465 posts analyzed Updated Aug 2026
Averages 15 posts/day, top 25% activity. Most active Sundays around 2 PM UTC. Mostly text posts.
r/foss Traffic & Engagement r/foss Traffic & Engagement
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r/foss Most Active Times When r/foss Is Most Active
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r/foss Flair Performance r/foss Flair Performance
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r/foss Trending Keywords Trending Keywords in r/foss
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| Keyword | Mentions ▼ | Upvotes | Comments |
|---|---|---|---|
| open | 139 (29.9%) | 7 | 2 |
| source | 132 (28.4%) | 7 | 2 |
| built | 84 (18.1%) | 2 | 1 |
| app | 56 (12.0%) | 5 | 3 |
| free | 42 (9.0%) | 12 | 4 |
| local | 35 (7.5%) | 3 | 1 |
| windows | 34 (7.3%) | 5 | 2 |
| android | 30 (6.5%) | 13 | 5 |
| foss | 27 (5.8%) | 5 | 4 |
| first | 25 (5.4%) | 4 | 2 |
r/foss Mentioned Domains Mentioned Domains in r/foss
Most linked sites Most linked sites in this subreddit
| Domain | Links | Upvotes |
|---|---|---|
| github.com | 37 | 6 |
r/foss Top Posts Top Performing Posts in r/foss
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Guys it started 😭😭😭
Can we please mandate that vibe coded apps be disclosed as such?
My site went viral, and I'm so happy about it!
I created a new YouTube music client with lossless support - Bitchord
Free and Open-source Alternative to CapCut with features that are paid in CapCut.
PrivacyCam: Open-Source Redaction for Android and iOS
(800+ downloads!) Offline writing assistant, a free Grammarly alternative!
Which one: Netguard- NoMoreBackground- or Shizuwall?
A free open source speech-to-text tool that has quietly replaced typing for me
Made an Android app that runs LLMs entirely on-device, tested up to Qwen3 8B on a 12GB RAM phone
| Title | Upvotes | Comments | Type | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Guys it started 😭😭😭 | 342 | 122 | image | Aug 21 |
| Can we please mandate that vibe coded apps be disclosed as such? | 220 | 42 | text | Aug 9 |
| My site went viral, and I'm so happy about it! | 159 | 22 | image | Aug 17 |
| I created a new YouTube music client with lossless support - Bitchord | 146 | 98 | image | Aug 24 |
| Free and Open-source Alternative to CapCut with features that are paid in CapCut. | 123 | 31 | link | Aug 27 |
| PrivacyCam: Open-Source Redaction for Android and iOS | 123 | 15 | image | Aug 31 |
| (800+ downloads!) Offline writing assistant, a free Grammarly alternative! | 100 | 21 | image | Aug 7 |
| Which one: Netguard- NoMoreBackground- or Shizuwall? | 97 | 37 | image | Aug 24 |
| A free open source speech-to-text tool that has quietly replaced typing for me | 96 | 12 | link | Aug 25 |
| Made an Android app that runs LLMs entirely on-device, tested up to Qwen3 8B on a 12GB RAM phone | 79 | 32 | image | Aug 11 |
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r/foss FAQ Frequently Asked Questions About r/foss
What's the best time to post on r/foss?
Based on posting volume, r/foss is most active on Sundays around 2 PM UTC. That window has the most community activity, but busier hours also mean more competition for attention.
How active is r/foss?
r/foss averages 15 posts per day and ranks in the top 25% for activity among tracked SFW subreddits.
How many upvotes do posts on r/foss get?
Posts on r/foss average about 7 upvotes this month (net score per post).
What kind of posts does r/foss get most?
On r/foss, posts are a mix of formats, mostly text posts