621 posts analyzed Updated Sep 2026
Averages 21 posts/day, top 10% activity. Most active Tuesdays around 7 PM UTC. Mostly image posts (96%).
r/Butterflies Traffic & Engagement r/Butterflies Traffic & Engagement
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Upvote Distribution
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r/Butterflies Most Active Times When r/Butterflies Is Most Active
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r/Butterflies Flair Performance r/Butterflies Flair Performance
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r/Butterflies Trending Keywords Trending Keywords in r/Butterflies
Ranked by how often they appear Title keywords ranked by how often they appear
| Keyword | Mentions ▼ | Upvotes | Comments |
|---|---|---|---|
| butterfly | 92 (14.8%) | 93 | 2 |
| monarch | 52 (8.4%) | 104 | 3 |
| swallowtail | 45 (7.3%) | 124 | 3 |
| common | 34 (5.5%) | 111 | 2 |
| skipper | 33 (5.3%) | 17 | 1 |
| blue | 27 (4.3%) | 209 | 2 |
| butterflies | 26 (4.2%) | 71 | 3 |
| fritillary | 25 (4.0%) | 68 | 1 |
| lady | 22 (3.5%) | 57 | 2 |
| painted | 21 (3.4%) | 54 | 2 |
r/Butterflies Mentioned Domains Mentioned Domains in r/Butterflies
Most linked sites Most linked sites in this subreddit
| Domain | Links | Upvotes |
|---|---|---|
| youtube.com | 4 | 1 |
r/Butterflies Top Posts Top Performing Posts in r/Butterflies
Highest-performing posts Highest-performing posts. Each title links to Reddit.
Common blue
This absolute unit of a swallowtail I found while walking in my nearby park!
Vibrant Visitors
Don’t you just love the colors?
Red-spotted admiral are so illusive, it’s rare that I can get close enough for a photo.
Whats the name of this little guy
Butterfly in my butterfly bush
Monarch outside my apt
The two sides of a Red Admiral
Peacock butterfly in 🇬🇧
| Title | Upvotes | Comments | Type | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Common blue | 1.8K | 16 | image | Sep 9 |
| This absolute unit of a swallowtail I found while walking in my nearby park! | 1.4K | 43 | image | Sep 6 |
| Vibrant Visitors | 1.3K | 10 | image | Sep 12 |
| Don’t you just love the colors? | 1.1K | 19 | image | Sep 18 |
| Red-spotted admiral are so illusive, it’s rare that I can get close enough for a photo. | 1.1K | 14 | image | Sep 11 |
| Whats the name of this little guy | 994 | 12 | image | Sep 15 |
| Butterfly in my butterfly bush | 975 | 19 | image | Sep 1 |
| Monarch outside my apt | 812 | 9 | image | Sep 6 |
| The two sides of a Red Admiral | 800 | 12 | image | Sep 16 |
| Peacock butterfly in 🇬🇧 | 767 | 8 | image | Sep 9 |
r/Butterflies Audience Overlap r/Butterflies Subreddit Overlap & Related Communities
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r/Butterflies FAQ Frequently Asked Questions About r/Butterflies
What's the best time to post on r/Butterflies?
Based on posting volume, r/Butterflies is most active on Tuesdays around 7 PM UTC. That window has the most community activity, but busier hours also mean more competition for attention.
How active is r/Butterflies?
r/Butterflies averages 21 posts per day and ranks in the top 10% for activity among tracked SFW subreddits.
How many upvotes do posts on r/Butterflies get?
Posts on r/Butterflies average about 91 upvotes this month (net score per post).
What kind of posts does r/Butterflies get most?
On r/Butterflies, most posts are image posts (96%)