4.0K posts analyzed Updated Sep 2026
Averages 134 posts/day, top 1% activity. Most active Tuesdays around 11 AM UTC. Mostly text posts (100%).
r/smallbusiness Traffic & Engagement r/smallbusiness 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/smallbusiness Most Active Times When r/smallbusiness Is Most Active
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r/smallbusiness Flair Performance r/smallbusiness Flair Performance
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This subreddit doesn't use post flairs.
No flaired posts were found in this month's data.
Post Type Breakdown
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r/smallbusiness Trending Keywords Trending Keywords in r/smallbusiness
Ranked by how often they appear Title keywords ranked by how often they appear
| Keyword | Mentions ▼ | Upvotes | Comments |
|---|---|---|---|
| business | 1.1K (28.6%) | 5 | 10 |
| small | 555 (13.8%) | 4 | 10 |
| actually | 257 (6.4%) | 2 | 9 |
| owners | 200 (5.0%) | 2 | 7 |
| looking | 187 (4.7%) | 2 | 6 |
| anyone | 161 (4.0%) | 4 | 8 |
| businesses | 147 (3.7%) | 8 | 13 |
| first | 146 (3.6%) | 6 | 11 |
| need | 144 (3.6%) | 3 | 10 |
| help | 137 (3.4%) | 2 | 8 |
r/smallbusiness Mentioned Domains Mentioned Domains in r/smallbusiness
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/smallbusiness Top Posts Top Performing Posts in r/smallbusiness
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I had to fire a guy today, 4 days after his wife was diagnosed with cancer. People suck. I suck.
When I had to pay a lawyer in 5 minute blocks really changed how I hire anybody who bills by the hour
Happily lost a customer today
My little home-based pet care business just crossed $35k in 6 months and I have nobody else to tell 😂
Money is getting harder and harder to make.
Doing $500k-1million a month in revenue, but I don’t have an hour to myself and I’m losing my mind.
I interviewed someone for a position at my bakery and they left a negative review on Google after I didn't hire them.
Client asking for 7am meeting and then not showing up
For those whose small businesses are doing well in this economy - what industry are you in?
New hire (friend of my best employee) lied to me in her first week. Fire her or give one chance?
r/smallbusiness Audience Overlap r/smallbusiness Subreddit Overlap & Related Communities
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r/smallbusiness FAQ Frequently Asked Questions About r/smallbusiness
What's the best time to post on r/smallbusiness?
Based on posting volume, r/smallbusiness is most active on Tuesdays around 11 AM UTC. That window has the most community activity, but busier hours also mean more competition for attention.
How active is r/smallbusiness?
r/smallbusiness averages 134 posts per day and ranks in the top 1% for activity among tracked SFW subreddits.
How many upvotes do posts on r/smallbusiness get?
Posts on r/smallbusiness average about 5 upvotes this month (net score per post).
What kind of posts does r/smallbusiness get most?
On r/smallbusiness, most posts are text posts (100%)