366 posts analyzed Updated Aug 2026
Averages 12 posts/day, top 25% activity. Most active Sundays around 10 AM UTC. Mostly image posts (76%).
r/braids Traffic & Engagement r/braids 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/braids Most Active Times When r/braids Is Most Active
Peak posting by day and hour (UTC) When this community posts most, by day and hour (UTC)
Most Active by Day
r/braids Flair Performance r/braids Flair Performance
Upvotes and volume by flair Average upvotes and post volume by flair
| Flair | Posts | Upvotes |
|---|---|---|
| Help wanted | 93 (49.7%) | 26 |
| Check out my braids! | 77 (41.2%) | 131 |
| Product recommendation | 12 (6.4%) | 19 |
| Celebration post 🎉 | 5 (2.7%) | 57 |
Post Type Breakdown
Share by text, image, or link Share of posts by format: text, image, or link
r/braids Trending Keywords Trending Keywords in r/braids
Ranked by how often they appear Title keywords ranked by how often they appear
| Keyword | Mentions ▼ | Upvotes | Comments |
|---|---|---|---|
| braids | 108 (29.5%) | 80 | 14 |
| hair | 78 (21.3%) | 81 | 8 |
| braid | 37 (10.1%) | 45 | 9 |
| time | 24 (6.6%) | 70 | 24 |
| first | 23 (6.3%) | 76 | 23 |
| style | 22 (6.0%) | 70 | 7 |
| braiding | 20 (5.5%) | 216 | 7 |
| boho | 17 (4.6%) | 45 | 4 |
| look | 16 (4.4%) | 123 | 16 |
| help | 13 (3.5%) | 9 | 12 |
r/braids Mentioned Domains Mentioned Domains in r/braids
Most linked sites Most linked sites in this subreddit
| Domain | Links | Upvotes |
|---|---|---|
| i.imgur.com | 5 | 14 |
r/braids Top Posts Top Performing Posts in r/braids
Highest-performing posts Highest-performing posts. Each title links to Reddit.
Before and After Braiding My Hair for Vacation 🏝️
Look at my PB&J braids 🥰🍇
My new braids
thought this picture deserved to be posted
Tried this hairstyle and I think it looks dope.
Experimental knotless braid style
Hope Y’all Don’t Mind
Dominican countryside braids 🇩🇴🌴
Hi guys! What do you think of my braids?
First time doing extra small boho knotless on myself
| Title | Upvotes | Comments | Type | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Before and After Braiding My Hair for Vacation 🏝️ | 4.2K | 103 | image | Aug 8 |
| Look at my PB&J braids 🥰🍇 | 1.6K | 47 | image | Aug 15 |
| My new braids | 1.6K | 37 | image | Aug 2 |
| thought this picture deserved to be posted | 1.4K | 16 | image | Aug 2 |
| Tried this hairstyle and I think it looks dope. | 1.3K | 96 | image | Aug 7 |
| Experimental knotless braid style | 901 | 48 | image | Aug 23 |
| Hope Y’all Don’t Mind | 777 | 62 | image | Aug 27 |
| Dominican countryside braids 🇩🇴🌴 | 759 | 33 | image | Aug 16 |
| Hi guys! What do you think of my braids? | 591 | 232 | image | Aug 23 |
| First time doing extra small boho knotless on myself | 541 | 32 | image | Aug 3 |
r/braids Audience Overlap r/braids Subreddit Overlap & Related Communities
Overlapping audiences Communities with overlapping audiences
r/braids FAQ Frequently Asked Questions About r/braids
What's the best time to post on r/braids?
Based on posting volume, r/braids is most active on Sundays around 10 AM UTC. That window has the most community activity, but busier hours also mean more competition for attention.
How active is r/braids?
r/braids averages 12 posts per day and ranks in the top 25% for activity among tracked SFW subreddits.
How many upvotes do posts on r/braids get?
Posts on r/braids average about 70 upvotes this month (net score per post).
What kind of posts does r/braids get most?
On r/braids, most posts are image posts (76%)