1.7K posts analyzed Updated Jul 2026
Averages 56 posts/day, top 5% activity. Most active Thursdays around 10 AM UTC. Mostly text posts (100%).
r/startups Traffic & Engagement r/startups Traffic & Engagement
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Upvote Distribution
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r/startups Most Active Times When r/startups Is Most Active
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r/startups Flair Performance r/startups Flair Performance
Upvotes and volume by flair Average upvotes and post volume by flair
| Flair | Posts | Upvotes |
|---|---|---|
| I will not promote | 1.7K (99.7%) | 3 |
| ban me | 5 (0.3%) | 1 |
Post Type Breakdown
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r/startups Trending Keywords Trending Keywords in r/startups
Ranked by how often they appear Title keywords ranked by how often they appear
| Keyword | Mentions ▼ | Upvotes | Comments |
|---|---|---|---|
| removed | 1.2K (70.6%) | 2 | 3 |
| moderator | 1.2K (70.5%) | 2 | 3 |
| promote | 514 (29.5%) | 6 | 11 |
| startup | 68 (3.9%) | 7 | 14 |
| looking | 46 (2.6%) | 2 | 7 |
| first | 36 (2.1%) | 9 | 13 |
| product | 31 (1.8%) | 5 | 11 |
| startups | 28 (1.6%) | 4 | 9 |
| founders | 24 (1.4%) | 6 | 12 |
| founder | 24 (1.4%) | 9 | 17 |
r/startups Mentioned Domains Mentioned Domains in r/startups
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This community doesn't link off-site.
Its posts are text, images, or discussion rather than outbound links.
r/startups Top Posts Top Performing Posts in r/startups
Highest-performing posts Highest-performing posts. Each title links to Reddit.
[ Removed by moderator ]
Is YC losing prestige with all of the AI Wrappers it invests in? I will not promote
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I raised $1m for a pre-seed and I feel super scared and like a imposter - I will not promote
Has a16z become the devil incarnate? (I will not promote)
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Founders who've signed a term sheet: how did you actually work through it the first time? (I will not promote)
We launched 20 days ago. Today we crossed 30,000 users [i will not promote]
[ Removed by moderator ]
Found the market, found customers, but they all want certs I cannot afford. I will not promote
| Title | Upvotes | Comments | Type | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [ Removed by moderator ] | 292 | 315 | text | Jul 20 |
| Is YC losing prestige with all of the AI Wrappers it invests in? I will not promote | 199 | 90 | text | Jul 25 |
| [ Removed by moderator ] | 168 | 107 | text | Jul 21 |
| I raised $1m for a pre-seed and I feel super scared and like a imposter - I will not promote | 161 | 130 | text | Jul 7 |
| Has a16z become the devil incarnate? (I will not promote) | 96 | 56 | text | Jul 11 |
| [ Removed by moderator ] | 92 | 34 | text | Jul 24 |
| Founders who've signed a term sheet: how did you actually work through it the first time? (I will not promote) | 87 | 32 | text | Jul 30 |
| We launched 20 days ago. Today we crossed 30,000 users [i will not promote] | 85 | 164 | text | Jul 23 |
| [ Removed by moderator ] | 76 | 120 | text | Jul 28 |
| Found the market, found customers, but they all want certs I cannot afford. I will not promote | 63 | 49 | text | Jul 16 |
r/startups Audience Overlap r/startups Subreddit Overlap & Related Communities
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r/startups FAQ Frequently Asked Questions About r/startups
What's the best time to post on r/startups?
Based on posting volume, r/startups is most active on Thursdays around 10 AM UTC. That window has the most community activity, but busier hours also mean more competition for attention.
How active is r/startups?
r/startups averages 56 posts per day and ranks in the top 5% for activity among tracked SFW subreddits.
How many upvotes do posts on r/startups get?
Posts on r/startups average about 3 upvotes this month (net score per post).
What kind of posts does r/startups get most?
On r/startups, most posts are text posts (100%)