1.6K posts analyzed Updated Jul 2026
Averages 53 posts/day, top 5% activity. Most active Thursdays around 9 AM UTC. Mostly text posts.
r/Switch Traffic & Engagement r/Switch 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/Switch Most Active Times When r/Switch 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/Switch Flair Performance r/Switch Flair Performance
Upvotes and volume by flair Average upvotes and post volume by flair
| Flair | Posts | Upvotes |
|---|---|---|
| Question | 701 (43.1%) | 13 |
| Discussion | 439 (27.0%) | 57 |
| News | 99 (6.1%) | 266 |
| Other | 92 (5.7%) | 55 |
| Image | 89 (5.5%) | 140 |
| Collection | 64 (3.9%) | 82 |
| Game Tip | 43 (2.6%) | 36 |
| Screenshot | 32 (2.0%) | 105 |
| Arts & Crafts | 29 (1.8%) | 44 |
| Video | 20 (1.2%) | 11 |
Post Type Breakdown
Share by text, image, or link Share of posts by format: text, image, or link
r/Switch Trending Keywords Trending Keywords in r/Switch
Ranked by how often they appear Title keywords ranked by how often they appear
| Keyword | Mentions ▼ | Upvotes | Comments |
|---|---|---|---|
| switch | 804 (49.4%) | 51 | 23 |
| nintendo | 258 (15.8%) | 113 | 31 |
| game | 171 (10.5%) | 67 | 26 |
| games | 162 (9.9%) | 59 | 23 |
| oled | 83 (5.1%) | 44 | 19 |
| lite | 64 (3.9%) | 26 | 9 |
| buy | 63 (3.9%) | 36 | 26 |
| help | 51 (3.1%) | 24 | 10 |
| play | 45 (2.8%) | 34 | 24 |
| best | 44 (2.7%) | 41 | 21 |
r/Switch Mentioned Domains Mentioned Domains in r/Switch
Most linked sites Most linked sites in this subreddit
| Domain | Links | Upvotes |
|---|---|---|
| otakukart.com | 69 | 267 |
| nintendocentral.com | 11 | 427 |
| nintendoeverything.com | 4 | 55 |
| youtube.com | 4 | 1 |
| nintendo.com | 3 | 8 |
| youtu.be | 3 | 15 |
r/Switch Top Posts Top Performing Posts in r/Switch
Highest-performing posts Highest-performing posts. Each title links to Reddit.
Gaming In your 30s. (I've been doing it wrong)
I hardly touch my phone now bc of this 💀
My hubby bought me a switch 2 today!
After years of using it, I'm just discovering that I can open this menu by holding the home button... Did you know that ?
Early Birthday gift from the GF
Nintendo Likely to Stick With Physical Games Despite PlayStation’s Digital Shift, Says Industry Analyst
Nintendo confirms revised Switch 2 with a user-replaceable battery will launch in Europe from Autumn 2026
There really needs a “filter out slop” option on the eShop :(
Nintendo Issues Heartfelt Thank-You Message to Fans After Being Voted Top Game Developer in Famitsu’s 40th Anniversary Survey
Found and bought a Switch OLED for 117 euros, brand new
| Title | Upvotes | Comments | Type | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gaming In your 30s. (I've been doing it wrong) | 3.8K | 433 | image | Jul 28 |
| I hardly touch my phone now bc of this 💀 | 2.2K | 289 | image | Jul 11 |
| My hubby bought me a switch 2 today! | 2.0K | 134 | image | Jul 31 |
| After years of using it, I'm just discovering that I can open this menu by holding the home button... Did you know that ? | 2.0K | 624 | image | Jul 9 |
| Early Birthday gift from the GF | 1.9K | 75 | image | Jul 2 |
| Nintendo Likely to Stick With Physical Games Despite PlayStation’s Digital Shift, Says Industry Analyst | 1.4K | 145 | link | Jul 3 |
| Nintendo confirms revised Switch 2 with a user-replaceable battery will launch in Europe from Autumn 2026 | 1.4K | 192 | link | Jul 6 |
| There really needs a “filter out slop” option on the eShop :( | 1.3K | 115 | image | Jul 16 |
| Nintendo Issues Heartfelt Thank-You Message to Fans After Being Voted Top Game Developer in Famitsu’s 40th Anniversary Survey | 1.2K | 40 | link | Jul 5 |
| Found and bought a Switch OLED for 117 euros, brand new | 1.2K | 86 | image | Jul 8 |
r/Switch Audience Overlap r/Switch Subreddit Overlap & Related Communities
Overlapping audiences Communities with overlapping audiences
r/Switch FAQ Frequently Asked Questions About r/Switch
What's the best time to post on r/Switch?
Based on posting volume, r/Switch is most active on Thursdays around 9 AM UTC. That window has the most community activity, but busier hours also mean more competition for attention.
How active is r/Switch?
r/Switch averages 53 posts per day and ranks in the top 5% for activity among tracked SFW subreddits.
How many upvotes do posts on r/Switch get?
Posts on r/Switch average about 56 upvotes this month (net score per post).
What kind of posts does r/Switch get most?
On r/Switch, posts are a mix of formats, mostly text posts