222 posts analyzed Updated Sep 2026
Averages 7 posts/day, top 25% activity. Most active Fridays around 1 AM UTC. Mostly text posts (60%).
r/cpp Traffic & Engagement r/cpp Traffic & Engagement
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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/cpp Most Active Times When r/cpp Is Most Active
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r/cpp Flair Performance r/cpp Flair Performance
Upvotes and volume by flair Average upvotes and post volume by flair
| Flair | Posts | Upvotes |
|---|---|---|
| CppCon | 6 (100.0%) | 35 |
Post Type Breakdown
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r/cpp Trending Keywords Trending Keywords in r/cpp
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| Keyword | Mentions ▼ | Upvotes | Comments |
|---|---|---|---|
| released | 13 (5.9%) | 30 | 6 |
| std | 10 (4.5%) | 32 | 12 |
r/cpp Mentioned Domains Mentioned Domains in r/cpp
Most linked sites Most linked sites in this subreddit
| Domain | Links | Upvotes |
|---|---|---|
| github.com | 10 | 7 |
| devblogs.microsoft.com | 7 | 70 |
| youtu.be | 5 | 21 |
| godbolt.org | 3 | 6 |
| open-std.org | 3 | 11 |
| youtube.com | 3 | 15 |
r/cpp Top Posts Top Performing Posts in r/cpp
Highest-performing posts Highest-performing posts. Each title links to Reddit.
A faster way to convert a timestamp ➜ Hour, Min, Sec
EDG C++ fronted now released as open source
You should think about recompiling your C++ programs with GCC 16 and C++26, because it zero-fills your locals
MSVC C++23: constexpr cmath with LLVM Libc
Why do people on Windows mostly choose Visual Studio?
Which C++ Hashmap Should You Actually Use?
C++26: Module improvements
C++20 modules support: 228 projects already available to be consumed
I've tried "Token Sequence Injection & Modern Macros" and here are my thoughts
free COMP4300 course - Intro to Game Programming in C++ (Sept 2026)
| Title | Upvotes | Comments | Type | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A faster way to convert a timestamp ➜ Hour, Min, Sec | 246 | 17 | link | Sep 7 |
| EDG C++ fronted now released as open source | 183 | 39 | link | Sep 30 |
| You should think about recompiling your C++ programs with GCC 16 and C++26, because it zero-fills your locals | 171 | 138 | link | Sep 27 |
| MSVC C++23: constexpr cmath with LLVM Libc | 151 | 32 | link | Sep 10 |
| Why do people on Windows mostly choose Visual Studio? | 142 | 227 | text | Sep 12 |
| Which C++ Hashmap Should You Actually Use? | 114 | 22 | link | Sep 4 |
| C++26: Module improvements | 101 | 21 | link | Sep 9 |
| C++20 modules support: 228 projects already available to be consumed | 99 | 36 | text | Sep 13 |
| I've tried "Token Sequence Injection & Modern Macros" and here are my thoughts | 88 | 32 | text | Sep 26 |
| free COMP4300 course - Intro to Game Programming in C++ (Sept 2026) | 88 | 3 | link | Sep 15 |
r/cpp Audience Overlap r/cpp Subreddit Overlap & Related Communities
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r/cpp FAQ Frequently Asked Questions About r/cpp
What's the best time to post on r/cpp?
Based on posting volume, r/cpp is most active on Fridays around 1 AM UTC. That window has the most community activity, but busier hours also mean more competition for attention.
How active is r/cpp?
r/cpp averages 7 posts per day and ranks in the top 25% for activity among tracked SFW subreddits.
How many upvotes do posts on r/cpp get?
Posts on r/cpp average about 17 upvotes this month (net score per post).
What kind of posts does r/cpp get most?
On r/cpp, most posts are text posts (60%)