527 posts analyzed Updated Jul 2026
Averages 17 posts/day, top 10% activity. Most active Fridays around 5 PM UTC. Mostly link posts.
r/indiefilm Traffic & Engagement r/indiefilm Traffic & Engagement
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r/indiefilm Most Active Times When r/indiefilm Is Most Active
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r/indiefilm Flair Performance r/indiefilm Flair Performance
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r/indiefilm Trending Keywords Trending Keywords in r/indiefilm
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| Keyword | Mentions ▼ | Upvotes | Comments |
|---|---|---|---|
| film | 237 (45.0%) | 2 | 1 |
| short | 163 (30.9%) | 2 | 1 |
| indie | 65 (12.3%) | 2 | 2 |
| horror | 52 (9.9%) | 2 | 1 |
| trailer | 42 (8.0%) | 1 | 1 |
| made | 37 (7.0%) | 3 | 3 |
| feature | 34 (6.5%) | 2 | 2 |
| first | 31 (5.9%) | 1 | 2 |
| movie | 29 (5.5%) | 2 | 1 |
| produced | 24 (4.5%) | 2 | 0 |
r/indiefilm Mentioned Domains Mentioned Domains in r/indiefilm
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| Domain | Links | Upvotes |
|---|---|---|
| youtu.be | 131 | 1 |
| youtube.com | 39 | 2 |
| kickstarter.com | 3 | 1 |
r/indiefilm Top Posts Top Performing Posts in r/indiefilm
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What are some great films made by a single person or with an extremely small crew?
INDIE FEATURE made for $18K released today via SABAN.
Independent Movie Poster Design for Film Festivals & Direct Streaming
Draft TV is launching a 100% FREE streaming network for indie creators
Streaming platform for upcoming filmmakers. Feature films, short films, documentary, series, ect.
I made a horror movie in college for 15k- It released Worldwide
My first short film: "CARMILLA" (2 Min Gothic Horror). Would love any feedback on the pacing, acting, and color grading!
My independent film journey
Storyboard to Screen for my short film, IN CASE OF FEAR
Full short comes out Sunday. What do you think about the trailer?
r/indiefilm Audience Overlap r/indiefilm Subreddit Overlap & Related Communities
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r/indiefilm FAQ Frequently Asked Questions About r/indiefilm
What's the best time to post on r/indiefilm?
Based on posting volume, r/indiefilm is most active on Fridays around 5 PM UTC. That window has the most community activity, but busier hours also mean more competition for attention.
How active is r/indiefilm?
r/indiefilm averages 17 posts per day and ranks in the top 10% for activity among tracked SFW subreddits.
How many upvotes do posts on r/indiefilm get?
Posts on r/indiefilm average about 1 upvotes this month (net score per post).
What kind of posts does r/indiefilm get most?
On r/indiefilm, posts are a mix of formats, mostly link posts