806 posts analyzed Updated Jul 2026
Averages 26 posts/day, top 10% activity. Most active Wednesdays around 1 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 | 380 (47.4%) | 61 |
| Discussion Question | 131 (16.3%) | 16 |
| Styling Critique | 71 (8.9%) | 21 |
| Beginner's Question - POST IN WEEKLY THREAD | 71 (8.9%) | 1 |
| Inspiration Picture | 25 (3.1%) | 65 |
| Health Question - POST IN WEEKLY THREAD | 17 (2.1%) | 1 |
| Humor | 15 (1.9%) | 73 |
| Long-Term Progression | 13 (1.6%) | 26 |
| Straightforward Question - POST IN WEEKLY THREAD | 12 (1.5%) | 1 |
| Exhibitions and Shows | 10 (1.2%) | 119 |
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 | 195 (24.2%) | 45 | 7 |
| first | 72 (8.9%) | 15 | 4 |
| tree | 47 (5.8%) | 37 | 5 |
| juniper | 39 (4.8%) | 47 | 5 |
| ficus | 39 (4.8%) | 24 | 7 |
| advice | 36 (4.5%) | 10 | 4 |
| styling | 34 (4.2%) | 31 | 7 |
| help | 32 (4.0%) | 3 | 3 |
| maple | 24 (3.0%) | 47 | 6 |
| elm | 21 (2.6%) | 64 | 5 |
r/Bonsai Mentioned Domains Mentioned Domains in r/Bonsai
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/Bonsai Top Posts Top Performing Posts in r/Bonsai
Highest-performing posts Highest-performing posts. Each title links to Reddit.
Natural bonsai spotted on pennant point trail in Nova Scotia
A natural bonsai I figured you guys would appreciate
4 years progression
Erodium
When you screw up and gotta trunk chop.
Here's a bunch of styles
"The Escalator" - Photos and tree belong to Tim ONeil
Beautiful Chinese elm I saw in a local nursery
Today I visited the Crespi museum in Parabiago (Italy), here are some pictures
Shohin Japanese Maple
| Title | Upvotes | Comments | Type | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Natural bonsai spotted on pennant point trail in Nova Scotia | 3.0K | 63 | image | Jul 9 |
| A natural bonsai I figured you guys would appreciate | 1.2K | 32 | image | Jul 4 |
| 4 years progression | 1.1K | 43 | image | Jul 31 |
| Erodium | 888 | 28 | image | Jul 15 |
| When you screw up and gotta trunk chop. | 669 | 18 | image | Jul 12 |
| Here's a bunch of styles | 584 | 21 | image | Jul 21 |
| "The Escalator" - Photos and tree belong to Tim ONeil | 543 | 19 | image | Jul 15 |
| Beautiful Chinese elm I saw in a local nursery | 521 | 10 | image | Jul 28 |
| Today I visited the Crespi museum in Parabiago (Italy), here are some pictures | 487 | 17 | image | Jul 4 |
| Shohin Japanese Maple | 472 | 19 | image | Jul 6 |
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 1 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 26 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 41 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%)