681 posts analyzed Updated Sep 2026
Averages 23 posts/day, top 10% activity. Most active Wednesdays around 1 PM UTC. Mostly text posts.
r/Canning Traffic & Engagement r/Canning Traffic & Engagement
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Upvote Distribution
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r/Canning Most Active Times When r/Canning Is Most Active
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r/Canning Flair Performance r/Canning Flair Performance
Upvotes and volume by flair Average upvotes and post volume by flair
| Flair | Posts | Upvotes |
|---|---|---|
| General Discussion | 235 (34.8%) | 69 |
| Safe Recipe Request | 104 (15.4%) | 5 |
| Is this safe to eat? | 100 (14.8%) | 17 |
| Understanding Recipe Help | 53 (7.9%) | 3 |
| Waterbath Canning Processing Help | 45 (6.7%) | 15 |
| Recipe Included | 43 (6.4%) | 36 |
| Equipment/Tools Help | 39 (5.8%) | 7 |
| Pressure Canning Processing Help | 29 (4.3%) | 6 |
| Prep Help | 18 (2.7%) | 4 |
| Refrigerator/Freezer Jams/Jellies | 9 (1.3%) | 17 |
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r/Canning Trending Keywords Trending Keywords in r/Canning
Ranked by how often they appear Title keywords ranked by how often they appear
| Keyword | Mentions ▼ | Upvotes | Comments |
|---|---|---|---|
| canning | 103 (15.1%) | 48 | 15 |
| recipe | 79 (11.6%) | 9 | 8 |
| question | 49 (7.2%) | 3 | 7 |
| jars | 43 (6.3%) | 45 | 15 |
| safe | 43 (6.3%) | 7 | 11 |
| tomato | 40 (5.9%) | 44 | 17 |
| tomatoes | 39 (5.7%) | 42 | 12 |
| sauce | 35 (5.1%) | 13 | 8 |
| jam | 34 (5.0%) | 9 | 8 |
| water | 34 (5.0%) | 39 | 12 |
r/Canning Mentioned Domains Mentioned Domains in r/Canning
Most linked sites Most linked sites in this subreddit
| Domain | Links | Upvotes |
|---|---|---|
| ballmasonjars.com | 4 | 3 |
| nchfp.uga.edu | 4 | 2 |
r/Canning Top Posts Top Performing Posts in r/Canning
Highest-performing posts Highest-performing posts. Each title links to Reddit.
I ended up with 21 Blue Ribbons at my county fair this year.
2026 Canning Season is DONE!
Root Cellar is Stocked for Another Year!
I think i am done canning now in 2026...
Water bathed 140 pounds of romas without added acid
Not gonna lie. I might be pretty happy when my tomato plants stop producing this year. These jars make it 124 quarts canned. I still have 15 quarts worth of ripe tomatoes and about 30 more quarts on the vine.
$35 ketchup
Tomatoes are done!
My batch of sauerkraut this year, just finished fermenting and I packed it into jars for storage. Made with cabbage grown in my garden.
Gift From Mom, AIO?
| Title | Upvotes | Comments | Type | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| I ended up with 21 Blue Ribbons at my county fair this year. | 2.0K | 179 | image | Sep 27 |
| 2026 Canning Season is DONE! | 1.9K | 91 | image | Sep 20 |
| Root Cellar is Stocked for Another Year! | 1.0K | 40 | image | Sep 27 |
| I think i am done canning now in 2026... | 939 | 28 | image | Sep 28 |
| Water bathed 140 pounds of romas without added acid | 751 | 2 | image | Sep 6 |
| Not gonna lie. I might be pretty happy when my tomato plants stop producing this year. These jars make it 124 quarts canned. I still have 15 quarts worth of ripe tomatoes and about 30 more quarts on the vine. | 733 | 134 | image | Sep 12 |
| $35 ketchup | 551 | 66 | image | Sep 16 |
| Tomatoes are done! | 529 | 17 | image | Sep 7 |
| My batch of sauerkraut this year, just finished fermenting and I packed it into jars for storage. Made with cabbage grown in my garden. | 510 | 24 | image | Sep 9 |
| Gift From Mom, AIO? | 385 | 121 | image | Sep 17 |
r/Canning Audience Overlap r/Canning Subreddit Overlap & Related Communities
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r/Canning FAQ Frequently Asked Questions About r/Canning
What's the best time to post on r/Canning?
Based on posting volume, r/Canning is most active on Wednesdays around 1 PM UTC. That window has the most community activity, but busier hours also mean more competition for attention.
How active is r/Canning?
r/Canning averages 23 posts per day and ranks in the top 10% for activity among tracked SFW subreddits.
How many upvotes do posts on r/Canning get?
Posts on r/Canning average about 32 upvotes this month (net score per post).
What kind of posts does r/Canning get most?
On r/Canning, posts are a mix of formats, mostly text posts