1.2K posts analyzed Updated Sep 2026
Averages 41 posts/day, top 5% activity. Most active Tuesdays around 2 PM UTC. Mostly image posts (61%).
r/flightsim Traffic & Engagement r/flightsim Traffic & Engagement
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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/flightsim Most Active Times When r/flightsim 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/flightsim Flair Performance r/flightsim Flair Performance
Upvotes and volume by flair Average upvotes and post volume by flair
| Flair | Posts | Upvotes |
|---|---|---|
| Flight Simulator 2024 | 673 (54.4%) | 45 |
| X-Plane | 118 (9.5%) | 44 |
| General | 111 (9.0%) | 23 |
| Question | 99 (8.0%) | 4 |
| Sim Hardware | 73 (5.9%) | 10 |
| Flight Simulator 2020 | 61 (4.9%) | 28 |
| News | 26 (2.1%) | 74 |
| Prepar3D | 23 (1.9%) | 28 |
| Flight Simulator X | 16 (1.3%) | 66 |
| Meme | 11 (0.9%) | 64 |
Post Type Breakdown
Share by text, image, or link Share of posts by format: text, image, or link
r/flightsim Trending Keywords Trending Keywords in r/flightsim
Ranked by how often they appear Title keywords ranked by how often they appear
| Keyword | Mentions ▼ | Upvotes | Comments |
|---|---|---|---|
| flight | 107 (8.6%) | 33 | 9 |
| msfs | 70 (5.6%) | 24 | 11 |
| dlss | 50 (4.0%) | 79 | 17 |
| sim | 49 (4.0%) | 48 | 11 |
| a380 | 43 (3.5%) | 77 | 19 |
| inibuilds | 39 (3.1%) | 61 | 23 |
| landing | 32 (2.6%) | 30 | 6 |
| flying | 31 (2.5%) | 40 | 10 |
| a320 | 27 (2.2%) | 69 | 14 |
| good | 25 (2.0%) | 33 | 4 |
r/flightsim Mentioned Domains Mentioned Domains in r/flightsim
Most linked sites Most linked sites in this subreddit
| Domain | Links | Upvotes |
|---|---|---|
| youtu.be | 21 | 13 |
| youtube.com | 21 | 29 |
r/flightsim Top Posts Top Performing Posts in r/flightsim
Highest-performing posts Highest-performing posts. Each title links to Reddit.
The views in this game never fail to amaze me
Flight Sim Pioneer Matt Wagner Has Passed Away at 57
After 13 years of get introduced in the Flight Simulation world, i finally brought an addon! and it's from my favorite aircraft, the 757 <3
I might be biased, but when it comes to a clean and organized layout, I don't think any other airplane beats the A320.
Major developers "Taxi camera is not possible", Someone of fs.to "Hold my beer..."
Ultimate A320 Home Simulator Package – SKALARKI A32X Single Trainer + Captain’s Chair, Rudder Pedals & Samsung Neo G9 57" Monitor (As New / 2 Months Old)
POV: landing the same plane you work with IRL
DLSS5 is amazing
Everyone taking external shots of the A380 so I took one from the internal and it looks stunning 🤩
New BlueBird 757 previews
r/flightsim Audience Overlap r/flightsim Subreddit Overlap & Related Communities
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r/flightsim FAQ Frequently Asked Questions About r/flightsim
What's the best time to post on r/flightsim?
Based on posting volume, r/flightsim is most active on Tuesdays around 2 PM UTC. That window has the most community activity, but busier hours also mean more competition for attention.
How active is r/flightsim?
r/flightsim averages 41 posts per day and ranks in the top 5% for activity among tracked SFW subreddits.
How many upvotes do posts on r/flightsim get?
Posts on r/flightsim average about 37 upvotes this month (net score per post).
What kind of posts does r/flightsim get most?
On r/flightsim, most posts are image posts (61%)