680 posts analyzed Updated Sep 2026
Averages 23 posts/day, top 10% activity. Most active Fridays around 3 AM UTC. Mostly text posts (73%).
r/embedded Traffic & Engagement r/embedded Traffic & Engagement
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r/embedded Most Active Times When r/embedded Is Most Active
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r/embedded Flair Performance r/embedded Flair Performance
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r/embedded Trending Keywords Trending Keywords in r/embedded
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| Keyword | Mentions ▼ | Upvotes | Comments |
|---|---|---|---|
| embedded | 112 (16.5%) | 22 | 15 |
| esp32 | 57 (8.4%) | 45 | 8 |
| looking | 37 (5.4%) | 3 | 6 |
| hardware | 36 (5.3%) | 10 | 6 |
| project | 36 (5.3%) | 5 | 6 |
| built | 33 (4.8%) | 37 | 8 |
| systems | 32 (4.7%) | 15 | 12 |
| firmware | 30 (4.4%) | 7 | 9 |
| help | 29 (4.3%) | 5 | 7 |
| need | 28 (4.1%) | 6 | 8 |
r/embedded Mentioned Domains Mentioned Domains in r/embedded
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| Domain | Links | Upvotes |
|---|---|---|
| youtube.com | 8 | 2 |
| github.com | 7 | 3 |
r/embedded Top Posts Top Performing Posts in r/embedded
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My first ever Linux based board (RK3566) + Lessons Learned
I built this aircraft attitude indicator from scratch — code, PCB, and enclosure, all designed by myself.
OpenAI is showcasing KiCad integration with their latest model GPT‑6 Astra
The Jet embedded 3D engine is not only now pushing 70k tris/sec (up from 40k a few months ago) with screen-space reflections and distortion on an ESP32 S3 (480i x 320, 16bpp@60fps) - but is now MIT licenced rather than AGPL!
The newest ESP32 can actually run Linux, and it's getting uncomfortably close to a Raspberry Pi
Porting Metal Gear Solid (PS1) to an ESP32-S3: A deep dive into Xtensa memory architecture, FreeRTOS scheduling, and SPI/DMA performance constraints
Planning to get into embedded/ robotics domain, but constantly seeing stuff this is making me have mixed thoughts and demotivated
AI burn out - how are you dealing with this?
As someone who’s experience in both medical and automotive technology, at the moment I can say that AI is far away from creating a safety critical embedded software
Position tracking with a low-cost inertial sensor (IMU)
r/embedded Audience Overlap r/embedded Subreddit Overlap & Related Communities
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r/embedded FAQ Frequently Asked Questions About r/embedded
What's the best time to post on r/embedded?
Based on posting volume, r/embedded is most active on Fridays around 3 AM UTC. That window has the most community activity, but busier hours also mean more competition for attention.
How active is r/embedded?
r/embedded averages 23 posts per day and ranks in the top 10% for activity among tracked SFW subreddits.
How many upvotes do posts on r/embedded get?
Posts on r/embedded average about 20 upvotes this month (net score per post).
What kind of posts does r/embedded get most?
On r/embedded, most posts are text posts (73%)