1.9K posts analyzed Updated Sep 2026
Averages 65 posts/day, top 5% activity. Most active Tuesdays around 2 PM UTC. Mostly link posts (100%).
r/hackernews Traffic & Engagement r/hackernews Traffic & Engagement
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Upvote Distribution
How upvoted posts perform Only posts with 2+ upvotes. The bands below show how those posts are spread by upvote count.
r/hackernews Most Active Times When r/hackernews Is Most Active
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r/hackernews Flair Performance r/hackernews Flair Performance
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No flaired posts were found in this month's data.
Post Type Breakdown
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r/hackernews Trending Keywords Trending Keywords in r/hackernews
Ranked by how often they appear Title keywords ranked by how often they appear
| Keyword | Mentions ▼ | Upvotes | Comments |
|---|---|---|---|
| show | 140 (7.2%) | 2 | 1 |
| open | 47 (2.4%) | 2 | 1 |
| agents | 43 (2.2%) | 4 | 1 |
| model | 41 (2.1%) | 2 | 1 |
| models | 36 (1.9%) | 2 | 1 |
| openai | 31 (1.6%) | 5 | 1 |
| code | 31 (1.6%) | 2 | 1 |
| data | 31 (1.6%) | 4 | 1 |
| claude | 30 (1.5%) | 4 | 1 |
28 (1.4%) | 5 | 1 |
r/hackernews Mentioned Domains Mentioned Domains in r/hackernews
Most linked sites Most linked sites in this subreddit
| Domain | Links | Upvotes |
|---|---|---|
| github.com | 118 | 1 |
| arxiv.org | 25 | 2 |
| openai.com | 17 | 3 |
| bbc.com | 16 | 4 |
| twitter.com | 15 | 12 |
| nytimes.com | 14 | 3 |
| spectrum.ieee.org | 13 | 2 |
| youtube.com | 12 | 2 |
| arstechnica.com | 12 | 11 |
| en.wikipedia.org | 12 | 2 |
r/hackernews Top Posts Top Performing Posts in r/hackernews
Highest-performing posts Highest-performing posts. Each title links to Reddit.
People hate Flock so much its employees are now demoralized and quitting
Trey Parker and Matt Stone Are Changing the Name of South Park to South America
LibreOffice breaks download records after declaring it has no AI features
Pentagon rescinds new testosterone screening policy without explanation
“Tweet” and the bird logo apparently enter the public domain
Original Sony PlayStation 2 security chip 'broken wide open' after 26 years
There's a 100% Chance AI Agents Are Ruining the Internet
Record-High 89% in U.S. Say Government Corruption Widespread
US lawmakers demand investigation into admin's secret surveillance of Americans
Apple has added persistent 'ads' to iOS, and it's driving users crazy
r/hackernews Audience Overlap r/hackernews Subreddit Overlap & Related Communities
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r/hackernews FAQ Frequently Asked Questions About r/hackernews
What's the best time to post on r/hackernews?
Based on posting volume, r/hackernews is most active on Tuesdays around 2 PM UTC. That window has the most community activity, but busier hours also mean more competition for attention.
How active is r/hackernews?
r/hackernews averages 65 posts per day and ranks in the top 5% for activity among tracked SFW subreddits.
How many upvotes do posts on r/hackernews get?
Posts on r/hackernews average about 3 upvotes this month (net score per post).
What kind of posts does r/hackernews get most?
On r/hackernews, most posts are link posts (100%)