2.3K posts analyzed Updated Sep 2026
Averages 76 posts/day, top 5% activity. Most active Tuesdays around 11 AM UTC. Mostly text posts.
r/gaming Traffic & Engagement r/gaming 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/gaming Most Active Times When r/gaming 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/gaming Flair Performance r/gaming Flair Performance
Upvotes and volume by flair Average upvotes and post volume by flair
| Flair | Posts | Upvotes |
|---|---|---|
| Removed: Rule 8 | 22 (61.1%) | 35 |
| REMOVED: Rule 6 | 10 (27.8%) | 858 |
| REMOVED: Rule 7 | 4 (11.1%) | 63 |
Post Type Breakdown
Share by text, image, or link Share of posts by format: text, image, or link
r/gaming Trending Keywords Trending Keywords in r/gaming
Ranked by how often they appear Title keywords ranked by how often they appear
| Keyword | Mentions ▼ | Upvotes | Comments |
|---|---|---|---|
| game | 424 (18.7%) | 523 | 133 |
| games | 324 (14.3%) | 483 | 151 |
| xbox | 93 (4.1%) | 1.1K | 215 |
| gaming | 85 (3.8%) | 755 | 150 |
| time | 82 (3.6%) | 658 | 141 |
| wolverine | 78 (3.4%) | 803 | 139 |
| play | 74 (3.3%) | 367 | 126 |
| steam | 73 (3.2%) | 1.1K | 124 |
| gta | 67 (3.0%) | 155 | 28 |
| video | 67 (3.0%) | 689 | 146 |
r/gaming Mentioned Domains Mentioned Domains in r/gaming
Most linked sites Most linked sites in this subreddit
| Domain | Links | Upvotes |
|---|---|---|
| youtu.be | 113 | 270 |
| youtube.com | 93 | 201 |
| steamcommunity.com | 91 | 3 |
| pcgamer.com | 74 | 2.1K |
| ign.com | 38 | 1.4K |
| gamesradar.com | 24 | 3.2K |
| gamespot.com | 11 | 1.3K |
| store.steampowered.com | 10 | 171 |
| primagames.com | 9 | 1.2K |
| polygon.com | 9 | 1.1K |
r/gaming Top Posts Top Performing Posts in r/gaming
Highest-performing posts Highest-performing posts. Each title links to Reddit.
Nine months ago I showed r/gaming my ridiculous idea of turning pinball into a vertical climbing game. Today, Fallosophy is finally out.
Japanese companies like Nintendo, Capcom, and Konami are healthier because they have smaller teams, don't have frequent layoffs, and don't pay executives $30 million, says expert
I think Wolverine needs a sword
Stan Lee cosplayed Revolver Ocelot from Metal Gear Solid before presenting Hideo Kojima on stage in 2004
Some games are guilty of this
Kojima with xbox president Asha Sharma
this guy sacrificed his lvl 100 character in Path of Exile 2, giving everyone in his league a free skill point
New XBOX ad campaign just dropped
Dwarf Fortress' creator says the industry's in shambles over AI and layoff-happy CEOs: 'Everyone I know, their bosses are slowly getting psychosis'
Insomniac has put in a hotfix to reduce the opacity of the blue scent trail in 'Wolverine'. They also say they are exploring adding a toggle option to turn it on and off
r/gaming Audience Overlap r/gaming Subreddit Overlap & Related Communities
Overlapping audiences Communities with overlapping audiences
r/gaming FAQ Frequently Asked Questions About r/gaming
What's the best time to post on r/gaming?
Based on posting volume, r/gaming is most active on Tuesdays around 11 AM UTC. That window has the most community activity, but busier hours also mean more competition for attention.
How active is r/gaming?
r/gaming averages 76 posts per day and ranks in the top 5% for activity among tracked SFW subreddits.
How many upvotes do posts on r/gaming get?
Posts on r/gaming average about 633 upvotes this month (net score per post).
What kind of posts does r/gaming get most?
On r/gaming, posts are a mix of formats, mostly text posts