r/software↗
Software - Anything software-related
Anything software-related. Please follow our rules to avoid getting punished.
382k subscribers1,128 posts / mo in Sep 2026 (incl. <1% by known bots)921 authors / mosince 2008
r/software has 382k members (+23% over the last 12 months). It gets about 1,128 posts a month from 921 people. Top topics: File Managers & Explorers, Email Clients & Apps and Open Office Suites.
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Topics and brands on r/software
Top topics
Share of the subreddit's posts
- File Managers & Explorers1.2%
- Email Clients & Apps0.8%
- Open Office Suites0.7%
- Mobile Apps & Platforms0.6%
- Screenshot Tools & Tips0.5%
Brands people mention
Most-mentioned brands and sites, last 12 months
- Microsoft
- Apple
- SourceForge
- itch
- AlternativeTo
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