375 posts analyzed Updated Sep 2026
Averages 13 posts/day, top 25% activity. Most active Thursdays around 9 AM UTC. Mostly text posts (63%).
r/debian Traffic & Engagement r/debian 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/debian Most Active Times When r/debian 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/debian Flair Performance r/debian Flair Performance
Upvotes and volume by flair Average upvotes and post volume by flair
| Flair | Posts | Upvotes |
|---|---|---|
| Debian Stable Question | 72 (42.6%) | 11 |
| General Debian Question | 53 (31.4%) | 11 |
| Community | 25 (14.8%) | 24 |
| News | 14 (8.3%) | 82 |
| Debian Testing Question | 5 (3.0%) | 8 |
Post Type Breakdown
Share by text, image, or link Share of posts by format: text, image, or link
r/debian Trending Keywords Trending Keywords in r/debian
Ranked by how often they appear Title keywords ranked by how often they appear
| Keyword | Mentions ▼ | Upvotes | Comments |
|---|---|---|---|
| debian | 165 (44.0%) | 49 | 15 |
| linux | 23 (6.1%) | 90 | 15 |
| help | 20 (5.3%) | 6 | 10 |
| desktop | 16 (4.3%) | 6 | 9 |
| install | 16 (4.3%) | 120 | 20 |
| nvidia | 15 (4.0%) | 9 | 7 |
| screen | 11 (2.9%) | 5 | 3 |
| installed | 11 (2.9%) | 45 | 24 |
| need | 10 (2.7%) | 9 | 14 |
| gnome | 10 (2.7%) | 32 | 15 |
r/debian Mentioned Domains Mentioned Domains in r/debian
Most linked sites Most linked sites in this subreddit
| Domain | Links | Upvotes |
|---|---|---|
| jamescherti.com | 3 | 13 |
r/debian Top Posts Top Performing Posts in r/debian
Highest-performing posts Highest-performing posts. Each title links to Reddit.
Because why not you install Debian Linux on your Kindle
CERN Transitioning To Debian After Being A Longtime RHEL Institution
Recently switched from Ubuntu to Debian, and it feels much more stable than Ubuntu.
Way to go Debian another huge win
Debian saved the day
My cash register runs Debian.
First time on Debian
[Feedback] Artwork proposal idea for Debian 14 (Forky) – "Debian Kite"
Why is Debian's community so much more welcoming than others?
Steam Deck w/ Debian 13 GNOME
| Title | Upvotes | Comments | Type | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Because why not you install Debian Linux on your Kindle | 1.8K | 136 | image | Sep 30 |
| CERN Transitioning To Debian After Being A Longtime RHEL Institution | 529 | 38 | link | Sep 2 |
| Recently switched from Ubuntu to Debian, and it feels much more stable than Ubuntu. | 399 | 79 | image | Sep 30 |
| Way to go Debian another huge win | 359 | 40 | link | Sep 2 |
| Debian saved the day | 331 | 47 | image | Sep 8 |
| My cash register runs Debian. | 290 | 8 | image | Sep 24 |
| First time on Debian | 282 | 48 | image | Sep 22 |
| [Feedback] Artwork proposal idea for Debian 14 (Forky) – "Debian Kite" | 250 | 16 | image | Sep 28 |
| Why is Debian's community so much more welcoming than others? | 244 | 164 | text | Sep 11 |
| Steam Deck w/ Debian 13 GNOME | 241 | 7 | image | Sep 11 |
r/debian Audience Overlap r/debian Subreddit Overlap & Related Communities
Overlapping audiences Communities with overlapping audiences
r/debian FAQ Frequently Asked Questions About r/debian
What's the best time to post on r/debian?
Based on posting volume, r/debian 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/debian?
r/debian averages 13 posts per day and ranks in the top 25% for activity among tracked SFW subreddits.
How many upvotes do posts on r/debian get?
Posts on r/debian average about 28 upvotes this month (net score per post).
What kind of posts does r/debian get most?
On r/debian, most posts are text posts (63%)