1.1K posts analyzed Updated Jul 2026
Averages 34 posts/day, top 5% activity. Most active Thursdays around 2 PM UTC. Mostly text posts (69%).
r/Controller Traffic & Engagement r/Controller Traffic & Engagement
Volume and engagement over time Posting volume and engagement over time
Post Format
Upvote Distribution
How upvoted posts perform Only posts with 2+ upvotes. The bands below show how those posts are spread by upvote count.
r/Controller Most Active Times When r/Controller Is Most Active
Peak posting by day and hour (UTC) When this community posts most, by day and hour (UTC)
Most Active by Day
r/Controller Flair Performance r/Controller Flair Performance
Upvotes and volume by flair Average upvotes and post volume by flair
| Flair | Posts | Upvotes |
|---|---|---|
| Controller Suggestion | 421 (40.1%) | 2 |
| IT Help | 274 (26.1%) | 2 |
| Other | 182 (17.3%) | 6 |
| Controller Mods | 77 (7.3%) | 10 |
| Reviews | 65 (6.2%) | 8 |
| Controller Collection | 16 (1.5%) | 11 |
| News | 15 (1.4%) | 23 |
Post Type Breakdown
Share by text, image, or link Share of posts by format: text, image, or link
r/Controller Trending Keywords Trending Keywords in r/Controller
Ranked by how often they appear Title keywords ranked by how often they appear
| Keyword | Mentions ▼ | Upvotes | Comments |
|---|---|---|---|
| controller | 473 (45.0%) | 3 | 4 |
| pro | 174 (16.6%) | 3 | 3 |
| xbox | 81 (7.7%) | 3 | 3 |
| vader | 80 (7.6%) | 2 | 4 |
| help | 76 (7.2%) | 3 | 5 |
| flydigi | 71 (6.8%) | 5 | 6 |
| gamesir | 71 (6.8%) | 5 | 3 |
| 8bitdo | 70 (6.7%) | 5 | 5 |
| ultimate | 63 (6.0%) | 5 | 4 |
| looking | 63 (6.0%) | 2 | 4 |
r/Controller Mentioned Domains Mentioned Domains in r/Controller
Most linked sites Most linked sites in this subreddit
| Domain | Links | Upvotes |
|---|---|---|
| youtu.be | 10 | 4 |
| i.imgur.com | 5 | 2 |
| youtube.com | 3 | 1 |
r/Controller Top Posts Top Performing Posts in r/Controller
Highest-performing posts Highest-performing posts. Each title links to Reddit.
What do you generically call these 2 buttons?
8BitDo Ultimate 3E(elite)
Thought about upgrading to a Pro 3, but then I remembered I have a 3D printer...
Inspiration was the Original Xbox Blue Controller S
Steam Controller 2 Review
Flydigi Apex 6 FCC registration: picture gallery and some analysis of the information
Got my first ever controller. I have some questions.
GameSir Tegenaria Lite [T3 Lite] D-Pad + Face Button Swap
Need help choosing my First controller
Gamesir is moving on from physical controllers to digital you get with download code
| Title | Upvotes | Comments | Type | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| What do you generically call these 2 buttons? | 331 | 439 | image | Jul 15 |
| 8BitDo Ultimate 3E(elite) | 152 | 81 | image | Jul 31 |
| Thought about upgrading to a Pro 3, but then I remembered I have a 3D printer... | 136 | 6 | image | Jul 13 |
| Inspiration was the Original Xbox Blue Controller S | 123 | 12 | image | Jul 25 |
| Steam Controller 2 Review | 111 | 33 | image | Jul 12 |
| Flydigi Apex 6 FCC registration: picture gallery and some analysis of the information | 99 | 58 | image | Jul 10 |
| Got my first ever controller. I have some questions. | 95 | 26 | image | Jul 9 |
| GameSir Tegenaria Lite [T3 Lite] D-Pad + Face Button Swap | 90 | 26 | image | Jul 16 |
| Need help choosing my First controller | 85 | 133 | image | Jul 26 |
| Gamesir is moving on from physical controllers to digital you get with download code | 83 | 7 | image | Jul 3 |
r/Controller Audience Overlap r/Controller Subreddit Overlap & Related Communities
Overlapping audiences Communities with overlapping audiences
r/Controller FAQ Frequently Asked Questions About r/Controller
What's the best time to post on r/Controller?
Based on posting volume, r/Controller is most active on Thursdays around 2 PM UTC. That window has the most community activity, but busier hours also mean more competition for attention.
How active is r/Controller?
r/Controller averages 34 posts per day and ranks in the top 5% for activity among tracked SFW subreddits.
How many upvotes do posts on r/Controller get?
Posts on r/Controller average about 4 upvotes this month (net score per post).
What kind of posts does r/Controller get most?
On r/Controller, most posts are text posts (69%)