- Subscribers
- 798,687
- Average Upvotes
- 245.7
- Average Comments
- 83.0
- Min. Upvotes to HOT
- 9
r/selfhosted
Best Time to Post on r/selfhosted (UTC TIME)
r/selfhosted peaks Thursdays 4pm-6pm UTC
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About r/selfhosted
r/selfhosted was created on July 08, 2014, making it 12 years old and one of the older subreddits on Reddit. With 798,687 members, this is a mid-size community that has built a substantial following and typically sees consistent daily activity.
r/selfhosted is experiencing strong growth, with 18,638 new members in the last 30 days.
r/selfhosted Engagement Analysis
r/selfhosted shows moderate engagement relative to its size, with an average of 245.7 upvotes per post across its 798,687 members. The community is moderately discussion-oriented, with a comment-to-upvote ratio of 0.34. To reach the Hot section of r/selfhosted, posts typically need at least 9 upvotes, reflecting the community's activity level.
Posts on r/selfhosted receive an average of 83.0 comments, indicating a community with a healthy balance between content appreciation and active discussion. Members regularly engage with posts through both upvotes and comments.
r/selfhosted Posting Patterns Analysis
Based on an analysis of 100 top posts from the past week, Thursday is the most active day with 21 posts reaching the top, while Saturday sees the least activity with 8 posts. Weekday activity is higher than weekends, suggesting a more professionally-oriented community.
The peak posting hours are around 4pm UTC (12 posts), 8pm UTC (9 posts), and 2pm UTC (8 posts). The quietest hours are 6am UTC, 6pm UTC, and 1am UTC, with only 1-1 posts each reaching the top during these times.
Weekly breakdown: Monday (19), Tuesday (15), Wednesday (12), Thursday (21), Friday (11), Saturday (8), Sunday (14) posts reaching the top.
r/selfhosted Growth Analysis
r/selfhosted currently has 798,687 subscribers. Over the past 30 days, the community has grown by 18,638 members (2.39%), averaging 601 new subscribers per day. This growth rate places r/selfhosted in the top 1% of all tracked subreddits.
Over the past 90 days, r/selfhosted has gained 60,828 subscribers (8.24%). Since tracking began 618 days ago, the community has added 385,483 total subscribers. Growth has been accelerating recently compared to the longer-term trend.
r/selfhosted Milestones
- Reached 500K subscribers Mar 2025
- Fastest growth period: +10,062 subscribers Jan 2025
r/selfhosted Growth Trend
r/selfhosted is experiencing strong growth, with 18,638 new members in the last 30 days.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many subscribers does r/selfhosted have?
r/selfhosted has 798,687 subscribers as of July 2026.
What is the best time to post on r/selfhosted?
The best time to post on r/selfhosted is Thursdays 4pm-6pm UTC, based on analysis of top-performing posts from the past week.
Is r/selfhosted growing?
r/selfhosted is experiencing strong growth, with 18,638 new members in the last 30 days.
When was r/selfhosted created?
r/selfhosted was created on July 08, 2014, making it 12 years old.
How many upvotes do you need to reach Hot on r/selfhosted?
Posts on r/selfhosted typically need at least 9 upvotes to reach the Hot section.
r/selfhosted Key Statistics Summary
r/selfhosted is a Reddit community with 798,687 subscribers. The community describes itself as: "A place to share, discuss, discover, assist with, gain assistance for, and critique self-hosted alternatives to our favorite web apps, web services, and online tools." The best time to post on r/selfhosted is Thursdays 4pm-6pm UTC. Posts receive an average of 245.7 upvotes and 83.0 comments. The minimum upvotes needed to reach the Hot section is approximately 9. The subreddit is adding approximately 601 new members each day. Founded 12 years ago, r/selfhosted is tracked and analyzed by RedditList as part of its comprehensive database of over 106,364 subreddits.
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Last updated: 2026-07-10 23:13:40