2.7K posts analyzed Updated Jun 2026
Averages 89 posts/day, top 5% activity. Most active Tuesdays around 7 AM UTC. Mostly text posts (78%).
r/selfhosted Traffic & Engagement r/selfhosted Traffic & Engagement
Volume and engagement over time Posting volume and engagement over time
Post Format
Upvote Distribution
How upvoted posts perform Only posts with 2+ upvotes. The bands below show how those posts are spread by upvote count.
r/selfhosted Most Active Times When r/selfhosted Is Most Active
Peak posting by day and hour (UTC) When this community posts most, by day and hour (UTC)
Most Active by Day
r/selfhosted Flair Performance r/selfhosted Flair Performance
Upvotes and volume by flair Average upvotes and post volume by flair
| Flair | Posts | Upvotes |
|---|---|---|
| Need Help | 833 (31.3%) | 9 |
| Release (AI) | 320 (12.0%) | 9 |
| Release (No AI) | 292 (11.0%) | 13 |
| Software Development | 208 (7.8%) | 7 |
| Product Announcement | 115 (4.3%) | 6 |
| Media Serving | 100 (3.8%) | 26 |
| Automation | 80 (3.0%) | 18 |
| Wednesday Exceptions | 80 (3.0%) | 4 |
| Monitoring Tools | 78 (2.9%) | 8 |
| Guide | 73 (2.7%) | 21 |
Post Type Breakdown
Share by text, image, or link Share of posts by format: text, image, or link
r/selfhosted Trending Keywords Trending Keywords in r/selfhosted
Ranked by how often they appear Title keywords ranked by how often they appear
| Keyword | Mentions ▼ | Upvotes | Comments |
|---|---|---|---|
| moderator | 2.6K (97.1%) | 18 | 12 |
| removed | 2.6K (97.1%) | 18 | 12 |
| self | 13 (0.5%) | 22 | 23 |
| built | 11 (0.4%) | 1 | 4 |
| server | 10 (0.4%) | 3 | 9 |
r/selfhosted Mentioned Domains Mentioned Domains in r/selfhosted
Most linked sites Most linked sites in this subreddit
| Domain | Links | Upvotes |
|---|---|---|
| github.com | 63 | 10 |
| youtu.be | 8 | 1 |
| youtube.com | 6 | 1 |
| david.alvarezrosa.com | 3 | 45 |
| linuxblog.io | 3 | 97 |
r/selfhosted Top Posts Top Performing Posts in r/selfhosted
Highest-performing posts Highest-performing posts. Each title links to Reddit.
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| Title | Upvotes | Comments | Type | Date |
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| [ Removed by moderator ] | 2.6K | 132 | image | May 31 |
| [ Removed by moderator ] | 1.8K | 137 | image | Jun 7 |
| [ Removed by moderator ] | 1.6K | 271 | text | Jun 1 |
| [ Removed by moderator ] | 1.6K | 60 | image | Jun 11 |
| [ Removed by moderator ] | 1.3K | 128 | image | May 31 |
| [ Removed by moderator ] | 1.3K | 205 | image | Jun 13 |
| [ Removed by moderator ] | 1.2K | 191 | link | Jun 2 |
| [ Removed by moderator ] | 1.2K | 92 | image | Jun 23 |
| [ Removed by moderator ] | 1.2K | 196 | link | Jun 15 |
| [ Removed by moderator ] | 1.2K | 160 | text | Jun 1 |
r/selfhosted Audience Overlap r/selfhosted Subreddit Overlap & Related Communities
Overlapping audiences Communities with overlapping audiences
r/selfhosted FAQ Frequently Asked Questions About r/selfhosted
What's the best time to post on r/selfhosted?
Based on posting volume, r/selfhosted is most active on Tuesdays around 7 AM UTC. That window has the most community activity, but busier hours also mean more competition for attention.
How active is r/selfhosted?
r/selfhosted averages 89 posts per day and ranks in the top 5% for activity among tracked SFW subreddits.
How many upvotes do posts on r/selfhosted get?
Posts on r/selfhosted average about 18 upvotes this month (net score per post).
What kind of posts does r/selfhosted get most?
On r/selfhosted, most posts are text posts (78%)