- Subscribers
- 31,943
- Average Upvotes
- 22.4
- Average Comments
- 35.9
- Min. Upvotes to HOT
- 0
Best Time to Post on r/programmer (UTC TIME)
r/programmer peaks Saturdays 6pm-8pm UTC
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About r/programmer
r/programmer was created on October 21, 2008, making it 17 years and 9 months old and one of the earliest subreddits on Reddit. With 31,943 members, this is a growing community that has moved beyond the niche stage and attracts regular new members.
r/programmer is experiencing strong growth, with 1,919 new members in the last 30 days.
r/programmer Engagement Analysis
r/programmer shows moderate engagement relative to its size, with an average of 22.4 upvotes per post across its 31,943 members. The community is highly discussion-oriented, with a comment-to-upvote ratio of 1.6.
Posts on r/programmer receive an average of 35.9 comments, indicating a highly engaged community where members actively participate in conversations rather than passively consuming content. This level of discussion is characteristic of communities that value dialogue and diverse perspectives.
r/programmer Posting Patterns Analysis
Based on an analysis of 20 top posts from the past week, Saturday is the most active day with 5 posts reaching the top, while Sunday sees the least activity with 1 posts. Activity is fairly evenly distributed between weekdays and weekends.
The peak posting hours are around 6pm UTC (3 posts), 6am UTC (3 posts), and 8pm UTC (3 posts). The quietest hours are 3pm UTC, 7am UTC, and 12pm UTC, with only 1-1 posts each reaching the top during these times.
Weekly breakdown: Monday (4), Tuesday (4), Wednesday (1), Thursday (3), Friday (2), Saturday (5), Sunday (1) posts reaching the top.
r/programmer Growth Analysis
r/programmer currently has 31,943 subscribers. Over the past 30 days, the community has grown by 1,919 members (6.39%), averaging 60 new subscribers per day. This growth rate places r/programmer in the top 0% of all tracked subreddits.
Over the past 90 days, r/programmer has gained 4,786 subscribers (17.62%). Since tracking began 657 days ago, the community has added 19,111 total subscribers.
r/programmer Milestones
- Reached 25K subscribers Mar 2026
- Fastest growth period: +2,151 subscribers Jan 2026
r/programmer Growth Trend
r/programmer is experiencing strong growth, with 1,919 new members in the last 30 days.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many subscribers does r/programmer have?
r/programmer has 31,943 subscribers as of August 2026.
What is the best time to post on r/programmer?
The best time to post on r/programmer is Saturdays 6pm-8pm UTC, based on analysis of top-performing posts from the past week.
Is r/programmer growing?
r/programmer is experiencing strong growth, with 1,919 new members in the last 30 days.
When was r/programmer created?
r/programmer was created on October 21, 2008, making it 17 years old.
r/programmer Key Statistics Summary
r/programmer is a Reddit community with 31,943 subscribers. The best time to post on r/programmer is Saturdays 6pm-8pm UTC. Posts receive an average of 22.4 upvotes and 35.9 comments. The subreddit is adding approximately 60 new members each day. Founded 17 years ago, r/programmer 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 01:38:02