388 posts analyzed Updated Aug 2026
Averages 13 posts/day, top 25% activity. Most active Thursdays around 6 AM UTC. Mostly text posts.
r/CNC Traffic & Engagement r/CNC 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/CNC Most Active Times When r/CNC 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/CNC Flair Performance r/CNC Flair Performance
Upvotes and volume by flair Average upvotes and post volume by flair
| Flair | Posts | Upvotes |
|---|---|---|
| ADVICE | 90 (23.9%) | 5 |
| SOFTWARE SUPPORT | 60 (15.9%) | 4 |
| SHOWCASE | 44 (11.7%) | 13 |
| GENERAL SUPPORT | 39 (10.3%) | 7 |
| HARDWARE SUPPORT | 38 (10.1%) | 2 |
| OPERATION SUPPORT | 29 (7.7%) | 3 |
| OTHER CNC Machine | 16 (4.2%) | 2 |
| SOFTWARE | 12 (3.2%) | 5 |
| HARDWARE | 8 (2.1%) | 2 |
| OPERATION | 8 (2.1%) | 3 |
Post Type Breakdown
Share by text, image, or link Share of posts by format: text, image, or link
r/CNC Trending Keywords Trending Keywords in r/CNC
Ranked by how often they appear Title keywords ranked by how often they appear
| Keyword | Mentions ▼ | Upvotes | Comments |
|---|---|---|---|
| cnc | 125 (32.2%) | 4 | 6 |
| tool | 22 (5.7%) | 8 | 4 |
| help | 21 (5.4%) | 6 | 9 |
| looking | 20 (5.2%) | 1 | 3 |
| axis | 19 (4.9%) | 1 | 2 |
| machining | 17 (4.4%) | 7 | 3 |
| machine | 17 (4.4%) | 3 | 4 |
| desktop | 16 (4.1%) | 2 | 2 |
| need | 14 (3.6%) | 4 | 5 |
| anyone | 14 (3.6%) | 4 | 5 |
r/CNC Mentioned Domains Mentioned Domains in r/CNC
Most linked sites Most linked sites in this subreddit
| Domain | Links | Upvotes |
|---|---|---|
| youtube.com | 7 | 23 |
| youtu.be | 5 | 1 |
r/CNC Top Posts Top Performing Posts in r/CNC
Highest-performing posts Highest-performing posts. Each title links to Reddit.
Guys… I f*cked up… 😬
Took a gamble on this old gang tool lathe, anybody familiar with The American Way machines?
CNC is at risk of having mandated Spyware
Eccentric Hub
One way to get a great finish
10 heads doing the same carve at once. Pretty satisfying to watch
Mini Machining!
Help me understand the CNC world
Swiss Alps - End Grain Walnut
Who the f designs this bs conveyor system?
| Title | Upvotes | Comments | Type | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Guys… I f*cked up… 😬 | 201 | 97 | image | Aug 20 |
| Took a gamble on this old gang tool lathe, anybody familiar with The American Way machines? | 152 | 57 | image | Aug 8 |
| CNC is at risk of having mandated Spyware | 142 | 66 | link | Aug 13 |
| Eccentric Hub | 133 | 6 | image | Aug 4 |
| One way to get a great finish | 121 | 14 | image | Aug 8 |
| 10 heads doing the same carve at once. Pretty satisfying to watch | 107 | 14 | image | Aug 11 |
| Mini Machining! | 99 | 7 | image | Aug 23 |
| Help me understand the CNC world | 53 | 76 | text | Aug 14 |
| Swiss Alps - End Grain Walnut | 53 | 12 | image | Aug 24 |
| Who the f designs this bs conveyor system? | 47 | 57 | image | Aug 27 |
r/CNC Audience Overlap r/CNC Subreddit Overlap & Related Communities
Overlapping audiences Communities with overlapping audiences
r/CNC FAQ Frequently Asked Questions About r/CNC
What's the best time to post on r/CNC?
Based on posting volume, r/CNC is most active on Thursdays around 6 AM UTC. That window has the most community activity, but busier hours also mean more competition for attention.
How active is r/CNC?
r/CNC averages 13 posts per day and ranks in the top 25% for activity among tracked SFW subreddits.
How many upvotes do posts on r/CNC get?
Posts on r/CNC average about 6 upvotes this month (net score per post).
What kind of posts does r/CNC get most?
On r/CNC, posts are a mix of formats, mostly text posts