437 posts analyzed Updated Sep 2026
Averages 15 posts/day, top 25% activity. Most active Mondays around 1 PM UTC. Mostly text posts.
r/emulators Traffic & Engagement r/emulators 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/emulators Most Active Times When r/emulators 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/emulators Flair Performance r/emulators Flair Performance
Upvotes and volume by flair Average upvotes and post volume by flair
| Flair | Posts | Upvotes |
|---|---|---|
| Help Me Pls! | 117 (26.8%) | 1 |
| Question | 115 (26.3%) | 2 |
| OTHER | 65 (14.9%) | 18 |
| Gameplay | 49 (11.2%) | 7 |
| Suggestion | 35 (8.0%) | 4 |
| Testing | 32 (7.3%) | 36 |
| Problem Solved! | 10 (2.3%) | 20 |
| Benchmark | 9 (2.1%) | 6 |
| Tutorial | 5 (1.1%) | 1 |
Post Type Breakdown
Share by text, image, or link Share of posts by format: text, image, or link
r/emulators Trending Keywords Trending Keywords in r/emulators
Ranked by how often they appear Title keywords ranked by how often they appear
| Keyword | Mentions ▼ | Upvotes | Comments |
|---|---|---|---|
| emulator | 111 (25.4%) | 16 | 4 |
| games | 35 (8.0%) | 11 | 4 |
| emulators | 33 (7.5%) | 1 | 3 |
| emulation | 31 (7.1%) | 3 | 11 |
| help | 30 (6.9%) | 1 | 2 |
| android | 27 (6.2%) | 2 | 2 |
| game | 25 (5.7%) | 7 | 5 |
| ps5 | 23 (5.3%) | 62 | 12 |
| best | 20 (4.6%) | 2 | 5 |
| play | 19 (4.3%) | 2 | 4 |
r/emulators Mentioned Domains Mentioned Domains in r/emulators
Most linked sites Most linked sites in this subreddit
| Domain | Links | Upvotes |
|---|---|---|
| youtu.be | 27 | 15 |
| youtube.com | 16 | 40 |
| github.com | 4 | 2 |
r/emulators Top Posts Top Performing Posts in r/emulators
Highest-performing posts Highest-performing posts. Each title links to Reddit.
The PS Vita Is Somehow Emulating 3DS Games Now, and It Already Runs Smash Bros
Silent Hill 2 Remake (PS5/UE5) renders on a 512 MB iGPU — pure HLE PS5 emulator, no firmware needed
Theres a 3ds emulator on PS Vita now
I begged for Medievil Remake on ShadPS4, until I took the matter in my own hands
Unofficial PC port of WET (2009 Xbox 360) — you need your own ISO
KytyPS5 (PS5 Emulator) v0.3.0 - Astro Bot #3 (9800X3D + RTX 4080)
KytyPS5 (PS5 Emulator) v0.3.0 - Astro Bot (9800X3D + RTX 4080)
I've refined my silicone phone gamepad with conductive buttons
KytyPS5 (PS5 Emulator) v0.3.0 - Astro's Playroom #2 (9800X3D + RTX 4080)
KytyPS5 - HITMAN World of Assassination In-game
| Title | Upvotes | Comments | Type | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| The PS Vita Is Somehow Emulating 3DS Games Now, and It Already Runs Smash Bros | 331 | 42 | link | Sep 9 |
| Silent Hill 2 Remake (PS5/UE5) renders on a 512 MB iGPU — pure HLE PS5 emulator, no firmware needed | 285 | 13 | image | Sep 23 |
| Theres a 3ds emulator on PS Vita now | 227 | 18 | image | Sep 12 |
| I begged for Medievil Remake on ShadPS4, until I took the matter in my own hands | 173 | 62 | image | Sep 20 |
| Unofficial PC port of WET (2009 Xbox 360) — you need your own ISO | 168 | 13 | image | Sep 21 |
| KytyPS5 (PS5 Emulator) v0.3.0 - Astro Bot #3 (9800X3D + RTX 4080) | 160 | 36 | link | Sep 16 |
| KytyPS5 (PS5 Emulator) v0.3.0 - Astro Bot (9800X3D + RTX 4080) | 151 | 15 | link | Sep 13 |
| I've refined my silicone phone gamepad with conductive buttons | 151 | 19 | image | Sep 29 |
| KytyPS5 (PS5 Emulator) v0.3.0 - Astro's Playroom #2 (9800X3D + RTX 4080) | 131 | 18 | link | Sep 17 |
| KytyPS5 - HITMAN World of Assassination In-game | 106 | 12 | image | Sep 28 |
r/emulators Audience Overlap r/emulators Subreddit Overlap & Related Communities
Overlapping audiences Communities with overlapping audiences
r/emulators FAQ Frequently Asked Questions About r/emulators
What's the best time to post on r/emulators?
Based on posting volume, r/emulators is most active on Mondays around 1 PM UTC. That window has the most community activity, but busier hours also mean more competition for attention.
How active is r/emulators?
r/emulators averages 15 posts per day and ranks in the top 25% for activity among tracked SFW subreddits.
How many upvotes do posts on r/emulators get?
Posts on r/emulators average about 8 upvotes this month (net score per post).
What kind of posts does r/emulators get most?
On r/emulators, posts are a mix of formats, mostly text posts