- Subscribers
- 430,293
- Average Upvotes
- 111.5
- Average Comments
- 19.1
- Min. Upvotes to HOT
- 14
r/linux_gaming
Best Time to Post on r/linux_gaming (UTC TIME)
r/linux_gaming peaks Saturdays 6pm-8pm UTC
linux_gaming Subscriber Count - redditli.st
About r/linux_gaming
r/linux_gaming was created on July 21, 2009, making it 17 years and 2 months old and one of the earliest subreddits on Reddit. With 430,293 members, this is a mid-size community that has built a substantial following and typically sees consistent daily activity.
r/linux_gaming is experiencing strong growth, with 7,040 new members in the last 30 days.
r/linux_gaming Engagement Analysis
r/linux_gaming shows moderate engagement relative to its size, with an average of 111.5 upvotes per post across its 430,293 members. The community is primarily content-consumption focused, with a comment-to-upvote ratio of 0.17. To reach the Hot section of r/linux_gaming, posts typically need at least 14 upvotes, reflecting the community's activity level.
Posts on r/linux_gaming receive an average of 19.1 comments, indicating a community that primarily engages through upvoting content. Posts tend to be appreciated more through voting than through discussion in the comments.
r/linux_gaming Posting Patterns Analysis
Based on an analysis of 100 top posts from the past week, Saturday is the most active day with 16 posts reaching the top, while Thursday sees the least activity with 11 posts. Weekend activity tends to outpace weekdays, suggesting a more leisure-oriented community.
The peak posting hours are around 6pm UTC (9 posts), 3pm UTC (8 posts), and 2pm UTC (7 posts). The quietest hours are 8pm UTC, 8am UTC, and 5pm UTC, with only 1-1 posts each reaching the top during these times.
Weekly breakdown: Monday (14), Tuesday (14), Wednesday (14), Thursday (11), Friday (15), Saturday (16), Sunday (16) posts reaching the top.
r/linux_gaming Growth Analysis
r/linux_gaming currently has 430,293 subscribers. Over the past 30 days, the community has grown by 7,040 members (1.66%), averaging 220 new subscribers per day. This growth rate places r/linux_gaming in the top 2% of all tracked subreddits.
Over the past 90 days, r/linux_gaming has gained 20,749 subscribers (5.07%). Since tracking began 657 days ago, the community has added 134,514 total subscribers. Growth has been accelerating recently compared to the longer-term trend.
r/linux_gaming Milestones
- Fastest growth period: +3,783 subscribers Jan 2025
r/linux_gaming Growth Trend
r/linux_gaming is experiencing strong growth, with 7,040 new members in the last 30 days.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many subscribers does r/linux_gaming have?
r/linux_gaming has 430,293 subscribers as of October 2026.
What is the best time to post on r/linux_gaming?
The best time to post on r/linux_gaming is Saturdays 6pm-8pm UTC, based on analysis of top-performing posts from the past week.
Is r/linux_gaming growing?
r/linux_gaming is experiencing strong growth, with 7,040 new members in the last 30 days.
When was r/linux_gaming created?
r/linux_gaming was created on July 21, 2009, making it 17 years old.
How many upvotes do you need to reach Hot on r/linux_gaming?
Posts on r/linux_gaming typically need at least 14 upvotes to reach the Hot section.
r/linux_gaming Key Statistics Summary
r/linux_gaming is a Reddit community with 430,293 subscribers. The community describes itself as: "A subreddit for discussions and news about gaming on the GNU/Linux family of operating systems (including the Steam Deck)." The best time to post on r/linux_gaming is Saturdays 6pm-8pm UTC. Posts receive an average of 111.5 upvotes and 19.1 comments. The minimum upvotes needed to reach the Hot section is approximately 14. The subreddit is adding approximately 220 new members each day. Founded 17 years ago, r/linux_gaming is tracked and analyzed by RedditList as part of its comprehensive database of over 106,367 subreddits.
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Last updated: 2026-07-25 00:14:57