218 posts analyzed Updated Sep 2026
Averages 7 posts/day, top 25% activity. Most active Mondays around 8 AM UTC. Mostly text posts (58%).
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r/Compilers Trending Keywords Trending Keywords in r/Compilers
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| Keyword | Mentions ▼ | Upvotes | Comments |
|---|---|---|---|
| language | 64 (29.4%) | 6 | 7 |
| compiler | 57 (26.1%) | 10 | 6 |
| programming | 34 (15.6%) | 4 | 4 |
| llvm | 17 (7.8%) | 16 | 4 |
| feedback | 14 (6.4%) | 7 | 9 |
| compilers | 13 (6.0%) | 12 | 8 |
| looking | 13 (6.0%) | 6 | 10 |
| python | 13 (6.0%) | 1 | 1 |
| built | 11 (5.0%) | 5 | 6 |
| systems | 10 (4.6%) | 2 | 6 |
r/Compilers Mentioned Domains Mentioned Domains in r/Compilers
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| Domain | Links | Upvotes |
|---|---|---|
| github.com | 11 | 10 |
| blog.regehr.org | 5 | 3 |
| youtube.com | 5 | 2 |
r/Compilers Top Posts Top Performing Posts in r/Compilers
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I've just created a GC runtime for my OCaml (subset) to LLVM IR compiler! 🦝
DirectX is now an official LLVM target
Why are compiler jobs so rare, and how do people enter this field? Is it mostly through open-source contributions and PhDs?
How to Compile Your Language - An introduction to language design through building a compiler frontend on top of LLVM
Plush's New Register-Based Interpreter Is Insanely Fast
What after Crafting Interpreters?
I’m translating my “build a computer + write a compiler” course into English — feedback welcome
How to start learning compiler optimizations as a newbie?
A Toy Lisp compiler for x64
Quantinuum is hiring compiler engineers (LLVM, quantum computing)
r/Compilers Audience Overlap r/Compilers Subreddit Overlap & Related Communities
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r/Compilers FAQ Frequently Asked Questions About r/Compilers
What's the best time to post on r/Compilers?
Based on posting volume, r/Compilers is most active on Mondays around 8 AM UTC. That window has the most community activity, but busier hours also mean more competition for attention.
How active is r/Compilers?
r/Compilers averages 7 posts per day and ranks in the top 25% for activity among tracked SFW subreddits.
How many upvotes do posts on r/Compilers get?
Posts on r/Compilers average about 7 upvotes this month (net score per post).
What kind of posts does r/Compilers get most?
On r/Compilers, most posts are text posts (58%)