695 posts analyzed Updated Sep 2026
Averages 23 posts/day, top 10% activity. Most active Tuesdays around 11 AM UTC. Mostly image posts (89%).
r/BookCovers Traffic & Engagement r/BookCovers Traffic & Engagement
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Upvote Distribution
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r/BookCovers Most Active Times When r/BookCovers Is Most Active
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r/BookCovers Flair Performance r/BookCovers Flair Performance
Upvotes and volume by flair Average upvotes and post volume by flair
| Flair | Posts | Upvotes |
|---|---|---|
| Advertising Services | 293 (42.2%) | 7 |
| Feedback Wanted | 238 (34.2%) | 10 |
| Showcase | 91 (13.1%) | 18 |
| Question | 40 (5.8%) | 12 |
| Hiring | 33 (4.7%) | 21 |
Post Type Breakdown
Share by text, image, or link Share of posts by format: text, image, or link
r/BookCovers Trending Keywords Trending Keywords in r/BookCovers
Ranked by how often they appear Title keywords ranked by how often they appear
| Keyword | Mentions ▼ | Upvotes | Comments |
|---|---|---|---|
| cover | 373 (53.7%) | 11 | 7 |
| book | 306 (44.0%) | 11 | 6 |
| hire | 213 (30.6%) | 8 | 1 |
| artist | 91 (13.1%) | 14 | 9 |
| fantasy | 87 (12.5%) | 12 | 5 |
| open | 85 (12.2%) | 6 | 1 |
| covers | 83 (11.9%) | 13 | 6 |
| art | 80 (11.5%) | 10 | 3 |
| commissions | 71 (10.2%) | 8 | 1 |
| illustrations | 59 (8.5%) | 7 | 1 |
r/BookCovers Mentioned Domains Mentioned Domains in r/BookCovers
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This community doesn't link off-site.
Its posts are text, images, or discussion rather than outbound links.
r/BookCovers Top Posts Top Performing Posts in r/BookCovers
Highest-performing posts Highest-performing posts. Each title links to Reddit.
I'm broke so I had to draw my own book cover. Can this sell?
Been working on this for a minute, I think it's nearly there but I'm not 100% sure
Cover art for my graphic novel about a zombie apocalypse seen through the eyes of cats.
Finally replaced my old AI cover with a self-made one
Concerned that people will think it's AI
(Hiring) Looking for a dark fantasy/horror artist
[FOR HIRE] Fantasy Illustrator Available for Book Covers & Publishing Projects
Independent Author - designed my own debut novel cover
Here are two covers I drew for myself
[Hiring] Artist for a dark, gothic fantasy romance
| Title | Upvotes | Comments | Type | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| I'm broke so I had to draw my own book cover. Can this sell? | 330 | 118 | image | Sep 2 |
| Been working on this for a minute, I think it's nearly there but I'm not 100% sure | 248 | 69 | image | Sep 18 |
| Cover art for my graphic novel about a zombie apocalypse seen through the eyes of cats. | 220 | 70 | image | Sep 22 |
| Finally replaced my old AI cover with a self-made one | 207 | 22 | image | Sep 20 |
| Concerned that people will think it's AI | 154 | 211 | image | Sep 19 |
| (Hiring) Looking for a dark fantasy/horror artist | 121 | 83 | image | Sep 25 |
| [FOR HIRE] Fantasy Illustrator Available for Book Covers & Publishing Projects | 116 | 13 | image | Sep 21 |
| Independent Author - designed my own debut novel cover | 109 | 20 | image | Sep 24 |
| Here are two covers I drew for myself | 106 | 17 | image | Sep 20 |
| [Hiring] Artist for a dark, gothic fantasy romance | 104 | 66 | image | Sep 30 |
r/BookCovers Audience Overlap r/BookCovers Subreddit Overlap & Related Communities
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r/BookCovers FAQ Frequently Asked Questions About r/BookCovers
What's the best time to post on r/BookCovers?
Based on posting volume, r/BookCovers is most active on Tuesdays around 11 AM UTC. That window has the most community activity, but busier hours also mean more competition for attention.
How active is r/BookCovers?
r/BookCovers averages 23 posts per day and ranks in the top 10% for activity among tracked SFW subreddits.
How many upvotes do posts on r/BookCovers get?
Posts on r/BookCovers average about 11 upvotes this month (net score per post).
What kind of posts does r/BookCovers get most?
On r/BookCovers, most posts are image posts (89%)