1.5K posts analyzed Updated Sep 2026
Averages 49 posts/day, top 5% activity. Most active Tuesdays around 2 PM UTC. Mostly image posts (82%).
r/buildabear Traffic & Engagement r/buildabear 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/buildabear Most Active Times When r/buildabear Is Most Active
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r/buildabear Flair Performance r/buildabear Flair Performance
Upvotes and volume by flair Average upvotes and post volume by flair
| Flair | Posts | Upvotes |
|---|---|---|
| Just For Fun! | 402 (27.4%) | 77 |
| My New BAB | 354 (24.2%) | 77 |
| Inquiry | 253 (17.3%) | 27 |
| Discussion | 189 (12.9%) | 36 |
| Collection | 80 (5.5%) | 60 |
| Miscellaneous | 40 (2.7%) | 72 |
| Modified / Custom BAB | 39 (2.7%) | 102 |
| Deals / Coupons | 28 (1.9%) | 14 |
| ID Help | 21 (1.4%) | 36 |
| New Release | 20 (1.4%) | 94 |
Post Type Breakdown
Share by text, image, or link Share of posts by format: text, image, or link
r/buildabear Trending Keywords Trending Keywords in r/buildabear
Ranked by how often they appear Title keywords ranked by how often they appear
| Keyword | Mentions ▼ | Upvotes | Comments |
|---|---|---|---|
| bear | 128 (8.7%) | 51 | 8 |
| bab | 88 (6.0%) | 63 | 12 |
| spider | 85 (5.8%) | 62 | 15 |
| build | 64 (4.4%) | 57 | 9 |
| bat | 49 (3.3%) | 80 | 9 |
| today | 46 (3.1%) | 46 | 5 |
| finally | 43 (2.9%) | 82 | 7 |
| day | 41 (2.8%) | 82 | 6 |
| anyone | 39 (2.7%) | 23 | 7 |
| kitty | 36 (2.5%) | 55 | 6 |
r/buildabear Mentioned Domains Mentioned Domains in r/buildabear
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/buildabear Top Posts Top Performing Posts in r/buildabear
Highest-performing posts Highest-performing posts. Each title links to Reddit.
manufacturing error
I might have just won the lottery for order mess ups!
I’m so obsessed with her
I'm a Goofy Goober
Advice on build a bear interview?
Literally every time a customer sees the owl cauldron
My two obsessions in one product
Custom Rocky (Spider Modified)
My partner and I dyed our spider minis
Day out with the Girlypop
| Title | Upvotes | Comments | Type | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| manufacturing error | 1.9K | 95 | image | Sep 11 |
| I might have just won the lottery for order mess ups! | 1.2K | 43 | image | Sep 3 |
| I’m so obsessed with her | 894 | 35 | image | Sep 18 |
| I'm a Goofy Goober | 843 | 21 | image | Sep 6 |
| Advice on build a bear interview? | 836 | 101 | image | Sep 19 |
| Literally every time a customer sees the owl cauldron | 712 | 17 | image | Sep 26 |
| My two obsessions in one product | 708 | 28 | image | Sep 15 |
| Custom Rocky (Spider Modified) | 707 | 39 | image | Sep 23 |
| My partner and I dyed our spider minis | 687 | 18 | image | Sep 18 |
| Day out with the Girlypop | 642 | 26 | image | Sep 22 |
r/buildabear Audience Overlap r/buildabear Subreddit Overlap & Related Communities
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r/buildabear FAQ Frequently Asked Questions About r/buildabear
What's the best time to post on r/buildabear?
Based on posting volume, r/buildabear is most active on Tuesdays around 2 PM UTC. That window has the most community activity, but busier hours also mean more competition for attention.
How active is r/buildabear?
r/buildabear averages 49 posts per day and ranks in the top 5% for activity among tracked SFW subreddits.
How many upvotes do posts on r/buildabear get?
Posts on r/buildabear average about 63 upvotes this month (net score per post).
What kind of posts does r/buildabear get most?
On r/buildabear, most posts are image posts (82%)