2.7K posts analyzed Updated Jul 2026
Averages 86 posts/day, top 5% activity. Most active Thursdays around 12 PM UTC. Mostly text posts.
r/sideprojects Traffic & Engagement r/sideprojects 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/sideprojects Most Active Times When r/sideprojects 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/sideprojects Flair Performance r/sideprojects Flair Performance
Upvotes and volume by flair Average upvotes and post volume by flair
| Flair | Posts | Upvotes |
|---|---|---|
| Showcase: Free(mium) | 635 (23.7%) | 1 |
| Feedback Request | 608 (22.7%) | 2 |
| Showcase: Prerelease | 500 (18.7%) | 1 |
| Showcase: Open Source | 375 (14.0%) | 1 |
| Discussion | 261 (9.8%) | 4 |
| Question | 172 (6.4%) | 2 |
| Showcase: Purchase Required | 87 (3.3%) | 1 |
| Meta | 36 (1.3%) | 1 |
Post Type Breakdown
Share by text, image, or link Share of posts by format: text, image, or link
r/sideprojects Trending Keywords Trending Keywords in r/sideprojects
Ranked by how often they appear Title keywords ranked by how often they appear
| Keyword | Mentions ▼ | Upvotes | Comments |
|---|---|---|---|
| built | 1.0K (39.1%) | 1 | 1 |
| app | 490 (18.3%) | 1 | 1 |
| free | 295 (11.0%) | 1 | 1 |
| feedback | 290 (10.8%) | 1 | 1 |
| tool | 207 (7.7%) | 1 | 1 |
| looking | 180 (6.7%) | 1 | 1 |
| building | 172 (6.4%) | 2 | 3 |
| first | 136 (5.1%) | 3 | 4 |
| made | 133 (5.0%) | 1 | 1 |
| project | 131 (4.9%) | 2 | 2 |
r/sideprojects Mentioned Domains Mentioned Domains in r/sideprojects
Most linked sites Most linked sites in this subreddit
| Domain | Links | Upvotes |
|---|---|---|
| github.com | 17 | 1 |
| apps.apple.com | 10 | 1 |
| play.google.com | 6 | 1 |
| chromewebstore.google.com | 4 | 2 |
| youtube.com | 4 | 1 |
| pairux.com | 3 | 1 |
| producthunt.com | 3 | 1 |
r/sideprojects Top Posts Top Performing Posts in r/sideprojects
Highest-performing posts Highest-performing posts. Each title links to Reddit.
The hard work is finally paying off!
I built a 48-page trust & estate planning bundle after realizing how few people actually know what avoids probate (vs. what doesn't)
I just crossed $20,000 revenue within 10 months of launch, here’s what I learned.
I went from $0 to $1,435 MRR in 38 days for my SaaS by selling a $27 playbook first. Here's the full numbers, and what I learned along the way
Drop your product and i'll tell you the exact subreddit to get your first 100 customers
My weather app was featured by an Apple tech blog!
After months of late nights, landing my first paid customer feels incredible.
Drop your product below and I'll show you where your first 100 customers are hiding on reddit
Tell me what you're building and I'll find your first 100 customers
Started as a "scratch my own itch" project, curious how others decide when to keep pushing vs. let something die
r/sideprojects Audience Overlap r/sideprojects Subreddit Overlap & Related Communities
Overlapping audiences Communities with overlapping audiences
r/sideprojects FAQ Frequently Asked Questions About r/sideprojects
What's the best time to post on r/sideprojects?
Based on posting volume, r/sideprojects is most active on Thursdays around 12 PM UTC. That window has the most community activity, but busier hours also mean more competition for attention.
How active is r/sideprojects?
r/sideprojects averages 86 posts per day and ranks in the top 5% for activity among tracked SFW subreddits.
How many upvotes do posts on r/sideprojects get?
Posts on r/sideprojects average about 2 upvotes this month (net score per post).
What kind of posts does r/sideprojects get most?
On r/sideprojects, posts are a mix of formats, mostly text posts