241 posts analyzed Updated Jul 2026
Averages 8 posts/day, top 25% activity. Most active Wednesdays around 2 PM UTC. Mostly text posts (84%).
r/hackthebox Traffic & Engagement r/hackthebox Traffic & Engagement
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Upvote Distribution
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r/hackthebox Most Active Times When r/hackthebox Is Most Active
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r/hackthebox Flair Performance r/hackthebox Flair Performance
Upvotes and volume by flair Average upvotes and post volume by flair
| Flair | Posts | Upvotes |
|---|---|---|
| Certifications | 35 (44.9%) | 15 |
| Beginner Question | 34 (43.6%) | 8 |
| Academy | 6 (7.7%) | 3 |
| Writeup | 3 (3.8%) | 4 |
Post Type Breakdown
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r/hackthebox Trending Keywords Trending Keywords in r/hackthebox
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| Keyword | Mentions ▼ | Upvotes | Comments |
|---|---|---|---|
| cpts | 55 (22.8%) | 23 | 11 |
| htb | 30 (12.4%) | 14 | 11 |
| cwes | 16 (6.6%) | 10 | 6 |
| cyber | 15 (6.2%) | 3 | 4 |
| exam | 15 (6.2%) | 13 | 4 |
| passed | 14 (5.8%) | 54 | 15 |
| ctf | 13 (5.4%) | 7 | 7 |
| looking | 13 (5.4%) | 5 | 9 |
| apocalypse | 12 (5.0%) | 4 | 5 |
| cjca | 11 (4.6%) | 9 | 4 |
r/hackthebox Mentioned Domains Mentioned Domains in r/hackthebox
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This community doesn't link off-site.
Its posts are text, images, or discussion rather than outbound links.
r/hackthebox Top Posts Top Performing Posts in r/hackthebox
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Completed all HTB certs, ask me anything!
I will never forget flag 8
Feed it your LinPEAS output and it draws every path from a low-priv shell to root
Passed the CPTS 😎 was a fun and at the same time hard exam.
Just passed the CPTS! 🎉 Thank you Hack The Box — and a few words on Flag 8
14/14 PASSED CPTS 2nd Attempt!
Just passed the HTB Certified Penetration Testing Specialist (CPTS) with all 14 flags! 🎉
CPTS PASSED!!
CPTS DONE !!!!!
Defeated the beast - CPTS Passed 13/14 flags! What's next?
| Title | Upvotes | Comments | Type | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Completed all HTB certs, ask me anything! | 177 | 100 | text | Jul 22 |
| I will never forget flag 8 | 164 | 12 | image | Jul 19 |
| Feed it your LinPEAS output and it draws every path from a low-priv shell to root | 159 | 20 | image | Jul 24 |
| Passed the CPTS 😎 was a fun and at the same time hard exam. | 136 | 15 | image | Jul 31 |
| Just passed the CPTS! 🎉 Thank you Hack The Box — and a few words on Flag 8 | 120 | 30 | text | Jul 16 |
| 14/14 PASSED CPTS 2nd Attempt! | 106 | 27 | text | Jul 31 |
| Just passed the HTB Certified Penetration Testing Specialist (CPTS) with all 14 flags! 🎉 | 96 | 41 | text | Jul 18 |
| CPTS PASSED!! | 94 | 21 | text | Jul 17 |
| CPTS DONE !!!!! | 76 | 14 | text | Jul 3 |
| Defeated the beast - CPTS Passed 13/14 flags! What's next? | 69 | 18 | text | Jul 27 |
r/hackthebox Audience Overlap r/hackthebox Subreddit Overlap & Related Communities
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r/hackthebox FAQ Frequently Asked Questions About r/hackthebox
What's the best time to post on r/hackthebox?
Based on posting volume, r/hackthebox is most active on Wednesdays around 2 PM UTC. That window has the most community activity, but busier hours also mean more competition for attention.
How active is r/hackthebox?
r/hackthebox averages 8 posts per day and ranks in the top 25% for activity among tracked SFW subreddits.
How many upvotes do posts on r/hackthebox get?
Posts on r/hackthebox average about 12 upvotes this month (net score per post).
What kind of posts does r/hackthebox get most?
On r/hackthebox, most posts are text posts (84%)