3.3K posts analyzed Updated Jun 2026
Averages 110 posts/day, top 1% activity. Most active Sundays around 3 PM UTC. Mostly image posts (69%).
r/DIY Traffic & Engagement r/DIY Traffic & Engagement
Volume and engagement over time Posting volume and engagement over time
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Upvote Distribution
How upvoted posts perform Only posts with 2+ upvotes. The bands below show how those posts are spread by upvote count.
r/DIY Most Active Times When r/DIY Is Most Active
Peak posting by day and hour (UTC) When this community posts most, by day and hour (UTC)
Most Active by Day
r/DIY Flair Performance r/DIY Flair Performance
Upvotes and volume by flair Average upvotes and post volume by flair
| Flair | Posts | Upvotes |
|---|---|---|
| help | 1.6K (62.5%) | 5 |
| home improvement | 429 (16.3%) | 4 |
| woodworking | 156 (5.9%) | 4 |
| outdoor | 130 (4.9%) | 8 |
| electronic | 91 (3.4%) | 7 |
| other | 81 (3.1%) | 3 |
| carpentry | 47 (1.8%) | 3 |
| metalworking | 41 (1.6%) | 3 |
| automotive | 12 (0.5%) | 7 |
| 3d printing | 3 (0.1%) | 1 |
Post Type Breakdown
Share by text, image, or link Share of posts by format: text, image, or link
r/DIY Trending Keywords Trending Keywords in r/DIY
Ranked by how often they appear Title keywords ranked by how often they appear
| Keyword | Mentions ▼ | Upvotes | Comments |
|---|---|---|---|
| help | 297 (9.0%) | 3 | 2 |
| wall | 207 (6.3%) | 4 | 4 |
| door | 196 (5.9%) | 3 | 2 |
| need | 151 (4.6%) | 7 | 4 |
| fix | 145 (4.4%) | 3 | 4 |
| advice | 143 (4.3%) | 8 | 7 |
| window | 136 (4.1%) | 4 | 5 |
| diy | 126 (3.8%) | 5 | 7 |
| way | 113 (3.4%) | 4 | 7 |
| best | 103 (3.1%) | 6 | 10 |
r/DIY Mentioned Domains Mentioned Domains in r/DIY
Most linked sites Most linked sites in this subreddit
| Domain | Links | Upvotes |
|---|---|---|
| youtu.be | 16 | 1 |
| imgur.com | 12 | 1 |
| youtube.com | 11 | 1 |
| i.imgur.com | 6 | 1 |
| tiktok.com | 3 | 1 |
r/DIY Top Posts Top Performing Posts in r/DIY
Highest-performing posts Highest-performing posts. Each title links to Reddit.
Don't overlook the "small, box" hardware stores
My kid put 40:1 mix in the oil chamber of my lawnmower. What's going to happen if I run it?
Solution to have an obvious indication that a roommate is actually in the bathroom?
Can our attic be finished?
Any reason not to 'plywood' my attic?
Sick of Flat Wheelbarrow Tires?
Starting out, Ryobi or Craftsman drill?
How long do you actually need to wait before using a shower after applying bathroom silicone?
40 sq meters of pavers in a day - continuation, almost done
built a solar powered bear fence and hive scale for my remote apiary
| Title | Upvotes | Comments | Type | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Don't overlook the "small, box" hardware stores | 342 | 159 | text | Jun 21 |
| My kid put 40:1 mix in the oil chamber of my lawnmower. What's going to happen if I run it? | 327 | 165 | text | Jun 21 |
| Solution to have an obvious indication that a roommate is actually in the bathroom? | 302 | 432 | text | Jun 5 |
| Can our attic be finished? | 244 | 118 | image | Jun 16 |
| Any reason not to 'plywood' my attic? | 214 | 138 | text | Jun 18 |
| Sick of Flat Wheelbarrow Tires? | 202 | 164 | text | Jun 23 |
| Starting out, Ryobi or Craftsman drill? | 184 | 536 | text | Jun 19 |
| How long do you actually need to wait before using a shower after applying bathroom silicone? | 161 | 83 | text | Jun 12 |
| 40 sq meters of pavers in a day - continuation, almost done | 158 | 21 | text | Jun 15 |
| built a solar powered bear fence and hive scale for my remote apiary | 156 | 29 | text | Jun 26 |
r/DIY Audience Overlap r/DIY Subreddit Overlap & Related Communities
Overlapping audiences Communities with overlapping audiences
r/DIY FAQ Frequently Asked Questions About r/DIY
What's the best time to post on r/DIY?
Based on posting volume, r/DIY is most active on Sundays around 3 PM UTC. That window has the most community activity, but busier hours also mean more competition for attention.
How active is r/DIY?
r/DIY averages 110 posts per day and ranks in the top 1% for activity among tracked SFW subreddits.
How many upvotes do posts on r/DIY get?
Posts on r/DIY average about 5 upvotes this month (net score per post).
What kind of posts does r/DIY get most?
On r/DIY, most posts are image posts (69%)