458 posts analyzed Updated Jul 2026
Averages 15 posts/day, top 25% activity. Most active Fridays around 2 PM UTC. Mostly text posts.
r/lichess Traffic & Engagement r/lichess Traffic & Engagement
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r/lichess Most Active Times When r/lichess Is Most Active
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r/lichess Flair Performance r/lichess Flair Performance
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r/lichess Trending Keywords Trending Keywords in r/lichess
Ranked by how often they appear Title keywords ranked by how often they appear
| Keyword | Mentions ▼ | Upvotes | Comments |
|---|---|---|---|
| chess | 133 (29.0%) | 4 | 4 |
| lichess | 81 (17.7%) | 8 | 8 |
| puzzle | 44 (9.6%) | 2 | 3 |
| free | 28 (6.1%) | 8 | 5 |
| games | 28 (6.1%) | 7 | 8 |
| app | 26 (5.7%) | 1 | 4 |
| daily | 25 (5.5%) | 1 | 1 |
| elo | 24 (5.2%) | 1 | 5 |
| rating | 22 (4.8%) | 2 | 9 |
| looking | 21 (4.6%) | 4 | 3 |
r/lichess Mentioned Domains Mentioned Domains in r/lichess
Most linked sites Most linked sites in this subreddit
| Domain | Links | Upvotes |
|---|---|---|
| youtube.com | 12 | 1 |
| lichess.org | 9 | 1 |
| blunderfixer.com | 3 | 1 |
r/lichess Top Posts Top Performing Posts in r/lichess
Highest-performing posts Highest-performing posts. Each title links to Reddit.
AI slop on Lichess homepage
It may only be 1 euro a month, but it's still more than I'll ever spend on any other chess platform ♥
I played 1. f4 and my opponent replied with “Oh you’re one of those” and abandoned the game?
I made a free, open-source tool that finds your best Lichess games (runs entirely in your browser)
I never saw this happening to anyone ever. I was laughing for like an hour
Looking for a chess partner
Lichess > chess.com interface
An engine to find the most practical move, not the objectively best one
Bulk game analysis
Why is lichess not popular- my opinion
| Title | Upvotes | Comments | Type | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| AI slop on Lichess homepage | 203 | 29 | image | Jul 13 |
| It may only be 1 euro a month, but it's still more than I'll ever spend on any other chess platform ♥ | 164 | 20 | image | Jul 7 |
| I played 1. f4 and my opponent replied with “Oh you’re one of those” and abandoned the game? | 135 | 141 | text | Jul 4 |
| I made a free, open-source tool that finds your best Lichess games (runs entirely in your browser) | 109 | 46 | image | Jul 12 |
| I never saw this happening to anyone ever. I was laughing for like an hour | 87 | 26 | image | Jul 23 |
| Looking for a chess partner | 76 | 13 | image | Jul 21 |
| Lichess > chess.com interface | 69 | 41 | text | Jul 8 |
| An engine to find the most practical move, not the objectively best one | 65 | 12 | image | Jul 23 |
| Bulk game analysis | 58 | 17 | image | Jul 11 |
| Why is lichess not popular- my opinion | 48 | 85 | text | Jul 16 |
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r/lichess FAQ Frequently Asked Questions About r/lichess
What's the best time to post on r/lichess?
Based on posting volume, r/lichess is most active on Fridays around 2 PM UTC. That window has the most community activity, but busier hours also mean more competition for attention.
How active is r/lichess?
r/lichess averages 15 posts per day and ranks in the top 25% for activity among tracked SFW subreddits.
How many upvotes do posts on r/lichess get?
Posts on r/lichess average about 5 upvotes this month (net score per post).
What kind of posts does r/lichess get most?
On r/lichess, posts are a mix of formats, mostly text posts