4.5K posts analyzed Updated Sep 2026
Averages 151 posts/day, top 1% activity. Most active Tuesdays around 12 PM UTC. Mostly image posts (98%).
r/Art Traffic & Engagement r/Art 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/Art Most Active Times When r/Art 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/Art Flair Performance r/Art Flair Performance
Upvotes and volume by flair Average upvotes and post volume by flair
| Flair | Posts | Upvotes |
|---|---|---|
| Painting | 1.6K (35.1%) | 248 |
| Digital Art | 875 (19.5%) | 101 |
| Drawing | 671 (14.9%) | 37 |
| Illustration | 284 (6.3%) | 183 |
| Sculpture | 146 (3.2%) | 277 |
| Mixed Media | 142 (3.2%) | 101 |
| Portrait | 105 (2.3%) | 36 |
| Political Art | 95 (2.1%) | 752 |
| Abstract | 85 (1.9%) | 5 |
| Historical Art | 73 (1.6%) | 68 |
Post Type Breakdown
Share by text, image, or link Share of posts by format: text, image, or link
r/Art Trending Keywords Trending Keywords in r/Art
Ranked by how often they appear Title keywords ranked by how often they appear
| Keyword | Mentions ▼ | Upvotes | Comments |
|---|---|---|---|
| digital | 1.1K (24.6%) | 106 | 3 |
| oil | 760 (16.8%) | 385 | 8 |
| canvas | 729 (16.1%) | 354 | 6 |
| acrylic | 648 (14.3%) | 170 | 3 |
| art | 405 (9.0%) | 42 | 1 |
| paper | 342 (7.6%) | 84 | 3 |
| ink | 273 (6.0%) | 317 | 5 |
| pencil | 251 (5.5%) | 38 | 2 |
| watercolor | 177 (3.9%) | 210 | 3 |
| mixed | 143 (3.2%) | 75 | 2 |
r/Art Mentioned Domains Mentioned Domains in r/Art
Most linked sites Most linked sites in this subreddit
| Domain | Links | Upvotes |
|---|---|---|
| youtube.com | 7 | 1 |
| instagram.com | 6 | 1 |
| i.imgur.com | 3 | 1 |
| youtu.be | 3 | 1 |
r/Art Top Posts Top Performing Posts in r/Art
Highest-performing posts Highest-performing posts. Each title links to Reddit.
COWARDICE, Topsy, spray paint , 2026 [OC]
American Communion, Jordan Sullivan, Acrylic on Canvas, 2026
The Pearl With The Girl Earring, Olaf Falafel, digital, 2021
Wet Hair II, Johannes Wessmark, Acrylic and Oil on Canvas, 2021
My Wife, Sketchbook Sarah, Oil, 2026 [OC]
Meditation 943, Je Shen, oil on canvas, 2026
Kyudo, Mojiro, Ink, 2026
Untitled, Monokubo, digital, 2019
Tebori Cats, Kazuaki Horitomo, Ink, 2012
Tipping the scales, Leslie Thrasher, Oil on canvas, 1936
| Title | Upvotes | Comments | Type | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| COWARDICE, Topsy, spray paint , 2026 [OC] | 29.6K | 301 | image | Sep 28 |
| American Communion, Jordan Sullivan, Acrylic on Canvas, 2026 | 24.4K | 170 | image | Sep 6 |
| The Pearl With The Girl Earring, Olaf Falafel, digital, 2021 | 23.7K | 156 | image | Sep 15 |
| Wet Hair II, Johannes Wessmark, Acrylic and Oil on Canvas, 2021 | 18.3K | 243 | image | Sep 1 |
| My Wife, Sketchbook Sarah, Oil, 2026 [OC] | 16.9K | 754 | image | Sep 21 |
| Meditation 943, Je Shen, oil on canvas, 2026 | 16.5K | 157 | image | Sep 26 |
| Kyudo, Mojiro, Ink, 2026 | 15.1K | 109 | image | Sep 10 |
| Untitled, Monokubo, digital, 2019 | 12.7K | 62 | image | Sep 30 |
| Tebori Cats, Kazuaki Horitomo, Ink, 2012 | 11.8K | 62 | image | Sep 26 |
| Tipping the scales, Leslie Thrasher, Oil on canvas, 1936 | 10.5K | 84 | image | Sep 29 |
r/Art Audience Overlap r/Art Subreddit Overlap & Related Communities
Overlapping audiences Communities with overlapping audiences
r/Art FAQ Frequently Asked Questions About r/Art
What's the best time to post on r/Art?
Based on posting volume, r/Art is most active on Tuesdays around 12 PM UTC. That window has the most community activity, but busier hours also mean more competition for attention.
How active is r/Art?
r/Art averages 151 posts per day and ranks in the top 1% for activity among tracked SFW subreddits.
How many upvotes do posts on r/Art get?
Posts on r/Art average about 170 upvotes this month (net score per post).
What kind of posts does r/Art get most?
On r/Art, most posts are image posts (98%)