221 posts analyzed Updated Sep 2026
Averages 7 posts/day, top 25% activity. Most active Saturdays around 8 PM UTC. Mostly link posts.
r/indieweb Traffic & Engagement r/indieweb 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/indieweb Most Active Times When r/indieweb 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/indieweb Flair Performance r/indieweb Flair Performance
Upvotes and volume by flair Average upvotes and post volume by flair
| Flair | Posts | Upvotes |
|---|---|---|
| Personal Site | 41 (19.1%) | 3 |
| Social Media | 36 (16.7%) | 2 |
| Self Promotion | 26 (12.1%) | 6 |
| Apps | 24 (11.2%) | 2 |
| WebDev | 15 (7.0%) | 8 |
| Webring | 14 (6.5%) | 5 |
| Question ? | 13 (6.0%) | 6 |
| Resources/Tools | 10 (4.7%) | 7 |
| Coding | 9 (4.2%) | 1 |
| Blog | 8 (3.7%) | 1 |
Post Type Breakdown
Share by text, image, or link Share of posts by format: text, image, or link
r/indieweb Trending Keywords Trending Keywords in r/indieweb
Ranked by how often they appear Title keywords ranked by how often they appear
| Keyword | Mentions ▼ | Upvotes | Comments |
|---|---|---|---|
| website | 49 (22.2%) | 2 | 1 |
| web | 24 (10.9%) | 6 | 2 |
| built | 23 (10.4%) | 3 | 2 |
| made | 23 (10.4%) | 4 | 1 |
| site | 21 (9.5%) | 2 | 1 |
| project | 12 (5.4%) | 1 | 0 |
| social | 12 (5.4%) | 2 | 4 |
| created | 11 (5.0%) | 2 | 1 |
| people | 11 (5.0%) | 2 | 2 |
| blog | 11 (5.0%) | 2 | 3 |
r/indieweb Mentioned Domains Mentioned Domains in r/indieweb
Most linked sites Most linked sites in this subreddit
| Domain | Links | Upvotes |
|---|---|---|
| theclassictube.com | 3 | 1 |
r/indieweb Top Posts Top Performing Posts in r/indieweb
Highest-performing posts Highest-performing posts. Each title links to Reddit.
This started as self-hosting and somehow became a real community
My modern tribute to the old web
An alternative to Discord for small communities
I made a new template for /r/Indieweb posting to save the techbros time.
What else should I add ?
Introducing: Baud. A browser-like layer for the IndieWeb. It helps you discover sites.
I got tired of doomscrolling algorithms, so I built a retro digital Japanese vending machine that drops random cool websites with custom chimes. What's the coolest/weirdest site you pulled?
Looking to connect with people interested in the quieter side of the web
Baud is now live
Built a 1997 webring simulator for anyone missing the classic personal homepage era
r/indieweb Audience Overlap r/indieweb Subreddit Overlap & Related Communities
Overlapping audiences Communities with overlapping audiences
r/indieweb FAQ Frequently Asked Questions About r/indieweb
What's the best time to post on r/indieweb?
Based on posting volume, r/indieweb is most active on Saturdays around 8 PM UTC. That window has the most community activity, but busier hours also mean more competition for attention.
How active is r/indieweb?
r/indieweb averages 7 posts per day and ranks in the top 25% for activity among tracked SFW subreddits.
How many upvotes do posts on r/indieweb get?
Posts on r/indieweb average about 4 upvotes this month (net score per post).
What kind of posts does r/indieweb get most?
On r/indieweb, posts are a mix of formats, mostly link posts