1.1K posts analyzed Updated Sep 2026
Averages 36 posts/day, top 5% activity. Most active Tuesdays around 11 AM UTC. Mostly text posts.
r/visualnovels Traffic & Engagement r/visualnovels 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/visualnovels Most Active Times When r/visualnovels Is Most Active
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r/visualnovels Flair Performance r/visualnovels Flair Performance
Upvotes and volume by flair Average upvotes and post volume by flair
| Flair | Posts | Upvotes |
|---|---|---|
| Question | 362 (33.5%) | 21 |
| Discussion | 212 (19.6%) | 50 |
| VN Request | 157 (14.5%) | 18 |
| Self-promotion | 91 (8.4%) | 32 |
| News | 67 (6.2%) | 159 |
| Image | 66 (6.1%) | 108 |
| Release | 37 (3.4%) | 61 |
| Fluff | 33 (3.1%) | 180 |
| Review | 23 (2.1%) | 50 |
| Video | 22 (2.0%) | 117 |
Post Type Breakdown
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r/visualnovels Trending Keywords Trending Keywords in r/visualnovels
Ranked by how often they appear Title keywords ranked by how often they appear
| Keyword | Mentions ▼ | Upvotes | Comments |
|---|---|---|---|
| visual | 238 (22.0%) | 66 | 14 |
| novel | 169 (15.6%) | 67 | 14 |
| vns | 81 (7.5%) | 43 | 13 |
| novels | 72 (6.6%) | 55 | 15 |
| steam | 59 (5.4%) | 94 | 13 |
| game | 49 (4.5%) | 54 | 7 |
| looking | 48 (4.4%) | 6 | 5 |
| games | 40 (3.7%) | 96 | 20 |
| good | 39 (3.6%) | 22 | 13 |
| play | 36 (3.3%) | 20 | 7 |
r/visualnovels Mentioned Domains Mentioned Domains in r/visualnovels
Most linked sites Most linked sites in this subreddit
| Domain | Links | Upvotes |
|---|---|---|
| store.steampowered.com | 14 | 49 |
| youtu.be | 13 | 19 |
| youtube.com | 11 | 128 |
| automaton-media.com | 7 | 270 |
| x.com | 6 | 50 |
| nookgaming.com | 5 | 48 |
| noisypixel.net | 3 | 226 |
r/visualnovels Top Posts Top Performing Posts in r/visualnovels
Highest-performing posts Highest-performing posts. Each title links to Reddit.
Everyone was kneeling out of respect
Can you guys recommend me any visual novels with very tough choices?
What is your preference regarding cumming in eroge?
Feeling very Japanese today
No, I Will Not Read Your AI Visual Novel
Danganronpa 2x2 PC Specs Recommend 32GB RAM and RTX 4070 for a Visual Novel
I think incest nukige taught me what I want from a relationship
My short PC-98 inspired yuri visual novel "if you stay" comes out in 1 month
Are there any VNs worth picking up in the current NTR Steam sale?
is she from a visual novel? which VN is she from?
| Title | Upvotes | Comments | Type | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Everyone was kneeling out of respect | 1.9K | 68 | image | Sep 2 |
| Can you guys recommend me any visual novels with very tough choices? | 1.5K | 84 | image | Sep 29 |
| What is your preference regarding cumming in eroge? | 1.2K | 235 | image | Sep 9 |
| Feeling very Japanese today | 1.2K | 64 | image | Sep 19 |
| No, I Will Not Read Your AI Visual Novel | 1.2K | 415 | link | Sep 12 |
| Danganronpa 2x2 PC Specs Recommend 32GB RAM and RTX 4070 for a Visual Novel | 1.1K | 213 | image | Sep 11 |
| I think incest nukige taught me what I want from a relationship | 1.1K | 129 | text | Sep 18 |
| My short PC-98 inspired yuri visual novel "if you stay" comes out in 1 month | 972 | 47 | image | Sep 8 |
| Are there any VNs worth picking up in the current NTR Steam sale? | 959 | 194 | image | Sep 24 |
| is she from a visual novel? which VN is she from? | 924 | 43 | image | Sep 13 |
r/visualnovels Audience Overlap r/visualnovels Subreddit Overlap & Related Communities
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r/visualnovels FAQ Frequently Asked Questions About r/visualnovels
What's the best time to post on r/visualnovels?
Based on posting volume, r/visualnovels is most active on Tuesdays around 11 AM UTC. That window has the most community activity, but busier hours also mean more competition for attention.
How active is r/visualnovels?
r/visualnovels averages 36 posts per day and ranks in the top 5% for activity among tracked SFW subreddits.
How many upvotes do posts on r/visualnovels get?
Posts on r/visualnovels average about 50 upvotes this month (net score per post).
What kind of posts does r/visualnovels get most?
On r/visualnovels, posts are a mix of formats, mostly text posts