643 posts analyzed Updated Aug 2026
Averages 21 posts/day, top 10% activity. Most active Mondays around 4 PM UTC. Mostly link posts (63%).
r/originalmusic Traffic & Engagement r/originalmusic Traffic & Engagement
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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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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 | 137 (21.3%) | 2 | 0 |
| music | 52 (8.1%) | 2 | 1 |
| rock | 43 (6.7%) | 1 | 1 |
| original | 40 (6.2%) | 3 | 1 |
| first | 38 (5.9%) | 1 | 1 |
| made | 27 (4.2%) | 1 | 0 |
| video | 24 (3.7%) | 1 | 0 |
| love | 24 (3.7%) | 1 | 0 |
| album | 23 (3.6%) | 1 | 0 |
| beat | 22 (3.4%) | 1 | 1 |
r/originalmusic Mentioned Domains Mentioned Domains in r/originalmusic
Most linked sites Most linked sites in this subreddit
| Domain | Links | Upvotes |
|---|---|---|
| youtu.be | 164 | 1 |
| youtube.com | 92 | 1 |
| open.spotify.com | 54 | 1 |
| soundcloud.com | 12 | 1 |
| m.youtube.com | 6 | 1 |
| on.soundcloud.com | 6 | 1 |
| music.youtube.com | 6 | 1 |
r/originalmusic Top Posts Top Performing Posts in r/originalmusic
Highest-performing posts Highest-performing posts. Each title links to Reddit.
Like this
Can the mods please make it clear that this sub doesn't allow AI art either.
I am playing myself. (original music)
Drowning In Disco - Dan Pomfret
We’re Bloom and here’s our original song “Sophia” performed live with the full band
Currently in the process of writing this
Something New I've Been Working On
Going nowhere Brooks Daugherty
Untitled
Come back
| Title | Upvotes | Comments | Type | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Like this | 41 | 15 | image | Aug 10 |
| Can the mods please make it clear that this sub doesn't allow AI art either. | 40 | 78 | text | Aug 31 |
| I am playing myself. (original music) | 27 | 14 | image | Aug 10 |
| Drowning In Disco - Dan Pomfret | 19 | 8 | image | Aug 14 |
| We’re Bloom and here’s our original song “Sophia” performed live with the full band | 19 | 5 | image | Aug 4 |
| Currently in the process of writing this | 17 | 3 | image | Aug 5 |
| Something New I've Been Working On | 15 | 8 | image | Aug 22 |
| Going nowhere Brooks Daugherty | 14 | 6 | image | Aug 2 |
| Untitled | 13 | 4 | image | Aug 22 |
| Come back | 10 | 5 | image | Aug 13 |
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 4 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 21 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 2 upvotes this month (net score per post).
What kind of posts does r/originalmusic get most?
On r/originalmusic, most posts are link posts (63%)