419 posts analyzed Updated Aug 2026
Averages 14 posts/day, top 25% activity. Most active Tuesdays around 12 PM UTC. Mostly image posts (93%).
r/caterpillars Traffic & Engagement r/caterpillars Traffic & Engagement
Volume and engagement over time Posting volume and engagement over time
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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/caterpillars Most Active Times When r/caterpillars 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/caterpillars Flair Performance r/caterpillars Flair Performance
Upvotes and volume by flair Average upvotes and post volume by flair
| Flair | Posts | Upvotes |
|---|---|---|
| ID Request 🐛 | 187 (44.8%) | 9 |
| Advice/Help | 77 (18.5%) | 7 |
| Photo | 66 (15.8%) | 26 |
| Aww | 35 (8.4%) | 22 |
| Video | 32 (7.7%) | 37 |
| Discussion | 11 (2.6%) | 9 |
| Funny | 9 (2.2%) | 23 |
Post Type Breakdown
Share by text, image, or link Share of posts by format: text, image, or link
r/caterpillars Trending Keywords Trending Keywords in r/caterpillars
Ranked by how often they appear Title keywords ranked by how often they appear
| Keyword | Mentions ▼ | Upvotes | Comments |
|---|---|---|---|
| caterpillar | 114 (27.2%) | 10 | 3 |
| found | 31 (7.4%) | 20 | 4 |
| moth | 31 (7.4%) | 18 | 3 |
| caterpillars | 27 (6.4%) | 20 | 5 |
| help | 24 (5.7%) | 6 | 3 |
| guy | 23 (5.5%) | 23 | 5 |
| little | 22 (5.3%) | 17 | 4 |
| swallowtail | 20 (4.8%) | 11 | 2 |
| black | 12 (2.9%) | 13 | 4 |
r/caterpillars Mentioned Domains Mentioned Domains in r/caterpillars
Most linked sites Most linked sites in this subreddit
| Domain | Links | Upvotes |
|---|---|---|
| youtube.com | 3 | 2 |
r/caterpillars Top Posts Top Performing Posts in r/caterpillars
Highest-performing posts Highest-performing posts. Each title links to Reddit.
[OC] Unique Caterpillars! Which species would you add to this list? 🐛
Just munching away
So amazing to capture this!
My dad died last month, this little guy/gal has brought more joy to me than I expected. Lovingly named “Zon” as we found him on our Amazon package.
The transformation
Found this crazy looking guy in Wisconsin
I don't care how many buds she destroys- she's pink!!
I wish I had fresh dill
big scary friend
slamming the tent door
| Title | Upvotes | Comments | Type | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [OC] Unique Caterpillars! Which species would you add to this list? 🐛 | 328 | 55 | image | Aug 6 |
| Just munching away | 278 | 21 | image | Aug 23 |
| So amazing to capture this! | 186 | 10 | image | Aug 15 |
| My dad died last month, this little guy/gal has brought more joy to me than I expected. Lovingly named “Zon” as we found him on our Amazon package. | 167 | 17 | image | Aug 8 |
| The transformation | 162 | 3 | image | Aug 26 |
| Found this crazy looking guy in Wisconsin | 143 | 18 | image | Aug 15 |
| I don't care how many buds she destroys- she's pink!! | 137 | 6 | image | Aug 25 |
| I wish I had fresh dill | 126 | 13 | image | Aug 30 |
| big scary friend | 92 | 9 | image | Aug 13 |
| slamming the tent door | 87 | 7 | image | Aug 9 |
r/caterpillars Audience Overlap r/caterpillars Subreddit Overlap & Related Communities
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r/caterpillars FAQ Frequently Asked Questions About r/caterpillars
What's the best time to post on r/caterpillars?
Based on posting volume, r/caterpillars is most active on Tuesdays around 12 PM UTC. That window has the most community activity, but busier hours also mean more competition for attention.
How active is r/caterpillars?
r/caterpillars averages 14 posts per day and ranks in the top 25% for activity among tracked SFW subreddits.
How many upvotes do posts on r/caterpillars get?
Posts on r/caterpillars average about 15 upvotes this month (net score per post).
What kind of posts does r/caterpillars get most?
On r/caterpillars, most posts are image posts (93%)