364 posts analyzed Updated Sep 2026
Averages 12 posts/day, top 25% activity. Most active Sundays around 2 AM UTC. Mostly text posts.
r/vscode Traffic & Engagement r/vscode 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/vscode Most Active Times When r/vscode Is Most Active
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r/vscode Flair Performance r/vscode Flair Performance
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This subreddit doesn't use post flairs.
No flaired posts were found in this month's data.
Post Type Breakdown
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r/vscode Trending Keywords Trending Keywords in r/vscode
Ranked by how often they appear Title keywords ranked by how often they appear
| Keyword | Mentions ▼ | Upvotes | Comments |
|---|---|---|---|
| code | 162 (44.5%) | 7 | 3 |
| extension | 78 (21.4%) | 6 | 3 |
| built | 51 (14.0%) | 1 | 1 |
| vscode | 44 (12.1%) | 2 | 2 |
| made | 24 (6.6%) | 9 | 3 |
| help | 22 (6.0%) | 4 | 3 |
| claude | 18 (5.0%) | 1 | 2 |
| copilot | 16 (4.4%) | 1 | 2 |
| codex | 16 (4.4%) | 1 | 1 |
| tired | 16 (4.4%) | 1 | 1 |
r/vscode Mentioned Domains Mentioned Domains in r/vscode
Most linked sites Most linked sites in this subreddit
| Domain | Links | Upvotes |
|---|---|---|
| github.com | 6 | 1 |
| youtu.be | 5 | 29 |
r/vscode Top Posts Top Performing Posts in r/vscode
Highest-performing posts Highest-performing posts. Each title links to Reddit.
Absolutely cursed: Managed to get macOS 27's Liquid Glass working in VS Code
How can I make my VS Code look like this?
Made a VS Code extension that mixes parts of installed themes. Syntax from one, terminal from another, live preview while you pick
Im starting to get jumpscare by this
MALICIOUS EXTENSION!! DON'T DOWNLOAD!!
Finally! The Window buttons are on the right side on Linux!
The Story of VS Code is live 🍿
Non-shitty fork of VS Code?
The Story of VS Code (Trailer)
Why do I need to be surveilled (telemetry) to be able to have latest design
| Title | Upvotes | Comments | Type | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Absolutely cursed: Managed to get macOS 27's Liquid Glass working in VS Code | 271 | 48 | image | Sep 18 |
| How can I make my VS Code look like this? | 241 | 34 | image | Sep 6 |
| Made a VS Code extension that mixes parts of installed themes. Syntax from one, terminal from another, live preview while you pick | 153 | 28 | image | Sep 6 |
| Im starting to get jumpscare by this | 149 | 39 | image | Sep 30 |
| MALICIOUS EXTENSION!! DON'T DOWNLOAD!! | 136 | 41 | text | Sep 28 |
| Finally! The Window buttons are on the right side on Linux! | 116 | 62 | image | Sep 24 |
| The Story of VS Code is live 🍿 | 84 | 19 | link | Sep 4 |
| Non-shitty fork of VS Code? | 60 | 50 | text | Sep 11 |
| The Story of VS Code (Trailer) | 60 | 5 | link | Sep 1 |
| Why do I need to be surveilled (telemetry) to be able to have latest design | 52 | 18 | text | Sep 19 |
r/vscode Audience Overlap r/vscode Subreddit Overlap & Related Communities
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r/vscode FAQ Frequently Asked Questions About r/vscode
What's the best time to post on r/vscode?
Based on posting volume, r/vscode is most active on Sundays around 2 AM UTC. That window has the most community activity, but busier hours also mean more competition for attention.
How active is r/vscode?
r/vscode averages 12 posts per day and ranks in the top 25% for activity among tracked SFW subreddits.
How many upvotes do posts on r/vscode get?
Posts on r/vscode average about 5 upvotes this month (net score per post).
What kind of posts does r/vscode get most?
On r/vscode, posts are a mix of formats, mostly text posts