1.1K posts analyzed Updated Sep 2026
Averages 35 posts/day, top 5% activity. Most active Wednesdays around 9 AM UTC. Mostly text posts (100%).
r/playtesters Traffic & Engagement r/playtesters Traffic & Engagement
Volume and engagement over time Posting volume and engagement over time
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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/playtesters Most Active Times When r/playtesters Is Most Active
Peak posting by day and hour (UTC) When this community posts most, by day and hour (UTC)
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r/playtesters Flair Performance r/playtesters Flair Performance
Upvotes and volume by flair Average upvotes and post volume by flair
| Flair | Posts | Upvotes |
|---|---|---|
| Unpaid Playtest | 722 (68.5%) | 2 |
| Playtester | 155 (14.7%) | 2 |
| Paid Playtest | 132 (12.5%) | 6 |
| Discussion | 34 (3.2%) | 5 |
| Announcement | 11 (1.0%) | 2 |
Post Type Breakdown
Share by text, image, or link Share of posts by format: text, image, or link
r/playtesters Trending Keywords Trending Keywords in r/playtesters
Ranked by how often they appear Title keywords ranked by how often they appear
| Keyword | Mentions ▼ | Upvotes | Comments |
|---|---|---|---|
| game | 448 (42.5%) | 3 | 4 |
| looking | 413 (39.2%) | 3 | 3 |
| playtest | 219 (20.8%) | 3 | 6 |
| playtesters | 215 (20.4%) | 3 | 4 |
| unpaid | 165 (15.7%) | 2 | 1 |
| testers | 146 (13.8%) | 3 | 4 |
| browser | 142 (13.5%) | 2 | 2 |
| test | 136 (12.9%) | 2 | 3 |
| paid | 113 (10.7%) | 5 | 13 |
| free | 113 (10.7%) | 2 | 5 |
r/playtesters Mentioned Domains Mentioned Domains in r/playtesters
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/playtesters Top Posts Top Performing Posts in r/playtesters
Highest-performing posts Highest-performing posts. Each title links to Reddit.
Playtesters, I salute you! (note to posters)
Why do so many developers expect so much from playtesters for $5? Genuine question for both testers and devs.
[ BEWARE ]: "Merchant’s Demise" vibe coder blocked me after receiving unexpected feedback on his extremely vague requirements.
Looking for 6 Paid Playtesters for My Steam PC Game ($15 PayPal)
[PAID] 10€ Steam Demo playtest Mixed Martial Cards [Windows/Steam]
Steam Demo: Looking for 10 paid playtesters
Looking for players to test Above: Colonies of the Mist. $20 Steam Gift Card
email 'game' playtest
Paid Indie Game Playtest - Up to $40/game
[PAID] $10 PayPal: 10 testers wanted for Battle Core (browser card game, 20-30 minutes)
r/playtesters Audience Overlap r/playtesters Subreddit Overlap & Related Communities
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r/playtesters FAQ Frequently Asked Questions About r/playtesters
What's the best time to post on r/playtesters?
Based on posting volume, r/playtesters is most active on Wednesdays around 9 AM UTC. That window has the most community activity, but busier hours also mean more competition for attention.
How active is r/playtesters?
r/playtesters averages 35 posts per day and ranks in the top 5% for activity among tracked SFW subreddits.
How many upvotes do posts on r/playtesters get?
Posts on r/playtesters average about 3 upvotes this month (net score per post).
What kind of posts does r/playtesters get most?
On r/playtesters, most posts are text posts (100%)