408 posts analyzed Updated Aug 2026
Averages 13 posts/day, top 25% activity. Most active Wednesdays around 8 AM UTC. Mostly image posts (70%).
r/Animals Traffic & Engagement r/Animals Traffic & Engagement
Volume and engagement over time Posting volume and engagement over time
Post Format
Upvote Distribution
How upvoted posts perform Only posts with 2+ upvotes. The bands below show how those posts are spread by upvote count.
r/Animals Most Active Times When r/Animals 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/Animals Flair Performance r/Animals Flair Performance
Upvotes and volume by flair Average upvotes and post volume by flair
This subreddit doesn't use post flairs.
No flaired posts were found in this month's data.
Post Type Breakdown
Share by text, image, or link Share of posts by format: text, image, or link
r/Animals Trending Keywords Trending Keywords in r/Animals
Ranked by how often they appear Title keywords ranked by how often they appear
| Keyword | Mentions ▼ | Upvotes | Comments |
|---|---|---|---|
| animal | 32 (7.8%) | 10 | 13 |
| squirrel | 31 (7.6%) | 11 | 1 |
| animals | 24 (5.9%) | 10 | 6 |
| woods | 23 (5.6%) | 1 | 0 |
| feeding | 22 (5.4%) | 1 | 0 |
| flying | 21 (5.2%) | 1 | 0 |
| cat | 20 (4.9%) | 13 | 7 |
| squirrels | 15 (3.7%) | 1 | 0 |
| dog | 13 (3.2%) | 4 | 20 |
| feeder | 13 (3.2%) | 1 | 0 |
r/Animals Mentioned Domains Mentioned Domains in r/Animals
Most linked sites Most linked sites in this subreddit
| Domain | Links | Upvotes |
|---|---|---|
| youtube.com | 48 | 1 |
| youtu.be | 12 | 1 |
r/Animals Top Posts Top Performing Posts in r/Animals
Highest-performing posts Highest-performing posts. Each title links to Reddit.
never seen a squirrel this close!
Identify this animal
Zebras
I went to a petting zoo and got to feed all the cute animals 🥰
Un nuevo miembro en la familia
This cat has three colors: gray, reddish, and white. Can he (yes, he's male) be considered a calico cat?
Teenager learning and documenting wildlife
Donald Trump Rounding up Protected Horses for Slaughter
Meet Nigel
Reptile Lover
| Title | Upvotes | Comments | Type | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| never seen a squirrel this close! | 330 | 36 | image | Aug 20 |
| Identify this animal | 118 | 35 | image | Aug 14 |
| Zebras | 116 | 3 | image | Aug 10 |
| I went to a petting zoo and got to feed all the cute animals 🥰 | 116 | 9 | image | Aug 3 |
| Un nuevo miembro en la familia | 103 | 6 | image | Aug 25 |
| This cat has three colors: gray, reddish, and white. Can he (yes, he's male) be considered a calico cat? | 103 | 44 | image | Aug 1 |
| Teenager learning and documenting wildlife | 100 | 18 | image | Aug 26 |
| Donald Trump Rounding up Protected Horses for Slaughter | 96 | 41 | link | Aug 22 |
| Meet Nigel | 89 | 11 | image | Aug 16 |
| Reptile Lover | 88 | 3 | image | Aug 23 |
r/Animals Audience Overlap r/Animals Subreddit Overlap & Related Communities
Overlapping audiences Communities with overlapping audiences
r/Animals FAQ Frequently Asked Questions About r/Animals
What's the best time to post on r/Animals?
Based on posting volume, r/Animals is most active on Wednesdays around 8 AM UTC. That window has the most community activity, but busier hours also mean more competition for attention.
How active is r/Animals?
r/Animals averages 13 posts per day and ranks in the top 25% for activity among tracked SFW subreddits.
How many upvotes do posts on r/Animals get?
Posts on r/Animals average about 8 upvotes this month (net score per post).
What kind of posts does r/Animals get most?
On r/Animals, most posts are image posts (70%)