206 posts analyzed Updated Jun 2026
Averages 7 posts/day, top 25% activity. Most active Tuesdays around 1 PM UTC. Mostly image posts (100%).
r/badtattoos Traffic & Engagement r/badtattoos 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/badtattoos Most Active Times When r/badtattoos 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/badtattoos Flair Performance r/badtattoos Flair Performance
Upvotes and volume by flair Average upvotes and post volume by flair
| Flair | Posts | Upvotes |
|---|---|---|
| everything | 69 (33.5%) | 126 |
| design | 61 (29.6%) | 168 |
| application | 39 (18.9%) | 37 |
| other | 13 (6.3%) | 80 |
| anatomy | 11 (5.3%) | 71 |
| placement | 7 (3.4%) | 45 |
| spelling | 6 (2.9%) | 65 |
Post Type Breakdown
Share by text, image, or link Share of posts by format: text, image, or link
r/badtattoos Trending Keywords Trending Keywords in r/badtattoos
Ranked by how often they appear Title keywords ranked by how often they appear
| Keyword | Mentions ▼ | Upvotes | Comments |
|---|---|---|---|
| tattoo | 36 (17.5%) | 143 | 25 |
| bad | 24 (11.7%) | 93 | 33 |
| artist | 19 (9.2%) | 90 | 16 |
| found | 16 (7.8%) | 103 | 14 |
| saw | 13 (6.3%) | 178 | 17 |
| local | 12 (5.8%) | 104 | 15 |
11 (5.3%) | 89 | 20 | |
| shop | 10 (4.8%) | 48 | 10 |
| tiktok | 10 (4.8%) | 109 | 22 |
r/badtattoos Mentioned Domains Mentioned Domains in r/badtattoos
Most linked sites Most linked sites in this subreddit
This community doesn't link off-site.
Its posts are text, images, or discussion rather than outbound links.
r/badtattoos Top Posts Top Performing Posts in r/badtattoos
Highest-performing posts Highest-performing posts. Each title links to Reddit.
My friend's son's first and I imagine last tattoo.
Hit a big milestone. Celebrated with a bad tattoo
Does this count
my cousins inspo pic vs what she got
Saw this gem today
A friend spotted this in the wild
Alien vs Predator
FOUND IN THE WILD - HOLY FUCKING SHIT
Saw this from a local artist…
Why would someone want this in a visible location? 😭
| Title | Upvotes | Comments | Type | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| My friend's son's first and I imagine last tattoo. | 1.3K | 104 | image | Jun 30 |
| Hit a big milestone. Celebrated with a bad tattoo | 1.2K | 48 | image | Jun 21 |
| Does this count | 856 | 87 | image | Jun 27 |
| my cousins inspo pic vs what she got | 839 | 117 | image | Jun 23 |
| Saw this gem today | 804 | 38 | image | Jun 21 |
| A friend spotted this in the wild | 736 | 93 | image | Jun 12 |
| Alien vs Predator | 551 | 67 | image | Jun 2 |
| FOUND IN THE WILD - HOLY FUCKING SHIT | 521 | 32 | image | Jun 23 |
| Saw this from a local artist… | 500 | 37 | image | Jun 5 |
| Why would someone want this in a visible location? 😭 | 445 | 58 | image | Jun 4 |
r/badtattoos Audience Overlap r/badtattoos Subreddit Overlap & Related Communities
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r/badtattoos FAQ Frequently Asked Questions About r/badtattoos
What's the best time to post on r/badtattoos?
Based on posting volume, r/badtattoos is most active on Tuesdays around 1 PM UTC. That window has the most community activity, but busier hours also mean more competition for attention.
How active is r/badtattoos?
r/badtattoos averages 7 posts per day and ranks in the top 25% for activity among tracked SFW subreddits.
How many upvotes do posts on r/badtattoos get?
Posts on r/badtattoos average about 111 upvotes this month (net score per post).
What kind of posts does r/badtattoos get most?
On r/badtattoos, most posts are image posts (100%)