236 posts analyzed Updated Sep 2026
Averages 8 posts/day, top 25% activity. Most active Mondays around 3 PM UTC. Mostly text posts (100%).
r/selfpublishing Traffic & Engagement r/selfpublishing Traffic & Engagement
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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/selfpublishing Most Active Times When r/selfpublishing 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/selfpublishing Flair Performance r/selfpublishing Flair Performance
Upvotes and volume by flair Average upvotes and post volume by flair
| Flair | Posts | Upvotes |
|---|---|---|
| Author | 41 (100.0%) | 1 |
Post Type Breakdown
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r/selfpublishing Trending Keywords Trending Keywords in r/selfpublishing
Ranked by how often they appear Title keywords ranked by how often they appear
| Keyword | Mentions ▼ | Upvotes | Comments |
|---|---|---|---|
| book | 55 (23.3%) | 1 | 1 |
| publishing | 27 (11.4%) | 1 | 1 |
| self | 22 (9.3%) | 2 | 2 |
| published | 20 (8.5%) | 1 | 2 |
| kdp | 17 (7.2%) | 1 | 1 |
| publish | 17 (7.2%) | 1 | 1 |
| books | 17 (7.2%) | 1 | 0 |
| amazon | 17 (7.2%) | 1 | 0 |
| anyone | 15 (6.4%) | 1 | 2 |
| help | 15 (6.4%) | 1 | 2 |
r/selfpublishing Mentioned Domains Mentioned Domains in r/selfpublishing
Most linked sites Most linked sites in this subreddit
This community doesn't link off-site.
Its posts are text, images, or discussion rather than outbound links.
r/selfpublishing Top Posts Top Performing Posts in r/selfpublishing
Highest-performing posts Highest-performing posts. Each title links to Reddit.
Got my first order
Be careful with publishers
Broke down yesterday.
Has anyone tried using a vlog to build an audience as an indie author?
What was everyone’s first experience when publishing?
How do you actually self-promote your novel? I feel completely lost with social media
How Do I Get A Novel Ready For Publishing? (Editing Wise)
For those who have self-published a book, what was the part of the process that took you the longest?
Reviewing other self published books you read
Not sure what to title
| Title | Upvotes | Comments | Type | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Got my first order | 13 | 1 | text | Sep 29 |
| Be careful with publishers | 10 | 9 | text | Sep 7 |
| Broke down yesterday. | 8 | 4 | text | Sep 5 |
| Has anyone tried using a vlog to build an audience as an indie author? | 8 | 10 | text | Sep 1 |
| What was everyone’s first experience when publishing? | 6 | 5 | text | Sep 6 |
| How do you actually self-promote your novel? I feel completely lost with social media | 5 | 8 | text | Sep 16 |
| How Do I Get A Novel Ready For Publishing? (Editing Wise) | 5 | 8 | text | Sep 20 |
| For those who have self-published a book, what was the part of the process that took you the longest? | 5 | 16 | text | Sep 24 |
| Reviewing other self published books you read | 5 | 0 | text | Sep 14 |
| Not sure what to title | 5 | 4 | text | Sep 17 |
r/selfpublishing Audience Overlap r/selfpublishing Subreddit Overlap & Related Communities
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r/selfpublishing FAQ Frequently Asked Questions About r/selfpublishing
What's the best time to post on r/selfpublishing?
Based on posting volume, r/selfpublishing is most active on Mondays around 3 PM UTC. That window has the most community activity, but busier hours also mean more competition for attention.
How active is r/selfpublishing?
r/selfpublishing averages 8 posts per day and ranks in the top 25% for activity among tracked SFW subreddits.
How many upvotes do posts on r/selfpublishing get?
Posts on r/selfpublishing average about 1 upvotes this month (net score per post).
What kind of posts does r/selfpublishing get most?
On r/selfpublishing, most posts are text posts (100%)