701 posts analyzed Updated Aug 2026
Averages 23 posts/day, top 10% activity. Most active Saturdays around 1 PM UTC. Mostly link posts (85%).
r/coversongs Traffic & Engagement r/coversongs Traffic & Engagement
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r/coversongs Trending Keywords Trending Keywords in r/coversongs
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| Keyword | Mentions ▼ | Upvotes | Comments |
|---|---|---|---|
| cover | 454 (64.8%) | 1 | 0 |
| song | 41 (5.8%) | 1 | 0 |
| guitar | 36 (5.1%) | 1 | 0 |
| love | 33 (4.7%) | 1 | 0 |
| bass | 31 (4.4%) | 1 | 0 |
| acoustic | 26 (3.7%) | 1 | 0 |
| drum | 23 (3.3%) | 1 | 0 |
| vocal | 21 (3.0%) | 1 | 0 |
| sankar | 20 (2.9%) | 1 | 0 |
| ravi | 20 (2.9%) | 1 | 0 |
r/coversongs Mentioned Domains Mentioned Domains in r/coversongs
Most linked sites Most linked sites in this subreddit
| Domain | Links | Upvotes |
|---|---|---|
| youtube.com | 271 | 1 |
| youtu.be | 237 | 1 |
| instagram.com | 11 | 1 |
| on.soundcloud.com | 11 | 1 |
| open.spotify.com | 10 | 1 |
| soundcloud.com | 6 | 1 |
| music.youtube.com | 5 | 1 |
| tiktok.com | 4 | 1 |
r/coversongs Top Posts Top Performing Posts in r/coversongs
Highest-performing posts Highest-performing posts. Each title links to Reddit.
Covers that are so good the original is surpassed
Peeping Tom | Jamie Berry | Cover from The Havana Rats by Alekirser
Does anyone else ever feel like they are comprehending the lyrics to a song for the first time when hearing a really good cover?
Thoughts on cover songs?
better than the original?
Cover Songs - What are your thoughts?
Arlan-core King of the Hill theme cover 🤘
Billy Squier - In the Dark - Sara Loera - cover
Payphone - Maroon 5 (tunnel cover)
Down in a Hole - Alice in Chains (Cover)
| Title | Upvotes | Comments | Type | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Covers that are so good the original is surpassed | 64 | 291 | text | Aug 30 |
| Peeping Tom | Jamie Berry | Cover from The Havana Rats by Alekirser | 11 | 0 | link | Aug 2 |
| Does anyone else ever feel like they are comprehending the lyrics to a song for the first time when hearing a really good cover? | 10 | 4 | text | Aug 9 |
| Thoughts on cover songs? | 6 | 46 | text | Aug 29 |
| better than the original? | 5 | 49 | text | Aug 27 |
| Cover Songs - What are your thoughts? | 4 | 31 | text | Aug 8 |
| Arlan-core King of the Hill theme cover 🤘 | 4 | 3 | link | Aug 16 |
| Billy Squier - In the Dark - Sara Loera - cover | 3 | 0 | link | Aug 8 |
| Payphone - Maroon 5 (tunnel cover) | 3 | 0 | link | Aug 15 |
| Down in a Hole - Alice in Chains (Cover) | 3 | 4 | link | Aug 18 |
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r/coversongs FAQ Frequently Asked Questions About r/coversongs
What's the best time to post on r/coversongs?
Based on posting volume, r/coversongs is most active on Saturdays around 1 PM UTC. That window has the most community activity, but busier hours also mean more competition for attention.
How active is r/coversongs?
r/coversongs averages 23 posts per day and ranks in the top 10% for activity among tracked SFW subreddits.
How many upvotes do posts on r/coversongs get?
Posts on r/coversongs average about 1 upvotes this month (net score per post).
What kind of posts does r/coversongs get most?
On r/coversongs, most posts are link posts (85%)