r/cpp Subreddit Stats and Best Posting Times

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Subscribers
349,631
Average Upvotes
34.3
Average Comments
16.4
Min. Upvotes to HOT
5
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r/cpp

Created: May 26, 2008
About r/cpp: Discussions, articles and news about the C++ programming language or programming in C++.

Best Time to Post on r/cpp (UTC TIME)

Best posting times heatmap for r/cpp

r/cpp peaks Tuesdays 5pm-7pm UTC

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About r/cpp

r/cpp was created on May 26, 2008, making it 17 years and 11 months old and one of the earliest subreddits on Reddit. With 349,631 members, this is a mid-size community that has built a substantial following and typically sees consistent daily activity.

r/cpp is steadily growing, with 3,398 new members in the last 30 days.

r/cpp Engagement Analysis

r/cpp shows typical engagement for a community of this scale, with an average of 34.3 upvotes per post across its 349,631 members. The community is moderately discussion-oriented, with a comment-to-upvote ratio of 0.48. To reach the Hot section of r/cpp, posts typically need at least 5 upvotes, reflecting the community's activity level.

Posts on r/cpp receive an average of 16.4 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/cpp Posting Patterns Analysis

Based on an analysis of 39 top posts from the past week, Tuesday is the most active day with 7 posts reaching the top, while Sunday sees the least activity with 2 posts. Weekday activity is higher than weekends, suggesting a more professionally-oriented community.

The peak posting hours are around 5pm UTC (5 posts), 12pm UTC (4 posts), and 3am UTC (4 posts). The quietest hours are 6am UTC, 6pm UTC, and 7am UTC, with only 1-1 posts each reaching the top during these times.

Weekly breakdown: Monday (7), Tuesday (7), Wednesday (6), Thursday (7), Friday (6), Saturday (4), Sunday (2) posts reaching the top.

r/cpp Growth Analysis

r/cpp currently has 349,631 subscribers. Over the past 30 days, the community has grown by 3,398 members (0.98%), averaging 110 new subscribers per day. This growth rate places r/cpp in the top 4% of all tracked subreddits.

Over the past 90 days, r/cpp has gained 10,664 subscribers (3.15%). Since tracking began 618 days ago, the community has added 61,775 total subscribers. Growth has been accelerating recently compared to the longer-term trend.

30-Day Growth
+3,398
0.98%
90-Day Growth
+10,664
3.15%
All-Time Tracked
+61,775
over 618 days

r/cpp Milestones

  • Fastest growth period: +2,830 subscribers Jan 2025

r/cpp Growth Trend

r/cpp is steadily growing, with 3,398 new members in the last 30 days.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many subscribers does r/cpp have?

r/cpp has 349,631 subscribers as of April 2026.

What is the best time to post on r/cpp?

The best time to post on r/cpp is Tuesdays 5pm-7pm UTC, based on analysis of top-performing posts from the past week.

Is r/cpp growing?

r/cpp is steadily growing, with 3,398 new members in the last 30 days.

When was r/cpp created?

r/cpp was created on May 26, 2008, making it 17 years old.

How many upvotes do you need to reach Hot on r/cpp?

Posts on r/cpp typically need at least 5 upvotes to reach the Hot section.

r/cpp Key Statistics Summary

r/cpp is a Reddit community with 349,631 subscribers. The community describes itself as: "Discussions, articles and news about the C++ programming language or programming in C++." The best time to post on r/cpp is Tuesdays 5pm-7pm UTC. Posts receive an average of 34.3 upvotes and 16.4 comments. The minimum upvotes needed to reach the Hot section is approximately 5. The subreddit is adding approximately 110 new members each day. Founded 17 years ago, r/cpp is tracked and analyzed by RedditList as part of its comprehensive database of over 106,350 subreddits.

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