- Subscribers
- 193,526
- Average Upvotes
- 40.8
- Average Comments
- 204.2
- Min. Upvotes to HOT
- 0
r/github
Best Time to Post on r/github (UTC TIME)
r/github peaks Fridays 9am-11am UTC
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About r/github
r/github was created on October 22, 2010, making it 15 years and 6 months old and one of the earliest subreddits on Reddit. With 193,526 members, this is a mid-size community that has built a substantial following and typically sees consistent daily activity.
r/github is experiencing strong growth, with 5,016 new members in the last 30 days.
r/github Engagement Analysis
r/github shows moderate engagement relative to its size, with an average of 40.8 upvotes per post across its 193,526 members. The community is highly discussion-oriented, with a comment-to-upvote ratio of 5.0.
Posts on r/github receive an average of 204.2 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/github Posting Patterns Analysis
Based on an analysis of 55 top posts from the past week, Friday is the most active day with 11 posts reaching the top, while Sunday sees the least activity with 3 posts. Weekday activity is higher than weekends, suggesting a more professionally-oriented community.
The peak posting hours are around 9am UTC (7 posts), 11pm UTC (4 posts), and 8am UTC (4 posts). The quietest hours are 1am UTC, 7pm UTC, and 2am UTC, with only 1-1 posts each reaching the top during these times.
Weekly breakdown: Monday (10), Tuesday (9), Wednesday (8), Thursday (7), Friday (11), Saturday (7), Sunday (3) posts reaching the top.
r/github Growth Analysis
r/github currently has 193,526 subscribers. Over the past 30 days, the community has grown by 5,016 members (2.66%), averaging 167 new subscribers per day. This growth rate places r/github in the top 1% of all tracked subreddits.
Over the past 90 days, r/github has gained 15,588 subscribers (8.76%). Since tracking began 643 days ago, the community has added 82,106 total subscribers. Growth has been accelerating recently compared to the longer-term trend.
r/github Milestones
- Fastest growth period: +2,625 subscribers Jan 2025
r/github Growth Trend
r/github is experiencing strong growth, with 5,016 new members in the last 30 days.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many subscribers does r/github have?
r/github has 193,526 subscribers as of May 2026.
What is the best time to post on r/github?
The best time to post on r/github is Fridays 9am-11am UTC, based on analysis of top-performing posts from the past week.
Is r/github growing?
r/github is experiencing strong growth, with 5,016 new members in the last 30 days.
When was r/github created?
r/github was created on October 22, 2010, making it 15 years old.
r/github Key Statistics Summary
r/github is a Reddit community with 193,526 subscribers. The community describes itself as: "A subreddit to discuss GitHub's platform, products and features. Not affiliated with GitHub, Inc. Please note that r/git exists and is a better place to ask Git-related questions." The best time to post on r/github is Fridays 9am-11am UTC. Posts receive an average of 40.8 upvotes and 204.2 comments. The subreddit is adding approximately 167 new members each day. Founded 15 years ago, r/github is tracked and analyzed by RedditList as part of its comprehensive database of over 106,352 subreddits.
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Last updated: 2026-05-14 05:22:42