1.5K posts analyzed Updated Jun 2026
Averages 52 posts/day, top 5% activity. Most active Tuesdays around 1 PM UTC. Mostly text posts (91%).
r/freelance Traffic & Engagement r/freelance Traffic & Engagement
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Upvote Distribution
How upvoted posts perform Only posts with 2+ upvotes. The bands below show how those posts are spread by upvote count.
r/freelance Most Active Times When r/freelance 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/freelance Flair Performance r/freelance Flair Performance
Upvotes and volume by flair Average upvotes and post volume by flair
This subreddit doesn't use post flairs.
No flaired posts were found in this month's data.
Post Type Breakdown
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r/freelance Trending Keywords Trending Keywords in r/freelance
Ranked by how often they appear Title keywords ranked by how often they appear
| Keyword | Mentions ▼ | Upvotes | Comments |
|---|---|---|---|
| client | 180 (11.6%) | 1 | 0 |
| clients | 177 (11.4%) | 1 | 0 |
| freelance | 166 (10.7%) | 1 | 0 |
| freelancers | 122 (7.9%) | 1 | 0 |
| work | 112 (7.2%) | 2 | 0 |
| built | 97 (6.3%) | 1 | 0 |
| actually | 97 (6.3%) | 2 | 0 |
| freelancing | 85 (5.5%) | 1 | 0 |
| looking | 84 (5.4%) | 1 | 0 |
| freelancer | 75 (4.8%) | 1 | 0 |
r/freelance Mentioned Domains Mentioned Domains in r/freelance
Most linked sites Most linked sites in this subreddit
| Domain | Links | Upvotes |
|---|---|---|
| fiverr.com | 6 | 1 |
r/freelance Top Posts Top Performing Posts in r/freelance
Highest-performing posts Highest-performing posts. Each title links to Reddit.
I stopped treating every client message like an emergency and my clients actually got happier
Stop making me do extra work at the end of my gig
I’m great at the design work, but I keep losing leads the second we talk about pricing. How do I stop the ghosting?
Who here srtruggles with beating themselves up?
Should i move my direct clients to any of the freelancing platforms?
Client wants me to move to direct, from Freelancing platform
Speed Is a Signal: When Faster Replies Increase Hiring Likelihood
Is business slow?
Warning: Finom
Refunding client at my own accord
| Title | Upvotes | Comments | Type | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| I stopped treating every client message like an emergency and my clients actually got happier | 127 | 19 | text | Jun 11 |
| Stop making me do extra work at the end of my gig | 47 | 16 | text | Jun 24 |
| I’m great at the design work, but I keep losing leads the second we talk about pricing. How do I stop the ghosting? | 42 | 38 | text | Jun 7 |
| Who here srtruggles with beating themselves up? | 27 | 18 | text | Jun 4 |
| Should i move my direct clients to any of the freelancing platforms? | 10 | 13 | text | Jun 7 |
| Client wants me to move to direct, from Freelancing platform | 9 | 22 | text | Jun 26 |
| Speed Is a Signal: When Faster Replies Increase Hiring Likelihood | 7 | 0 | link | Jun 10 |
| Is business slow? | 3 | 11 | text | Jun 25 |
| Warning: Finom | 3 | 6 | text | Jun 5 |
| Refunding client at my own accord | 3 | 11 | text | Jun 19 |
r/freelance Audience Overlap r/freelance Subreddit Overlap & Related Communities
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r/freelance FAQ Frequently Asked Questions About r/freelance
What's the best time to post on r/freelance?
Based on posting volume, r/freelance is most active on Tuesdays around 1 PM UTC. That window has the most community activity, but busier hours also mean more competition for attention.
How active is r/freelance?
r/freelance averages 52 posts per day and ranks in the top 5% for activity among tracked SFW subreddits.
How many upvotes do posts on r/freelance get?
Posts on r/freelance average about 1 upvotes this month (net score per post).
What kind of posts does r/freelance get most?
On r/freelance, most posts are text posts (91%)