772 posts analyzed Updated Jun 2026
Averages 26 posts/day, top 10% activity. Most active Thursdays around 10 AM UTC. Mostly text posts.
r/arduino Traffic & Engagement r/arduino 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/arduino Most Active Times When r/arduino 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/arduino Flair Performance r/arduino Flair Performance
Upvotes and volume by flair Average upvotes and post volume by flair
| Flair | Posts | Upvotes |
|---|---|---|
| Hardware Help | 137 (32.8%) | 9 |
| Look what I made! | 112 (26.8%) | 119 |
| Software Help | 51 (12.2%) | 16 |
| :Beginners-Project:Beginner's Project | 44 (10.5%) | 23 |
| :LightBulb:Project Idea | 23 (5.5%) | 5 |
| Getting Started | 21 (5.0%) | 11 |
| Look what I found! | 7 (1.7%) | 361 |
| :ESP32-DevKit: ESP32 | 6 (1.4%) | 16 |
| School Project | 6 (1.4%) | 8 |
| :Ardsnuino: Project Update! | 4 (1.0%) | 50 |
Post Type Breakdown
Share by text, image, or link Share of posts by format: text, image, or link
r/arduino Trending Keywords Trending Keywords in r/arduino
Ranked by how often they appear Title keywords ranked by how often they appear
| Keyword | Mentions ▼ | Upvotes | Comments |
|---|---|---|---|
| arduino | 188 (24.4%) | 29 | 6 |
| help | 92 (11.9%) | 5 | 4 |
| project | 82 (10.6%) | 31 | 5 |
| esp32 | 64 (8.3%) | 28 | 5 |
| need | 52 (6.7%) | 8 | 6 |
| uno | 41 (5.3%) | 13 | 8 |
| made | 34 (4.4%) | 72 | 10 |
| built | 30 (3.9%) | 105 | 8 |
| first | 29 (3.8%) | 69 | 9 |
| board | 28 (3.6%) | 13 | 6 |
r/arduino Mentioned Domains Mentioned Domains in r/arduino
Most linked sites Most linked sites in this subreddit
| Domain | Links | Upvotes |
|---|---|---|
| youtube.com | 14 | 5 |
| youtu.be | 7 | 11 |
r/arduino Top Posts Top Performing Posts in r/arduino
Highest-performing posts Highest-performing posts. Each title links to Reddit.
Split-Flap Chess Machine - fully playable now, controller's done
I built a LiDAR-powered traffic light parking assistant for my garage
Found on a marketplace
[ESP32] I made a tiny open-source flight radar for your desk
Getting there!
Using an Arduino to control Reverse Thrusters!
Is there a way to make these servos move more smoothly?
Wolfenstein 3D-style rendering on Arduino Due demo
I managed to squeeze over 500+ Days of Battery Life out of an E-Paper Weather Station
My First Arduino Project Is Complete!
| Title | Upvotes | Comments | Type | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Split-Flap Chess Machine - fully playable now, controller's done | 2.8K | 90 | image | Jun 24 |
| I built a LiDAR-powered traffic light parking assistant for my garage | 2.4K | 103 | image | Jun 12 |
| Found on a marketplace | 2.1K | 73 | image | Jun 5 |
| [ESP32] I made a tiny open-source flight radar for your desk | 712 | 52 | image | Jun 17 |
| Getting there! | 707 | 21 | image | Jun 11 |
| Using an Arduino to control Reverse Thrusters! | 654 | 15 | image | Jun 15 |
| Is there a way to make these servos move more smoothly? | 629 | 110 | image | Jun 17 |
| Wolfenstein 3D-style rendering on Arduino Due demo | 618 | 14 | image | Jun 20 |
| I managed to squeeze over 500+ Days of Battery Life out of an E-Paper Weather Station | 548 | 23 | image | Jun 17 |
| My First Arduino Project Is Complete! | 474 | 24 | image | Jun 6 |
r/arduino Audience Overlap r/arduino Subreddit Overlap & Related Communities
Overlapping audiences Communities with overlapping audiences
r/arduino FAQ Frequently Asked Questions About r/arduino
What's the best time to post on r/arduino?
Based on posting volume, r/arduino is most active on Thursdays around 10 AM UTC. That window has the most community activity, but busier hours also mean more competition for attention.
How active is r/arduino?
r/arduino averages 26 posts per day and ranks in the top 10% for activity among tracked SFW subreddits.
How many upvotes do posts on r/arduino get?
Posts on r/arduino average about 33 upvotes this month (net score per post).
What kind of posts does r/arduino get most?
On r/arduino, posts are a mix of formats, mostly text posts