374 posts analyzed Updated Sep 2026
Averages 13 posts/day, top 25% activity. Most active Thursdays around 7 AM UTC. Mostly text posts (96%).
r/Substack Traffic & Engagement r/Substack 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/Substack Most Active Times When r/Substack 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/Substack Flair Performance r/Substack Flair Performance
Upvotes and volume by flair Average upvotes and post volume by flair
| Flair | Posts | Upvotes |
|---|---|---|
| Discussion | 100 (69.0%) | 6 |
| Tech Support | 31 (21.4%) | 2 |
| Feature Suggestion | 9 (6.2%) | 2 |
| Other Platforms | 5 (3.4%) | 0 |
Post Type Breakdown
Share by text, image, or link Share of posts by format: text, image, or link
r/Substack Trending Keywords Trending Keywords in r/Substack
Ranked by how often they appear Title keywords ranked by how often they appear
| Keyword | Mentions ▼ | Upvotes | Comments |
|---|---|---|---|
| substack | 157 (42.0%) | 6 | 8 |
| subscribers | 22 (5.9%) | 10 | 10 |
| post | 21 (5.6%) | 4 | 6 |
| first | 18 (4.8%) | 17 | 9 |
| paid | 15 (4.0%) | 12 | 11 |
| writing | 14 (3.7%) | 13 | 14 |
| make | 13 (3.5%) | 6 | 10 |
| write | 12 (3.2%) | 2 | 5 |
| newsletter | 11 (2.9%) | 5 | 4 |
| grow | 10 (2.7%) | 11 | 17 |
r/Substack Mentioned Domains Mentioned Domains in r/Substack
Most linked sites Most linked sites in this subreddit
This community doesn't link off-site.
Its posts are text, images, or discussion rather than outbound links.
r/Substack Top Posts Top Performing Posts in r/Substack
Highest-performing posts Highest-performing posts. Each title links to Reddit.
Creating a Substack Helped me Publish my First Novel
Please don't quit. I nearly did after three years of writing into a void.
My Substack lost 26 subscribers in 2.5 years. Now it's at 4,046. Here's what I wish someone had told me:
First Paid Subscriber!
Just got my first paid subscriber today.
I got 60 subs in a week as a new substacker!
Where I see Substack going soon, and the reasons why I’ll be deleting my account as one of my 2027 New Year’s resolutions.
I grew my subscribers to 3000 in a very boring niche
How much are you making on Substack?
One Great Way To Grow Your Substack
| Title | Upvotes | Comments | Type | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Creating a Substack Helped me Publish my First Novel | 126 | 37 | text | Sep 16 |
| Please don't quit. I nearly did after three years of writing into a void. | 99 | 12 | text | Sep 29 |
| My Substack lost 26 subscribers in 2.5 years. Now it's at 4,046. Here's what I wish someone had told me: | 66 | 19 | text | Sep 7 |
| First Paid Subscriber! | 61 | 36 | text | Sep 15 |
| Just got my first paid subscriber today. | 55 | 17 | text | Sep 14 |
| I got 60 subs in a week as a new substacker! | 54 | 33 | text | Sep 18 |
| Where I see Substack going soon, and the reasons why I’ll be deleting my account as one of my 2027 New Year’s resolutions. | 51 | 82 | text | Sep 10 |
| I grew my subscribers to 3000 in a very boring niche | 43 | 35 | text | Sep 13 |
| How much are you making on Substack? | 42 | 86 | text | Sep 22 |
| One Great Way To Grow Your Substack | 38 | 9 | text | Sep 30 |
r/Substack Audience Overlap r/Substack Subreddit Overlap & Related Communities
Overlapping audiences Communities with overlapping audiences
r/Substack FAQ Frequently Asked Questions About r/Substack
What's the best time to post on r/Substack?
Based on posting volume, r/Substack is most active on Thursdays around 7 AM UTC. That window has the most community activity, but busier hours also mean more competition for attention.
How active is r/Substack?
r/Substack averages 13 posts per day and ranks in the top 25% for activity among tracked SFW subreddits.
How many upvotes do posts on r/Substack get?
Posts on r/Substack average about 5 upvotes this month (net score per post).
What kind of posts does r/Substack get most?
On r/Substack, most posts are text posts (96%)