2.3K posts analyzed Updated Jun 2026
Averages 78 posts/day, top 5% activity. Most active Mondays around 12 PM UTC. Mostly text posts (67%).
r/linux4noobs Traffic & Engagement r/linux4noobs Traffic & Engagement
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Upvote Distribution
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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 | 241 (18.0%) | 7 |
| migrating to Linux | 223 (16.7%) | 6 |
| distro selection | 182 (13.6%) | 5 |
| Meganoob BE KIND | 169 (12.6%) | 2 |
| programs and apps | 161 (12.0%) | 3 |
| hardware/drivers | 132 (9.9%) | 3 |
| installation | 114 (8.5%) | 3 |
| shells and scripting | 38 (2.8%) | 5 |
| storage | 28 (2.1%) | 2 |
| networking | 26 (1.9%) | 2 |
Post Type Breakdown
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r/linux4noobs Trending Keywords Trending Keywords in r/linux4noobs
Ranked by how often they appear Title keywords ranked by how often they appear
| Keyword | Mentions ▼ | Upvotes | Comments |
|---|---|---|---|
| linux | 771 (33.1%) | 9 | 11 |
| help | 224 (9.6%) | 2 | 4 |
| distro | 213 (9.1%) | 6 | 13 |
| windows | 176 (7.5%) | 6 | 12 |
| mint | 146 (6.3%) | 4 | 5 |
| install | 132 (5.7%) | 3 | 6 |
| boot | 128 (5.5%) | 3 | 4 |
| need | 117 (5.0%) | 2 | 6 |
| laptop | 98 (4.2%) | 3 | 6 |
| fedora | 92 (4.0%) | 4 | 4 |
r/linux4noobs Mentioned Domains Mentioned Domains in r/linux4noobs
Most linked sites Most linked sites in this subreddit
| Domain | Links | Upvotes |
|---|---|---|
| youtu.be | 11 | 1 |
| github.com | 5 | 3 |
| youtube.com | 4 | 1 |
r/linux4noobs Top Posts Top Performing Posts in r/linux4noobs
Highest-performing posts Highest-performing posts. Each title links to Reddit.
I love that Linus Torvalds is the antithesis of Linux elitism
Which Distro do I use?
2–3 Months on Linux Mint After Years of Windows (NVIDIA vs Intel Experience)
The great migration from Windows to Linux
I had a success with Linux today and didn’t know where else to brag about it.
Why people don't use Linux
How to try out over 85 Linux distros, no installation required - with DistroSea; This web-based Linux platform makes it easy to explore dozens of distributions, from the familiar to the obscure. It's free and works in any browser.
Linux users face a Microsoft Secure Boot headache - here's the painkiller
After trying to switch to Linux 5 times, I finally understand it.
What exactly is security in Linux?
| Title | Upvotes | Comments | Type | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| I love that Linus Torvalds is the antithesis of Linux elitism | 2.1K | 297 | text | Jun 28 |
| Which Distro do I use? | 470 | 333 | image | Jun 11 |
| 2–3 Months on Linux Mint After Years of Windows (NVIDIA vs Intel Experience) | 261 | 24 | image | Jun 15 |
| The great migration from Windows to Linux | 212 | 350 | text | Jun 26 |
| I had a success with Linux today and didn’t know where else to brag about it. | 208 | 24 | text | Jun 3 |
| Why people don't use Linux | 203 | 265 | text | Jun 13 |
| How to try out over 85 Linux distros, no installation required - with DistroSea; This web-based Linux platform makes it easy to explore dozens of distributions, from the familiar to the obscure. It's free and works in any browser. | 169 | 21 | link | Jun 6 |
| Linux users face a Microsoft Secure Boot headache - here's the painkiller | 144 | 67 | link | Jun 18 |
| After trying to switch to Linux 5 times, I finally understand it. | 133 | 81 | text | Jun 30 |
| What exactly is security in Linux? | 130 | 60 | text | Jun 7 |
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 Mondays 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 78 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 5 upvotes this month (net score per post).
What kind of posts does r/linux4noobs get most?
On r/linux4noobs, most posts are text posts (67%)