208 posts analyzed Updated Jul 2026
Averages 7 posts/day, top 25% activity. Most active Saturdays around 1 PM UTC. Mostly text posts.
r/freesoftware Traffic & Engagement r/freesoftware 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/freesoftware Most Active Times When r/freesoftware 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/freesoftware Flair Performance r/freesoftware Flair Performance
Upvotes and volume by flair Average upvotes and post volume by flair
| Flair | Posts | Upvotes |
|---|---|---|
| Software Submission | 160 (77.3%) | 4 |
| Discussion | 38 (18.4%) | 5 |
| Article | 9 (4.3%) | 5 |
Post Type Breakdown
Share by text, image, or link Share of posts by format: text, image, or link
r/freesoftware Trending Keywords Trending Keywords in r/freesoftware
Ranked by how often they appear Title keywords ranked by how often they appear
| Keyword | Mentions ▼ | Upvotes | Comments |
|---|---|---|---|
| free | 70 (33.6%) | 4 | 2 |
| built | 49 (23.6%) | 2 | 2 |
| open | 46 (22.1%) | 10 | 3 |
| source | 43 (20.7%) | 10 | 3 |
| tool | 26 (12.5%) | 3 | 3 |
| browser | 24 (11.5%) | 2 | 2 |
| windows | 22 (10.6%) | 3 | 3 |
| tools | 19 (9.1%) | 1 | 2 |
| app | 19 (9.1%) | 13 | 4 |
| alternative | 18 (8.7%) | 4 | 3 |
r/freesoftware Mentioned Domains Mentioned Domains in r/freesoftware
Most linked sites Most linked sites in this subreddit
| Domain | Links | Upvotes |
|---|---|---|
| github.com | 11 | 5 |
| youtube.com | 4 | 1 |
r/freesoftware Top Posts Top Performing Posts in r/freesoftware
Highest-performing posts Highest-performing posts. Each title links to Reddit.
P2P file sharing app without cloud storage, free and open-source
USBridge Remote — Open-source high-performance remote desktop client (No limits, no account required, native Wayland support)
Had to rename my project because of search engine results!
I made Photopea Desktop - True alternative to Photoshop
I built CatLoad – a Free & Open-Source Java Desktop App that let you download Video from your favorite Social Media site.
I’ve been building a project called Free Knowledge Preservation Foundation (FKPF). I’d love to hear your thoughts.
BitCrusher — GPLv3 tool that compresses video/audio/images to a target size, fully offline (no account, no server, no telemetry)
Rule 7 Updated - Software Submissions Beware
I Built ProtonSearch: A Local Windows Launcher That Searches Almost Everything on Your PC
My app CatLoad just hit 20 stars and 500+ download!
r/freesoftware Audience Overlap r/freesoftware Subreddit Overlap & Related Communities
Overlapping audiences Communities with overlapping audiences
r/freesoftware FAQ Frequently Asked Questions About r/freesoftware
What's the best time to post on r/freesoftware?
Based on posting volume, r/freesoftware is most active on Saturdays around 1 PM UTC. That window has the most community activity, but busier hours also mean more competition for attention.
How active is r/freesoftware?
r/freesoftware averages 7 posts per day and ranks in the top 25% for activity among tracked SFW subreddits.
How many upvotes do posts on r/freesoftware get?
Posts on r/freesoftware average about 5 upvotes this month (net score per post).
What kind of posts does r/freesoftware get most?
On r/freesoftware, posts are a mix of formats, mostly text posts