2.4K posts analyzed Updated Jul 2026
Averages 76 posts/day, top 5% activity. Most active Thursdays around 12 PM UTC. Mostly text posts (66%).
r/linux4noobs Traffic & Engagement r/linux4noobs 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/linux4noobs Most Active Times When r/linux4noobs Is Most Active
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r/linux4noobs Flair Performance r/linux4noobs Flair Performance
Upvotes and volume by flair Average upvotes and post volume by flair
| Flair | Posts | Upvotes |
|---|---|---|
| learning/research | 213 (16.2%) | 5 |
| migrating to Linux | 213 (16.2%) | 4 |
| distro selection | 193 (14.7%) | 9 |
| programs and apps | 172 (13.1%) | 2 |
| Meganoob BE KIND | 165 (12.5%) | 3 |
| installation | 141 (10.7%) | 2 |
| hardware/drivers | 127 (9.7%) | 2 |
| storage | 34 (2.6%) | 3 |
| networking | 24 (1.8%) | 7 |
| shells and scripting | 18 (1.4%) | 4 |
Post Type Breakdown
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r/linux4noobs Trending Keywords Trending Keywords in r/linux4noobs
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| Keyword | Mentions ▼ | Upvotes | Comments |
|---|---|---|---|
| linux | 772 (32.7%) | 6 | 9 |
| help | 210 (8.9%) | 2 | 4 |
| distro | 200 (8.5%) | 9 | 12 |
| windows | 164 (6.9%) | 5 | 7 |
| mint | 142 (6.0%) | 2 | 5 |
| boot | 138 (5.8%) | 2 | 4 |
| install | 118 (5.0%) | 2 | 6 |
| need | 101 (4.3%) | 2 | 4 |
| laptop | 98 (4.2%) | 4 | 7 |
| ubuntu | 89 (3.8%) | 3 | 4 |
r/linux4noobs Mentioned Domains Mentioned Domains in r/linux4noobs
Most linked sites Most linked sites in this subreddit
| Domain | Links | Upvotes |
|---|---|---|
| teksmart.it | 10 | 1 |
| youtu.be | 7 | 1 |
| github.com | 6 | 6 |
| youtube.com | 5 | 1 |
r/linux4noobs Top Posts Top Performing Posts in r/linux4noobs
Highest-performing posts Highest-performing posts. Each title links to Reddit.
Flowchart for choosing Linux distro for you
What's the best way to learn linux ?
I dont know if this is tue right place, but linux shows less available ram than windoes
When you get a new computer, do you get back to Linux?
Ubuntu Isn’t Perfect… But the Hate It Gets Is Over the Top
I went back to Windows... It was horrible.
whats the worst linux distro
Linux for normies—the guide I wish I had before ditching Windows
I made a Linux reference for people who have ever typed sudo and immediately regretted it
Which Linux distros do you use and why?
| Title | Upvotes | Comments | Type | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Flowchart for choosing Linux distro for you | 1.0K | 359 | image | Jul 6 |
| What's the best way to learn linux ? | 309 | 131 | image | Jul 14 |
| I dont know if this is tue right place, but linux shows less available ram than windoes | 273 | 163 | image | Jul 16 |
| When you get a new computer, do you get back to Linux? | 162 | 308 | text | Jul 30 |
| Ubuntu Isn’t Perfect… But the Hate It Gets Is Over the Top | 156 | 98 | link | Jul 19 |
| I went back to Windows... It was horrible. | 152 | 39 | text | Jul 12 |
| whats the worst linux distro | 149 | 308 | text | Jul 10 |
| Linux for normies—the guide I wish I had before ditching Windows | 147 | 37 | text | Jul 31 |
| I made a Linux reference for people who have ever typed sudo and immediately regretted it | 123 | 33 | text | Jul 27 |
| Which Linux distros do you use and why? | 98 | 410 | text | Jul 4 |
r/linux4noobs Audience Overlap r/linux4noobs Subreddit Overlap & Related Communities
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r/linux4noobs FAQ Frequently Asked Questions About r/linux4noobs
What's the best time to post on r/linux4noobs?
Based on posting volume, r/linux4noobs is most active on Thursdays around 12 PM UTC. That window has the most community activity, but busier hours also mean more competition for attention.
How active is r/linux4noobs?
r/linux4noobs averages 76 posts per day and ranks in the top 5% for activity among tracked SFW subreddits.
How many upvotes do posts on r/linux4noobs get?
Posts on r/linux4noobs average about 4 upvotes this month (net score per post).
What kind of posts does r/linux4noobs get most?
On r/linux4noobs, most posts are text posts (66%)