269 posts analyzed Updated Sep 2026
Averages 9 posts/day, top 25% activity. Most active Tuesdays around 2 PM UTC. Mostly text posts (55%).
r/hacking Traffic & Engagement r/hacking 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/hacking Most Active Times When r/hacking 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/hacking Flair Performance r/hacking Flair Performance
Upvotes and volume by flair Average upvotes and post volume by flair
| Flair | Posts | Upvotes |
|---|---|---|
| Question | 46 (38.7%) | 7 |
| News | 12 (10.1%) | 73 |
| Teach Me! | 12 (10.1%) | 2 |
| great user hack | 10 (8.4%) | 35 |
| Tools | 8 (6.7%) | 37 |
| Resources | 5 (4.2%) | 1 |
| Github | 5 (4.2%) | 14 |
| Education | 5 (4.2%) | 2 |
| Password Cracking | 4 (3.4%) | 1 |
| Research | 3 (2.5%) | 5 |
Post Type Breakdown
Share by text, image, or link Share of posts by format: text, image, or link
r/hacking Trending Keywords Trending Keywords in r/hacking
Ranked by how often they appear Title keywords ranked by how often they appear
| Keyword | Mentions ▼ | Upvotes | Comments |
|---|---|---|---|
| account | 22 (8.2%) | 6 | 1 |
| someone | 15 (5.6%) | 1 | 1 |
| help | 15 (5.6%) | 1 | 1 |
| hack | 14 (5.2%) | 6 | 7 |
| hacking | 14 (5.2%) | 17 | 8 |
| data | 12 (4.5%) | 166 | 8 |
| hacked | 11 (4.1%) | 3 | 2 |
| hacker | 11 (4.1%) | 35 | 3 |
| security | 11 (4.1%) | 7 | 1 |
| need | 10 (3.7%) | 1 | 1 |
r/hacking Mentioned Domains Mentioned Domains in r/hacking
Most linked sites Most linked sites in this subreddit
| Domain | Links | Upvotes |
|---|---|---|
| darkmarc.substack.com | 6 | 57 |
| github.com | 6 | 15 |
| accomplish.ai | 4 | 36 |
| joinpwn.com | 3 | 9 |
r/hacking Top Posts Top Performing Posts in r/hacking
Highest-performing posts Highest-performing posts. Each title links to Reddit.
Elon Musk is Running a Fake Voter Registration Site Designed to Steal and Sell Data
Hackers Got Inside a Flock Camera. Its Data Shows How the System Really Works
Some completely unhinged paranoid dev built 290+ web tools that run 100% locally with zero server contact, like they're prepping for an internet collapse
Breaking: Hacker group 'ShinyHunters' claims to have stole FBI data, demands the bureau retract Cyber warning in 1 week.
The Hacker's Guide to Attacking AI Agents
Verified HBO Max Reddit ad is phishing users into running a Terminal command — decoded it, here’s what I found
Attackers Exploit WordPress CVE-2026-87902 Within Hours of Disclosure
Phantomdrive Software Update + Thanks :)
Made quantum computing fun for hackers to play with
With the proliferation of AI i'm suprised we aren't getting any government document leaks.
r/hacking Audience Overlap r/hacking Subreddit Overlap & Related Communities
Overlapping audiences Communities with overlapping audiences
r/hacking FAQ Frequently Asked Questions About r/hacking
What's the best time to post on r/hacking?
Based on posting volume, r/hacking 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/hacking?
r/hacking averages 9 posts per day and ranks in the top 25% for activity among tracked SFW subreddits.
How many upvotes do posts on r/hacking get?
Posts on r/hacking average about 21 upvotes this month (net score per post).
What kind of posts does r/hacking get most?
On r/hacking, most posts are text posts (55%)