3.1K posts analyzed Updated Sep 2026
Averages 103 posts/day, top 1% activity. Most active Wednesdays around 11 AM UTC. Mostly text posts.
r/Games Traffic & Engagement r/Games 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/Games Most Active Times When r/Games 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/Games Flair Performance r/Games Flair Performance
Upvotes and volume by flair Average upvotes and post volume by flair
| Flair | Posts | Upvotes |
|---|---|---|
| Discussion | 390 (19.2%) | 34 |
| Announcement | 271 (13.3%) | 147 |
| Indie Sunday | 264 (13.0%) | 4 |
| Trailer | 214 (10.5%) | 125 |
| Industry News | 160 (7.9%) | 294 |
| Release | 125 (6.2%) | 58 |
| Opinion Piece | 74 (3.6%) | 115 |
| Update | 70 (3.4%) | 166 |
| Removed: Rule 3.2 | 68 (3.3%) | 25 |
| Removed: Rule 7.1 | 46 (2.3%) | 2 |
Post Type Breakdown
Share by text, image, or link Share of posts by format: text, image, or link
r/Games Trending Keywords Trending Keywords in r/Games
Ranked by how often they appear Title keywords ranked by how often they appear
| Keyword | Mentions ▼ | Upvotes | Comments |
|---|---|---|---|
| game | 601 (19.4%) | 48 | 20 |
| games | 345 (11.2%) | 100 | 32 |
| trailer | 298 (9.6%) | 146 | 45 |
| play | 127 (4.1%) | 32 | 15 |
| steam | 107 (3.5%) | 158 | 48 |
| xbox | 99 (3.2%) | 225 | 96 |
| gaming | 96 (3.1%) | 61 | 25 |
| first | 90 (2.9%) | 134 | 43 |
| gta | 81 (2.6%) | 160 | 43 |
| release | 80 (2.6%) | 93 | 25 |
r/Games Mentioned Domains Mentioned Domains in r/Games
Most linked sites Most linked sites in this subreddit
| Domain | Links | Upvotes |
|---|---|---|
| youtube.com | 398 | 149 |
| youtu.be | 265 | 86 |
| ign.com | 46 | 437 |
| store.steampowered.com | 40 | 176 |
| kotaku.com | 34 | 509 |
| gamesradar.com | 25 | 202 |
| pcgamer.com | 23 | 276 |
| pass.levelinfinite.com | 20 | 1 |
| automaton-media.com | 19 | 472 |
| gematsu.com | 16 | 191 |
r/Games Top Posts Top Performing Posts in r/Games
Highest-performing posts Highest-performing posts. Each title links to Reddit.
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r/Games Audience Overlap r/Games Subreddit Overlap & Related Communities
Overlapping audiences Communities with overlapping audiences
r/Games FAQ Frequently Asked Questions About r/Games
What's the best time to post on r/Games?
Based on posting volume, r/Games is most active on Wednesdays around 11 AM UTC. That window has the most community activity, but busier hours also mean more competition for attention.
How active is r/Games?
r/Games averages 103 posts per day and ranks in the top 1% for activity among tracked SFW subreddits.
How many upvotes do posts on r/Games get?
Posts on r/Games average about 103 upvotes this month (net score per post).
What kind of posts does r/Games get most?
On r/Games, posts are a mix of formats, mostly text posts