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Reddit Karma Growth Calculator

Estimate your karma growth and time to reach milestones

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Social Media
Reddit
Marketing
Growth
📝 Post Activity
💬 Comment Activity

Larger subreddits have lower karma-to-upvote ratios due to competition

Karma Formula (Approximate):
Post Karma = Upvotes × Post Weight × Size Multiplier
Comment Karma = Upvotes × Comment Weight × Size Multiplier
Monthly = (Weekly Karma) × 4.33 weeks

Diminishing Returns:

  • 1-10 upvotes: ~100% karma
  • 10-100 upvotes: ~80% karma
  • 100-1000 upvotes: ~50% karma
  • 1000+ upvotes: ~25% karma
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Post at Peak Hours
9-11 AM EST weekdays, 8-10 AM EST weekends
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Comment on Rising Posts
Sort by "Rising" to catch viral posts early
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Find Your Niche
Smaller, active subreddits have better engagement
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Quality Over Quantity
One viral post beats 100 ignored ones
Basic posting
10-50 karma
Most subreddits
100-500 karma
Popular subreddits
500-1000 karma
Restricted subreddits
1000+ karma
No rate limits
5000+ karma
Requirements vary by subreddit. Check each community's rules.

About Reddit Karma Growth Calculator

What is Reddit Karma?

Reddit karma is a score reflecting your contributions to the community. You gain post karma from upvotes on submissions and comment karma from upvotes on comments. It's often required to participate in many subreddits.

For tracking other social media growth metrics, check out our TikTok Virality Calculator or Influencer Fake Follower Calculator.

Who is This For?

  • New Redditors planning their growth strategy
  • Marketers estimating account readiness
  • Community managers tracking engagement
  • Anyone curious about karma mechanics

Understanding the Algorithm

Reddit applies diminishing returns to prevent karma farming. The first few upvotes count fully, but high-upvote posts give proportionally less karma. Subreddit size and engagement patterns also affect karma conversion.

Privacy & Security

All calculations happen in your browser. No data is sent to any server. Your history is stored locally and can be cleared anytime.

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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

How is Reddit karma calculated?
Reddit uses a secret algorithm, but karma roughly equals upvotes with diminishing returns. The first 10-20 upvotes count 1:1, but after that, each additional upvote contributes less. This calculator uses an approximation based on observed patterns.
Does subreddit size affect karma?
Yes! Larger subreddits tend to have more competition and vote manipulation, leading to lower karma-to-upvote ratios. Smaller, engaged communities often give better karma per upvote. This calculator applies a multiplier based on subreddit size.
What is a good karma growth rate?
For casual Redditors, 100-500 karma per month is typical. Active users can gain 1,000-5,000 monthly. Power users and marketers in the right niches can reach 10,000+ per month with consistent, quality content.
Why do I need karma on Reddit?
Karma unlocks posting in many subreddits (some require 100+, 500+, or even 1,000+ karma). Higher karma also builds credibility, allows you to post more frequently without rate limits, and can help with community moderation roles.
Is post karma or comment karma better?
Both matter! Posts can go viral for massive karma gains, but comments are more consistent and easier to accumulate daily. A mix of both shows genuine community engagement. Many subreddits require both types of karma.
How accurate is this calculator?
This provides estimates based on Reddit's observed karma patterns. Actual results vary based on content quality, timing, subreddit rules, and Reddit's evolving algorithm. Use it as a planning tool, not an exact predictor.
Is my data private?
Yes! All calculations happen in your browser. No data is sent to any server. Your calculation history is stored locally in your browser and can be cleared at any time.
How can I grow karma faster?
Post during peak hours (9-11 AM EST weekdays), find growing subreddits in your niche, comment early on rising posts, share original content, and engage genuinely with communities. Quality beats quantity for sustainable growth.

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