2.6K posts analyzed Updated Jul 2026
Averages 85 posts/day, top 5% activity. Most active Fridays around 10 AM UTC. Mostly text posts (72%).
r/passive_income Traffic & Engagement r/passive_income Traffic & Engagement
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Upvote Distribution
How upvoted posts perform Only posts with 2+ upvotes. The bands below show how those posts are spread by upvote count.
r/passive_income Most Active Times When r/passive_income Is Most Active
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r/passive_income Flair Performance r/passive_income Flair Performance
Upvotes and volume by flair Average upvotes and post volume by flair
| Flair | Posts | Upvotes |
|---|---|---|
| Seeking Advice/Help | 811 (30.8%) | 11 |
| Social Media | 488 (18.5%) | 2 |
| My Experience | 398 (15.1%) | 12 |
| Referral Link | 276 (10.5%) | 1 |
| Offering Advice/Resource | 224 (8.5%) | 9 |
| Affiliate Marketing | 144 (5.5%) | 2 |
| Real Estate | 81 (3.1%) | 42 |
| Just here to brag | 50 (1.9%) | 5 |
| Cryptocurrency | 46 (1.7%) | 1 |
| What do I do with $X? | 36 (1.4%) | 13 |
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r/passive_income Trending Keywords Trending Keywords in r/passive_income
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| Keyword | Mentions ▼ | Upvotes | Comments |
|---|---|---|---|
| income | 370 (14.0%) | 7 | 6 |
| passive | 305 (11.6%) | 7 | 6 |
| money | 223 (8.5%) | 8 | 7 |
| make | 186 (7.1%) | 10 | 10 |
| looking | 170 (6.5%) | 4 | 4 |
| earn | 158 (6.0%) | 4 | 5 |
| side | 145 (5.5%) | 4 | 5 |
| month | 134 (5.1%) | 51 | 14 |
| online | 134 (5.1%) | 11 | 13 |
| actually | 126 (4.8%) | 5 | 6 |
r/passive_income Mentioned Domains Mentioned Domains in r/passive_income
Most linked sites Most linked sites in this subreddit
| Domain | Links | Upvotes |
|---|---|---|
| youtube.com | 14 | 1 |
| youtu.be | 8 | 1 |
| freecash.com | 3 | 1 |
| join.monzo.com | 3 | 1 |
r/passive_income Top Posts Top Performing Posts in r/passive_income
Highest-performing posts Highest-performing posts. Each title links to Reddit.
A forgotten trash bin text reminder is making me $185 a month and Idk what to do next
A parking spot I almost gave up has been covering a decent chunk of my rent
I started earning royalties from recordings of old household appliances
People who make more than $2k a month online, what do you do?
Warren Buffett says “If you don't find a way to make money while you sleep, you will work until you die.” How are you making money while you sleep?
My dad’s handwritten greenhouse plans are making $150 a month
Started renting out stuff I already owned instead of trying to build a whole business
46F single mom looking for realistic passive income ideas to earn an extra $2k–$3k/month
Warning on success rate for guys on adult platforms:
Turned my mom's paintings into a small print-on-demand shop, it's been quietly making $150-230/month for a while now
r/passive_income Audience Overlap r/passive_income Subreddit Overlap & Related Communities
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r/passive_income FAQ Frequently Asked Questions About r/passive_income
What's the best time to post on r/passive_income?
Based on posting volume, r/passive_income is most active on Fridays around 10 AM UTC. That window has the most community activity, but busier hours also mean more competition for attention.
How active is r/passive_income?
r/passive_income averages 85 posts per day and ranks in the top 5% for activity among tracked SFW subreddits.
How many upvotes do posts on r/passive_income get?
Posts on r/passive_income average about 8 upvotes this month (net score per post).
What kind of posts does r/passive_income get most?
On r/passive_income, most posts are text posts (72%)