495 posts analyzed Updated Sep 2026
Averages 17 posts/day, top 10% activity. Most active Saturdays around 2 PM UTC. Mostly link posts (65%).
r/indie_rock Traffic & Engagement r/indie_rock 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/indie_rock Most Active Times When r/indie_rock Is Most Active
Peak posting by day and hour (UTC) When this community posts most, by day and hour (UTC)
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r/indie_rock Flair Performance r/indie_rock Flair Performance
Upvotes and volume by flair Average upvotes and post volume by flair
| Flair | Posts | Upvotes |
|---|---|---|
| NEW SONG | 146 (61.6%) | 2 |
| STREAM/DOWNLOAD | 33 (13.9%) | 3 |
| CLASSIC | 22 (9.3%) | 3 |
| DISCUSSION | 21 (8.9%) | 7 |
| NEWS | 15 (6.3%) | 1 |
Post Type Breakdown
Share by text, image, or link Share of posts by format: text, image, or link
r/indie_rock Trending Keywords Trending Keywords in r/indie_rock
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| Keyword | Mentions ▼ | Upvotes | Comments |
|---|---|---|---|
| rock | 94 (19.0%) | 3 | 1 |
| indie | 52 (10.5%) | 2 | 1 |
| band | 34 (6.9%) | 6 | 2 |
| video | 31 (6.3%) | 2 | 1 |
| song | 28 (5.7%) | 2 | 1 |
| music | 22 (4.4%) | 3 | 1 |
| official | 22 (4.4%) | 2 | 1 |
| album | 21 (4.2%) | 13 | 25 |
| live | 15 (3.0%) | 1 | 0 |
| release | 13 (2.6%) | 2 | 5 |
r/indie_rock Mentioned Domains Mentioned Domains in r/indie_rock
Most linked sites Most linked sites in this subreddit
| Domain | Links | Upvotes |
|---|---|---|
| youtu.be | 107 | 2 |
| youtube.com | 86 | 1 |
| open.spotify.com | 58 | 1 |
| ffm.to | 3 | 1 |
| m.youtube.com | 3 | 1 |
r/indie_rock Top Posts Top Performing Posts in r/indie_rock
Highest-performing posts Highest-performing posts. Each title links to Reddit.
Question: Does my band's album cover look like AI slop to you?
[Original Rock] I’m a completely independent multi-media artist. I cloned myself to make this band photo, and I write, produce, and direct everything myself. Here is my story.
A short lyric clip from our alternative / math rock band in Tokyo
Our drummer fought for his lifeee through an impromptu second-playthrough the other night... The kid has incredible instinct; and he absolutely crushesss the ending.
Beirut - "Elephant Gun" 🐘🏹
I've been doing some album covers with emerging musicians.
Just wanted to say a massive THANK YOU from me, myself, and I (and the other guy) for all the support on the new music lately!
After 18 months' work my album is finally out and I'm so excited
My band playing "A Certain Romance"
I created a playlist of my favorite underground indie rock songs of the month.
r/indie_rock Audience Overlap r/indie_rock Subreddit Overlap & Related Communities
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r/indie_rock FAQ Frequently Asked Questions About r/indie_rock
What's the best time to post on r/indie_rock?
Based on posting volume, r/indie_rock is most active on Saturdays 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_rock?
r/indie_rock averages 17 posts per day and ranks in the top 10% for activity among tracked SFW subreddits.
How many upvotes do posts on r/indie_rock get?
Posts on r/indie_rock average about 3 upvotes this month (net score per post).
What kind of posts does r/indie_rock get most?
On r/indie_rock, most posts are link posts (65%)