169 posts analyzed Updated Jul 2026
Averages 6 posts/day, top 25% activity. Most active Mondays around 2 PM UTC. Mostly text posts (59%).
r/linuxhardware Traffic & Engagement r/linuxhardware Traffic & Engagement
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Upvote Distribution
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r/linuxhardware Most Active Times When r/linuxhardware Is Most Active
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r/linuxhardware Flair Performance r/linuxhardware Flair Performance
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| Flair | Posts | Upvotes |
|---|---|---|
| Support | 51 (30.2%) | 1 |
| Question | 32 (18.9%) | 3 |
| Discussion | 28 (16.6%) | 5 |
| Purchase Advice | 25 (14.8%) | 3 |
| Product Announcement | 10 (5.9%) | 7 |
| Guide | 8 (4.7%) | 4 |
| News | 6 (3.6%) | 2 |
| Review | 5 (3.0%) | 4 |
| Build Help | 4 (2.4%) | 1 |
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r/linuxhardware Trending Keywords Trending Keywords in r/linuxhardware
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| Keyword | Mentions ▼ | Upvotes | Comments |
|---|---|---|---|
| linux | 77 (45.6%) | 4 | 3 |
| laptop | 15 (8.9%) | 3 | 12 |
| asus | 12 (7.1%) | 3 | 1 |
| amd | 11 (6.5%) | 4 | 4 |
| pro | 11 (6.5%) | 4 | 3 |
| wifi | 10 (5.9%) | 3 | 5 |
| thinkpad | 10 (5.9%) | 8 | 12 |
| usb | 10 (5.9%) | 2 | 2 |
| fedora | 10 (5.9%) | 2 | 3 |
r/linuxhardware Mentioned Domains Mentioned Domains in r/linuxhardware
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Its posts are text, images, or discussion rather than outbound links.
r/linuxhardware Top Posts Top Performing Posts in r/linuxhardware
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8 Linux Handheld Computers You Can Splurge On
The thinkpad that refused Linux
I built a 4-inch pocket Linux terminal with cellular, GPS, camera, and speakers – not a phone, but a native sensor body for AI hacking
I reverse engineered an ASUS embedded controller's fan protocol.
Got Bluetooth working under Linux on the Dell Venue 8 Pro
edgepad – Custom gesture zones for Linux laptop touchpads
Upgraded my Linux T480 from 16GB to 24GB — what should I test now?
Update on a suitable WiFi 7 card for AMD+Linux build
What is the best ThinkPad for Linux, engineering, and tinkering?
Best WiFi 7 card for AMD+Fedora setup?
| Title | Upvotes | Comments | Type | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8 Linux Handheld Computers You Can Splurge On | 40 | 9 | link | Jul 13 |
| The thinkpad that refused Linux | 37 | 18 | image | Jul 8 |
| I built a 4-inch pocket Linux terminal with cellular, GPS, camera, and speakers – not a phone, but a native sensor body for AI hacking | 21 | 15 | image | Jul 7 |
| I reverse engineered an ASUS embedded controller's fan protocol. | 20 | 1 | link | Jul 28 |
| Got Bluetooth working under Linux on the Dell Venue 8 Pro | 16 | 0 | image | Jul 7 |
| edgepad – Custom gesture zones for Linux laptop touchpads | 12 | 1 | image | Jul 18 |
| Upgraded my Linux T480 from 16GB to 24GB — what should I test now? | 12 | 4 | text | Jul 16 |
| Update on a suitable WiFi 7 card for AMD+Linux build | 10 | 4 | link | Jul 4 |
| What is the best ThinkPad for Linux, engineering, and tinkering? | 9 | 21 | text | Jul 12 |
| Best WiFi 7 card for AMD+Fedora setup? | 9 | 18 | text | Jul 2 |
r/linuxhardware Audience Overlap r/linuxhardware Subreddit Overlap & Related Communities
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r/linuxhardware FAQ Frequently Asked Questions About r/linuxhardware
What's the best time to post on r/linuxhardware?
Based on posting volume, r/linuxhardware is most active on Mondays around 2 PM UTC. That window has the most community activity, but busier hours also mean more competition for attention.
How active is r/linuxhardware?
r/linuxhardware averages 6 posts per day and ranks in the top 25% for activity among tracked SFW subreddits.
How many upvotes do posts on r/linuxhardware get?
Posts on r/linuxhardware average about 3 upvotes this month (net score per post).
What kind of posts does r/linuxhardware get most?
On r/linuxhardware, most posts are text posts (59%)