Best Time to Post on Reddit
Find the optimal posting times for any subreddit. Our free tool analyzes top-performing posts to show you exactly when to publish for maximum upvotes and engagement. No signup required.
What This Tool Shows You
Visual Heatmap
See activity patterns across all days and hours at a glance
Score Analysis
Average upvotes for posts at each time slot
Top 10 Times
Best day/hour combinations ranked by performance
Day Breakdown
Compare which days perform best overall
Why Posting Time Matters on Reddit
Reddit's algorithm rewards early engagement. Understanding when to post can be the difference between 10 views and 10,000 views.
Posts receive the majority of their engagement in the first hour. Reddit's algorithm uses this early momentum to decide whether to show your post to more users. A post that gets 10 upvotes in the first hour will dramatically outperform one that gets 10 upvotes over 10 hours.
Your target subreddit has peak activity windows when most users are browsing. Post during these windows and you'll have more people to see, upvote, and comment on your content. Miss these windows and your post may never reach critical mass.
Every subreddit has limited "front page" real estate. Posts compete for visibility based on their engagement velocity. By posting when your audience is active but competition is lower, you increase your chances of standing out and getting the upvotes you need.
Best Time to Post on Reddit by Day (2025)
Based on analysis of millions of Reddit posts, here are the general peak times. Note: Use our tool above to find the specific optimal times for your target subreddit.
Monday
Excellent9 AM - 12 PM EST
Strong start to the week. Users catching up on weekend content and browsing during work.
Tuesday
Excellent10 AM - 1 PM EST
Often the highest engagement day. Users are settled into their week but not yet burned out.
Wednesday
Very Good9 AM - 12 PM EST
Midweek peak. Still strong engagement as users take mid-morning breaks.
Thursday
Good10 AM - 1 PM EST
Engagement starts tapering. Users thinking about weekend plans.
Friday
Moderate9 AM - 11 AM EST
Morning window only. Engagement drops significantly after lunch as users check out.
Saturday
Moderate10 AM - 12 PM EST
Lower overall traffic but dedicated hobbyist subreddits can perform well.
Sunday
Moderate12 PM - 3 PM EST
Afternoon browsing picks up. Good for entertainment and lifestyle subreddits.
Important: These are general guidelines
Every subreddit is different. A gaming subreddit might peak at midnight when gamers are online, while a business subreddit peaks during work hours. Always use the tool above to analyze your specific target subreddit.
Worst Times to Post on Reddit
Avoid these "dead zones" where engagement typically drops significantly.
Most US users are asleep. Unless your subreddit has a strong international audience or specifically targets night owls, posts during these hours struggle to gain traction.
Users mentally check out for the weekend. Engagement drops sharply after 2 PM EST on Fridays as people focus on weekend plans rather than browsing Reddit.
Christmas, Thanksgiving, Super Bowl Sunday, and other major events see dramatically reduced Reddit activity as users focus on real-world activities.
Reddit Posting Time Strategies
If your target subreddit has a global audience (like r/programming), you might target overlap hours between US and European timezones (early morning EST). For US-focused subreddits, stick to EST peak hours. Use our tool to see actual patterns for your subreddit.
While our tool gives you data-driven starting points, your best strategy is to test different times and track results. Post similar content at different times and compare performance. Your specific audience may have unique patterns.
A mediocre post at the perfect time will still underperform. Timing is a multiplier, not a magic bullet. Focus first on creating genuinely valuable, engaging content that your target subreddit will appreciate. Then optimize timing.
Different content types perform differently. Quick memes might work during lunch breaks, while long-form discussions might perform better in evening hours when users have more time. Match your content type to when users can engage with it.
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