1.1K posts analyzed Updated Jul 2026
Averages 36 posts/day, top 5% activity. Most active Thursdays around 3 PM UTC. Mostly text posts (94%).
r/rpg Traffic & Engagement r/rpg Traffic & Engagement
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Upvote Distribution
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r/rpg Most Active Times When r/rpg Is Most Active
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r/rpg Flair Performance r/rpg Flair Performance
Upvotes and volume by flair Average upvotes and post volume by flair
| Flair | Posts | Upvotes |
|---|---|---|
| Game Suggestion | 255 (29.8%) | 19 |
| Discussion | 196 (22.9%) | 49 |
| Game Master | 80 (9.3%) | 15 |
| Basic Questions | 73 (8.5%) | 16 |
| Resources/Tools | 60 (7.0%) | 10 |
| Self Promotion | 48 (5.6%) | 16 |
| Homebrew/Houserules | 26 (3.0%) | 5 |
| New to TTRPGs | 20 (2.3%) | 15 |
| Table Troubles | 15 (1.8%) | 55 |
| Crowdfunding | 14 (1.6%) | 29 |
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r/rpg Trending Keywords Trending Keywords in r/rpg
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| Keyword | Mentions ▼ | Upvotes | Comments |
|---|---|---|---|
| rpg | 147 (13.2%) | 18 | 31 |
| system | 126 (11.3%) | 16 | 34 |
| game | 102 (9.1%) | 20 | 38 |
| ttrpg | 88 (7.9%) | 27 | 44 |
| looking | 67 (6.0%) | 12 | 25 |
| games | 63 (5.6%) | 28 | 48 |
| rpgs | 54 (4.8%) | 24 | 43 |
| campaign | 54 (4.8%) | 37 | 37 |
| help | 52 (4.7%) | 4 | 15 |
| fantasy | 51 (4.6%) | 15 | 38 |
r/rpg Mentioned Domains Mentioned Domains in r/rpg
Most linked sites Most linked sites in this subreddit
| Domain | Links | Upvotes |
|---|---|---|
| docs.google.com | 3 | 0 |
| drivethrurpg.com | 3 | 67 |
| kickstarter.com | 3 | 28 |
| therpggazette.wordpress.com | 3 | 78 |
| youtu.be | 3 | 1 |
r/rpg Top Posts Top Performing Posts in r/rpg
Highest-performing posts Highest-performing posts. Each title links to Reddit.
D&D players raise millions in real-life campaign against ‘corporate elite’
Paizo has ended their partnership with Archives of Nethys.
This subreddit has a bad rep in the indie creator scene :(
Anyone notice "Rule of Cool" and "Rules Lawyer" are changing meaning?
"rules light" =/= "beginner friendly"
Jim Butler/Paizo’s announcement about Archives of Nethys
Paizo and Archives of Nethys reach a new agreement.
White Wolf is working on a new edition of Vampire: The Masquerade
GM running oneshot gets accused of using AI in the middle of the session.
Is the American table really as careful as online discussions suggest?
| Title | Upvotes | Comments | Type | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D&D players raise millions in real-life campaign against ‘corporate elite’ | 1.2K | 348 | link | Jul 17 |
| Paizo has ended their partnership with Archives of Nethys. | 685 | 294 | link | Jul 14 |
| This subreddit has a bad rep in the indie creator scene :( | 605 | 718 | text | Jul 14 |
| Anyone notice "Rule of Cool" and "Rules Lawyer" are changing meaning? | 576 | 357 | text | Jul 11 |
| "rules light" =/= "beginner friendly" | 522 | 166 | text | Jul 4 |
| Jim Butler/Paizo’s announcement about Archives of Nethys | 483 | 210 | link | Jul 15 |
| Paizo and Archives of Nethys reach a new agreement. | 463 | 132 | link | Jul 24 |
| White Wolf is working on a new edition of Vampire: The Masquerade | 396 | 294 | link | Jul 30 |
| GM running oneshot gets accused of using AI in the middle of the session. | 387 | 560 | text | Jul 29 |
| Is the American table really as careful as online discussions suggest? | 335 | 506 | text | Jul 19 |
r/rpg Audience Overlap r/rpg Subreddit Overlap & Related Communities
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r/rpg FAQ Frequently Asked Questions About r/rpg
What's the best time to post on r/rpg?
Based on posting volume, r/rpg is most active on Thursdays around 3 PM UTC. That window has the most community activity, but busier hours also mean more competition for attention.
How active is r/rpg?
r/rpg averages 36 posts per day and ranks in the top 5% for activity among tracked SFW subreddits.
How many upvotes do posts on r/rpg get?
Posts on r/rpg average about 24 upvotes this month (net score per post).
What kind of posts does r/rpg get most?
On r/rpg, most posts are text posts (94%)