If Reddit is one of your main traffic sources, posting at the “right time” can feel like magic. But in reality, your best Reddit posting times depend on three things: the specific subreddit’s audience, how competitive that hour is, and whether your post format fits what that community upvotes.

So instead of chasing generic charts, here’s a creator-friendly way to test your best window (with clean tracking), then lock in a schedule you can repeat without burning out.

Why “best Reddit posting times” advice is usually wrong

Most timing advice assumes Reddit is one big platform with one global peak. It isn’t.

• Subreddits behave like separate platforms.
• Audience location differs by niche (US-heavy vs EU-heavy, etc.).
• Mod rules change what gets through and what gets removed.
• Competition matters, posting at “peak” can also mean you’re fighting the most other posts.

The goal is not to post when Reddit is busy. The goal is to post when your target buyers are online and your post can still reach the top of “Hot” or at least get strong early velocity.

The outcome you actually want: early velocity

On Reddit, early engagement often determines whether your post gets wider distribution inside that subreddit.

For OnlyFans creators, the “timing” you’re really testing is:

• First 30 minutes: do you get upvotes/comments quickly?
• First 2 hours: does it keep climbing or flatten?
• First 24 hours: does it send profile visits and link clicks?

That’s why a timing test should measure more than total upvotes.

Step 0: set up tracking first (so you’re not guessing)

Before you test posting windows, set up a tracking method you can trust.

Use OnlyFans tracking links for Reddit

OnlyFans provides built-in tracking links (the ones that include a ?c= parameter). Create one tracking link per test window so you can see which time slot drove the most clicks and subscribers.

If you haven’t set this up yet, use this guide: OnlyFans tracking links guide.

Keep your Reddit link path consistent

To isolate “time of day” as the variable, avoid changing your whole funnel mid-test.

Pick one of these and stick to it for the full test:

• Reddit post -> Reddit profile -> link hub -> OnlyFans
• Reddit post -> link hub -> OnlyFans
• Reddit post -> OnlyFans tracking link

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Step 1: choose a clean test set (subreddits + post type)

Timing tests fail when creators test 12 variables at once.

Choose 3 to 5 subreddits max

Pick communities where:

• Your content is clearly on-topic
• You can post consistently (rules allow it)
• Your account is unlikely to get filtered (karma, age, verification requirements)

Choose one “post style” and repeat it

For example:

• Same photo style (similar crop/quality)
• Similar caption length and tone
• Similar level of explicitness (match subreddit rules)

You are not trying to prove your “best post.” You’re trying to isolate the best window.

Step 2: pick time windows that make sense (without overcomplicating it)

Start with four windows. That’s enough to find signal without dragging this out for months.

A practical set to test (in the timezone most of your audience lives in):

• Morning (commute or early scroll)
• Midday (lunch break)
• Evening (after work)
• Late night (bedtime scroll)

If your audience is mixed, use US time as a baseline first (many NSFW subreddits skew US-heavy), then rerun the test for EU-friendly hours if needed.

Don’t test “exact minutes” yet

At first, test broad windows (like 2 to 3 hour blocks). Once you find a winning window, then you can tighten it to “7:30 vs 9:30.”

Step 3: run a 14-day Reddit posting times experiment (simple and realistic)

Here’s a two-week method that works even if you’re a solo creator with limited time.

The rule: rotate windows evenly

You want each window to get the same number of attempts.

Use this structure:

• Week 1: test all 4 windows across your chosen subreddits
• Week 2: repeat the same pattern

This reduces the chance that one random “lucky day” tricks you.

Example schedule (template)

Use this as a model, adjust to your life and the posting limits of each subreddit.

Days 13 and 14 act as a mini “playoff” between your top windows.

Step 4: track the right metrics (not just upvotes)

Upvotes feel good, but they can be a vanity metric if they don’t convert.

Track these for every post:

• Upvotes at 30 minutes (early velocity)
• Comments at 2 hours (discussion boost)
• Upvote ratio (if visible)
• Profile visits (if you can estimate via Reddit insights or profile click spikes)
• OnlyFans tracking link clicks
• Paid subs attributed to that link (when available)

Spreadsheet columns you can copy

Keep it boring and consistent:

Step 5: interpret your results with a simple decision framework

At the end of 14 days, don’t pick the time with the single biggest post. Pick the time that wins consistently.

Use this “3-layer” decision logic:

Layer 1: consistency

A window is a contender if it repeatedly produces:

• strong upvotes in the first 30 minutes, or
• strong comments in the first 2 hours

Layer 2: conversion

A window is a winner if it produces:

• more OnlyFans clicks per post, and
• better subs per click (or at least stable)

Layer 3: sustainability

A window is only your “best” if you can keep doing it without hating your life.

If late night performs best but wrecks your sleep, you might choose the runner-up window and be more consistent long-term.

Common reasons your timing test “fails” (and what to fix first)

If everything looks flat, don’t assume Reddit is dead. Usually it’s one of these:

Your post is getting filtered or removed

This happens a lot in promo-heavy subreddits.

• Check rules (some require verification, specific title formats, or no links)
• Watch for shadow removals (post shows on your profile but not in “New”)

Your title is killing you

On Reddit, your title is the ad.

Try testing only the title style (after you finish the timing test). If you want help with conversion language, this is also worth reading: OnlyFans bio ideas that actually get subs.

You’re posting at peak competition

Sometimes “prime time” is when the biggest creators dominate the feed.

If your best clicks happen at midday while evening gets higher upvotes, that’s not weird. Midday can be lower competition, meaning you stay visible longer.

Your funnel leaks

If you get upvotes but no clicks, your funnel is the problem, not the time.

Fix order of operations:

• Reddit content (matches subreddit)
• Reddit profile (clear, not spammy)
• Link hub (simple)
• OnlyFans landing (clear offer, pinned post, welcome message)

For a broader growth system (beyond Reddit), use: how to get more paid and free subscribers.

A “good enough” posting schedule once you find your best window

When you have a winning window per subreddit, your schedule should still respect Reddit culture.

A realistic baseline many creators can sustain:

• 1 to 2 high-quality Reddit posts per day (spread across subreddits)
• Use your best-performing window for your best-performing subreddit
• Use the runner-up window for the second-best subreddit
• Keep 1 day per week lighter to prevent burnout

This is also where agencies and teams can make a real difference, not because they have secret times, but because they can run consistent testing, track results, and keep your funnel tight.

Safety and compliance note (important)

Reddit rules vary by subreddit, and platform policies can change.

• Don’t spam or evade bans.
• Don’t repost removed content repeatedly.
• Follow each subreddit’s verification and link rules.

If you’re ever unsure, treat this as a business decision: protect the account first, then optimize growth.

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