206 posts analyzed Updated Jul 2026
Averages 7 posts/day, top 25% activity. Most active Wednesdays around 7 AM UTC. Mostly text posts (94%).
r/ContractorUK Traffic & Engagement r/ContractorUK Traffic & Engagement
Volume and engagement over time Posting volume and engagement over time
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Upvote Distribution
How upvoted posts perform Only posts with 2+ upvotes. The bands below show how those posts are spread by upvote count.
r/ContractorUK Most Active Times When r/ContractorUK Is Most Active
Peak posting by day and hour (UTC) When this community posts most, by day and hour (UTC)
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r/ContractorUK Flair Performance r/ContractorUK Flair Performance
Upvotes and volume by flair Average upvotes and post volume by flair
| Flair | Posts | Upvotes |
|---|---|---|
| Outside IR35 | 45 (71.4%) | 6 |
| Inside IR35 | 15 (23.8%) | 9 |
| Sole Trader | 3 (4.8%) | 1 |
Post Type Breakdown
Share by text, image, or link Share of posts by format: text, image, or link
r/ContractorUK Trending Keywords Trending Keywords in r/ContractorUK
Ranked by how often they appear Title keywords ranked by how often they appear
| Keyword | Mentions ▼ | Upvotes | Comments |
|---|---|---|---|
| ir35 | 25 (12.1%) | 8 | 24 |
| contract | 24 (11.7%) | 3 | 12 |
| outside | 22 (10.7%) | 9 | 25 |
| contracting | 17 (8.3%) | 4 | 13 |
| advice | 14 (6.8%) | 2 | 9 |
| inside | 14 (6.8%) | 3 | 14 |
| tax | 14 (6.8%) | 5 | 7 |
| ltd | 12 (5.8%) | 4 | 19 |
| company | 12 (5.8%) | 3 | 14 |
| role | 12 (5.8%) | 12 | 17 |
r/ContractorUK Mentioned Domains Mentioned Domains in r/ContractorUK
Most linked sites Most linked sites in this subreddit
This community doesn't link off-site.
Its posts are text, images, or discussion rather than outbound links.
r/ContractorUK Top Posts Top Performing Posts in r/ContractorUK
Highest-performing posts Highest-performing posts. Each title links to Reddit.
We can all relate
Feeling depressed and discarded: 15+ YOE Senior Dev, zero interviews after leaving an £800/day Outside IR35 role
Deleted my LinkedIn account. Absolutely f*ck that site. Realised today that it's probably doing my job search more harm than good.
UK Recruitment Agencies. Why are they so sh*t? I'll start...
I think I’ll pass
Submitted my Corp Tax return tonight. It cost £166 using 3rd party software.
AI in recruitment. Getting even more ridiculous.
Are Recruitment agencies finished?
11 incoming calls about the same job in one day from Indian recruitment
New features to help you land an outside IR35 role
| Title | Upvotes | Comments | Type | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| We can all relate | 465 | 35 | image | Jul 28 |
| Feeling depressed and discarded: 15+ YOE Senior Dev, zero interviews after leaving an £800/day Outside IR35 role | 93 | 106 | text | Jul 26 |
| Deleted my LinkedIn account. Absolutely f*ck that site. Realised today that it's probably doing my job search more harm than good. | 60 | 35 | text | Jul 29 |
| UK Recruitment Agencies. Why are they so sh*t? I'll start... | 54 | 57 | text | Jul 24 |
| I think I’ll pass | 50 | 78 | image | Jul 23 |
| Submitted my Corp Tax return tonight. It cost £166 using 3rd party software. | 40 | 52 | text | Jul 31 |
| AI in recruitment. Getting even more ridiculous. | 40 | 22 | text | Jul 17 |
| Are Recruitment agencies finished? | 38 | 55 | text | Jul 13 |
| 11 incoming calls about the same job in one day from Indian recruitment | 36 | 17 | text | Jul 17 |
| New features to help you land an outside IR35 role | 34 | 30 | text | Jul 27 |
r/ContractorUK Audience Overlap r/ContractorUK Subreddit Overlap & Related Communities
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r/ContractorUK FAQ Frequently Asked Questions About r/ContractorUK
What's the best time to post on r/ContractorUK?
Based on posting volume, r/ContractorUK is most active on Wednesdays around 7 AM UTC. That window has the most community activity, but busier hours also mean more competition for attention.
How active is r/ContractorUK?
r/ContractorUK averages 7 posts per day and ranks in the top 25% for activity among tracked SFW subreddits.
How many upvotes do posts on r/ContractorUK get?
Posts on r/ContractorUK average about 8 upvotes this month (net score per post).
What kind of posts does r/ContractorUK get most?
On r/ContractorUK, most posts are text posts (94%)