1.2K posts analyzed Updated Jul 2026
Averages 37 posts/day, top 5% activity. Most active Thursdays around 2 PM UTC. Mostly text posts (99%).
r/PubTips Traffic & Engagement r/PubTips Traffic & Engagement
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Upvote Distribution
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r/PubTips Most Active Times When r/PubTips Is Most Active
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r/PubTips Flair Performance r/PubTips Flair Performance
Upvotes and volume by flair Average upvotes and post volume by flair
| Flair | Posts | Upvotes |
|---|---|---|
| Discussion | 92 (88.5%) | 29 |
| Attempt #1 | 6 (5.8%) | 4 |
| Attempt #4 | 3 (2.9%) | 3 |
| Attempt #6 | 3 (2.9%) | 3 |
Post Type Breakdown
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r/PubTips Trending Keywords Trending Keywords in r/PubTips
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| Keyword | Mentions ▼ | Upvotes | Comments |
|---|---|---|---|
| qcrit | 749 (64.8%) | 3 | 5 |
| attempt | 663 (57.4%) | 3 | 5 |
| adult | 507 (43.9%) | 3 | 5 |
| words | 273 (23.6%) | 3 | 5 |
| first | 260 (22.5%) | 3 | 5 |
| fantasy | 257 (22.3%) | 4 | 5 |
| pubq | 193 (16.7%) | 7 | 7 |
| fiction | 146 (12.6%) | 3 | 5 |
| literary | 96 (8.3%) | 3 | 6 |
| discussion | 96 (8.3%) | 28 | 15 |
r/PubTips Mentioned Domains Mentioned Domains in r/PubTips
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/PubTips Top Posts Top Performing Posts in r/PubTips
Highest-performing posts Highest-performing posts. Each title links to Reddit.
[PubTip] Things I Learned From My Debut Experience With a Big 5 Publisher
[DISCUSSION] I got an agent! Stats, hope, gratitude, etc.
[Discussion] I Didn't Get An Agent: Tale of Woe from a Trad Pubbed Author
[Discussion] I Got An Agent: A Very "It Only Takes One Yes" Story
[Discussion] Advances, Early Indicators, and Publisher Investment
[Discussion] How I Didn't Get an Agent (This Time)
[PubQ] UPDATE: How to Remind My Agent I’m Her Client
[Discussion] 2M crime novel deal collapses amid questions over AI use
[Discussion] After 5+ years on PubTips, I have an agent! Stats + observations
[Discussion] I didn't get an agent (stats and reflections)
| Title | Upvotes | Comments | Type | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [PubTip] Things I Learned From My Debut Experience With a Big 5 Publisher | 734 | 88 | text | Jul 14 |
| [DISCUSSION] I got an agent! Stats, hope, gratitude, etc. | 245 | 64 | text | Jul 27 |
| [Discussion] I Didn't Get An Agent: Tale of Woe from a Trad Pubbed Author | 229 | 86 | text | Jul 22 |
| [Discussion] I Got An Agent: A Very "It Only Takes One Yes" Story | 207 | 33 | text | Jul 1 |
| [Discussion] Advances, Early Indicators, and Publisher Investment | 202 | 82 | text | Jul 17 |
| [Discussion] How I Didn't Get an Agent (This Time) | 176 | 15 | text | Jul 7 |
| [PubQ] UPDATE: How to Remind My Agent I’m Her Client | 169 | 25 | text | Jul 6 |
| [Discussion] 2M crime novel deal collapses amid questions over AI use | 165 | 186 | text | Jul 31 |
| [Discussion] After 5+ years on PubTips, I have an agent! Stats + observations | 149 | 40 | text | Jul 8 |
| [Discussion] I didn't get an agent (stats and reflections) | 137 | 34 | text | Jul 20 |
r/PubTips Audience Overlap r/PubTips Subreddit Overlap & Related Communities
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r/PubTips FAQ Frequently Asked Questions About r/PubTips
What's the best time to post on r/PubTips?
Based on posting volume, r/PubTips is most active on Thursdays around 2 PM UTC. That window has the most community activity, but busier hours also mean more competition for attention.
How active is r/PubTips?
r/PubTips averages 37 posts per day and ranks in the top 5% for activity among tracked SFW subreddits.
How many upvotes do posts on r/PubTips get?
Posts on r/PubTips average about 6 upvotes this month (net score per post).
What kind of posts does r/PubTips get most?
On r/PubTips, most posts are text posts (99%)