823 posts analyzed Updated Sep 2026
Averages 27 posts/day, top 10% activity. Most active Mondays around 11 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 | 413 (50.2%) | 4 | 2 |
| first | 138 (16.8%) | 3 | 1 |
| made | 68 (8.3%) | 2 | 1 |
| solo | 55 (6.7%) | 15 | 3 |
| feedback | 53 (6.4%) | 2 | 0 |
| demo | 45 (5.5%) | 4 | 1 |
| dev | 39 (4.7%) | 4 | 1 |
| steam | 37 (4.5%) | 4 | 4 |
| looking | 33 (4.0%) | 24 | 4 |
| working | 32 (3.9%) | 23 | 6 |
r/SoloDev Mentioned Domains Mentioned Domains in r/SoloDev
Most linked sites Most linked sites in this subreddit
| Domain | Links | Upvotes |
|---|---|---|
| youtu.be | 20 | 1 |
| youtube.com | 20 | 1 |
| play.google.com | 7 | 1 |
| gd.games | 5 | 1 |
| store.steampowered.com | 5 | 1 |
r/SoloDev Top Posts Top Performing Posts in r/SoloDev
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I'm an 50yo solo developer (If you don't count my dog), wanted to share my work of this year and a half, its a game about being deep in debt and working for a corporation in the future :) Still a WIP but its looking like the thing i wanted it to be.
Creating my own engine. Progress so far. [Video]
Anyone can relate?
I did it! I pressed the button! Wish me luck!
Dynamic Environment System
Getting ready for release this fall with a game about a little RC car...
First Campaign Level works!
Im a solo dev and I'm making a FPS Survival-Horror game with Soulslike combat - Looking for playtesters!
Cotton City Alpha Demo
Update on my TPP zombie shooting survivor game - Project Aftermidnight
| Title | Upvotes | Comments | Type | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| I'm an 50yo solo developer (If you don't count my dog), wanted to share my work of this year and a half, its a game about being deep in debt and working for a corporation in the future :) Still a WIP but its looking like the thing i wanted it to be. | 661 | 105 | image | Sep 10 |
| Creating my own engine. Progress so far. [Video] | 302 | 52 | image | Sep 29 |
| Anyone can relate? | 172 | 37 | image | Sep 18 |
| I did it! I pressed the button! Wish me luck! | 171 | 50 | image | Sep 4 |
| Dynamic Environment System | 141 | 13 | image | Sep 10 |
| Getting ready for release this fall with a game about a little RC car... | 120 | 29 | image | Sep 20 |
| First Campaign Level works! | 106 | 22 | image | Sep 13 |
| Im a solo dev and I'm making a FPS Survival-Horror game with Soulslike combat - Looking for playtesters! | 100 | 11 | image | Sep 22 |
| Cotton City Alpha Demo | 87 | 13 | image | Sep 22 |
| Update on my TPP zombie shooting survivor game - Project Aftermidnight | 77 | 35 | image | Sep 28 |
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 Mondays around 11 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 27 posts per day and ranks in the top 10% for activity among tracked SFW subreddits.
How many upvotes do posts on r/SoloDev get?
Posts on r/SoloDev average about 5 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%)