1.1K posts analyzed Updated Aug 2026
Averages 37 posts/day, top 5% activity. Most active Sundays around 7 AM UTC. Mostly text posts (89%).
r/freelance Traffic & Engagement r/freelance Traffic & Engagement
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Upvote Distribution
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r/freelance Most Active Times When r/freelance Is Most Active
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r/freelance Flair Performance r/freelance Flair Performance
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r/freelance Trending Keywords Trending Keywords in r/freelance
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| Keyword | Mentions ▼ | Upvotes | Comments |
|---|---|---|---|
| freelance | 148 (13.0%) | 2 | 1 |
| client | 136 (12.0%) | 2 | 1 |
| clients | 109 (9.6%) | 1 | 0 |
| freelancers | 88 (7.7%) | 1 | 1 |
| work | 87 (7.7%) | 2 | 2 |
| actually | 82 (7.2%) | 1 | 0 |
| looking | 64 (5.6%) | 1 | 0 |
| need | 56 (4.9%) | 1 | 0 |
| freelancer | 55 (4.8%) | 1 | 0 |
| first | 53 (4.7%) | 2 | 0 |
r/freelance Mentioned Domains Mentioned Domains in r/freelance
Most linked sites Most linked sites in this subreddit
| Domain | Links | Upvotes |
|---|---|---|
| fiverr.com | 3 | 1 |
r/freelance Top Posts Top Performing Posts in r/freelance
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AI has completely changed freelance work and honestly, I’m struggling with it
raised my rate for the first time in two years, client said yes instantly, now i feel weird about it
Why do some freelance interviewers ignore personal boundaries?
Is it normal for all of us freelancers to have high-season and low-season income cycles?
Are community subscriptions worth it?
A client ghosted me after approving the work and I don't know what to do
How to deal with an unresponsive retainer client.
Design freelancers, is this normal? I could really use some advice.
Client sent an updated contract agreement - best time to ask for more money?
Does anyone else feel like they never really leave work when working from home?
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 Sundays around 7 AM 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 37 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 (89%)