390 posts analyzed Updated Aug 2026
Averages 13 posts/day, top 25% activity. Most active Sundays around 9 AM UTC. Mostly image posts.
r/IndieDevelopers Traffic & Engagement r/IndieDevelopers 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/IndieDevelopers Most Active Times When r/IndieDevelopers 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/IndieDevelopers Flair Performance r/IndieDevelopers Flair Performance
Upvotes and volume by flair Average upvotes and post volume by flair
| Flair | Posts | Upvotes |
|---|---|---|
| Feedback Wanted | 74 (59.7%) | 3 |
| New Game | 42 (33.9%) | 2 |
| Beta Testers | 4 (3.2%) | 1 |
| Questions | 4 (3.2%) | 1 |
Post Type Breakdown
Share by text, image, or link Share of posts by format: text, image, or link
r/IndieDevelopers Trending Keywords Trending Keywords in r/IndieDevelopers
Ranked by how often they appear Title keywords ranked by how often they appear
| Keyword | Mentions ▼ | Upvotes | Comments |
|---|---|---|---|
| game | 122 (31.3%) | 2 | 1 |
| pbr | 90 (23.1%) | 1 | 0 |
| texture | 89 (22.8%) | 1 | 0 |
| collection | 39 (10.0%) | 1 | 0 |
| feedback | 34 (8.7%) | 1 | 1 |
| first | 31 (8.0%) | 2 | 0 |
| model | 27 (6.9%) | 1 | 0 |
| pack | 20 (5.1%) | 1 | 0 |
| combo | 20 (5.1%) | 1 | 0 |
| think | 20 (5.1%) | 3 | 1 |
r/IndieDevelopers Mentioned Domains Mentioned Domains in r/IndieDevelopers
Most linked sites Most linked sites in this subreddit
| Domain | Links | Upvotes |
|---|---|---|
| cults3d.com | 42 | 1 |
| superhivemarket.com | 34 | 1 |
| cgtrader.com | 20 | 1 |
| store.steampowered.com | 4 | 1 |
| fab.com | 4 | 1 |
| youtu.be | 3 | 1 |
| youtube.com | 3 | 1 |
r/IndieDevelopers Top Posts Top Performing Posts in r/IndieDevelopers
Highest-performing posts Highest-performing posts. Each title links to Reddit.
Do these graphics look realistic / near photorealistic?
Project: C.E.L.L.’s old skill tree had a good run. It has now been scientifically replaced.
From concept to animation
Fighting Game Project Started, Day 1, Core Movement, What You Say?
Arise Dark Lord - from the creators of Prison Architect
Custom 3D Pixel Art Graphics in my game about Bears!
working on a timeline swapping game
I added a Teapot Monster that literally eats you if you lose his cup challenge! What do you think of this jumpscare?
I made a loading screen how does it look?
First trailer for our indie game Fog'n'Silence is here! What do you think?
| Title | Upvotes | Comments | Type | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Do these graphics look realistic / near photorealistic? | 51 | 20 | image | Aug 1 |
| Project: C.E.L.L.’s old skill tree had a good run. It has now been scientifically replaced. | 22 | 2 | image | Aug 8 |
| From concept to animation | 21 | 3 | image | Aug 20 |
| Fighting Game Project Started, Day 1, Core Movement, What You Say? | 21 | 6 | image | Aug 31 |
| Arise Dark Lord - from the creators of Prison Architect | 20 | 5 | image | Aug 5 |
| Custom 3D Pixel Art Graphics in my game about Bears! | 17 | 6 | image | Aug 29 |
| working on a timeline swapping game | 13 | 4 | image | Aug 24 |
| I added a Teapot Monster that literally eats you if you lose his cup challenge! What do you think of this jumpscare? | 12 | 3 | image | Aug 25 |
| I made a loading screen how does it look? | 11 | 0 | image | Aug 2 |
| First trailer for our indie game Fog'n'Silence is here! What do you think? | 11 | 4 | image | Aug 19 |
r/IndieDevelopers Audience Overlap r/IndieDevelopers Subreddit Overlap & Related Communities
Overlapping audiences Communities with overlapping audiences
r/IndieDevelopers FAQ Frequently Asked Questions About r/IndieDevelopers
What's the best time to post on r/IndieDevelopers?
Based on posting volume, r/IndieDevelopers is most active on Sundays around 9 AM UTC. That window has the most community activity, but busier hours also mean more competition for attention.
How active is r/IndieDevelopers?
r/IndieDevelopers averages 13 posts per day and ranks in the top 25% for activity among tracked SFW subreddits.
How many upvotes do posts on r/IndieDevelopers get?
Posts on r/IndieDevelopers average about 2 upvotes this month (net score per post).
What kind of posts does r/IndieDevelopers get most?
On r/IndieDevelopers, posts are a mix of formats, mostly image posts