385 posts analyzed Updated Jul 2026
Averages 12 posts/day, top 25% activity. Most active Wednesdays around 10 AM UTC. Mostly text posts (64%).
r/RetroArch Traffic & Engagement r/RetroArch Traffic & Engagement
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r/RetroArch Most Active Times When r/RetroArch Is Most Active
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r/RetroArch Flair Performance r/RetroArch Flair Performance
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| Flair | Posts | Upvotes |
|---|---|---|
| Technical Support | 166 (73.1%) | 2 |
| Discussion | 30 (13.2%) | 9 |
| Showcase | 26 (11.5%) | 27 |
| Technical Support: SOLVED | 5 (2.2%) | 2 |
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r/RetroArch Trending Keywords Trending Keywords in r/RetroArch
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| Keyword | Mentions ▼ | Upvotes | Comments |
|---|---|---|---|
| retroarch | 79 (20.5%) | 10 | 6 |
| help | 36 (9.3%) | 1 | 2 |
| core | 25 (6.5%) | 7 | 6 |
| game | 21 (5.5%) | 2 | 5 |
| shader | 21 (5.5%) | 14 | 4 |
| save | 20 (5.2%) | 12 | 7 |
| android | 18 (4.7%) | 8 | 5 |
| games | 18 (4.7%) | 24 | 6 |
| need | 16 (4.2%) | 1 | 3 |
| overlay | 16 (4.2%) | 6 | 3 |
r/RetroArch Mentioned Domains Mentioned Domains in r/RetroArch
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| Domain | Links | Upvotes |
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| youtu.be | 3 | 6 |
r/RetroArch Top Posts Top Performing Posts in r/RetroArch
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Built a free open-source tool to sync emulator saves/save-states across devices (RetroArch, Dolphin, PCSX2, RPCS3, Yuzu/Ryujinx, Citra, Cemu, PPSSPP)
It's unbelievable how great looking many GBA games were, genuinely comparable to some of the best 2D PS1 games on such a small device.
What kind of shaders do you use?
Yeah I really should have used shaders years ago lol.
RetroArch and it's Dolphin core: a 2026 appreciation post
I made some overlays/skins for my Retroarch in Android
Shader preset for older lcds: "We have CRT at home!"
Image 1 Retro image 2 Delta IOS - I have been driving myself crazy trying to get retro to emulate like delta, I feel like delta is just a cleaner emulation… what settings do yall recommend in retro to clean up GBA?
I Compared Some of the Best CRT Shaders for RetroArch
RetroArch vs standalone emulators 2026
r/RetroArch Audience Overlap r/RetroArch Subreddit Overlap & Related Communities
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r/RetroArch FAQ Frequently Asked Questions About r/RetroArch
What's the best time to post on r/RetroArch?
Based on posting volume, r/RetroArch is most active on Wednesdays around 10 AM UTC. That window has the most community activity, but busier hours also mean more competition for attention.
How active is r/RetroArch?
r/RetroArch averages 12 posts per day and ranks in the top 25% for activity among tracked SFW subreddits.
How many upvotes do posts on r/RetroArch get?
Posts on r/RetroArch average about 6 upvotes this month (net score per post).
What kind of posts does r/RetroArch get most?
On r/RetroArch, most posts are text posts (64%)