2.0K posts analyzed Updated Sep 2026
Averages 67 posts/day, top 5% activity. Most active Tuesdays around 2 PM UTC. Mostly text posts (62%).
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 | 188 (17.9%) | 5 |
| migrating to Linux | 168 (16.0%) | 4 |
| distro selection | 155 (14.8%) | 4 |
| programs and apps | 133 (12.7%) | 5 |
| Meganoob BE KIND | 133 (12.7%) | 9 |
| installation | 105 (10.0%) | 2 |
| hardware/drivers | 84 (8.0%) | 2 |
| storage | 37 (3.5%) | 3 |
| networking | 22 (2.1%) | 2 |
| shells and scripting | 13 (1.2%) | 5 |
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 | 605 (30.2%) | 7 | 8 |
| help | 209 (10.4%) | 2 | 4 |
| distro | 187 (9.3%) | 3 | 10 |
| windows | 169 (8.4%) | 5 | 10 |
| mint | 106 (5.3%) | 16 | 7 |
| laptop | 103 (5.1%) | 4 | 7 |
| install | 92 (4.6%) | 2 | 6 |
| need | 91 (4.5%) | 5 | 10 |
| boot | 89 (4.5%) | 5 | 5 |
| fedora | 77 (3.9%) | 3 | 4 |
r/linux4noobs Mentioned Domains Mentioned Domains in r/linux4noobs
Most linked sites Most linked sites in this subreddit
| Domain | Links | Upvotes |
|---|---|---|
| github.com | 5 | 4 |
| youtu.be | 3 | 1 |
| youtube.com | 3 | 1 |
r/linux4noobs Top Posts Top Performing Posts in r/linux4noobs
Highest-performing posts Highest-performing posts. Each title links to Reddit.
What the absolute fuck have I done to my Linux Mint desktop?
I rested my hand on my touchpad and...
Is there anyway to fix this mess
Linux Dad Joke, I found online
remember for anyone new to linux, always turn off bitlocker and secure boot. it will f**k you over
ChatGtp, etc....
I’m completely and utterly lost. What does any of this mean
If you learn Linux you need to open this!
Attempting to put Linux Mint (Cinnamon) on a Windows 11 laptop.
"Linux doesn't need reboots", but every pacman update shows "reboot required" notification. Why?
| Title | Upvotes | Comments | Type | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| What the absolute fuck have I done to my Linux Mint desktop? | 1.3K | 168 | image | Sep 27 |
| I rested my hand on my touchpad and... | 550 | 59 | image | Sep 10 |
| Is there anyway to fix this mess | 348 | 24 | image | Sep 24 |
| Linux Dad Joke, I found online | 288 | 18 | text | Sep 1 |
| remember for anyone new to linux, always turn off bitlocker and secure boot. it will f**k you over | 186 | 58 | text | Sep 19 |
| ChatGtp, etc.... | 163 | 124 | text | Sep 29 |
| I’m completely and utterly lost. What does any of this mean | 124 | 23 | image | Sep 12 |
| If you learn Linux you need to open this! | 92 | 25 | text | Sep 29 |
| Attempting to put Linux Mint (Cinnamon) on a Windows 11 laptop. | 87 | 30 | image | Sep 7 |
| "Linux doesn't need reboots", but every pacman update shows "reboot required" notification. Why? | 87 | 153 | text | Sep 11 |
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 Tuesdays around 2 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 67 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 (62%)