737 posts analyzed Updated Jul 2026
Averages 24 posts/day, top 10% activity. Most active Fridays around 2 PM UTC. Mostly link posts (57%).
r/indie Traffic & Engagement r/indie 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/indie Most Active Times When r/indie 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/indie Flair Performance r/indie Flair Performance
Upvotes and volume by flair Average upvotes and post volume by flair
| Flair | Posts | Upvotes |
|---|---|---|
| New Release | 282 (38.3%) | 1 |
| I Made This | 114 (15.5%) | 2 |
| Promo | 92 (12.5%) | 2 |
| Discussion | 50 (6.8%) | 2 |
| Youtube | 47 (6.4%) | 1 |
| News | 27 (3.7%) | 8 |
| Spotify | 24 (3.3%) | 2 |
| New Video Release | 19 (2.6%) | 1 |
| Cover | 17 (2.3%) | 5 |
| Other | 16 (2.2%) | 3 |
Post Type Breakdown
Share by text, image, or link Share of posts by format: text, image, or link
r/indie Trending Keywords Trending Keywords in r/indie
Ranked by how often they appear Title keywords ranked by how often they appear
| Keyword | Mentions ▼ | Upvotes | Comments |
|---|---|---|---|
| indie | 91 (12.3%) | 3 | 2 |
| song | 75 (10.2%) | 1 | 1 |
| music | 61 (8.3%) | 2 | 2 |
| rock | 42 (5.7%) | 2 | 3 |
| album | 41 (5.6%) | 3 | 1 |
| video | 34 (4.6%) | 2 | 1 |
| pop | 27 (3.7%) | 2 | 3 |
| first | 24 (3.3%) | 3 | 2 |
| looking | 22 (3.0%) | 4 | 1 |
| made | 22 (3.0%) | 1 | 0 |
r/indie Mentioned Domains Mentioned Domains in r/indie
Most linked sites Most linked sites in this subreddit
| Domain | Links | Upvotes |
|---|---|---|
| youtu.be | 135 | 1 |
| youtube.com | 103 | 1 |
| open.spotify.com | 86 | 1 |
| on.soundcloud.com | 14 | 1 |
| instagram.com | 5 | 1 |
| soundcloud.com | 4 | 2 |
| m.youtube.com | 4 | 1 |
r/indie Top Posts Top Performing Posts in r/indie
Highest-performing posts Highest-performing posts. Each title links to Reddit.
Modest Mouse sidelines guitarist after allegations involving teen fan
What do you think of my painting as indie album cover?
never settle ..keep looking for new opportunities
2 person indie pop/indie rock band names?
Courtney Barnett: “Sometimes an idea needs 10 years to figure itself out”
Just Dropped Our First Track
RIP Kavinsky.
I performed at an amusement park in Japan called Fuji-Q Highland🎢It was my first time playing outdoors, and it was so much fun :) The audience clapped along with me, and it was such a peaceful and happy atmosphere. Let me share the video with you ~
Found a vid of my old college band’s song!!!
Seeking music recs: newer (last year or two) and lesser know rock bands
r/indie Audience Overlap r/indie Subreddit Overlap & Related Communities
Overlapping audiences Communities with overlapping audiences
r/indie FAQ Frequently Asked Questions About r/indie
What's the best time to post on r/indie?
Based on posting volume, r/indie is most active on Fridays around 2 PM UTC. That window has the most community activity, but busier hours also mean more competition for attention.
How active is r/indie?
r/indie averages 24 posts per day and ranks in the top 10% for activity among tracked SFW subreddits.
How many upvotes do posts on r/indie get?
Posts on r/indie average about 2 upvotes this month (net score per post).
What kind of posts does r/indie get most?
On r/indie, most posts are link posts (57%)