544 posts analyzed Updated Aug 2026
Averages 18 posts/day, top 10% activity. Most active Mondays around 1 PM UTC. Mostly text posts.
r/startupideas Traffic & Engagement r/startupideas 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/startupideas Most Active Times When r/startupideas 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/startupideas Flair Performance r/startupideas Flair Performance
Upvotes and volume by flair Average upvotes and post volume by flair
| Flair | Posts | Upvotes |
|---|---|---|
| Looking for Feedback | 100 (54.9%) | 1 |
| Discussion / Question | 36 (19.8%) | 1 |
| Looking For Ideas | 22 (12.1%) | 1 |
| Sharing Ideas | 13 (7.1%) | 1 |
| Giving Advice & Tips | 11 (6.0%) | 1 |
Post Type Breakdown
Share by text, image, or link Share of posts by format: text, image, or link
r/startupideas Trending Keywords Trending Keywords in r/startupideas
Ranked by how often they appear Title keywords ranked by how often they appear
| Keyword | Mentions ▼ | Upvotes | Comments |
|---|---|---|---|
| idea | 69 (12.7%) | 1 | 2 |
| startup | 63 (11.6%) | 1 | 1 |
| built | 60 (11.0%) | 1 | 1 |
| app | 56 (10.3%) | 1 | 1 |
| looking | 54 (9.9%) | 1 | 1 |
| building | 50 (9.2%) | 1 | 1 |
| feedback | 47 (8.6%) | 1 | 1 |
| business | 39 (7.2%) | 1 | 2 |
| actually | 35 (6.4%) | 1 | 1 |
| build | 24 (4.4%) | 1 | 1 |
r/startupideas Mentioned Domains Mentioned Domains in r/startupideas
Most linked sites Most linked sites in this subreddit
| Domain | Links | Upvotes |
|---|---|---|
| youtu.be | 3 | 1 |
r/startupideas Top Posts Top Performing Posts in r/startupideas
Highest-performing posts Highest-performing posts. Each title links to Reddit.
My friend in Rourkela complained about empty trucks returning home. I asked one question. That became my startup.
Theoretically, lets say I have a 1 million qubit , fault tolerant, quantum compute system...but I want to keep it a secret. What are some good startup ideas which would maximize profits, perhaps by selling blackbox outcomes/calculations, without needing to reveal the engine?
EdTech SaaS concept
Business partner
How do I get clients for my startup support / CFO services business?
Real and pain yes
Assess the idea please
I will pay you $1 (USD) to give me honest feedback on THIS idea
Idea: Competor Monitoring Startup
Rate My Startup Idea as 16M
r/startupideas Audience Overlap r/startupideas Subreddit Overlap & Related Communities
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r/startupideas FAQ Frequently Asked Questions About r/startupideas
What's the best time to post on r/startupideas?
Based on posting volume, r/startupideas is most active on Mondays around 1 PM UTC. That window has the most community activity, but busier hours also mean more competition for attention.
How active is r/startupideas?
r/startupideas averages 18 posts per day and ranks in the top 10% for activity among tracked SFW subreddits.
How many upvotes do posts on r/startupideas get?
Posts on r/startupideas average about 1 upvotes this month (net score per post).
What kind of posts does r/startupideas get most?
On r/startupideas, posts are a mix of formats, mostly text posts