1.5K posts analyzed Updated Aug 2026
Averages 48 posts/day, top 5% activity. Most active Saturdays around 2 PM UTC. Mostly image posts.
r/Songwriting Traffic & Engagement r/Songwriting 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/Songwriting Most Active Times When r/Songwriting 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/Songwriting Flair Performance r/Songwriting Flair Performance
Upvotes and volume by flair Average upvotes and post volume by flair
| Flair | Posts | Upvotes |
|---|---|---|
| :flair-need-feedback: Feedback Request | 974 (65.9%) | 6 |
| :flair-discussion: Discussion Topic | 337 (22.8%) | 9 |
| :flair-collab: Let's Collaborate! | 126 (8.5%) | 4 |
| Self-Promotion (pre-approved) | 41 (2.8%) | 1 |
Post Type Breakdown
Share by text, image, or link Share of posts by format: text, image, or link
r/Songwriting Trending Keywords Trending Keywords in r/Songwriting
Ranked by how often they appear Title keywords ranked by how often they appear
| Keyword | Mentions ▼ | Upvotes | Comments |
|---|---|---|---|
| song | 409 (27.7%) | 6 | 7 |
| feedback | 174 (11.8%) | 5 | 5 |
| first | 106 (7.2%) | 5 | 6 |
| lyrics | 87 (5.9%) | 6 | 10 |
| wrote | 83 (5.6%) | 4 | 4 |
| think | 76 (5.1%) | 11 | 11 |
| love | 76 (5.1%) | 7 | 5 |
| demo | 75 (5.1%) | 4 | 4 |
| songs | 70 (4.7%) | 9 | 19 |
| looking | 67 (4.5%) | 4 | 6 |
r/Songwriting Mentioned Domains Mentioned Domains in r/Songwriting
Most linked sites Most linked sites in this subreddit
| Domain | Links | Upvotes |
|---|---|---|
| youtu.be | 58 | 2 |
| on.soundcloud.com | 38 | 2 |
| youtube.com | 33 | 2 |
| drive.google.com | 15 | 2 |
| open.spotify.com | 15 | 1 |
| soundcloud.com | 12 | 2 |
| suno.com | 8 | 1 |
| voca.ro | 5 | 2 |
r/Songwriting Top Posts Top Performing Posts in r/Songwriting
Highest-performing posts Highest-performing posts. Each title links to Reddit.
My dad told me that everyone who's said my music is good is just being nice. I can't tell anymore.
My friends don't seem to care much but this is the best song I've written in a long time. I actually love the lyrics and arrangement. I think it's nearly perfect
What Working With Lady Gaga’s Team taught me about Vocal Production that no music school in the world did! hope you enjoy the little gift and tips.
Any feedback is appreciated
I shouldn't be a critic if I don't show my work, so here's 'Maryanne'
What’s a lyric that made you stop and think, “How did they even come up with that?”
How do artists write so many songs so quickly?
33m and nervous to release my music online.
Give me an idea, feeling, object etc and I’ll reply with a short Veres or short song (probably a poem)!!
5-4-3-2-1 Original Acoustic
r/Songwriting Audience Overlap r/Songwriting Subreddit Overlap & Related Communities
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r/Songwriting FAQ Frequently Asked Questions About r/Songwriting
What's the best time to post on r/Songwriting?
Based on posting volume, r/Songwriting is most active on Saturdays around 2 PM UTC. That window has the most community activity, but busier hours also mean more competition for attention.
How active is r/Songwriting?
r/Songwriting averages 48 posts per day and ranks in the top 5% for activity among tracked SFW subreddits.
How many upvotes do posts on r/Songwriting get?
Posts on r/Songwriting average about 7 upvotes this month (net score per post).
What kind of posts does r/Songwriting get most?
On r/Songwriting, posts are a mix of formats, mostly image posts