159 posts analyzed Updated Jul 2026
Averages 5 posts/day, top 50% activity. Most active Fridays around 5 AM UTC. Mostly text posts (85%).
r/TheFounders Traffic & Engagement r/TheFounders 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/TheFounders Most Active Times When r/TheFounders Is Most Active
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r/TheFounders Flair Performance r/TheFounders Flair Performance
Upvotes and volume by flair Average upvotes and post volume by flair
| Flair | Posts | Upvotes |
|---|---|---|
| Show:-_Show: | 40 (48.2%) | 2 |
| Ask :-_Ask: | 18 (21.7%) | 1 |
| Story :-_Story: | 7 (8.4%) | 2 |
| Advice:-_Advice: | 7 (8.4%) | 2 |
| Growth Hacker:-_Growth_Hacker: | 5 (6.0%) | 2 |
| Lessons Learned :-_Learn: | 3 (3.6%) | 1 |
| Problem:-_Problem: | 3 (3.6%) | 1 |
Post Type Breakdown
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r/TheFounders Trending Keywords Trending Keywords in r/TheFounders
Ranked by how often they appear Title keywords ranked by how often they appear
| Keyword | Mentions ▼ | Upvotes | Comments |
|---|---|---|---|
| building | 29 (18.2%) | 2 | 3 |
| startup | 28 (17.6%) | 2 | 1 |
| built | 26 (16.4%) | 1 | 1 |
| founders | 25 (15.7%) | 2 | 2 |
| feedback | 13 (8.2%) | 1 | 1 |
| app | 12 (7.5%) | 1 | 2 |
| users | 10 (6.3%) | 1 | 1 |
| first | 10 (6.3%) | 1 | 1 |
| founder | 10 (6.3%) | 1 | 1 |
| product | 10 (6.3%) | 2 | 3 |
r/TheFounders Mentioned Domains Mentioned Domains in r/TheFounders
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This community doesn't link off-site.
Its posts are text, images, or discussion rather than outbound links.
r/TheFounders Top Posts Top Performing Posts in r/TheFounders
Highest-performing posts Highest-performing posts. Each title links to Reddit.
Your startup’s codebase might be worth more than you think, especially with AI labs buying data
Founders, what’re you building? Let’s self promote
I built a sales agent for my SaaS. Visible uptick in my downloads and product usage.
Whatcha building? Let’s self promote
swagup alternative for small teams that dont need 50 piece minimums
carta vs pulley vs mantle for a seed stage cap table, what would you pick?
Everyone says "move to SF." I asked founders to rate their own city for building a startup. Most gave it a 5/10.
I built a platform that worked and i hope it didn't :)
Startup Spotlight: Inside Pastmaps’ Solo Climb to Six Figures
The hardest part isn't building it alone. It's being the only one who knows when something's wrong.
r/TheFounders Audience Overlap r/TheFounders Subreddit Overlap & Related Communities
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r/TheFounders FAQ Frequently Asked Questions About r/TheFounders
What's the best time to post on r/TheFounders?
Based on posting volume, r/TheFounders is most active on Fridays around 5 AM UTC. That window has the most community activity, but busier hours also mean more competition for attention.
How active is r/TheFounders?
r/TheFounders averages 5 posts per day and ranks in the top 50% for activity among tracked SFW subreddits.
How many upvotes do posts on r/TheFounders get?
Posts on r/TheFounders average about 1 upvotes this month (net score per post).
What kind of posts does r/TheFounders get most?
On r/TheFounders, most posts are text posts (85%)