Reddit Upvote Calculator
A Reddit score is upvotes minus downvotes. Enter the score and the "% upvoted" ratio and estimate how many upvotes and downvotes a post really got.
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Reddit Upvote Calculator
Both numbers are on the post page. At exactly 50% upvoted the formula cannot be solved.
Calculator inputs explained
| Input | What to enter | Where to find it |
|---|---|---|
| Score | The number shown next to the vote arrows | The post page |
| Upvote ratio | The "% upvoted" figure | The post page |
What the upvote ratio measures
The ratio is the share of all votes that were upvotes. Together with the score (upvotes minus downvotes) it lets you solve for both numbers. The result is an estimate, because Reddit fuzzes displayed scores.
The formula, with an example
Upvotes = Score / (2 x Ratio - 1); Downvotes = Upvotes - Score
Example: a post with a score of 500 at 96% upvoted had about 543 upvotes and 43 downvotes.
At 50% the denominator becomes zero and the formula is undefined.
Upvote ratio benchmarks
| Upvote ratio | Reading |
|---|---|
| 96% to 100% | Universally loved |
| 90% to 95% | Well received |
| 80% to 89% | Mixed reception |
| 65% to 79% | Controversial |
| 50% to 64% | Highly divisive |
What moves your upvotes
Early velocity
Votes in the first hours decide how far a post travels.
Subreddit fit
The right community upvotes; the wrong one scrolls past.
A clear title
Readers vote on what they understand.
Replies
Answering comments keeps the thread active.
How we calculate this
The calculator solves two equations (score = up - down, ratio = up / (up + down)) for the two unknowns. Time decay in ranking does not change the score itself.
Important note
Results are planning estimates, not guarantees. Your own numbers over time are the best benchmark.
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Frequently asked questions
How do I calculate upvotes from a Reddit score?
Upvotes = score / (2 x ratio - 1), with the ratio as a decimal.
How accurate are the estimates?
Close but not exact: Reddit fuzzes displayed scores.
Why can't it solve a 50% post?
The denominator becomes zero.
What is a good upvote ratio?
90% and above is well received.
Does time decay change the score?
No. It affects ranking, not the score.
Is my data stored?
No.
Does getting early upvotes on Reddit work?
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What do more Reddit upvotes give my account?
It grows the account, but you need the right tool.