and ranks in the top 25% for activity among tracked SFW subreddits.
How many upvotes do posts on r/bugbounty get?
Posts on r/bugbounty average about 5 upvotes this month (net score per post).
What kind of posts does r/bugbounty get most?
On r/bugbounty, most posts are text posts (82%)