606 posts analyzed Updated Sep 2026
Averages 20 posts/day, top 10% activity. Most active Tuesdays around 8 AM UTC. Mostly image posts (63%).
r/AfterEffects Traffic & Engagement r/AfterEffects Traffic & Engagement
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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/AfterEffects Most Active Times When r/AfterEffects Is Most Active
Peak posting by day and hour (UTC) When this community posts most, by day and hour (UTC)
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r/AfterEffects Flair Performance r/AfterEffects Flair Performance
Upvotes and volume by flair Average upvotes and post volume by flair
| Flair | Posts | Upvotes |
|---|---|---|
| Beginner Help | 185 (30.6%) | 3 |
| OC - Stuff I made | 159 (26.3%) | 55 |
| Explain This Effect | 64 (10.6%) | 10 |
| Discussion | 63 (10.4%) | 4 |
| Plugin/Script | 48 (7.9%) | 34 |
| Workflow Question | 32 (5.3%) | 5 |
| Tutorial | 27 (4.5%) | 116 |
| Inspirational (not OC) | 10 (1.7%) | 4 |
| Job/Gig Hiring | 8 (1.3%) | 0 |
| Pro Tip | 6 (1.0%) | 3 |
Post Type Breakdown
Share by text, image, or link Share of posts by format: text, image, or link
r/AfterEffects Trending Keywords Trending Keywords in r/AfterEffects
Ranked by how often they appear Title keywords ranked by how often they appear
| Keyword | Mentions ▼ | Upvotes | Comments |
|---|---|---|---|
| effects | 112 (18.5%) | 36 | 8 |
| effect | 63 (10.4%) | 13 | 5 |
| motion | 59 (9.7%) | 37 | 10 |
| animation | 50 (8.3%) | 50 | 5 |
| help | 45 (7.4%) | 4 | 5 |
| made | 44 (7.3%) | 25 | 5 |
| make | 38 (6.3%) | 10 | 7 |
| video | 37 (6.1%) | 13 | 4 |
| time | 25 (4.1%) | 25 | 6 |
| need | 24 (4.0%) | 2 | 6 |
r/AfterEffects Mentioned Domains Mentioned Domains in r/AfterEffects
Most linked sites Most linked sites in this subreddit
| Domain | Links | Upvotes |
|---|---|---|
| youtube.com | 18 | 3 |
| youtu.be | 16 | 28 |
| instagram.com | 3 | 0 |
r/AfterEffects Top Posts Top Performing Posts in r/AfterEffects
Highest-performing posts Highest-performing posts. Each title links to Reddit.
This is what a $35k motion graphics project looks like
nikes on my feet (collage animation/piece)
AE Quick Tip: Rigging automated pie charts
I tried recreating Apple’s new ad in After Effects
"Walking my snake" - After Effects BTS
Quick breakdown of my spider web rig + animation
Why does AI lie? (After Effects, Illustrator, Photoshop)
AE Quick Tip: Animating a Fake 3D Handle
AE Quick Tip: Animating flowing liquid
Plugin: Simple Cloner for After Effects.
| Title | Upvotes | Comments | Type | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| This is what a $35k motion graphics project looks like | 868 | 96 | image | Sep 15 |
| nikes on my feet (collage animation/piece) | 738 | 32 | image | Sep 4 |
| AE Quick Tip: Rigging automated pie charts | 581 | 38 | image | Sep 6 |
| I tried recreating Apple’s new ad in After Effects | 533 | 42 | image | Sep 17 |
| "Walking my snake" - After Effects BTS | 526 | 23 | image | Sep 16 |
| Quick breakdown of my spider web rig + animation | 513 | 20 | image | Sep 3 |
| Why does AI lie? (After Effects, Illustrator, Photoshop) | 489 | 17 | image | Sep 29 |
| AE Quick Tip: Animating a Fake 3D Handle | 470 | 19 | image | Sep 29 |
| AE Quick Tip: Animating flowing liquid | 429 | 12 | image | Sep 8 |
| Plugin: Simple Cloner for After Effects. | 355 | 33 | image | Sep 21 |
r/AfterEffects Audience Overlap r/AfterEffects Subreddit Overlap & Related Communities
Overlapping audiences Communities with overlapping audiences
r/AfterEffects FAQ Frequently Asked Questions About r/AfterEffects
What's the best time to post on r/AfterEffects?
Based on posting volume, r/AfterEffects is most active on Tuesdays around 8 AM UTC. That window has the most community activity, but busier hours also mean more competition for attention.
How active is r/AfterEffects?
r/AfterEffects averages 20 posts per day and ranks in the top 10% for activity among tracked SFW subreddits.
How many upvotes do posts on r/AfterEffects get?
Posts on r/AfterEffects average about 25 upvotes this month (net score per post).
What kind of posts does r/AfterEffects get most?
On r/AfterEffects, most posts are image posts (63%)