408 posts analyzed Updated Jul 2026
Averages 13 posts/day, top 25% activity. Most active Thursdays around 7 AM UTC. Mostly image posts (57%).
r/SoloDev Traffic & Engagement r/SoloDev Traffic & Engagement
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r/SoloDev Most Active Times When r/SoloDev Is Most Active
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r/SoloDev Flair Performance r/SoloDev Flair Performance
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r/SoloDev Trending Keywords Trending Keywords in r/SoloDev
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| Keyword | Mentions ▼ | Upvotes | Comments |
|---|---|---|---|
| game | 208 (51.0%) | 2 | 1 |
| first | 81 (19.9%) | 3 | 1 |
| solo | 64 (15.7%) | 4 | 2 |
| feedback | 43 (10.5%) | 2 | 2 |
| steam | 35 (8.6%) | 2 | 2 |
| made | 33 (8.1%) | 1 | 1 |
| demo | 27 (6.6%) | 2 | 1 |
| dev | 27 (6.6%) | 2 | 1 |
| finally | 26 (6.4%) | 2 | 2 |
| making | 22 (5.4%) | 2 | 3 |
r/SoloDev Mentioned Domains Mentioned Domains in r/SoloDev
Most linked sites Most linked sites in this subreddit
| Domain | Links | Upvotes |
|---|---|---|
| youtube.com | 11 | 1 |
| play.google.com | 7 | 1 |
| store.steampowered.com | 6 | 1 |
| youtu.be | 6 | 2 |
r/SoloDev Top Posts Top Performing Posts in r/SoloDev
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I drew my game's pixel art poster and people thought it was AI
This is Seina: A Tale of Spirits, my first game as a solo developer.
After 7 months of solo work, I'm happy with the progress and demo is out.
You've heard of programmer art, but have you heard of programmer writing?
Would you play this?
At what point does visual fidelity stop mattering?
Head Turnaround
A few screenshots from my game
My Solo Game is Coming Along!
My initial wishlist goal was 7,000, but I managed to reach 40 !!
| Title | Upvotes | Comments | Type | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| I drew my game's pixel art poster and people thought it was AI | 121 | 314 | image | Jul 31 |
| This is Seina: A Tale of Spirits, my first game as a solo developer. | 86 | 15 | image | Jul 13 |
| After 7 months of solo work, I'm happy with the progress and demo is out. | 26 | 6 | image | Jul 1 |
| You've heard of programmer art, but have you heard of programmer writing? | 21 | 14 | text | Jul 8 |
| Would you play this? | 19 | 10 | image | Jul 3 |
| At what point does visual fidelity stop mattering? | 16 | 0 | image | Jul 23 |
| Head Turnaround | 16 | 6 | image | Jul 5 |
| A few screenshots from my game | 16 | 7 | image | Jul 3 |
| My Solo Game is Coming Along! | 14 | 2 | image | Jul 31 |
| My initial wishlist goal was 7,000, but I managed to reach 40 !! | 14 | 3 | image | Jul 30 |
r/SoloDev Audience Overlap r/SoloDev Subreddit Overlap & Related Communities
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r/SoloDev FAQ Frequently Asked Questions About r/SoloDev
What's the best time to post on r/SoloDev?
Based on posting volume, r/SoloDev is most active on Thursdays around 7 AM UTC. That window has the most community activity, but busier hours also mean more competition for attention.
How active is r/SoloDev?
r/SoloDev averages 13 posts per day and ranks in the top 25% for activity among tracked SFW subreddits.
How many upvotes do posts on r/SoloDev get?
Posts on r/SoloDev average about 3 upvotes this month (net score per post).
What kind of posts does r/SoloDev get most?
On r/SoloDev, most posts are image posts (57%)