2.4K posts analyzed Updated Sep 2026
Averages 81 posts/day, top 5% activity. Most active Wednesdays around 11 AM UTC. Mostly text posts (100%).
r/Cooking Traffic & Engagement r/Cooking Traffic & Engagement
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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/Cooking Most Active Times When r/Cooking Is Most Active
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r/Cooking Flair Performance r/Cooking Flair Performance
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This subreddit doesn't use post flairs.
No flaired posts were found in this month's data.
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r/Cooking Trending Keywords Trending Keywords in r/Cooking
Ranked by how often they appear Title keywords ranked by how often they appear
| Keyword | Mentions ▼ | Upvotes | Comments |
|---|---|---|---|
| cooking | 191 (7.8%) | 21 | 30 |
| chicken | 174 (7.2%) | 15 | 35 |
| make | 161 (6.6%) | 41 | 81 |
| rice | 157 (6.5%) | 6 | 17 |
| recipe | 140 (5.8%) | 17 | 35 |
| cook | 118 (4.8%) | 25 | 35 |
| recipes | 108 (4.4%) | 30 | 60 |
| help | 104 (4.3%) | 10 | 38 |
| best | 97 (4.0%) | 24 | 41 |
| use | 86 (3.5%) | 37 | 68 |
r/Cooking Mentioned Domains Mentioned Domains in r/Cooking
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/Cooking Top Posts Top Performing Posts in r/Cooking
Highest-performing posts Highest-performing posts. Each title links to Reddit.
Found out recently that i've been wasting half the flavor of every spice I own
So I finally tried Kerry Gold butter, hoping it was going to taste like every other butter...
Secret ingredient in hamburgers
First time actually buying beef in over a year and I had a heart attack
Listen, I know BLTs are perfect, but what are some twists you use to make them MORE perfect?
I hope the person who thought of using instant mashed potatoes as a thickener has a cold pillow tonight.
My Thai friends put fish sauce in EVERYTHING and now I'm convinced western cooking is just... missing it? What's your 'secret' ingredient that goes in every dish?
Why are all alliums bad now?
Dish to cook at broke friend's house
I just spent 45 dollar and 3 hours making a dish that tastes exactly like a 1.50 dollar instant ramen packet.
r/Cooking Audience Overlap r/Cooking Subreddit Overlap & Related Communities
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r/Cooking FAQ Frequently Asked Questions About r/Cooking
What's the best time to post on r/Cooking?
Based on posting volume, r/Cooking is most active on Wednesdays around 11 AM UTC. That window has the most community activity, but busier hours also mean more competition for attention.
How active is r/Cooking?
r/Cooking averages 81 posts per day and ranks in the top 5% for activity among tracked SFW subreddits.
How many upvotes do posts on r/Cooking get?
Posts on r/Cooking average about 26 upvotes this month (net score per post).
What kind of posts does r/Cooking get most?
On r/Cooking, most posts are text posts (100%)