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r/windows PUBLIC
This is not a tech support subreddit, use r/WindowsHelp or r/TechSupport to get help with your PC. Welcome to the largest unofficial community for Microsoft Windows, the world's most popular desktop computer operating system!
373,585 members
Created: Jan 2008
Language: EN
POSITIVE SENTIMENT
Last analyzed: Jun 28, 2026 06:00
Marketing Summary
r/windows is a PUBLIC community on Reddit with over 373,585 members. It currently has a positive sentiment with an engagement rate of 0.5%. With a community friendliness score of 80, this subreddit presents a moderate conversion potential for authentic brand participation. Self-promotion is generally allowed according to recent analysis.
80
Friendliness Score
0.5%
Engagement Rate
55
Conversion Potential
2.0%
Monthly Growth
Marketing Analytics
133.8
Avg Post Score
26.5
Avg Comments
25
Brand Mentions
0
Posts/Hour
Top Post Types
text
76.0% (38)
image
16.0% (8)
link
8.0% (4)
Peak Activity Hours
Times shown in UTC (Coordinated Universal Time)
Local times are automatically converted based on your browser's timezone
4AM UTC
High
~45 active
8PM UTC
Medium
~20 active
6AM UTC
Low
~5 active
Community Culture
Community Sentiment
POSITIVE
1.3K
Avg User Karma of Top Posts
70%
Commercial Acceptance
Content Preferences
Moderation Patterns
Rules & Compliance
31
Total Rules
Posting Requirements & Restrictions
No limit
Minimum Karma
No limit
Min Account Age (days)
LINK
Submission Type
Enabled
Flair System
Subreddit Rules
- Keep the discussion related to Microsoft Windows: Posts completely unrelated to Microsoft Windows will be removed. Just because something is compatible with Windows, doesn't mean this is the subreddit for it.
- Derailing conversations and threads is not allowed.
- While conversations regarding Linux are permitted, low effort comments like "Just switch to Linux" are not.
- Post not flaried correctly: We are not extremely strict with what flair you pick, but if it's very wrong we will change it. If we select another flair, don't put the original one back.
- Not sure what flair to use? Read [this list](https://www.reddit.com/r/Windows/wiki/rules#wiki_rule_2._flair_posts_correctly) to help you decide.
- Do not distribute malicious programs: Do not purposely distribute viruses or other harmful programs or apps.
- Posting links to malicious or otherwise suspicious websites is also not allowed.
- Do not post Blogspam links or URL shorteners: Blogspam, URL shorteners, mobile links, and referral and affiliate links are not allowed. This includes "AMP" links. Post the full desktop link for articles and news.
- Microsoft's short URLs like "aka.ms" are permitted.
- Be civil and do not troll others: Personal attacks, bigotry, fighting words, inappropriate behavior and comments that insult or demean a specific user or group of users are not allowed.
- Posts or comments containing or seeking any identifying personal information are also prohibited.
- Do not engage in blatant trolling or flaming.
- We allow for discussions involving Linux, however low effort "Just switch to Linux" comments are prohibited. Also telling people to "Just Google it" is typically not helpful.
- Do not advertise your software or website without permission: (We currently are not accepting applicants)
- If you want to promote an app or website, you must [send us a modmail](https://www.reddit.com/message/compose?to=/r/Windows) to request permission. Include as much relevant information as you can in both the modmail and the post. Those who have earned permission will have a unique flair with a green check-mark icon. ✅
- This is not a marketplace subreddit, selling anything is prohibited. Please contact the moderators before doing any kind of giveaway.
- Do not promote pirated content, grey market keys, unauthorized access, or other illegal activity. : Do not post pirated content or promote it in any way. This includes gaining unauthorized access to paid updates and features.
- Encouraging or hinting at the use of sellers of grey market keys is not allowed.
- Windows LTSC discussions are permitted; but promoting Windows LTSC to home users or escalating the discussion to piracy is not allowed.
- Do not request help or assist with gaining access to computers or accounts including bypassing passwords, parental controls, and similar restrictions.
- Titles must be relevant to the post: Irrelevant, sensationalized, clickbait or vague titles that have the pure intent of misleading or dramatizing a topic are not allowed. Vague/undescriptive titles like "help me" or "check this out this cool thing" are not permitted, users must know what the topic of the post is about based on the title.
- The relevancy of submissions' titles will be judged at the moderator's discretion.
- Do not submit reposts, low-effort posts or rants: Reposts and commonly posted topics are not allowed.
- All posts and answers that can easily be found by searching this subreddit or by using a search engine will be removed at the moderators' discretion.
- Although we encourage healthy discussions, rants and low-effort posts that do not contribute positively to the subreddit are not allowed.
- No tech support posts. Memes/Humor posts only permitted on Monday.: Tech support posts are no longer permitted any day of the week, please use /r/WindowsHelp or /r/TechSupport.
- Memes and similar humor submissions are only allowed on Mondays (UTC timezone) and they will be removed any other day of the week.
- Not Monday yet? Read [this list](https://www.reddit.com/r/Windows/wiki/rules#wiki_rule_10._only_post_memes.2C_concepts.2C_and_help_posts_on_mondays) to find more appropriate subreddits for your post.
- Do not attempt to move conversations off platform or to private messages: Do not attempt to move conversations to private messages or to a different platform including Discord, WhatsApp, Telegram, and so on. This is a common tactic of scammers and malicious actors. Public comments can be reviewed by other members of the community to ensure the accuracy and safety for all of those involved.
- If you were privately solicited help, do not respond to the message. Please report it to the moderators.
- Read the full rules for more information: ###[Click here to read the full rules](https://www.reddit.com/r/Windows/wiki/rules)
Marketing Data Updated
Jun 28, 2026
Rules Updated
Jun 14, 2026
Compliance Updated
Jun 14, 2026
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