1.1K posts analyzed Updated Jul 2026
Averages 34 posts/day, top 5% activity. Most active Wednesdays around 1 PM UTC. Mostly text posts (92%).
r/freelancing Traffic & Engagement r/freelancing Traffic & Engagement
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Upvote Distribution
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r/freelancing Most Active Times When r/freelancing Is Most Active
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r/freelancing Flair Performance r/freelancing 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.
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r/freelancing Trending Keywords Trending Keywords in r/freelancing
Ranked by how often they appear Title keywords ranked by how often they appear
| Keyword | Mentions ▼ | Upvotes | Comments |
|---|---|---|---|
| looking | 137 (13.1%) | 1 | 2 |
| clients | 113 (10.8%) | 1 | 4 |
| freelance | 102 (9.7%) | 1 | 2 |
| freelancing | 100 (9.5%) | 2 | 2 |
| hiring | 86 (8.2%) | 1 | 2 |
| need | 85 (8.1%) | 1 | 2 |
| client | 74 (7.0%) | 2 | 3 |
| work | 71 (6.8%) | 2 | 2 |
| freelancer | 58 (5.5%) | 1 | 2 |
| help | 57 (5.4%) | 1 | 1 |
r/freelancing Mentioned Domains Mentioned Domains in r/freelancing
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This community doesn't link off-site.
Its posts are text, images, or discussion rather than outbound links.
r/freelancing Top Posts Top Performing Posts in r/freelancing
Highest-performing posts Highest-performing posts. Each title links to Reddit.
Even with 4 AIs I can't keep up
For freelancers who just started
I think I lost a 2-year client because I finally said no
What happened with fiverr?
Hii , I'm in need for someone who can create professional website including ai chatbots and assistant familiar with ui ux, SEO and full backend system for a website. I have a good project to work on.
21M looking for freelance work | FullStack AI Generalist
Are freelancing platforms worth the time in 2026?
I know it sounds stupid but are these courses worth taking?
Using LinkedIn to Find New Clients
I'm hosting a free webinar on freelancing
| Title | Upvotes | Comments | Type | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Even with 4 AIs I can't keep up | 121 | 68 | text | Jul 20 |
| For freelancers who just started | 106 | 29 | text | Jul 13 |
| I think I lost a 2-year client because I finally said no | 56 | 41 | text | Jul 22 |
| What happened with fiverr? | 37 | 74 | image | Jul 7 |
| Hii , I'm in need for someone who can create professional website including ai chatbots and assistant familiar with ui ux, SEO and full backend system for a website. I have a good project to work on. | 24 | 83 | text | Jul 10 |
| 21M looking for freelance work | FullStack AI Generalist | 19 | 11 | image | Jul 5 |
| Are freelancing platforms worth the time in 2026? | 16 | 38 | text | Jul 16 |
| I know it sounds stupid but are these courses worth taking? | 16 | 18 | image | Jul 17 |
| Using LinkedIn to Find New Clients | 15 | 16 | text | Jul 29 |
| I'm hosting a free webinar on freelancing | 14 | 34 | text | Jul 4 |
r/freelancing Audience Overlap r/freelancing Subreddit Overlap & Related Communities
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r/freelancing FAQ Frequently Asked Questions About r/freelancing
What's the best time to post on r/freelancing?
Based on posting volume, r/freelancing is most active on Wednesdays around 1 PM UTC. That window has the most community activity, but busier hours also mean more competition for attention.
How active is r/freelancing?
r/freelancing averages 34 posts per day and ranks in the top 5% for activity among tracked SFW subreddits.
How many upvotes do posts on r/freelancing get?
Posts on r/freelancing average about 2 upvotes this month (net score per post).
What kind of posts does r/freelancing get most?
On r/freelancing, most posts are text posts (92%)