188 posts analyzed Updated Sep 2026
Averages 6 posts/day, top 25% activity. Most active Thursdays around 10 AM UTC. Mostly text posts (57%).
r/QuantumComputing Traffic & Engagement r/QuantumComputing 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/QuantumComputing Most Active Times When r/QuantumComputing Is Most Active
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r/QuantumComputing Flair Performance r/QuantumComputing Flair Performance
Upvotes and volume by flair Average upvotes and post volume by flair
| Flair | Posts | Upvotes |
|---|---|---|
| Question | 26 (26.3%) | 7 |
| Discussion | 17 (17.2%) | 9 |
| News | 12 (12.1%) | 10 |
| QC Education/Outreach | 12 (12.1%) | 7 |
| Quantum Information | 9 (9.1%) | 14 |
| Video | 8 (8.1%) | 5 |
| Image | 7 (7.1%) | 1 |
| Algorithms | 5 (5.1%) | 2 |
| Quantum Hardware | 3 (3.0%) | 6 |
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r/QuantumComputing Trending Keywords Trending Keywords in r/QuantumComputing
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| Keyword | Mentions ▼ | Upvotes | Comments |
|---|---|---|---|
| quantum | 119 (63.3%) | 7 | 5 |
| computing | 34 (18.1%) | 16 | 12 |
r/QuantumComputing Mentioned Domains Mentioned Domains in r/QuantumComputing
Most linked sites Most linked sites in this subreddit
| Domain | Links | Upvotes |
|---|---|---|
| youtu.be | 7 | 5 |
r/QuantumComputing Top Posts Top Performing Posts in r/QuantumComputing
Highest-performing posts Highest-performing posts. Each title links to Reddit.
Intel CEO Sees Quantum Computing Working Alongside CPUs and GPUs
Quantum computing needs software engineers
Rules text change: incoherent/crank posts
Has anyone here worked at IBM Quantum? What did your day to day work actually look like?
D-Wave Finalizes $100M U.S. Government Agreement for Quantum Computing R&D
I am looking for someone who is planning to start Quantum computing from scratch
Fast Non-microwave Readout and Prep on Superconducting Qubits
why quantum computing is not as hyped as AI
IBM Plans a Quantum System Two in Switzerland by Year-End
FTQC Can't Be Achieved With Constant Overhead
| Title | Upvotes | Comments | Type | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Intel CEO Sees Quantum Computing Working Alongside CPUs and GPUs | 113 | 26 | link | Sep 21 |
| Quantum computing needs software engineers | 95 | 37 | link | Sep 2 |
| Rules text change: incoherent/crank posts | 62 | 11 | text | Sep 7 |
| Has anyone here worked at IBM Quantum? What did your day to day work actually look like? | 59 | 7 | text | Sep 11 |
| D-Wave Finalizes $100M U.S. Government Agreement for Quantum Computing R&D | 44 | 5 | link | Sep 8 |
| I am looking for someone who is planning to start Quantum computing from scratch | 44 | 48 | text | Sep 9 |
| Fast Non-microwave Readout and Prep on Superconducting Qubits | 40 | 3 | link | Sep 1 |
| why quantum computing is not as hyped as AI | 38 | 104 | text | Sep 6 |
| IBM Plans a Quantum System Two in Switzerland by Year-End | 33 | 3 | image | Sep 21 |
| FTQC Can't Be Achieved With Constant Overhead | 32 | 6 | link | Sep 22 |
r/QuantumComputing Audience Overlap r/QuantumComputing Subreddit Overlap & Related Communities
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r/QuantumComputing FAQ Frequently Asked Questions About r/QuantumComputing
What's the best time to post on r/QuantumComputing?
Based on posting volume, r/QuantumComputing is most active on Thursdays around 10 AM UTC. That window has the most community activity, but busier hours also mean more competition for attention.
How active is r/QuantumComputing?
r/QuantumComputing averages 6 posts per day and ranks in the top 25% for activity among tracked SFW subreddits.
How many upvotes do posts on r/QuantumComputing get?
Posts on r/QuantumComputing average about 6 upvotes this month (net score per post).
What kind of posts does r/QuantumComputing get most?
On r/QuantumComputing, most posts are text posts (57%)