369 posts analyzed Updated Jul 2026
Averages 12 posts/day, top 25% activity. Most active Fridays around 4 AM UTC. Mostly image posts.
r/windowsapps Traffic & Engagement r/windowsapps 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/windowsapps Most Active Times When r/windowsapps 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/windowsapps Flair Performance r/windowsapps Flair Performance
Upvotes and volume by flair Average upvotes and post volume by flair
| Flair | Posts | Upvotes |
|---|---|---|
| Developer | 285 (78.5%) | 5 |
| App | 54 (14.9%) | 4 |
| Discussion | 12 (3.3%) | 2 |
| Question | 8 (2.2%) | 2 |
| Support | 4 (1.1%) | 1 |
Post Type Breakdown
Share by text, image, or link Share of posts by format: text, image, or link
r/windowsapps Trending Keywords Trending Keywords in r/windowsapps
Ranked by how often they appear Title keywords ranked by how often they appear
| Keyword | Mentions ▼ | Upvotes | Comments |
|---|---|---|---|
| windows | 180 (48.8%) | 5 | 2 |
| built | 125 (33.9%) | 5 | 2 |
| app | 102 (27.6%) | 4 | 2 |
| free | 49 (13.3%) | 7 | 3 |
| open | 43 (11.7%) | 6 | 2 |
| source | 37 (10.0%) | 5 | 1 |
| desktop | 36 (9.8%) | 4 | 2 |
| made | 30 (8.1%) | 4 | 2 |
| feedback | 28 (7.6%) | 6 | 4 |
| tool | 24 (6.5%) | 4 | 2 |
r/windowsapps Mentioned Domains Mentioned Domains in r/windowsapps
Most linked sites Most linked sites in this subreddit
| Domain | Links | Upvotes |
|---|---|---|
| apps.microsoft.com | 20 | 1 |
| github.com | 9 | 1 |
r/windowsapps Top Posts Top Performing Posts in r/windowsapps
Highest-performing posts Highest-performing posts. Each title links to Reddit.
Edge-Drop is now on the Microsoft Store
Last week I shared Edge-Drop here. I spent the week implementing your feedback.
I made a free widget that puts your Spotify controls right inside the Windows 11 taskbar
I undersold this app last time — here’s yViewer opening 50+ file formats faster than QuickLook
Built a clipboard manager that lives on the edge of your screen looking for honest feedback
I built a native Windows screen recorder for people who find OBS overkill (open beta, free)
I built a free, portable File Explorer for Windows with folder sizes, column navigation, FTP support, and 21 languages 🌐
Boxvy - Support for Mutliple Browser Tabs
I wanted macOS-level polish on Windows, so I built ZenithBar
I've tested a lot of free software over the years — these 9 tools actually earned a permanent spot on my PC
r/windowsapps Audience Overlap r/windowsapps Subreddit Overlap & Related Communities
Overlapping audiences Communities with overlapping audiences
r/windowsapps FAQ Frequently Asked Questions About r/windowsapps
What's the best time to post on r/windowsapps?
Based on posting volume, r/windowsapps is most active on Fridays around 4 AM UTC. That window has the most community activity, but busier hours also mean more competition for attention.
How active is r/windowsapps?
r/windowsapps averages 12 posts per day and ranks in the top 25% for activity among tracked SFW subreddits.
How many upvotes do posts on r/windowsapps get?
Posts on r/windowsapps average about 5 upvotes this month (net score per post).
What kind of posts does r/windowsapps get most?
On r/windowsapps, posts are a mix of formats, mostly image posts