3.9K posts analyzed Updated Sep 2026
Averages 129 posts/day, top 1% activity. Most active Tuesdays around 12 PM UTC. Mostly text posts.
r/buildinpublic Traffic & Engagement r/buildinpublic Traffic & Engagement
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r/buildinpublic Most Active Times When r/buildinpublic Is Most Active
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r/buildinpublic Flair Performance r/buildinpublic Flair Performance
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r/buildinpublic Trending Keywords Trending Keywords in r/buildinpublic
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| Keyword | Mentions ▼ | Upvotes | Comments |
|---|---|---|---|
| building | 719 (18.7%) | 2 | 3 |
| built | 706 (18.3%) | 2 | 2 |
| app | 589 (15.3%) | 2 | 3 |
| first | 330 (8.6%) | 2 | 3 |
| day | 209 (5.4%) | 2 | 2 |
| free | 201 (5.2%) | 2 | 3 |
| product | 182 (4.7%) | 2 | 4 |
| public | 173 (4.5%) | 2 | 2 |
| feedback | 173 (4.5%) | 1 | 2 |
| made | 169 (4.4%) | 3 | 2 |
r/buildinpublic Mentioned Domains Mentioned Domains in r/buildinpublic
Most linked sites Most linked sites in this subreddit
| Domain | Links | Upvotes |
|---|---|---|
| github.com | 9 | 1 |
| youtu.be | 8 | 1 |
| youtube.com | 5 | 1 |
| siteduel.app | 5 | 1 |
| apps.apple.com | 5 | 1 |
| translatigo.com | 3 | 1 |
| producthunt.com | 3 | 2 |
| play.google.com | 3 | 1 |
r/buildinpublic Top Posts Top Performing Posts in r/buildinpublic
Highest-performing posts Highest-performing posts. Each title links to Reddit.
I built an entire digital ecosystem inside the impossibly small xteink x3 and x4 e-readers
Guyyyys, 900 downloads in 2 week!!
I GOT MY FIRST PAYING USERS FROM THIS VIDEO 😭
I made a free version of an expensive app and I now have over 2000 users
Me and my side projects
I quit my 6 figure tech job to make free software for freight brokers
$646.99 revenue in 2 weeks! Can’t believe it 🥹
my side project makes $0 a month and costs me $181 a month to run
My side project reached 8K Google Search clicks in 28 days
Nothing beats the feeling of making internet money
| Title | Upvotes | Comments | Type | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| I built an entire digital ecosystem inside the impossibly small xteink x3 and x4 e-readers | 233 | 51 | image | Sep 8 |
| Guyyyys, 900 downloads in 2 week!! | 226 | 42 | image | Sep 9 |
| I GOT MY FIRST PAYING USERS FROM THIS VIDEO 😭 | 129 | 86 | image | Sep 18 |
| I made a free version of an expensive app and I now have over 2000 users | 125 | 53 | image | Sep 29 |
| Me and my side projects | 112 | 15 | image | Sep 22 |
| I quit my 6 figure tech job to make free software for freight brokers | 84 | 33 | image | Sep 10 |
| $646.99 revenue in 2 weeks! Can’t believe it 🥹 | 65 | 69 | image | Sep 11 |
| my side project makes $0 a month and costs me $181 a month to run | 65 | 58 | image | Sep 25 |
| My side project reached 8K Google Search clicks in 28 days | 62 | 49 | image | Sep 21 |
| Nothing beats the feeling of making internet money | 61 | 35 | image | Sep 11 |
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r/buildinpublic FAQ Frequently Asked Questions About r/buildinpublic
What's the best time to post on r/buildinpublic?
Based on posting volume, r/buildinpublic is most active on Tuesdays around 12 PM UTC. That window has the most community activity, but busier hours also mean more competition for attention.
How active is r/buildinpublic?
r/buildinpublic averages 129 posts per day and ranks in the top 1% for activity among tracked SFW subreddits.
How many upvotes do posts on r/buildinpublic get?
Posts on r/buildinpublic average about 2 upvotes this month (net score per post).
What kind of posts does r/buildinpublic get most?
On r/buildinpublic, posts are a mix of formats, mostly text posts