1.0K posts analyzed Updated Jun 2026
Averages 35 posts/day, top 5% activity. Most active Saturdays around 9 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 | 349 (33.6%) | 7 |
| Discussion | 193 (18.6%) | 42 |
| VN Request | 133 (12.8%) | 11 |
| Self-promotion | 108 (10.4%) | 13 |
| News | 66 (6.4%) | 156 |
| Image | 52 (5.0%) | 106 |
| Release | 39 (3.8%) | 37 |
| Video | 27 (2.6%) | 10 |
| Review | 24 (2.3%) | 24 |
| Fluff | 24 (2.3%) | 275 |
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 | 232 (22.3%) | 24 | 7 |
| novel | 178 (17.1%) | 28 | 8 |
| game | 83 (8.0%) | 18 | 3 |
| novels | 59 (5.7%) | 10 | 5 |
| steam | 56 (5.4%) | 84 | 16 |
| looking | 48 (4.6%) | 8 | 4 |
| help | 46 (4.4%) | 3 | 2 |
| vns | 43 (4.1%) | 45 | 14 |
| demo | 38 (3.6%) | 40 | 7 |
| anyone | 37 (3.6%) | 32 | 10 |
r/visualnovels Mentioned Domains Mentioned Domains in r/visualnovels
Most linked sites Most linked sites in this subreddit
| Domain | Links | Upvotes |
|---|---|---|
| store.steampowered.com | 19 | 74 |
| youtu.be | 12 | 7 |
| youtube.com | 11 | 4 |
| automaton-media.com | 9 | 429 |
| noisypixel.net | 4 | 17 |
| nookgaming.com | 4 | 104 |
r/visualnovels Top Posts Top Performing Posts in r/visualnovels
Highest-performing posts Highest-performing posts. Each title links to Reddit.
Left behind. Still waiting
Japanese developer says Steam rejected an all-ages visual novel demo after flagging even a pitch-black shower scene as sexual - AUTOMATON WEST
Full metal daemon Muramasa official art
Saya no Uta author Gen Urobuchi thinks audiences no longer crave “poison” from fiction, but an “antidote” to reality - AUTOMATON WEST
Happens every now and then
I remember that CG
Gabe Newell asked Valve's top lawyer "What the f*** do I pay you for if that’s your opinion?" in heated debate over porn games on Steam, report says
Higurashi is getting a new anime~
Like a moth to a lamp
My cat has seen it all
| Title | Upvotes | Comments | Type | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Left behind. Still waiting | 1.5K | 50 | image | Jun 10 |
| Japanese developer says Steam rejected an all-ages visual novel demo after flagging even a pitch-black shower scene as sexual - AUTOMATON WEST | 1.2K | 145 | link | Jun 17 |
| Full metal daemon Muramasa official art | 1.0K | 44 | image | Jun 6 |
| Saya no Uta author Gen Urobuchi thinks audiences no longer crave “poison” from fiction, but an “antidote” to reality - AUTOMATON WEST | 982 | 150 | link | Jun 3 |
| Happens every now and then | 960 | 68 | image | Jun 15 |
| I remember that CG | 928 | 16 | image | Jun 20 |
| Gabe Newell asked Valve's top lawyer "What the f*** do I pay you for if that’s your opinion?" in heated debate over porn games on Steam, report says | 911 | 174 | link | Jun 2 |
| Higurashi is getting a new anime~ | 841 | 86 | image | Jun 21 |
| Like a moth to a lamp | 743 | 51 | image | Jun 22 |
| My cat has seen it all | 722 | 31 | image | Jun 18 |
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 Saturdays around 9 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 35 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 37 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