475 posts analyzed Updated Sep 2026
Averages 16 posts/day, top 25% activity. Most active Tuesdays around 11 AM UTC. Mostly text posts (69%).
r/indie_startups Traffic & Engagement r/indie_startups Traffic & Engagement
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Upvote Distribution
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r/indie_startups Most Active Times When r/indie_startups Is Most Active
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r/indie_startups Flair Performance r/indie_startups Flair Performance
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r/indie_startups Trending Keywords Trending Keywords in r/indie_startups
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| Keyword | Mentions ▼ | Upvotes | Comments |
|---|---|---|---|
| built | 117 (24.6%) | 1 | 1 |
| app | 82 (17.3%) | 2 | 2 |
| building | 65 (13.7%) | 2 | 4 |
| looking | 34 (7.2%) | 1 | 1 |
| free | 33 (7.0%) | 1 | 2 |
| first | 32 (6.7%) | 2 | 2 |
| saas | 30 (6.3%) | 1 | 2 |
| feedback | 29 (6.1%) | 1 | 1 |
| tool | 26 (5.5%) | 2 | 1 |
| people | 22 (4.6%) | 2 | 1 |
r/indie_startups Mentioned Domains Mentioned Domains in r/indie_startups
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This community doesn't link off-site.
Its posts are text, images, or discussion rather than outbound links.
r/indie_startups Top Posts Top Performing Posts in r/indie_startups
Highest-performing posts Highest-performing posts. Each title links to Reddit.
I’m investing in 7 startups this month.
Share what you’ve been working on in the comments!
Share what you're building
I made a site where everyone gets a whimsical task each day
Share What You’re Building
Share what you're building
Share what you're building
Just got my first paying customer! Here's what i emailed them!
Share what you're building
Went from 100 to 200 DAU in a week.
| Title | Upvotes | Comments | Type | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| I’m investing in 7 startups this month. | 13 | 37 | text | Sep 9 |
| Share what you’ve been working on in the comments! | 12 | 38 | text | Sep 2 |
| Share what you're building | 11 | 37 | text | Sep 1 |
| I made a site where everyone gets a whimsical task each day | 11 | 4 | text | Sep 22 |
| Share What You’re Building | 10 | 33 | text | Sep 9 |
| Share what you're building | 8 | 48 | text | Sep 16 |
| Share what you're building | 8 | 46 | text | Sep 24 |
| Just got my first paying customer! Here's what i emailed them! | 8 | 8 | text | Sep 17 |
| Share what you're building | 7 | 29 | text | Sep 9 |
| Went from 100 to 200 DAU in a week. | 6 | 4 | image | Sep 27 |
r/indie_startups Audience Overlap r/indie_startups Subreddit Overlap & Related Communities
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r/indie_startups FAQ Frequently Asked Questions About r/indie_startups
What's the best time to post on r/indie_startups?
Based on posting volume, r/indie_startups is most active on Tuesdays around 11 AM UTC. That window has the most community activity, but busier hours also mean more competition for attention.
How active is r/indie_startups?
r/indie_startups averages 16 posts per day and ranks in the top 25% for activity among tracked SFW subreddits.
How many upvotes do posts on r/indie_startups get?
Posts on r/indie_startups average about 2 upvotes this month (net score per post).
What kind of posts does r/indie_startups get most?
On r/indie_startups, most posts are text posts (69%)