2.1K posts analyzed Updated Sep 2026
Averages 68 posts/day, top 5% activity. Most active Wednesdays around 11 AM UTC. Mostly text posts.
r/NintendoSwitch Traffic & Engagement r/NintendoSwitch Traffic & Engagement
Volume and engagement over time Posting volume and engagement over time
Post Format
Upvote Distribution
How upvoted posts perform Only posts with 2+ upvotes. The bands below show how those posts are spread by upvote count.
r/NintendoSwitch Most Active Times When r/NintendoSwitch Is Most Active
Peak posting by day and hour (UTC) When this community posts most, by day and hour (UTC)
Most Active by Day
r/NintendoSwitch Flair Performance r/NintendoSwitch Flair Performance
Upvotes and volume by flair Average upvotes and post volume by flair
| Flair | Posts | Upvotes |
|---|---|---|
| Discussion | 696 (34.2%) | 27 |
| Question | 327 (16.1%) | 6 |
| News | 182 (8.9%) | 397 |
| Game Rec | 155 (7.6%) | 3 |
| Nintendo Official | 92 (4.5%) | 360 |
| Image | 87 (4.3%) | 25 |
| Sale | 84 (4.1%) | 119 |
| Removed - Rule 3 | 76 (3.7%) | 1 |
| PSA | 60 (2.9%) | 110 |
| Video | 42 (2.1%) | 137 |
Post Type Breakdown
Share by text, image, or link Share of posts by format: text, image, or link
r/NintendoSwitch Trending Keywords Trending Keywords in r/NintendoSwitch
Ranked by how often they appear Title keywords ranked by how often they appear
| Keyword | Mentions ▼ | Upvotes | Comments |
|---|---|---|---|
| switch | 841 (41.0%) | 89 | 26 |
| nintendo | 486 (23.7%) | 170 | 52 |
| zelda | 215 (10.5%) | 245 | 67 |
| game | 206 (10.0%) | 93 | 38 |
| games | 192 (9.4%) | 44 | 17 |
| edition | 113 (5.5%) | 141 | 60 |
| time | 98 (4.8%) | 266 | 47 |
| 40th | 83 (4.0%) | 287 | 108 |
| play | 77 (3.8%) | 47 | 13 |
| direct | 77 (3.8%) | 369 | 98 |
r/NintendoSwitch Mentioned Domains Mentioned Domains in r/NintendoSwitch
Most linked sites Most linked sites in this subreddit
| Domain | Links | Upvotes |
|---|---|---|
| youtube.com | 116 | 326 |
| nintendo.com | 41 | 503 |
| youtu.be | 23 | 51 |
| x.com | 18 | 564 |
| en-americas-support.nintendo.com | 10 | 523 |
| bestbuy.com | 9 | 272 |
| walmart.com | 9 | 203 |
| a.co | 7 | 98 |
| target.com | 7 | 369 |
| notebookcheck.net | 5 | 1.6K |
r/NintendoSwitch Top Posts Top Performing Posts in r/NintendoSwitch
Highest-performing posts Highest-performing posts. Each title links to Reddit.
The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time - New Trailer 9.8.2026
The Legend of Zelda 40th Anniversary Direct Announced for September 8, 2026
Fire Emblem: Fortune's Weave Review (IGN: 10/10)
I’m dying, and I plan to make the new OOT the first game I ever fully complete.
The Nintendo Direct on September 9th will focus on Switch 2 games and software (no mention of Switch 1)
Zelda 40th Anniversary Switch 2 console selling for $800+ on eBay after pre-orders sell out
Metroid Ravenous - Nintendo Direct 9.9.26
Regional Zelda OoT Pre-Order Bonuses
Adventure awaits! Nintendo of America announces Customer Appreciation Sale - News - Nintendo Official Site
Fire Emblem: Fortune's Weave Is Officially Nintendo’s Strongest GOTY 2026 Contender.
| Title | Upvotes | Comments | Type | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time - New Trailer 9.8.2026 | 9.0K | 1.1K | link | Sep 8 |
| The Legend of Zelda 40th Anniversary Direct Announced for September 8, 2026 | 7.3K | 540 | link | Sep 4 |
| Fire Emblem: Fortune's Weave Review (IGN: 10/10) | 5.4K | 720 | link | Sep 16 |
| I’m dying, and I plan to make the new OOT the first game I ever fully complete. | 4.1K | 208 | text | Sep 21 |
| The Nintendo Direct on September 9th will focus on Switch 2 games and software (no mention of Switch 1) | 4.0K | 468 | link | Sep 5 |
| Zelda 40th Anniversary Switch 2 console selling for $800+ on eBay after pre-orders sell out | 3.9K | 787 | link | Sep 8 |
| Metroid Ravenous - Nintendo Direct 9.9.26 | 3.8K | 445 | link | Sep 9 |
| Regional Zelda OoT Pre-Order Bonuses | 3.7K | 706 | image | Sep 17 |
| Adventure awaits! Nintendo of America announces Customer Appreciation Sale - News - Nintendo Official Site | 3.4K | 672 | link | Sep 10 |
| Fire Emblem: Fortune's Weave Is Officially Nintendo’s Strongest GOTY 2026 Contender. | 3.2K | 585 | link | Sep 20 |
r/NintendoSwitch Audience Overlap r/NintendoSwitch Subreddit Overlap & Related Communities
Overlapping audiences Communities with overlapping audiences
r/NintendoSwitch FAQ Frequently Asked Questions About r/NintendoSwitch
What's the best time to post on r/NintendoSwitch?
Based on posting volume, r/NintendoSwitch is most active on Wednesdays around 11 AM UTC. That window has the most community activity, but busier hours also mean more competition for attention.
How active is r/NintendoSwitch?
r/NintendoSwitch averages 68 posts per day and ranks in the top 5% for activity among tracked SFW subreddits.
How many upvotes do posts on r/NintendoSwitch get?
Posts on r/NintendoSwitch average about 86 upvotes this month (net score per post).
What kind of posts does r/NintendoSwitch get most?
On r/NintendoSwitch, posts are a mix of formats, mostly text posts