220 posts analyzed Updated Jul 2026
Averages 7 posts/day, top 25% activity. Most active Sundays around 9 AM UTC. Mostly text posts.
r/osdev Traffic & Engagement r/osdev Traffic & Engagement
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r/osdev Most Active Times When r/osdev Is Most Active
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r/osdev Flair Performance r/osdev Flair Performance
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r/osdev Trending Keywords Trending Keywords in r/osdev
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| Keyword | Mentions ▼ | Upvotes | Comments |
|---|---|---|---|
| system | 23 (10.4%) | 18 | 8 |
| kernel | 20 (9.1%) | 6 | 7 |
| operating | 17 (7.7%) | 23 | 9 |
| linux | 12 (5.5%) | 4 | 7 |
| x86 | 11 (5.0%) | 40 | 17 |
| need | 10 (4.5%) | 2 | 10 |
| hobby | 10 (4.5%) | 5 | 8 |
r/osdev Mentioned Domains Mentioned Domains in r/osdev
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| Domain | Links | Upvotes |
|---|---|---|
| github.com | 10 | 2 |
| youtu.be | 3 | 2 |
r/osdev Top Posts Top Performing Posts in r/osdev
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My custom x86-64 operating system runs on real hardware, no AI bullshit
An open letter to Tim Schwartz regarding the state of r/osdev.
This OS has been compromised. (+ what to avoid)
For an OS group, we sure do have a lot of posts about pretty UIs
turbOS working on real hardware; NO AI BULLSHIT!
Writing a file in NTFS
Multiplayer gaming on Ethereal (ClassiCube and Counter-Strike, not vibecoded or AI assisted)
My OS 1.5 months in the making
My custom OS now have Memory managment!
custom x86_64 rust microkernel with software ECC and a macOS-like desktop i've been writing
| Title | Upvotes | Comments | Type | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| My custom x86-64 operating system runs on real hardware, no AI bullshit | 345 | 34 | image | Jul 10 |
| An open letter to Tim Schwartz regarding the state of r/osdev. | 205 | 124 | text | Jul 7 |
| This OS has been compromised. (+ what to avoid) | 179 | 86 | text | Jul 26 |
| For an OS group, we sure do have a lot of posts about pretty UIs | 123 | 49 | text | Jul 22 |
| turbOS working on real hardware; NO AI BULLSHIT! | 106 | 20 | image | Jul 11 |
| Writing a file in NTFS | 90 | 40 | image | Jul 23 |
| Multiplayer gaming on Ethereal (ClassiCube and Counter-Strike, not vibecoded or AI assisted) | 85 | 5 | image | Jul 15 |
| My OS 1.5 months in the making | 73 | 14 | image | Jul 8 |
| My custom OS now have Memory managment! | 66 | 34 | image | Jul 9 |
| custom x86_64 rust microkernel with software ECC and a macOS-like desktop i've been writing | 61 | 62 | image | Jul 5 |
r/osdev Audience Overlap r/osdev Subreddit Overlap & Related Communities
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r/osdev FAQ Frequently Asked Questions About r/osdev
What's the best time to post on r/osdev?
Based on posting volume, r/osdev is most active on Sundays around 9 AM UTC. That window has the most community activity, but busier hours also mean more competition for attention.
How active is r/osdev?
r/osdev averages 7 posts per day and ranks in the top 25% for activity among tracked SFW subreddits.
How many upvotes do posts on r/osdev get?
Posts on r/osdev average about 11 upvotes this month (net score per post).
What kind of posts does r/osdev get most?
On r/osdev, posts are a mix of formats, mostly text posts