997 posts analyzed Updated Jun 2026
Averages 33 posts/day, top 5% activity. Most active Mondays around 11 AM UTC. Mostly text posts (71%).
r/Freelancers Traffic & Engagement r/Freelancers Traffic & Engagement
Volume and engagement over time Posting volume and engagement over time
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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/Freelancers Most Active Times When r/Freelancers 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/Freelancers Flair Performance r/Freelancers Flair Performance
Upvotes and volume by flair Average upvotes and post volume by flair
| Flair | Posts | Upvotes |
|---|---|---|
| Question | 404 (40.9%) | 1 |
| Freelancer | 238 (24.1%) | 1 |
| Fiverr | 84 (8.5%) | 1 |
| Meta | 43 (4.4%) | 1 |
| Web Development | 43 (4.4%) | 1 |
| Personal Story | 33 (3.3%) | 1 |
| Experiences | 31 (3.1%) | 3 |
| PeoplePerHour | 29 (2.9%) | 1 |
| Other Specialisation (Specify) | 19 (1.9%) | 1 |
| Digital Marketing | 19 (1.9%) | 1 |
Post Type Breakdown
Share by text, image, or link Share of posts by format: text, image, or link
r/Freelancers Trending Keywords Trending Keywords in r/Freelancers
Ranked by how often they appear Title keywords ranked by how often they appear
| Keyword | Mentions ▼ | Upvotes | Comments |
|---|---|---|---|
| clients | 128 (12.8%) | 1 | 4 |
| freelance | 106 (10.6%) | 1 | 2 |
| client | 103 (10.3%) | 2 | 4 |
| freelancing | 102 (10.2%) | 2 | 4 |
| freelancers | 87 (8.7%) | 1 | 2 |
| work | 78 (7.8%) | 1 | 2 |
| freelancer | 70 (7.0%) | 1 | 3 |
| need | 67 (6.7%) | 1 | 2 |
| first | 59 (5.9%) | 2 | 3 |
| looking | 52 (5.2%) | 1 | 0 |
r/Freelancers Mentioned Domains Mentioned Domains in r/Freelancers
Most linked sites Most linked sites in this subreddit
This community doesn't link off-site.
Its posts are text, images, or discussion rather than outbound links.
r/Freelancers Top Posts Top Performing Posts in r/Freelancers
Highest-performing posts Highest-performing posts. Each title links to Reddit.
A client owes me $1,400 and has somehow forgotten how to open email
Got My First Client
How I made my first $500 freelancing without any experience or portfolio
My best client pays late every single month and I've just accepted it like an idiot
3 months. 0 clients. And honestly? This is hurting more than I expected.
I think freelancing is sold way too optimistically online
i am tired of freelancing...
What's the biggest thing you wish someone had told you before you started freelancing?
Current state of the freelancing world
I got my first one start rating on Upwork.
| Title | Upvotes | Comments | Type | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A client owes me $1,400 and has somehow forgotten how to open email | 33 | 38 | text | Jun 22 |
| Got My First Client | 33 | 22 | text | Jun 27 |
| How I made my first $500 freelancing without any experience or portfolio | 29 | 9 | text | Jun 27 |
| My best client pays late every single month and I've just accepted it like an idiot | 21 | 23 | text | Jun 24 |
| 3 months. 0 clients. And honestly? This is hurting more than I expected. | 18 | 32 | text | Jun 3 |
| I think freelancing is sold way too optimistically online | 15 | 21 | text | Jun 13 |
| i am tired of freelancing... | 13 | 36 | text | Jun 14 |
| What's the biggest thing you wish someone had told you before you started freelancing? | 12 | 16 | text | Jun 25 |
| Current state of the freelancing world | 9 | 21 | text | Jun 12 |
| I got my first one start rating on Upwork. | 9 | 14 | text | Jun 25 |
r/Freelancers Audience Overlap r/Freelancers Subreddit Overlap & Related Communities
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r/Freelancers FAQ Frequently Asked Questions About r/Freelancers
What's the best time to post on r/Freelancers?
Based on posting volume, r/Freelancers is most active on Mondays around 11 AM UTC. That window has the most community activity, but busier hours also mean more competition for attention.
How active is r/Freelancers?
r/Freelancers averages 33 posts per day and ranks in the top 5% for activity among tracked SFW subreddits.
How many upvotes do posts on r/Freelancers get?
Posts on r/Freelancers average about 1 upvotes this month (net score per post).
What kind of posts does r/Freelancers get most?
On r/Freelancers, most posts are text posts (71%)