226 posts analyzed Updated Sep 2026
Averages 8 posts/day, top 25% activity. Most active Wednesdays around 8 AM UTC. Mostly text posts (95%).
r/pbp Traffic & Engagement r/pbp 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/pbp Most Active Times When r/pbp Is Most Active
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r/pbp Flair Performance r/pbp Flair Performance
Upvotes and volume by flair Average upvotes and post volume by flair
| Flair | Posts | Upvotes |
|---|---|---|
| Discord | 136 (61.0%) | 3 |
| Discussion | 16 (7.2%) | 4 |
| eRP | 13 (5.8%) | 1 |
| Website | 11 (4.9%) | 7 |
| Community (Non WM/LW) | 11 (4.9%) | 3 |
| PAY | 9 (4.0%) | 0 |
| Forum | 7 (3.1%) | 2 |
| App | 7 (3.1%) | 1 |
| Group looking for GM | 5 (2.2%) | 3 |
| Live Text | 4 (1.8%) | 2 |
Post Type Breakdown
Share by text, image, or link Share of posts by format: text, image, or link
r/pbp Trending Keywords Trending Keywords in r/pbp
Ranked by how often they appear Title keywords ranked by how often they appear
| Keyword | Mentions ▼ | Upvotes | Comments |
|---|---|---|---|
| discord | 60 (26.6%) | 3 | 4 |
| pbp | 53 (23.4%) | 4 | 7 |
| players | 41 (18.1%) | 2 | 5 |
| looking | 34 (15.0%) | 1 | 4 |
| async | 30 (13.3%) | 4 | 5 |
| play | 27 (11.9%) | 2 | 4 |
| online | 24 (10.6%) | 3 | 3 |
| campaign | 21 (9.3%) | 1 | 4 |
| game | 18 (8.0%) | 5 | 5 |
| post | 17 (7.5%) | 4 | 5 |
r/pbp Mentioned Domains Mentioned Domains in r/pbp
Most linked sites Most linked sites in this subreddit
This community doesn't link off-site.
Its posts are text, images, or discussion rather than outbound links.
r/pbp Top Posts Top Performing Posts in r/pbp
Highest-performing posts Highest-performing posts. Each title links to Reddit.
I built a text-first PbP app — Role by Post (free, feedback welcome)
[VtM 5e] [18+] Portland Has a Night Shift, PbP GM Seeking Coterie
[Online] [PBP] [Stonetop] Interest check for a village-centered fantasy game
[ASYNC] [D&D 5.5e 2024] [Discord] [21+] Bellisar: The Walled City
A cozy, women-friendly play-by-post D&D online community. [5e 2024]
[GIRL FRAME] [ASYNC] [DISCORD] [21+]
[Avatar Legends][PbtA][Discord][18+][LGBTQIA+ friendly] Avatar: The Year of the Tiger
New Player
[PBP][Masks a New Generation] [Discord] Where Once There Was: Magic
Payed PbPs?
| Title | Upvotes | Comments | Type | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| I built a text-first PbP app — Role by Post (free, feedback welcome) | 29 | 40 | text | Sep 28 |
| [VtM 5e] [18+] Portland Has a Night Shift, PbP GM Seeking Coterie | 25 | 30 | text | Sep 16 |
| [Online] [PBP] [Stonetop] Interest check for a village-centered fantasy game | 22 | 25 | text | Sep 23 |
| [ASYNC] [D&D 5.5e 2024] [Discord] [21+] Bellisar: The Walled City | 18 | 21 | text | Sep 29 |
| A cozy, women-friendly play-by-post D&D online community. [5e 2024] | 17 | 9 | text | Sep 1 |
| [GIRL FRAME] [ASYNC] [DISCORD] [21+] | 15 | 1 | text | Sep 20 |
| [Avatar Legends][PbtA][Discord][18+][LGBTQIA+ friendly] Avatar: The Year of the Tiger | 15 | 13 | text | Sep 25 |
| New Player | 14 | 10 | text | Sep 15 |
| [PBP][Masks a New Generation] [Discord] Where Once There Was: Magic | 13 | 10 | text | Sep 1 |
| Payed PbPs? | 13 | 38 | text | Sep 3 |
r/pbp Audience Overlap r/pbp Subreddit Overlap & Related Communities
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r/pbp FAQ Frequently Asked Questions About r/pbp
What's the best time to post on r/pbp?
Based on posting volume, r/pbp is most active on Wednesdays around 8 AM UTC. That window has the most community activity, but busier hours also mean more competition for attention.
How active is r/pbp?
r/pbp averages 8 posts per day and ranks in the top 25% for activity among tracked SFW subreddits.
How many upvotes do posts on r/pbp get?
Posts on r/pbp average about 3 upvotes this month (net score per post).
What kind of posts does r/pbp get most?
On r/pbp, most posts are text posts (95%)