613 posts analyzed Updated Jul 2026
Averages 20 posts/day, top 10% activity. Most active Mondays around 12 PM UTC. Mostly text posts (86%).
r/AskEngineers Traffic & Engagement r/AskEngineers Traffic & Engagement
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Upvote Distribution
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r/AskEngineers Most Active Times When r/AskEngineers Is Most Active
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r/AskEngineers Flair Performance r/AskEngineers Flair Performance
Upvotes and volume by flair Average upvotes and post volume by flair
| Flair | Posts | Upvotes |
|---|---|---|
| Discussion | 288 (47.0%) | 4 |
| Mechanical | 193 (31.5%) | 10 |
| Electrical | 49 (8.0%) | 4 |
| Civil | 33 (5.4%) | 4 |
| Computer | 33 (5.4%) | 2 |
| Chemical | 17 (2.8%) | 5 |
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r/AskEngineers Trending Keywords Trending Keywords in r/AskEngineers
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| Keyword | Mentions ▼ | Upvotes | Comments |
|---|---|---|---|
| engineering | 112 (18.3%) | 2 | 5 |
| need | 32 (5.2%) | 2 | 6 |
| engineer | 30 (4.9%) | 1 | 2 |
| looking | 27 (4.4%) | 2 | 4 |
| work | 26 (4.2%) | 2 | 8 |
| mechanical | 23 (3.8%) | 2 | 5 |
| advice | 22 (3.6%) | 1 | 4 |
| help | 20 (3.3%) | 1 | 4 |
| best | 20 (3.3%) | 3 | 8 |
| engineers | 19 (3.1%) | 34 | 14 |
r/AskEngineers Mentioned Domains Mentioned Domains in r/AskEngineers
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This community doesn't link off-site.
Its posts are text, images, or discussion rather than outbound links.
r/AskEngineers Top Posts Top Performing Posts in r/AskEngineers
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how do you guys handle DFM training for junior engineers who treat solidworks like minecraft?
How can I reduce the cab temperature of my surveillance vehicle without turning on the vehicle.
Why doesn’t a battery-boosted electric kettle exist?
We have cars that are quieter than a vacuum now. Why hasn't anyone done that with vacuums yet?
Can I perfectly isolate my bed from freight train vibration?
Possible to wire an entire U.S. house w. 240VAC?
Why Do Manual Transmission Powertrains Not Pass Stricter Emissions?
How many of you wear the Engineer's Ring?
What engineering and technological shifts since the early 2000s have made a 0.5 mg/m³ flour dust exposure limit achievable in modern flour mills?
Is there a modern way to revive the Wankel engines?
r/AskEngineers Audience Overlap r/AskEngineers Subreddit Overlap & Related Communities
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r/AskEngineers FAQ Frequently Asked Questions About r/AskEngineers
What's the best time to post on r/AskEngineers?
Based on posting volume, r/AskEngineers is most active on Mondays around 12 PM UTC. That window has the most community activity, but busier hours also mean more competition for attention.
How active is r/AskEngineers?
r/AskEngineers averages 20 posts per day and ranks in the top 10% for activity among tracked SFW subreddits.
How many upvotes do posts on r/AskEngineers get?
Posts on r/AskEngineers average about 6 upvotes this month (net score per post).
What kind of posts does r/AskEngineers get most?
On r/AskEngineers, most posts are text posts (86%)