689 posts analyzed Updated Jul 2026
Averages 22 posts/day, top 10% activity. Most active Wednesdays around 12 PM UTC. Mostly image posts.
r/osr Traffic & Engagement r/osr 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/osr Most Active Times When r/osr 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/osr Flair Performance r/osr Flair Performance
Upvotes and volume by flair Average upvotes and post volume by flair
| Flair | Posts | Upvotes |
|---|---|---|
| I made a thing | 138 (36.7%) | 69 |
| discussion | 54 (14.4%) | 29 |
| art | 40 (10.6%) | 162 |
| Blog | 33 (8.8%) | 30 |
| HELP | 24 (6.4%) | 12 |
| actual play | 13 (3.5%) | 28 |
| map | 13 (3.5%) | 138 |
| rules question | 9 (2.4%) | 8 |
| variant rules | 8 (2.1%) | 14 |
| game prep | 8 (2.1%) | 10 |
Post Type Breakdown
Share by text, image, or link Share of posts by format: text, image, or link
r/osr Trending Keywords Trending Keywords in r/osr
Ranked by how often they appear Title keywords ranked by how often they appear
| Keyword | Mentions ▼ | Upvotes | Comments |
|---|---|---|---|
| osr | 69 (10.0%) | 58 | 27 |
| dungeon | 54 (7.8%) | 49 | 10 |
| map | 31 (4.5%) | 102 | 10 |
| game | 29 (4.2%) | 42 | 22 |
| made | 29 (4.2%) | 75 | 30 |
| rpg | 25 (3.6%) | 34 | 5 |
| system | 24 (3.5%) | 26 | 28 |
| adventure | 23 (3.3%) | 47 | 7 |
| free | 23 (3.3%) | 46 | 8 |
| ose | 22 (3.2%) | 21 | 11 |
r/osr Mentioned Domains Mentioned Domains in r/osr
Most linked sites Most linked sites in this subreddit
| Domain | Links | Upvotes |
|---|---|---|
| open.substack.com | 5 | 21 |
| youtu.be | 5 | 22 |
| therpggazette.wordpress.com | 4 | 72 |
| kickstarter.com | 3 | 29 |
| shurebis.itch.io | 3 | 10 |
r/osr Top Posts Top Performing Posts in r/osr
Highest-performing posts Highest-performing posts. Each title links to Reddit.
Expedition to the Barrier Peaks Today!
The Fortress is complete
Some of my favorite OSR illustrations I've done this past year
Trying my hand at photobashing the cover of my game since I'm not very good at drawing :p
Always loved the concept of socketing gems
Ultima Underworld: The Stygian Abyss
Hand-Drawn Character Sheet
I received an exceptional module designed in 1974
Do you Skeleton? [my art]
Kal'Katul, the citadel in the clouds
| Title | Upvotes | Comments | Type | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Expedition to the Barrier Peaks Today! | 978 | 69 | image | Jul 3 |
| The Fortress is complete | 714 | 40 | image | Jul 6 |
| Some of my favorite OSR illustrations I've done this past year | 694 | 31 | image | Jul 9 |
| Trying my hand at photobashing the cover of my game since I'm not very good at drawing :p | 686 | 45 | image | Jul 7 |
| Always loved the concept of socketing gems | 604 | 46 | image | Jul 13 |
| Ultima Underworld: The Stygian Abyss | 573 | 13 | image | Jul 14 |
| Hand-Drawn Character Sheet | 567 | 38 | image | Jul 1 |
| I received an exceptional module designed in 1974 | 543 | 30 | image | Jul 24 |
| Do you Skeleton? [my art] | 536 | 27 | image | Jul 12 |
| Kal'Katul, the citadel in the clouds | 528 | 21 | image | Jul 9 |
r/osr Audience Overlap r/osr Subreddit Overlap & Related Communities
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r/osr FAQ Frequently Asked Questions About r/osr
What's the best time to post on r/osr?
Based on posting volume, r/osr is most active on Wednesdays around 12 PM UTC. That window has the most community activity, but busier hours also mean more competition for attention.
How active is r/osr?
r/osr averages 22 posts per day and ranks in the top 10% for activity among tracked SFW subreddits.
How many upvotes do posts on r/osr get?
Posts on r/osr average about 57 upvotes this month (net score per post).
What kind of posts does r/osr get most?
On r/osr, posts are a mix of formats, mostly image posts