1.6K posts analyzed Updated Sep 2026
Averages 55 posts/day, top 5% activity. Most active Tuesdays around 9 AM UTC. Mostly image posts.
r/retrogaming Traffic & Engagement r/retrogaming Traffic & Engagement
Volume and engagement over time Posting volume and engagement over time
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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/retrogaming Most Active Times When r/retrogaming 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/retrogaming Flair Performance r/retrogaming Flair Performance
Upvotes and volume by flair Average upvotes and post volume by flair
| Flair | Posts | Upvotes |
|---|---|---|
| [Discussion] | 405 (24.7%) | 47 |
| [Question] | 332 (20.2%) | 22 |
| [Emulation] | 131 (8.0%) | 17 |
| [Fun] | 105 (6.4%) | 90 |
| [Help!] | 66 (4.0%) | 2 |
| [Recommendation] | 60 (3.7%) | 61 |
| [Collection] | 59 (3.6%) | 14 |
| [Retro Ad] | 59 (3.6%) | 88 |
| [Just a Thought] | 41 (2.5%) | 36 |
| [Other] | 39 (2.4%) | 55 |
Post Type Breakdown
Share by text, image, or link Share of posts by format: text, image, or link
r/retrogaming Trending Keywords Trending Keywords in r/retrogaming
Ranked by how often they appear Title keywords ranked by how often they appear
| Keyword | Mentions ▼ | Upvotes | Comments |
|---|---|---|---|
| game | 290 (17.6%) | 33 | 22 |
| games | 217 (13.2%) | 40 | 34 |
| retro | 150 (9.1%) | 18 | 20 |
| old | 67 (4.1%) | 44 | 12 |
| play | 65 (4.0%) | 9 | 17 |
| gaming | 62 (3.8%) | 33 | 36 |
| console | 52 (3.2%) | 10 | 13 |
| nes | 49 (3.0%) | 19 | 18 |
| help | 46 (2.8%) | 8 | 5 |
| arcade | 45 (2.7%) | 68 | 16 |
r/retrogaming Mentioned Domains Mentioned Domains in r/retrogaming
Most linked sites Most linked sites in this subreddit
| Domain | Links | Upvotes |
|---|---|---|
| youtube.com | 70 | 14 |
| youtu.be | 53 | 4 |
| ebay.io | 6 | 0 |
| tiktok.com | 4 | 3 |
| swtorstrategies.com | 3 | 1 |
| i.imgur.com | 3 | 1 |
| open.spotify.com | 3 | 1 |
r/retrogaming Top Posts Top Performing Posts in r/retrogaming
Highest-performing posts Highest-performing posts. Each title links to Reddit.
We Lived Like Kings
What classic PC games am I missing?
Me in 1995 when none of my friends but me had a Sega Saturn.
Only Gameboy Color era enjoyers recognize this
A 1980's solution for when you needed one last dose of Nintendo before a boring day at school.
What am I missing?
KayBee Toys advertisement from 1989
Desert strike was so much fun.
Found while emptying parent's house
Playing Puzzle Bobble/Bust-A-Move (1994) with a Cardboard Version of the Game's Aiming Mechanism and a DIY Spinner
| Title | Upvotes | Comments | Type | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| We Lived Like Kings | 5.4K | 175 | image | Sep 28 |
| What classic PC games am I missing? | 2.4K | 2.0K | image | Sep 19 |
| Me in 1995 when none of my friends but me had a Sega Saturn. | 1.6K | 210 | image | Sep 24 |
| Only Gameboy Color era enjoyers recognize this | 1.5K | 96 | image | Sep 22 |
| A 1980's solution for when you needed one last dose of Nintendo before a boring day at school. | 1.4K | 123 | image | Sep 23 |
| What am I missing? | 1.3K | 818 | image | Sep 6 |
| KayBee Toys advertisement from 1989 | 1.2K | 86 | image | Sep 5 |
| Desert strike was so much fun. | 1.1K | 105 | image | Sep 11 |
| Found while emptying parent's house | 1.1K | 56 | image | Sep 12 |
| Playing Puzzle Bobble/Bust-A-Move (1994) with a Cardboard Version of the Game's Aiming Mechanism and a DIY Spinner | 1.1K | 62 | image | Sep 18 |
r/retrogaming Audience Overlap r/retrogaming Subreddit Overlap & Related Communities
Overlapping audiences Communities with overlapping audiences
r/retrogaming FAQ Frequently Asked Questions About r/retrogaming
What's the best time to post on r/retrogaming?
Based on posting volume, r/retrogaming is most active on Tuesdays around 9 AM UTC. That window has the most community activity, but busier hours also mean more competition for attention.
How active is r/retrogaming?
r/retrogaming averages 55 posts per day and ranks in the top 5% for activity among tracked SFW subreddits.
How many upvotes do posts on r/retrogaming get?
Posts on r/retrogaming average about 45 upvotes this month (net score per post).
What kind of posts does r/retrogaming get most?
On r/retrogaming, posts are a mix of formats, mostly image posts