2.5K posts analyzed Updated Jul 2026
Averages 79 posts/day, top 5% activity. Most active Wednesdays around 2 PM UTC. Mostly text posts (63%).
r/PS5 Traffic & Engagement r/PS5 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/PS5 Most Active Times When r/PS5 Is Most Active
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r/PS5 Flair Performance r/PS5 Flair Performance
Upvotes and volume by flair Average upvotes and post volume by flair
| Flair | Posts | Upvotes |
|---|---|---|
| Discussion | 1.5K (62.5%) | 45 |
| Articles & Blogs | 267 (10.9%) | 879 |
| News & Announcements | 250 (10.2%) | 611 |
| :ps: Official | 155 (6.3%) | 207 |
| Trailers & Videos | 95 (3.9%) | 82 |
| Deals and Discounts | 73 (3.0%) | 83 |
| Rumor | 47 (1.9%) | 220 |
| Fan Made | 30 (1.2%) | 5 |
| :game: Game Discussion | 4 (0.2%) | 141 |
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r/PS5 Trending Keywords Trending Keywords in r/PS5
Ranked by how often they appear Title keywords ranked by how often they appear
| Keyword | Mentions ▼ | Upvotes | Comments |
|---|---|---|---|
| ps5 | 568 (23.1%) | 89 | 30 |
| games | 413 (16.8%) | 289 | 73 |
| playstation | 348 (14.2%) | 638 | 155 |
| physical | 322 (13.1%) | 301 | 96 |
| sony | 291 (11.8%) | 678 | 138 |
| game | 237 (9.6%) | 170 | 53 |
| digital | 218 (8.9%) | 525 | 114 |
| disc | 133 (5.4%) | 626 | 153 |
| discs | 131 (5.3%) | 649 | 150 |
| removed | 118 (4.8%) | 8 | 3 |
r/PS5 Mentioned Domains Mentioned Domains in r/PS5
Most linked sites Most linked sites in this subreddit
| Domain | Links | Upvotes |
|---|---|---|
| youtube.com | 136 | 33 |
| youtu.be | 110 | 149 |
| c.org | 54 | 1 |
| ign.com | 38 | 1.0K |
| gamesradar.com | 37 | 862 |
| xcancel.com | 35 | 839 |
| insider-gaming.com | 27 | 1.1K |
| pushsquare.com | 23 | 90 |
| mp1st.com | 22 | 1.0K |
| eurogamer.net | 20 | 768 |
r/PS5 Top Posts Top Performing Posts in r/PS5
Highest-performing posts Highest-performing posts. Each title links to Reddit.
“Profoundly Disappointed:” Companies Respond To Sony’s Decision To End Disc Support
Breaking News. Playstation being sued for Anti-Consumer practices-Links included[Discussion]
The backlash against Sony ditching PlayStation discs is not letting up
IGN wrote an absolutely scathing article on Sony, saying even digital games aren’t safe
PlayStation Is Getting Yelled At Everywhere Online
Physical disc production ending in January 2028 for new games releasing on PlayStation consoles
Widespread PSN outage leaves players dreading all-digital future more than ever
Digital Foundry says this Sony digital only backlash is worse than the infamous 2013 Xbox mandatory DRM backlash that lost them the following 2 gaming generations. “Sony tried to upend the whole way people buy games with a 3 sentence blog post”.
Movies still come on Blu-ray, music is still pressed on vinyl and books still fill store shelves. But as Sony moves to phase out physical PlayStation releases, many gamers are asking why video games should be the first major entertainment medium to go all digital.
"Don't Kill the Disc": Petition Against Sony PS5 and PS6 Digital Media Plans Reaches 120,000 Signatures - "We are not against digital. We are against digital being the only option."
r/PS5 Audience Overlap r/PS5 Subreddit Overlap & Related Communities
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r/PS5 FAQ Frequently Asked Questions About r/PS5
What's the best time to post on r/PS5?
Based on posting volume, r/PS5 is most active on Wednesdays around 2 PM UTC. That window has the most community activity, but busier hours also mean more competition for attention.
How active is r/PS5?
r/PS5 averages 79 posts per day and ranks in the top 5% for activity among tracked SFW subreddits.
How many upvotes do posts on r/PS5 get?
Posts on r/PS5 average about 209 upvotes this month (net score per post).
What kind of posts does r/PS5 get most?
On r/PS5, most posts are text posts (63%)