902 posts analyzed Updated Jul 2026
Averages 29 posts/day, top 10% activity. Most active Thursdays around 6 PM UTC. Mostly link posts (100%).
r/hackernews Traffic & Engagement r/hackernews Traffic & Engagement
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Upvote Distribution
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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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r/hackernews Trending Keywords Trending Keywords in r/hackernews
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| Keyword | Mentions ▼ | Upvotes | Comments |
|---|---|---|---|
| show | 42 (4.7%) | 3 | 1 |
| open | 41 (4.5%) | 5 | 1 |
| source | 25 (2.8%) | 6 | 1 |
| claude | 23 (2.5%) | 11 | 2 |
| code | 21 (2.3%) | 8 | 1 |
| kimi | 20 (2.2%) | 4 | 1 |
| data | 18 (2.0%) | 4 | 1 |
| fable | 16 (1.8%) | 7 | 1 |
| first | 16 (1.8%) | 3 | 1 |
| linux | 16 (1.8%) | 2 | 1 |
r/hackernews Mentioned Domains Mentioned Domains in r/hackernews
Most linked sites Most linked sites in this subreddit
| Domain | Links | Upvotes |
|---|---|---|
| github.com | 65 | 5 |
| twitter.com | 12 | 10 |
| bbc.com | 7 | 6 |
| arxiv.org | 6 | 1 |
| theguardian.com | 6 | 14 |
| spectrum.ieee.org | 6 | 3 |
| reuters.com | 6 | 6 |
| anthropic.com | 5 | 3 |
| news.ycombinator.com | 5 | 10 |
| openai.com | 5 | 1 |
r/hackernews Top Posts Top Performing Posts in r/hackernews
Highest-performing posts Highest-performing posts. Each title links to Reddit.
Why do AI company logos look like buttholes? (2025)
Ghost Font: A font that humans can read but AI cannot
The Graph That Should Be Front-Page News
Train sim created by just one person is being called the best ever made
US citizen charged after GrapheneOS phone wipes during airport search
Judge approves $1.5B Anthropic settlement for pirated books used to train Claude
Cannabis users face substantially higher risk of heart attack (2025)
Dua Lipa opens library for banned and censored books in Portugal
Godot will no longer accept AI-authored code contributions
Decoding the obfuscated bash script on a Uniqlo t-shirt
| Title | Upvotes | Comments | Type | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Why do AI company logos look like buttholes? (2025) | 157 | 13 | link | Jul 18 |
| Ghost Font: A font that humans can read but AI cannot | 95 | 15 | link | Jul 11 |
| The Graph That Should Be Front-Page News | 84 | 3 | link | Jul 13 |
| Train sim created by just one person is being called the best ever made | 81 | 3 | link | Jul 9 |
| US citizen charged after GrapheneOS phone wipes during airport search | 73 | 1 | link | Jul 27 |
| Judge approves $1.5B Anthropic settlement for pirated books used to train Claude | 71 | 6 | link | Jul 21 |
| Cannabis users face substantially higher risk of heart attack (2025) | 70 | 14 | link | Jul 5 |
| Dua Lipa opens library for banned and censored books in Portugal | 60 | 5 | link | Jul 7 |
| Godot will no longer accept AI-authored code contributions | 55 | 3 | link | Jul 1 |
| Decoding the obfuscated bash script on a Uniqlo t-shirt | 52 | 3 | link | Jul 8 |
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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 Thursdays around 6 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 29 posts per day and ranks in the top 10% for activity among tracked SFW subreddits.
How many upvotes do posts on r/hackernews get?
Posts on r/hackernews average about 5 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%)