303 posts analyzed Updated Sep 2026
Averages 10 posts/day, top 25% activity. Most active Thursdays around 9 AM UTC. Mostly text posts.
r/Controllers Traffic & Engagement r/Controllers 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/Controllers Most Active Times When r/Controllers 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/Controllers Flair Performance r/Controllers Flair Performance
Upvotes and volume by flair Average upvotes and post volume by flair
| Flair | Posts | Upvotes |
|---|---|---|
| Reviews | 27 (26.7%) | 2 |
| PS5 | 21 (20.8%) | 1 |
| Third Party | 19 (18.8%) | 5 |
| Nintendo Switch | 9 (8.9%) | 2 |
| Xbox Series (S, X) | 7 (6.9%) | 2 |
| Xbox | 7 (6.9%) | 2 |
| Original Content | 5 (5.0%) | 3 |
| Game Gear | 3 (3.0%) | 3 |
| Setups | 3 (3.0%) | 2 |
Post Type Breakdown
Share by text, image, or link Share of posts by format: text, image, or link
r/Controllers Trending Keywords Trending Keywords in r/Controllers
Ranked by how often they appear Title keywords ranked by how often they appear
| Keyword | Mentions ▼ | Upvotes | Comments |
|---|---|---|---|
| controller | 136 (44.9%) | 2 | 5 |
| pro | 52 (17.2%) | 1 | 2 |
| controllers | 26 (8.6%) | 3 | 6 |
| need | 24 (7.9%) | 1 | 5 |
| gamesir | 22 (7.3%) | 1 | 2 |
| help | 20 (6.6%) | 1 | 1 |
| xbox | 19 (6.3%) | 1 | 2 |
| ps5 | 17 (5.6%) | 3 | 2 |
| dualsense | 17 (5.6%) | 4 | 5 |
| best | 16 (5.3%) | 3 | 12 |
r/Controllers Mentioned Domains Mentioned Domains in r/Controllers
Most linked sites Most linked sites in this subreddit
| Domain | Links | Upvotes |
|---|---|---|
| youtu.be | 9 | 1 |
r/Controllers Top Posts Top Performing Posts in r/Controllers
Highest-performing posts Highest-performing posts. Each title links to Reddit.
How to get used to playing shooters on controller
My collection [so far]
Finally got native PS5 DualSense trigger effects & haptics running on the Flydigi APEX 5 (Open Source)
The Dream Team (Top 5)
I think these are best practical usable controllers available. I am not considering the official controllers.
Looking for a comfortable PC controller for large hands (under €100, Hall Effect/TMR + rumble)
Two expensive pads dead, the $40 one I keep for guests is still fine
Beitong pangu modular pad
Which controller do you consider the best?
New Controller
| Title | Upvotes | Comments | Type | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| How to get used to playing shooters on controller | 60 | 154 | image | Sep 22 |
| My collection [so far] | 53 | 28 | image | Sep 28 |
| Finally got native PS5 DualSense trigger effects & haptics running on the Flydigi APEX 5 (Open Source) | 40 | 15 | image | Sep 1 |
| The Dream Team (Top 5) | 36 | 31 | image | Sep 29 |
| I think these are best practical usable controllers available. I am not considering the official controllers. | 17 | 58 | image | Sep 9 |
| Looking for a comfortable PC controller for large hands (under €100, Hall Effect/TMR + rumble) | 16 | 39 | image | Sep 28 |
| Two expensive pads dead, the $40 one I keep for guests is still fine | 12 | 2 | text | Sep 9 |
| Beitong pangu modular pad | 11 | 20 | image | Sep 9 |
| Which controller do you consider the best? | 11 | 108 | image | Sep 12 |
| New Controller | 10 | 1 | image | Sep 26 |
r/Controllers Audience Overlap r/Controllers Subreddit Overlap & Related Communities
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r/Controllers FAQ Frequently Asked Questions About r/Controllers
What's the best time to post on r/Controllers?
Based on posting volume, r/Controllers is most active on Thursdays around 9 AM UTC. That window has the most community activity, but busier hours also mean more competition for attention.
How active is r/Controllers?
r/Controllers averages 10 posts per day and ranks in the top 25% for activity among tracked SFW subreddits.
How many upvotes do posts on r/Controllers get?
Posts on r/Controllers average about 2 upvotes this month (net score per post).
What kind of posts does r/Controllers get most?
On r/Controllers, posts are a mix of formats, mostly text posts