674 posts analyzed Updated Sep 2026
Averages 23 posts/day, top 10% activity. Most active Wednesdays around 10 AM UTC. Mostly image posts (80%).
r/desktops Traffic & Engagement r/desktops 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/desktops Most Active Times When r/desktops 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/desktops Flair Performance r/desktops Flair Performance
Upvotes and volume by flair Average upvotes and post volume by flair
| Flair | Posts | Upvotes |
|---|---|---|
| Windows | 285 (58.9%) | 28 |
| Linux | 134 (27.7%) | 19 |
| Help | 24 (5.0%) | 2 |
| Advice | 21 (4.3%) | 7 |
| Mac | 20 (4.1%) | 12 |
Post Type Breakdown
Share by text, image, or link Share of posts by format: text, image, or link
r/desktops Trending Keywords Trending Keywords in r/desktops
Ranked by how often they appear Title keywords ranked by how often they appear
| Keyword | Mentions ▼ | Upvotes | Comments |
|---|---|---|---|
| desktop | 198 (29.4%) | 18 | 4 |
| windows | 161 (23.9%) | 27 | 6 |
| rate | 81 (12.0%) | 23 | 5 |
| setup | 40 (5.9%) | 11 | 3 |
| theme | 32 (4.8%) | 48 | 7 |
| wallpaper | 32 (4.8%) | 34 | 10 |
| rice | 29 (4.3%) | 24 | 4 |
| linux | 28 (4.2%) | 18 | 6 |
| look | 27 (4.0%) | 9 | 3 |
| first | 27 (4.0%) | 12 | 4 |
r/desktops Mentioned Domains Mentioned Domains in r/desktops
Most linked sites Most linked sites in this subreddit
| Domain | Links | Upvotes |
|---|---|---|
| github.com | 5 | 4 |
| youtube.com | 3 | 1 |
r/desktops Top Posts Top Performing Posts in r/desktops
Highest-performing posts Highest-performing posts. Each title links to Reddit.
Remember when software had a soul?
Katsushika Hokusai x Miku theme (Windows 11)
My wallpaper isn't a video — it's a live rigged model with a full control panel
Rate my Windows desktop :)
Rate my desktop y'all 🔥🔥🔥
Your Windows looks sad, lemme make it feel alive!
Kuchiba Chisa Desktop
The Autumn
Everforest soft theme (Windows 11)
cute wallpapers for light built
| Title | Upvotes | Comments | Type | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Remember when software had a soul? | 863 | 59 | image | Sep 17 |
| Katsushika Hokusai x Miku theme (Windows 11) | 549 | 34 | image | Sep 19 |
| My wallpaper isn't a video — it's a live rigged model with a full control panel | 455 | 152 | image | Sep 10 |
| Rate my Windows desktop :) | 339 | 40 | image | Sep 14 |
| Rate my desktop y'all 🔥🔥🔥 | 331 | 31 | image | Sep 25 |
| Your Windows looks sad, lemme make it feel alive! | 277 | 76 | image | Sep 27 |
| Kuchiba Chisa Desktop | 244 | 12 | image | Sep 28 |
| The Autumn | 237 | 9 | image | Sep 27 |
| Everforest soft theme (Windows 11) | 236 | 25 | image | Sep 24 |
| cute wallpapers for light built | 198 | 4 | image | Sep 26 |
r/desktops Audience Overlap r/desktops Subreddit Overlap & Related Communities
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r/desktops FAQ Frequently Asked Questions About r/desktops
What's the best time to post on r/desktops?
Based on posting volume, r/desktops is most active on Wednesdays around 10 AM UTC. That window has the most community activity, but busier hours also mean more competition for attention.
How active is r/desktops?
r/desktops averages 23 posts per day and ranks in the top 10% for activity among tracked SFW subreddits.
How many upvotes do posts on r/desktops get?
Posts on r/desktops average about 20 upvotes this month (net score per post).
What kind of posts does r/desktops get most?
On r/desktops, most posts are image posts (80%)