182 posts analyzed Updated Sep 2026
Averages 6 posts/day, top 25% activity. Most active Sundays around 10 AM UTC. Mostly text posts.
r/compsci Traffic & Engagement r/compsci Traffic & Engagement
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r/compsci Most Active Times When r/compsci Is Most Active
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r/compsci Flair Performance r/compsci Flair Performance
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r/compsci Mentioned Domains Mentioned Domains in r/compsci
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| youtube.com | 3 | 1 |
r/compsci Top Posts Top Performing Posts in r/compsci
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Robotics professor already gave us an exam on logic gates. No AI allowed. Luckily, one cheat sheet is allowed. Little does he know I've derived a formula to calculate xor perfectly, which avoids lengthy truth tables.
Understanding the Computer from the foundation to the physical
In Memoriam: Richard E. Stearns (1936-2026)
Systems programming
This should be easy no?
What is this sorting method called?
What are some uncommon data types and file formats that might benefit from a dedicated compression algorithm?
“Modern” Intro Books
Free live algorithms course starting Sept 17, taught by a CMU professor
How much of Minesweeper is pure deduction vs forced guessing? Measured with a constraint solver over ~32k boards
r/compsci Audience Overlap r/compsci Subreddit Overlap & Related Communities
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r/compsci FAQ Frequently Asked Questions About r/compsci
What's the best time to post on r/compsci?
Based on posting volume, r/compsci is most active on Sundays around 10 AM UTC. That window has the most community activity, but busier hours also mean more competition for attention.
How active is r/compsci?
r/compsci averages 6 posts per day and ranks in the top 25% for activity among tracked SFW subreddits.
How many upvotes do posts on r/compsci get?
Posts on r/compsci average about 2 upvotes this month (net score per post).
What kind of posts does r/compsci get most?
On r/compsci, posts are a mix of formats, mostly text posts