605 posts analyzed Updated Sep 2026
Averages 20 posts/day, top 10% activity. Most active Mondays around 5 PM UTC. Mostly link posts (71%).
r/originalmusic Traffic & Engagement r/originalmusic Traffic & Engagement
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Upvote Distribution
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r/originalmusic Most Active Times When r/originalmusic Is Most Active
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r/originalmusic Flair Performance r/originalmusic Flair Performance
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No flaired posts were found in this month's data.
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r/originalmusic Trending Keywords Trending Keywords in r/originalmusic
Ranked by how often they appear Title keywords ranked by how often they appear
| Keyword | Mentions ▼ | Upvotes | Comments |
|---|---|---|---|
| song | 129 (21.3%) | 1 | 0 |
| music | 65 (10.7%) | 2 | 0 |
| original | 33 (5.5%) | 1 | 1 |
| album | 30 (5.0%) | 1 | 0 |
| video | 29 (4.8%) | 1 | 0 |
| first | 28 (4.6%) | 1 | 1 |
| made | 27 (4.5%) | 1 | 1 |
| rock | 23 (3.8%) | 1 | 1 |
| track | 20 (3.3%) | 1 | 0 |
| check | 18 (3.0%) | 1 | 0 |
r/originalmusic Mentioned Domains Mentioned Domains in r/originalmusic
Most linked sites Most linked sites in this subreddit
| Domain | Links | Upvotes |
|---|---|---|
| youtu.be | 144 | 1 |
| youtube.com | 81 | 1 |
| open.spotify.com | 65 | 1 |
| on.soundcloud.com | 16 | 1 |
| soundcloud.com | 12 | 1 |
| music.youtube.com | 9 | 1 |
| m.youtube.com | 8 | 1 |
| instagram.com | 8 | 1 |
| ageofrust.danieldeboulay.com | 3 | 1 |
| vt.tiktok.com | 3 | 1 |
r/originalmusic Top Posts Top Performing Posts in r/originalmusic
Highest-performing posts Highest-performing posts. Each title links to Reddit.
I got laid off at 38. So I finally released the music I kept putting off.
A Study in Standard Tuning and Modulation
Calm Guitar for a Stressful Week.
Bad Habit - How Original
My bands song-im not a robot
My original song - No AI was used
What have you made lately that people should hear?
I hired a friend to shoot a music video on 16mm film in Montreal (Indie Electronic)
My latest diddley bow tune
Intro to a song I'm working on
| Title | Upvotes | Comments | Type | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| I got laid off at 38. So I finally released the music I kept putting off. | 58 | 10 | text | Sep 19 |
| A Study in Standard Tuning and Modulation | 29 | 16 | image | Sep 7 |
| Calm Guitar for a Stressful Week. | 26 | 12 | image | Sep 16 |
| Bad Habit - How Original | 10 | 4 | image | Sep 21 |
| My bands song-im not a robot | 8 | 1 | image | Sep 9 |
| My original song - No AI was used | 6 | 6 | image | Sep 21 |
| What have you made lately that people should hear? | 6 | 21 | text | Sep 28 |
| I hired a friend to shoot a music video on 16mm film in Montreal (Indie Electronic) | 6 | 4 | image | Sep 6 |
| My latest diddley bow tune | 5 | 2 | image | Sep 17 |
| Intro to a song I'm working on | 5 | 2 | image | Sep 12 |
r/originalmusic Audience Overlap r/originalmusic Subreddit Overlap & Related Communities
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r/originalmusic FAQ Frequently Asked Questions About r/originalmusic
What's the best time to post on r/originalmusic?
Based on posting volume, r/originalmusic is most active on Mondays around 5 PM UTC. That window has the most community activity, but busier hours also mean more competition for attention.
How active is r/originalmusic?
r/originalmusic averages 20 posts per day and ranks in the top 10% for activity among tracked SFW subreddits.
How many upvotes do posts on r/originalmusic get?
Posts on r/originalmusic average about 1 upvotes this month (net score per post).
What kind of posts does r/originalmusic get most?
On r/originalmusic, most posts are link posts (71%)