243 posts analyzed Updated Sep 2026
Averages 8 posts/day, top 25% activity. Most active Tuesdays around 5 PM UTC. Mostly text posts (74%).
r/AskDad Traffic & Engagement r/AskDad Traffic & Engagement
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Upvote Distribution
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r/AskDad Most Active Times When r/AskDad Is Most Active
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r/AskDad Flair Performance r/AskDad Flair Performance
Upvotes and volume by flair Average upvotes and post volume by flair
| Flair | Posts | Upvotes |
|---|---|---|
| Family | 73 (30.3%) | 1 |
| Relationships | 30 (12.4%) | 2 |
| Parenting | 29 (12.0%) | 3 |
| Getting It Off My Chest | 28 (11.6%) | 2 |
| Pep Talks & Fatherly Support | 26 (10.8%) | 2 |
| General Life Advice | 12 (5.0%) | 2 |
| Health & Wellness | 9 (3.7%) | 6 |
| Carreer Advice | 7 (2.9%) | 1 |
| Finances | 6 (2.5%) | 2 |
| Fixing & Building Stuff | 6 (2.5%) | 1 |
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r/AskDad Trending Keywords Trending Keywords in r/AskDad
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| Keyword | Mentions ▼ | Upvotes | Comments |
|---|---|---|---|
| dad | 80 (32.9%) | 2 | 5 |
| father | 27 (11.1%) | 2 | 3 |
| advice | 21 (8.6%) | 2 | 3 |
| need | 17 (7.0%) | 2 | 4 |
| dads | 14 (5.8%) | 1 | 4 |
| help | 13 (5.3%) | 1 | 2 |
| feel | 12 (4.9%) | 2 | 5 |
| talk | 11 (4.5%) | 3 | 8 |
| know | 10 (4.1%) | 1 | 8 |
r/AskDad Mentioned Domains Mentioned Domains in r/AskDad
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This community doesn't link off-site.
Its posts are text, images, or discussion rather than outbound links.
r/AskDad Top Posts Top Performing Posts in r/AskDad
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Condoms
Moms with babysitters, do cameras make you worry less?
Hi dad. I have to have major surgery and I’m scared. Mainly of the thought of being put under. Can you give me a pep talk and tell me everything will be ok?
My son is at college 2 days and wants to come home what do I do?
Why do men enjoy being providers??
When did you feel like you're a dad?
I could really use a dad pep talk....
Hey dad, I’m gonna be admitted in a psychiatric institution soon. I’m scared.
I have 2 school zone speeding tickets and I have a court date tommorow because its due and I can't pay it
Am I a Bad Son For Wanting to Get a Job and Move Out?
| Title | Upvotes | Comments | Type | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Condoms | 38 | 206 | text | Sep 15 |
| Moms with babysitters, do cameras make you worry less? | 21 | 9 | text | Sep 25 |
| Hi dad. I have to have major surgery and I’m scared. Mainly of the thought of being put under. Can you give me a pep talk and tell me everything will be ok? | 13 | 27 | text | Sep 16 |
| My son is at college 2 days and wants to come home what do I do? | 11 | 31 | text | Sep 8 |
| Why do men enjoy being providers?? | 11 | 52 | text | Sep 22 |
| When did you feel like you're a dad? | 10 | 34 | text | Sep 20 |
| I could really use a dad pep talk.... | 9 | 5 | text | Sep 1 |
| Hey dad, I’m gonna be admitted in a psychiatric institution soon. I’m scared. | 9 | 8 | text | Sep 18 |
| I have 2 school zone speeding tickets and I have a court date tommorow because its due and I can't pay it | 8 | 32 | text | Sep 30 |
| Am I a Bad Son For Wanting to Get a Job and Move Out? | 7 | 6 | text | Sep 27 |
r/AskDad Audience Overlap r/AskDad Subreddit Overlap & Related Communities
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r/AskDad FAQ Frequently Asked Questions About r/AskDad
What's the best time to post on r/AskDad?
Based on posting volume, r/AskDad is most active on Tuesdays around 5 PM UTC. That window has the most community activity, but busier hours also mean more competition for attention.
How active is r/AskDad?
r/AskDad averages 8 posts per day and ranks in the top 25% for activity among tracked SFW subreddits.
How many upvotes do posts on r/AskDad get?
Posts on r/AskDad average about 2 upvotes this month (net score per post).
What kind of posts does r/AskDad get most?
On r/AskDad, most posts are text posts (74%)