583 posts analyzed Updated Sep 2026
Averages 19 posts/day, top 10% activity. Most active Wednesdays around 6 PM UTC. Mostly image posts (91%).
r/Bonsai Traffic & Engagement r/Bonsai Traffic & Engagement
Volume and engagement over time Posting volume and engagement over time
Post Format
Upvote Distribution
How upvoted posts perform Only posts with 2+ upvotes. The bands below show how those posts are spread by upvote count.
r/Bonsai Most Active Times When r/Bonsai 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/Bonsai Flair Performance r/Bonsai Flair Performance
Upvotes and volume by flair Average upvotes and post volume by flair
| Flair | Posts | Upvotes |
|---|---|---|
| Show and Tell | 237 (41.1%) | 74 |
| Discussion Question | 94 (16.3%) | 10 |
| Styling Critique | 62 (10.8%) | 31 |
| Beginner's Question - POST IN WEEKLY THREAD | 50 (8.7%) | 1 |
| Inspiration Picture | 23 (4.0%) | 28 |
| Long-Term Progression | 19 (3.3%) | 49 |
| Exhibitions and Shows | 18 (3.1%) | 158 |
| Health Question - POST IN WEEKLY THREAD | 16 (2.8%) | 1 |
| Museum/Professional Nursery Visit | 11 (1.9%) | 90 |
| Pro Tip | 10 (1.7%) | 65 |
Post Type Breakdown
Share by text, image, or link Share of posts by format: text, image, or link
r/Bonsai Trending Keywords Trending Keywords in r/Bonsai
Ranked by how often they appear Title keywords ranked by how often they appear
| Keyword | Mentions ▼ | Upvotes | Comments |
|---|---|---|---|
| bonsai | 120 (20.6%) | 61 | 7 |
| ficus | 38 (6.5%) | 37 | 5 |
| first | 33 (5.7%) | 52 | 6 |
| tree | 30 (5.2%) | 17 | 5 |
| styling | 30 (5.2%) | 43 | 6 |
| advice | 28 (4.8%) | 7 | 4 |
| year | 27 (4.6%) | 18 | 5 |
| juniper | 25 (4.3%) | 46 | 8 |
| pine | 21 (3.6%) | 33 | 4 |
| help | 20 (3.4%) | 4 | 2 |
r/Bonsai Mentioned Domains Mentioned Domains in r/Bonsai
Most linked sites Most linked sites in this subreddit
| Domain | Links | Upvotes |
|---|---|---|
| youtube.com | 5 | 20 |
| youtu.be | 4 | 4 |
r/Bonsai Top Posts Top Performing Posts in r/Bonsai
Highest-performing posts Highest-performing posts. Each title links to Reddit.
My forest 2 1/2 years later....
I’m trying to build a video game with real bonsai
Autumn berries
One of my oldest tridents heading off to its new home 🥲
Japanese maple forest
Cork Oak in the office this week
6 years after after I was gifted my first bonsai...
Went on a trip to Montreal, visited some nurseries and got some behind the scenes views at the botanical gardens.
Sticks in a Pot at the End of Summer
Netherlands Bonsai Clubs' show.
| Title | Upvotes | Comments | Type | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| My forest 2 1/2 years later.... | 2.0K | 47 | image | Sep 1 |
| I’m trying to build a video game with real bonsai | 892 | 108 | image | Sep 28 |
| Autumn berries | 859 | 39 | image | Sep 17 |
| One of my oldest tridents heading off to its new home 🥲 | 753 | 29 | image | Sep 14 |
| Japanese maple forest | 675 | 14 | image | Sep 23 |
| Cork Oak in the office this week | 645 | 32 | image | Sep 28 |
| 6 years after after I was gifted my first bonsai... | 596 | 34 | image | Sep 7 |
| Went on a trip to Montreal, visited some nurseries and got some behind the scenes views at the botanical gardens. | 533 | 20 | image | Sep 21 |
| Sticks in a Pot at the End of Summer | 515 | 41 | image | Sep 17 |
| Netherlands Bonsai Clubs' show. | 491 | 26 | image | Sep 26 |
r/Bonsai Audience Overlap r/Bonsai Subreddit Overlap & Related Communities
Overlapping audiences Communities with overlapping audiences
r/Bonsai FAQ Frequently Asked Questions About r/Bonsai
What's the best time to post on r/Bonsai?
Based on posting volume, r/Bonsai is most active on Wednesdays around 6 PM UTC. That window has the most community activity, but busier hours also mean more competition for attention.
How active is r/Bonsai?
r/Bonsai averages 19 posts per day and ranks in the top 10% for activity among tracked SFW subreddits.
How many upvotes do posts on r/Bonsai get?
Posts on r/Bonsai average about 47 upvotes this month (net score per post).
What kind of posts does r/Bonsai get most?
On r/Bonsai, most posts are image posts (91%)