212 posts analyzed Updated Jul 2026
Averages 7 posts/day, top 25% activity. Most active Tuesdays around 3 PM UTC. Mostly text posts (58%).
r/git Traffic & Engagement r/git 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/git Most Active Times When r/git 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/git Flair Performance r/git Flair Performance
Upvotes and volume by flair Average upvotes and post volume by flair
| Flair | Posts | Upvotes |
|---|---|---|
| support | 20 (52.6%) | 3 |
| github only | 7 (18.4%) | 0 |
| tutorial | 6 (15.8%) | 2 |
| survey | 5 (13.2%) | 0 |
Post Type Breakdown
Share by text, image, or link Share of posts by format: text, image, or link
r/git Trending Keywords Trending Keywords in r/git
Ranked by how often they appear Title keywords ranked by how often they appear
| Keyword | Mentions ▼ | Upvotes | Comments |
|---|---|---|---|
| git | 107 (50.5%) | 3 | 6 |
| github | 40 (18.9%) | 0 | 4 |
| built | 29 (13.7%) | 1 | 4 |
| code | 18 (8.5%) | 1 | 2 |
| commit | 11 (5.2%) | 2 | 3 |
| best | 10 (4.7%) | 0 | 1 |
r/git Mentioned Domains Mentioned Domains in r/git
Most linked sites Most linked sites in this subreddit
| Domain | Links | Upvotes |
|---|---|---|
| github.com | 12 | 1 |
| youtube.com | 3 | 3 |
r/git Top Posts Top Performing Posts in r/git
Highest-performing posts Highest-performing posts. Each title links to Reddit.
In case of fire
Beginner keeps finding more uses for Git
git rebase -i is not that scary
git rebase vs git merge
Thoughts on creating branches and issues for yourself when working solo on side projects?
The git history command deserves more attention
Turning git commit history into generative art (Canvas2D, no libraries)
A running list of .gitignore patterns I actually reach for
Multi-repo tools, not submodules
Perforce and Unreal Lore's alternative, another way to use Git
| Title | Upvotes | Comments | Type | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| In case of fire | 734 | 43 | image | Jul 26 |
| Beginner keeps finding more uses for Git | 76 | 18 | text | Jul 17 |
| git rebase -i is not that scary | 52 | 31 | link | Jul 14 |
| git rebase vs git merge | 42 | 53 | text | Jul 16 |
| Thoughts on creating branches and issues for yourself when working solo on side projects? | 31 | 21 | text | Jul 28 |
| The git history command deserves more attention | 16 | 4 | link | Jul 14 |
| Turning git commit history into generative art (Canvas2D, no libraries) | 16 | 2 | image | Jul 13 |
| A running list of .gitignore patterns I actually reach for | 16 | 14 | text | Jul 21 |
| Multi-repo tools, not submodules | 13 | 23 | text | Jul 15 |
| Perforce and Unreal Lore's alternative, another way to use Git | 12 | 1 | link | Jul 11 |
r/git Audience Overlap r/git Subreddit Overlap & Related Communities
Overlapping audiences Communities with overlapping audiences
r/git FAQ Frequently Asked Questions About r/git
What's the best time to post on r/git?
Based on posting volume, r/git is most active on Tuesdays around 3 PM UTC. That window has the most community activity, but busier hours also mean more competition for attention.
How active is r/git?
r/git averages 7 posts per day and ranks in the top 25% for activity among tracked SFW subreddits.
How many upvotes do posts on r/git get?
Posts on r/git average about 5 upvotes this month (net score per post).
What kind of posts does r/git get most?
On r/git, most posts are text posts (58%)