3.5K posts analyzed Updated Aug 2026
Averages 112 posts/day, top 1% activity. Most active Sundays around 1 PM UTC. Mostly image posts (58%).
r/AskElectricians Traffic & Engagement r/AskElectricians Traffic & Engagement
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r/AskElectricians Flair Performance r/AskElectricians Flair Performance
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r/AskElectricians Trending Keywords Trending Keywords in r/AskElectricians
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| Keyword | Mentions ▼ | Upvotes | Comments |
|---|---|---|---|
| help | 265 (7.7%) | 3 | 9 |
| outlet | 250 (7.2%) | 17 | 20 |
| light | 220 (6.4%) | 1 | 7 |
| wire | 207 (6.0%) | 5 | 13 |
| panel | 187 (5.4%) | 13 | 17 |
| switch | 172 (5.0%) | 2 | 8 |
| need | 170 (4.9%) | 5 | 11 |
| breaker | 168 (4.9%) | 9 | 15 |
| box | 154 (4.5%) | 6 | 14 |
| power | 136 (3.9%) | 6 | 10 |
r/AskElectricians Mentioned Domains Mentioned Domains in r/AskElectricians
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| Domain | Links | Upvotes |
|---|---|---|
| imgur.com | 5 | 89 |
| youtube.com | 5 | 1 |
| youtu.be | 4 | 1 |
| streamable.com | 3 | 1 |
r/AskElectricians Top Posts Top Performing Posts in r/AskElectricians
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My oven lights started flickering so I checked the outlet behind, is this bad?
What could be causing this increase in my utility bill?
Concrete guys came and poured
What is this plug?
What’s going on here?
Meirl
What's up with this screw in my breaker panel?
Why does my electrical tape do this?
Is this wiring okay? I’m very concerned.
Is this a fire hazard? Ants coming in through outlet.
| Title | Upvotes | Comments | Type | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| My oven lights started flickering so I checked the outlet behind, is this bad? | 1.7K | 627 | image | Aug 11 |
| What could be causing this increase in my utility bill? | 1.5K | 1.1K | image | Aug 25 |
| Concrete guys came and poured | 1.4K | 396 | image | Aug 5 |
| What is this plug? | 1.1K | 739 | image | Aug 6 |
| What’s going on here? | 835 | 164 | image | Aug 30 |
| Meirl | 592 | 72 | image | Aug 19 |
| What's up with this screw in my breaker panel? | 542 | 113 | image | Aug 17 |
| Why does my electrical tape do this? | 483 | 216 | image | Aug 4 |
| Is this wiring okay? I’m very concerned. | 470 | 144 | image | Aug 8 |
| Is this a fire hazard? Ants coming in through outlet. | 468 | 114 | image | Aug 26 |
r/AskElectricians Audience Overlap r/AskElectricians Subreddit Overlap & Related Communities
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r/AskElectricians FAQ Frequently Asked Questions About r/AskElectricians
What's the best time to post on r/AskElectricians?
Based on posting volume, r/AskElectricians is most active on Sundays around 1 PM UTC. That window has the most community activity, but busier hours also mean more competition for attention.
How active is r/AskElectricians?
r/AskElectricians averages 112 posts per day and ranks in the top 1% for activity among tracked SFW subreddits.
How many upvotes do posts on r/AskElectricians get?
Posts on r/AskElectricians average about 9 upvotes this month (net score per post).
What kind of posts does r/AskElectricians get most?
On r/AskElectricians, most posts are image posts (58%)