1.2K posts analyzed Updated Jul 2026
Averages 38 posts/day, top 5% activity. Most active Saturdays around 1 PM UTC. Mostly text posts (61%).
r/SteamOS Traffic & Engagement r/SteamOS Traffic & Engagement
Volume and engagement over time Posting volume and engagement over time
Post Format
Upvote Distribution
How upvoted posts perform Only posts with 2+ upvotes. The bands below show how those posts are spread by upvote count.
r/SteamOS Most Active Times When r/SteamOS Is Most Active
Peak posting by day and hour (UTC) When this community posts most, by day and hour (UTC)
Most Active by Day
r/SteamOS Flair Performance r/SteamOS Flair Performance
Upvotes and volume by flair Average upvotes and post volume by flair
| Flair | Posts | Upvotes |
|---|---|---|
| question | 188 (35.2%) | 9 |
| help wanted | 157 (29.4%) | 8 |
| support | 106 (19.9%) | 13 |
| .-=⋆ The More You Know | 36 (6.7%) | 41 |
| Steam Client Beta Update | 15 (2.8%) | 9 |
| SteamOS Update | 13 (2.4%) | 37 |
| solved | 12 (2.2%) | 12 |
| SteamOS Beta Update | 7 (1.3%) | 40 |
Post Type Breakdown
Share by text, image, or link Share of posts by format: text, image, or link
r/SteamOS Trending Keywords Trending Keywords in r/SteamOS
Ranked by how often they appear Title keywords ranked by how often they appear
| Keyword | Mentions ▼ | Upvotes | Comments |
|---|---|---|---|
| steamos | 390 (33.3%) | 28 | 13 |
| steam | 341 (29.1%) | 41 | 12 |
| machine | 132 (11.3%) | 83 | 20 |
| help | 49 (4.2%) | 8 | 8 |
| install | 49 (4.2%) | 13 | 10 |
| mode | 49 (4.2%) | 6 | 5 |
| build | 43 (3.7%) | 47 | 12 |
| windows | 41 (3.5%) | 52 | 22 |
| update | 40 (3.4%) | 17 | 4 |
| game | 39 (3.3%) | 3 | 3 |
r/SteamOS Mentioned Domains Mentioned Domains in r/SteamOS
Most linked sites Most linked sites in this subreddit
| Domain | Links | Upvotes |
|---|---|---|
| youtu.be | 15 | 38 |
| gamingonlinux.com | 12 | 99 |
| youtube.com | 8 | 52 |
| github.com | 3 | 7 |
| pcguide.com | 3 | 98 |
| videocardz.com | 3 | 124 |
r/SteamOS Top Posts Top Performing Posts in r/SteamOS
Highest-performing posts Highest-performing posts. Each title links to Reddit.
Didn't get a Steam Machine, so built my own (8 core Zen 5, 32 GB, 16 GB VRAM, 4 TB NVMe)
An Average Gamer Review on Trying Out SteamOS on PC after Roughly1 Month of Use
Cancelled my Steam Machine reservation and have zero regrets
You bought NVIDIA
Just built my own
No filthy windows has ever graced this precious steam machine!
Finally have the couch native 4k (most of the time) gaming setup of my dreams
Ended up building two SteamOS PCs over this past weekend.
Finally finished my small DIY Steam Machine! 6x7x12”
Already love the my custom built steam machine more than my PS5 Pro.
| Title | Upvotes | Comments | Type | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Didn't get a Steam Machine, so built my own (8 core Zen 5, 32 GB, 16 GB VRAM, 4 TB NVMe) | 1.5K | 156 | image | Jul 4 |
| An Average Gamer Review on Trying Out SteamOS on PC after Roughly1 Month of Use | 940 | 108 | image | Jul 21 |
| Cancelled my Steam Machine reservation and have zero regrets | 933 | 249 | image | Jul 24 |
| You bought NVIDIA | 905 | 113 | image | Jul 21 |
| Just built my own | 782 | 95 | image | Jul 14 |
| No filthy windows has ever graced this precious steam machine! | 649 | 55 | image | Jul 10 |
| Finally have the couch native 4k (most of the time) gaming setup of my dreams | 647 | 60 | image | Jul 13 |
| Ended up building two SteamOS PCs over this past weekend. | 625 | 63 | image | Jul 8 |
| Finally finished my small DIY Steam Machine! 6x7x12” | 595 | 53 | image | Jul 16 |
| Already love the my custom built steam machine more than my PS5 Pro. | 581 | 52 | image | Jul 10 |
r/SteamOS Audience Overlap r/SteamOS Subreddit Overlap & Related Communities
Overlapping audiences Communities with overlapping audiences
r/SteamOS FAQ Frequently Asked Questions About r/SteamOS
What's the best time to post on r/SteamOS?
Based on posting volume, r/SteamOS is most active on Saturdays around 1 PM UTC. That window has the most community activity, but busier hours also mean more competition for attention.
How active is r/SteamOS?
r/SteamOS averages 38 posts per day and ranks in the top 5% for activity among tracked SFW subreddits.
How many upvotes do posts on r/SteamOS get?
Posts on r/SteamOS average about 27 upvotes this month (net score per post).
What kind of posts does r/SteamOS get most?
On r/SteamOS, most posts are text posts (61%)