161 posts analyzed Updated Aug 2026
Averages 5 posts/day, top 50% activity. Most active Wednesdays around 4 AM UTC. Mostly link posts (100%).
r/freebooks Traffic & Engagement r/freebooks 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/freebooks Most Active Times When r/freebooks 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/freebooks Flair Performance r/freebooks Flair Performance
Upvotes and volume by flair Average upvotes and post volume by flair
| Flair | Posts | Upvotes |
|---|---|---|
| Science Fiction | 42 (26.4%) | 1 |
| Nonfiction | 35 (22.0%) | 1 |
| Romance | 22 (13.8%) | 1 |
| Kids | 14 (8.8%) | 1 |
| Fantasy | 13 (8.2%) | 1 |
| Mystery | 11 (6.9%) | 1 |
| Thriller | 6 (3.8%) | 1 |
| Humor | 5 (3.1%) | 1 |
| Discussion | 5 (3.1%) | 1 |
| Horror | 3 (1.9%) | 1 |
Post Type Breakdown
Share by text, image, or link Share of posts by format: text, image, or link
r/freebooks Trending Keywords Trending Keywords in r/freebooks
Ranked by how often they appear Title keywords ranked by how often they appear
| Keyword | Mentions ▼ | Upvotes | Comments |
|---|---|---|---|
| free | 95 (59.0%) | 1 | 1 |
| kindle | 59 (36.6%) | 1 | 0 |
| august | 56 (34.8%) | 1 | 0 |
| until | 51 (31.7%) | 1 | 0 |
| fiction | 38 (23.6%) | 1 | 1 |
| romance | 21 (13.0%) | 1 | 1 |
| book | 20 (12.4%) | 1 | 1 |
| science | 12 (7.5%) | 1 | 1 |
| sci | 10 (6.2%) | 1 | 1 |
| story | 10 (6.2%) | 1 | 1 |
r/freebooks Mentioned Domains Mentioned Domains in r/freebooks
Most linked sites Most linked sites in this subreddit
| Domain | Links | Upvotes |
|---|---|---|
| amazon.com | 131 | 1 |
| amazon.co.uk | 4 | 1 |
| kobo.com | 3 | 1 |
r/freebooks Top Posts Top Performing Posts in r/freebooks
Highest-performing posts Highest-performing posts. Each title links to Reddit.
Two Smacks and a Big Bear Hug, by Ritham Janardhan - FREE until August 30th [Kindle]
[FREE Kindle] The Solarian Deep by David Deane Haskell - A Gritty Oceanpunk Technothriller (Free until Aug 5)
A Year of Living Mythically: How a Conscious Cosmos Opens the Door to Joy, Resilience, and Wonder, by Shahar Link - FREE until August 12th [Kindle]
Making Powerful Choices: A Guide on How to Think Differently, Stretch Your Mind, and Live an Epic and Meaningful Life!, by AnneMie Decatte - FREE until August 12th [Kindle]
When STRENGTH Became my Personality: Breaking Free From Survival Mode and Learning to Heal, by Delynn Turner M.S. CGD CLC. - FREE until August 15th [Kindle]
"99.9%" by Dan Arekhta – near-future dystopia / algorithmic surveillance
"The Beneficiary" by Dan Arekhta - near-future techno-thriller / digital inheritance, grief admin
Wish Upon a Shooting Star, by Ritham Janardhan - FREE until August 30th [Kindle]
"The Obfuscated Identity" by O. S. Maythorne - Techno-Thriller / Corporate Conspiracy
Dangerous Bedfellows by K. Erikson - Mystery/Suspense/Romance [August 29 - FREE TODAY]
r/freebooks Audience Overlap r/freebooks Subreddit Overlap & Related Communities
Overlapping audiences Communities with overlapping audiences
r/freebooks FAQ Frequently Asked Questions About r/freebooks
What's the best time to post on r/freebooks?
Based on posting volume, r/freebooks is most active on Wednesdays around 4 AM UTC. That window has the most community activity, but busier hours also mean more competition for attention.
How active is r/freebooks?
r/freebooks averages 5 posts per day and ranks in the top 50% for activity among tracked SFW subreddits.
How many upvotes do posts on r/freebooks get?
Posts on r/freebooks average about 1 upvotes this month (net score per post).
What kind of posts does r/freebooks get most?
On r/freebooks, most posts are link posts (100%)