472 posts analyzed Updated Aug 2026
Averages 15 posts/day, top 25% activity. Most active Mondays around 3 PM UTC. Mostly image posts (56%).
r/bouldering Traffic & Engagement r/bouldering 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/bouldering Most Active Times When r/bouldering 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/bouldering Flair Performance r/bouldering Flair Performance
Upvotes and volume by flair Average upvotes and post volume by flair
| Flair | Posts | Upvotes |
|---|---|---|
| Indoor | 176 (37.4%) | 64 |
| Advice/Beta Request | 164 (34.8%) | 11 |
| Outdoor | 99 (21.0%) | 32 |
| Rant | 22 (4.7%) | 24 |
| Event | 10 (2.1%) | 43 |
Post Type Breakdown
Share by text, image, or link Share of posts by format: text, image, or link
r/bouldering Trending Keywords Trending Keywords in r/bouldering
Ranked by how often they appear Title keywords ranked by how often they appear
| Keyword | Mentions ▼ | Upvotes | Comments |
|---|---|---|---|
| bouldering | 46 (9.8%) | 39 | 23 |
| climbing | 43 (9.1%) | 49 | 16 |
| boulder | 22 (4.7%) | 63 | 12 |
| first | 19 (4.0%) | 50 | 14 |
| advice | 19 (4.0%) | 9 | 14 |
| gym | 17 (3.6%) | 102 | 46 |
| help | 17 (3.6%) | 11 | 15 |
| climb | 17 (3.6%) | 39 | 27 |
| finger | 14 (3.0%) | 8 | 14 |
| dyno | 13 (2.8%) | 41 | 8 |
r/bouldering Mentioned Domains Mentioned Domains in r/bouldering
Most linked sites Most linked sites in this subreddit
| Domain | Links | Upvotes |
|---|---|---|
| youtu.be | 7 | 15 |
| youtube.com | 6 | 2 |
r/bouldering Top Posts Top Performing Posts in r/bouldering
Highest-performing posts Highest-performing posts. Each title links to Reddit.
I drew a comic about climbing
Made what will be my most expensive chalk bag, courteously of my girlfriends dog
My journey to learning the "French Skip"
Is it a top?
The Alex Honnold spatula
Can I just walk into a climbing gym alone and try it out?
Our gym told us it was closing in the new year, so the members started running shifts for free
Bouldering for Bones
Anyone else a fan of chess while bouldering?
Who needs flexibility when you have hands?
| Title | Upvotes | Comments | Type | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| I drew a comic about climbing | 1.4K | 37 | image | Aug 13 |
| Made what will be my most expensive chalk bag, courteously of my girlfriends dog | 976 | 37 | image | Aug 22 |
| My journey to learning the "French Skip" | 532 | 25 | image | Aug 23 |
| Is it a top? | 522 | 67 | image | Aug 27 |
| The Alex Honnold spatula | 493 | 27 | image | Aug 16 |
| Can I just walk into a climbing gym alone and try it out? | 478 | 149 | text | Aug 3 |
| Our gym told us it was closing in the new year, so the members started running shifts for free | 449 | 22 | text | Aug 11 |
| Bouldering for Bones | 428 | 56 | text | Aug 21 |
| Anyone else a fan of chess while bouldering? | 408 | 162 | image | Aug 21 |
| Who needs flexibility when you have hands? | 343 | 11 | image | Aug 18 |
r/bouldering Audience Overlap r/bouldering Subreddit Overlap & Related Communities
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r/bouldering FAQ Frequently Asked Questions About r/bouldering
What's the best time to post on r/bouldering?
Based on posting volume, r/bouldering 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/bouldering?
r/bouldering averages 15 posts per day and ranks in the top 25% for activity among tracked SFW subreddits.
How many upvotes do posts on r/bouldering get?
Posts on r/bouldering average about 37 upvotes this month (net score per post).
What kind of posts does r/bouldering get most?
On r/bouldering, most posts are image posts (56%)