208 posts analyzed Updated Sep 2026
Averages 7 posts/day, top 25% activity. Most active Tuesdays around 10 AM UTC. Mostly image posts (74%).
r/askgeology Traffic & Engagement r/askgeology Traffic & Engagement
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Upvote Distribution
How upvoted posts perform Only posts with 2+ upvotes. The bands below show how those posts are spread by upvote count.
r/askgeology Most Active Times When r/askgeology Is Most Active
Peak posting by day and hour (UTC) When this community posts most, by day and hour (UTC)
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r/askgeology Flair Performance r/askgeology Flair Performance
Upvotes and volume by flair Average upvotes and post volume by flair
| Flair | Posts | Upvotes |
|---|---|---|
| ID request | 49 (52.1%) | 16 |
| technical question | 15 (16.0%) | 58 |
| Method of Formation | 13 (13.8%) | 15 |
| Observational Question | 9 (9.6%) | 11 |
| Career Advice | 5 (5.3%) | 4 |
| Location | 3 (3.2%) | 3 |
Post Type Breakdown
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r/askgeology Trending Keywords Trending Keywords in r/askgeology
Ranked by how often they appear Title keywords ranked by how often they appear
| Keyword | Mentions ▼ | Upvotes | Comments |
|---|---|---|---|
| rock | 40 (19.2%) | 29 | 8 |
| found | 24 (11.5%) | 16 | 3 |
| help | 16 (7.7%) | 11 | 5 |
| geology | 11 (5.3%) | 5 | 7 |
| formation | 10 (4.8%) | 5 | 3 |
r/askgeology Mentioned Domains Mentioned Domains in r/askgeology
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This community doesn't link off-site.
Its posts are text, images, or discussion rather than outbound links.
r/askgeology Top Posts Top Performing Posts in r/askgeology
Highest-performing posts Highest-performing posts. Each title links to Reddit.
What the heck is this??
Should I attempt to cut this rock open, and if so, how would I do that?
What do we have here
ID request: friend thinks he found gold
What kind of stone is this?
Please explain how this rock formed?
Could obsidian mountains exist?
Ok Gang Round 2 of flea market finds. ID help!
Help identifying this rock?
Doorstop in the Tetons
| Title | Upvotes | Comments | Type | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| What the heck is this?? | 1.2K | 78 | image | Sep 26 |
| Should I attempt to cut this rock open, and if so, how would I do that? | 785 | 163 | image | Sep 17 |
| What do we have here | 451 | 12 | image | Sep 5 |
| ID request: friend thinks he found gold | 258 | 30 | image | Sep 28 |
| What kind of stone is this? | 128 | 10 | image | Sep 15 |
| Please explain how this rock formed? | 98 | 52 | image | Sep 1 |
| Could obsidian mountains exist? | 63 | 35 | image | Sep 9 |
| Ok Gang Round 2 of flea market finds. ID help! | 52 | 8 | image | Sep 18 |
| Help identifying this rock? | 46 | 9 | image | Sep 25 |
| Doorstop in the Tetons | 40 | 10 | image | Sep 6 |
r/askgeology Audience Overlap r/askgeology Subreddit Overlap & Related Communities
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r/askgeology FAQ Frequently Asked Questions About r/askgeology
What's the best time to post on r/askgeology?
Based on posting volume, r/askgeology is most active on Tuesdays around 10 AM UTC. That window has the most community activity, but busier hours also mean more competition for attention.
How active is r/askgeology?
r/askgeology averages 7 posts per day and ranks in the top 25% for activity among tracked SFW subreddits.
How many upvotes do posts on r/askgeology get?
Posts on r/askgeology average about 20 upvotes this month (net score per post).
What kind of posts does r/askgeology get most?
On r/askgeology, most posts are image posts (74%)