423 posts analyzed Updated Aug 2026
Averages 14 posts/day, top 25% activity. Most active Mondays around 4 PM UTC. Mostly image posts.
r/RenPy Traffic & Engagement r/RenPy 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/RenPy Most Active Times When r/RenPy 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/RenPy Flair Performance r/RenPy Flair Performance
Upvotes and volume by flair Average upvotes and post volume by flair
| Flair | Posts | Upvotes |
|---|---|---|
| Question | 217 (51.5%) | 7 |
| Showoff | 112 (26.6%) | 61 |
| Self Promotion | 38 (9.0%) | 17 |
| Discussion | 25 (5.9%) | 30 |
| Game | 13 (3.1%) | 9 |
| Guide | 10 (2.4%) | 39 |
| Resources | 6 (1.4%) | 33 |
Post Type Breakdown
Share by text, image, or link Share of posts by format: text, image, or link
r/RenPy Trending Keywords Trending Keywords in r/RenPy
Ranked by how often they appear Title keywords ranked by how often they appear
| Keyword | Mentions ▼ | Upvotes | Comments |
|---|---|---|---|
| game | 59 (13.9%) | 31 | 17 |
| visual | 52 (12.3%) | 21 | 5 |
| novel | 43 (10.2%) | 24 | 5 |
| ren'py | 38 (9.0%) | 8 | 6 |
| first | 31 (7.3%) | 41 | 6 |
| menu | 28 (6.6%) | 15 | 4 |
| renpy | 27 (6.4%) | 12 | 6 |
| help | 22 (5.2%) | 3 | 7 |
| made | 21 (5.0%) | 60 | 34 |
| character | 20 (4.7%) | 62 | 7 |
r/RenPy Mentioned Domains Mentioned Domains in r/RenPy
Most linked sites Most linked sites in this subreddit
| Domain | Links | Upvotes |
|---|---|---|
| youtu.be | 4 | 4 |
| youtube.com | 3 | 1 |
r/RenPy Top Posts Top Performing Posts in r/RenPy
Highest-performing posts Highest-performing posts. Each title links to Reddit.
Some sprites for my VN. Would you play a VN in this style?
Working on a Adventure/Romance VN
I figured out how to add in-engine lighting to character sprites!
Be honest would you play a free game that looks like this over one made with AI?
Some backgrounds I made for my first VN!
I finally have working sprites and I couldn't be happier
Courtesy NSFW devs should show towards their players
A Cherub's Lament, my first VN, has been released!!
Before and After for my menu!
How obvious is it that this is my first RenPy game?
| Title | Upvotes | Comments | Type | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Some sprites for my VN. Would you play a VN in this style? | 1.4K | 127 | image | Aug 18 |
| Working on a Adventure/Romance VN | 894 | 113 | image | Aug 20 |
| I figured out how to add in-engine lighting to character sprites! | 644 | 29 | image | Aug 24 |
| Be honest would you play a free game that looks like this over one made with AI? | 484 | 570 | image | Aug 10 |
| Some backgrounds I made for my first VN! | 353 | 38 | image | Aug 12 |
| I finally have working sprites and I couldn't be happier | 317 | 44 | image | Aug 30 |
| Courtesy NSFW devs should show towards their players | 268 | 12 | text | Aug 7 |
| A Cherub's Lament, my first VN, has been released!! | 245 | 14 | image | Aug 26 |
| Before and After for my menu! | 204 | 16 | image | Aug 9 |
| How obvious is it that this is my first RenPy game? | 189 | 35 | image | Aug 1 |
r/RenPy Audience Overlap r/RenPy Subreddit Overlap & Related Communities
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r/RenPy FAQ Frequently Asked Questions About r/RenPy
What's the best time to post on r/RenPy?
Based on posting volume, r/RenPy is most active on Mondays around 4 PM UTC. That window has the most community activity, but busier hours also mean more competition for attention.
How active is r/RenPy?
r/RenPy averages 14 posts per day and ranks in the top 25% for activity among tracked SFW subreddits.
How many upvotes do posts on r/RenPy get?
Posts on r/RenPy average about 25 upvotes this month (net score per post).
What kind of posts does r/RenPy get most?
On r/RenPy, posts are a mix of formats, mostly image posts