817 posts analyzed Updated Aug 2026
Averages 26 posts/day, top 10% activity. Most active Mondays around 3 PM UTC. Mostly image posts (67%).
r/askplumbing Traffic & Engagement r/askplumbing Traffic & Engagement
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Upvote Distribution
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r/askplumbing Most Active Times When r/askplumbing Is Most Active
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r/askplumbing Flair Performance r/askplumbing Flair Performance
Upvotes and volume by flair Average upvotes and post volume by flair
| Flair | Posts | Upvotes |
|---|---|---|
| Drain, Waste, and Vent Question | 68 (31.5%) | 3 |
| Water Question | 53 (24.5%) | 2 |
| Toilet Question | 23 (10.6%) | 3 |
| Sink Question | 16 (7.4%) | 7 |
| Faucet Question | 15 (6.9%) | 2 |
| Fixture Question | 13 (6.0%) | 2 |
| Bathtub Question | 10 (4.6%) | 1 |
| Shower Question | 10 (4.6%) | 2 |
| Gas Question | 5 (2.3%) | 3 |
| Code Question | 3 (1.4%) | 2 |
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r/askplumbing Trending Keywords Trending Keywords in r/askplumbing
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| Keyword | Mentions ▼ | Upvotes | Comments |
|---|---|---|---|
| water | 133 (16.3%) | 2 | 7 |
| drain | 81 (9.9%) | 3 | 6 |
| pipe | 73 (8.9%) | 5 | 7 |
| help | 59 (7.2%) | 2 | 6 |
| plumbing | 52 (6.4%) | 1 | 3 |
| toilet | 49 (6.0%) | 5 | 13 |
| sink | 42 (5.1%) | 2 | 6 |
| leak | 40 (4.9%) | 3 | 8 |
| shower | 39 (4.8%) | 1 | 6 |
| valve | 33 (4.0%) | 4 | 7 |
r/askplumbing Mentioned Domains Mentioned Domains in r/askplumbing
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This community doesn't link off-site.
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r/askplumbing Top Posts Top Performing Posts in r/askplumbing
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Whats this extra pipe?
Radon company sealed my sump pit
Is this code? Plumber says it’s technically not an S Trap but I’m worried it won’t pass inspection.
What are these and do I need them?
Valve to turn off toilet water
1960’s house toilet flange too high - recommendation to fix?
Normal for toilet drain to be this far below floor?
What would cause all this green on my copper pipes?
On a scale of “it’s fine” to “it’s gonna fail tomorrow”, how bad is this corrosion?
Best way to handle cast iron pinhole leak on drain line
| Title | Upvotes | Comments | Type | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Whats this extra pipe? | 207 | 62 | image | Aug 2 |
| Radon company sealed my sump pit | 113 | 139 | image | Aug 12 |
| Is this code? Plumber says it’s technically not an S Trap but I’m worried it won’t pass inspection. | 110 | 220 | image | Aug 27 |
| What are these and do I need them? | 81 | 48 | image | Aug 8 |
| Valve to turn off toilet water | 73 | 96 | image | Aug 6 |
| 1960’s house toilet flange too high - recommendation to fix? | 54 | 52 | image | Aug 1 |
| Normal for toilet drain to be this far below floor? | 50 | 39 | image | Aug 26 |
| What would cause all this green on my copper pipes? | 45 | 106 | image | Aug 8 |
| On a scale of “it’s fine” to “it’s gonna fail tomorrow”, how bad is this corrosion? | 42 | 47 | image | Aug 4 |
| Best way to handle cast iron pinhole leak on drain line | 41 | 110 | image | Aug 21 |
r/askplumbing Audience Overlap r/askplumbing Subreddit Overlap & Related Communities
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r/askplumbing FAQ Frequently Asked Questions About r/askplumbing
What's the best time to post on r/askplumbing?
Based on posting volume, r/askplumbing is most active on Mondays around 3 PM UTC. That window has the most community activity, but busier hours also mean more competition for attention.
How active is r/askplumbing?
r/askplumbing averages 26 posts per day and ranks in the top 10% for activity among tracked SFW subreddits.
How many upvotes do posts on r/askplumbing get?
Posts on r/askplumbing average about 3 upvotes this month (net score per post).
What kind of posts does r/askplumbing get most?
On r/askplumbing, most posts are image posts (67%)