328 posts analyzed Updated Jul 2026
Averages 11 posts/day, top 25% activity. Most active Fridays around 7 PM UTC. Mostly image posts (68%).
r/RetroAchievements Traffic & Engagement r/RetroAchievements Traffic & Engagement
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r/RetroAchievements Trending Keywords Trending Keywords in r/RetroAchievements
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| Keyword | Mentions ▼ | Upvotes | Comments |
|---|---|---|---|
| mastery | 144 (43.9%) | 23 | 2 |
| achievements | 25 (7.6%) | 12 | 10 |
| mastered | 20 (6.1%) | 20 | 3 |
| retroachievements | 18 (5.5%) | 36 | 13 |
| game | 17 (5.2%) | 15 | 7 |
| achievement | 14 (4.3%) | 7 | 6 |
| first | 14 (4.3%) | 32 | 4 |
| wii | 14 (4.3%) | 24 | 4 |
| nes | 13 (4.0%) | 9 | 2 |
| masteries | 13 (4.0%) | 29 | 4 |
r/RetroAchievements Mentioned Domains Mentioned Domains in r/RetroAchievements
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| Domain | Links | Upvotes |
|---|---|---|
| youtu.be | 7 | 1 |
r/RetroAchievements Top Posts Top Performing Posts in r/RetroAchievements
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I made an open-source desktop companion that tracks RetroAchievements and warns about missables
Softcore was renamed to "Casual"
Retro Achievements on Mega Drive hardware
Heads-up: NetherSX2 No Longer Hardcore Verified (Soon)
First 50 Masteries
Mastery #62 - Animal Crossing, but legitimately in real-time over 14 months (subset was completed back in January)
Another completion in the books!
new user here . am i tripping or some sets are just trash
UNDERTALE STANDALONE!!!
Why don't beaten games appear in Game Awards? I made a fix.
| Title | Upvotes | Comments | Type | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| I made an open-source desktop companion that tracks RetroAchievements and warns about missables | 274 | 53 | image | Jul 16 |
| Softcore was renamed to "Casual" | 202 | 49 | image | Jul 1 |
| Retro Achievements on Mega Drive hardware | 192 | 20 | image | Jul 14 |
| Heads-up: NetherSX2 No Longer Hardcore Verified (Soon) | 111 | 70 | image | Jul 2 |
| First 50 Masteries | 108 | 19 | image | Jul 26 |
| Mastery #62 - Animal Crossing, but legitimately in real-time over 14 months (subset was completed back in January) | 94 | 7 | image | Jul 5 |
| Another completion in the books! | 92 | 12 | image | Jul 12 |
| new user here . am i tripping or some sets are just trash | 90 | 13 | text | Jul 18 |
| UNDERTALE STANDALONE!!! | 81 | 50 | link | Jul 18 |
| Why don't beaten games appear in Game Awards? I made a fix. | 77 | 42 | text | Jul 26 |
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r/RetroAchievements FAQ Frequently Asked Questions About r/RetroAchievements
What's the best time to post on r/RetroAchievements?
Based on posting volume, r/RetroAchievements is most active on Fridays around 7 PM UTC. That window has the most community activity, but busier hours also mean more competition for attention.
How active is r/RetroAchievements?
r/RetroAchievements averages 11 posts per day and ranks in the top 25% for activity among tracked SFW subreddits.
How many upvotes do posts on r/RetroAchievements get?
Posts on r/RetroAchievements average about 22 upvotes this month (net score per post).
What kind of posts does r/RetroAchievements get most?
On r/RetroAchievements, most posts are image posts (68%)