211 posts analyzed Updated Sep 2026
Averages 7 posts/day, top 25% activity. Most active Sundays around 1 PM UTC. Mostly text posts.
r/dad Traffic & Engagement r/dad 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/dad Most Active Times When r/dad 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/dad Flair Performance r/dad Flair Performance
Upvotes and volume by flair Average upvotes and post volume by flair
| Flair | Posts | Upvotes |
|---|---|---|
| Question for Dads | 52 (25.1%) | 2 |
| Wholesome | 35 (16.9%) | 17 |
| Looking for Advice | 34 (16.4%) | 3 |
| Discussion | 27 (13.0%) | 12 |
| Humour | 25 (12.1%) | 18 |
| General | 16 (7.7%) | 7 |
| Story | 9 (4.3%) | 2 |
| Sensitive subject | 6 (2.9%) | 1 |
| tips/tricks | 3 (1.4%) | 9 |
Post Type Breakdown
Share by text, image, or link Share of posts by format: text, image, or link
r/dad Trending Keywords Trending Keywords in r/dad
Ranked by how often they appear Title keywords ranked by how often they appear
| Keyword | Mentions ▼ | Upvotes | Comments |
|---|---|---|---|
| dad | 63 (29.9%) | 6 | 2 |
| dads | 16 (7.6%) | 4 | 5 |
| help | 16 (7.6%) | 1 | 2 |
| father | 15 (7.1%) | 4 | 3 |
| kids | 13 (6.2%) | 7 | 14 |
| advice | 10 (4.7%) | 1 | 5 |
r/dad Mentioned Domains Mentioned Domains in r/dad
Most linked sites Most linked sites in this subreddit
| Domain | Links | Upvotes |
|---|---|---|
| yoursuperdad.org | 8 | 1 |
r/dad Top Posts Top Performing Posts in r/dad
Highest-performing posts Highest-performing posts. Each title links to Reddit.
My toddler just sees me as a jungle gym, tired or not.
A Fatherly Approach
No worries, you got this.
Coolest dad ever in my opinion
When Dad is outnumbered.
💞
Fatherhood really catches you off guard sometimes
Gave my dad celtic sea salt as a stocking stuffer. Now he texts me about salt.
Update on Ultimate Hide and Seek Adventure
Dada do it
| Title | Upvotes | Comments | Type | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| My toddler just sees me as a jungle gym, tired or not. | 242 | 10 | image | Sep 15 |
| A Fatherly Approach | 206 | 17 | image | Sep 28 |
| No worries, you got this. | 105 | 6 | image | Sep 1 |
| Coolest dad ever in my opinion | 92 | 12 | image | Sep 6 |
| When Dad is outnumbered. | 87 | 3 | image | Sep 21 |
| 💞 | 78 | 4 | image | Sep 23 |
| Fatherhood really catches you off guard sometimes | 63 | 8 | text | Sep 5 |
| Gave my dad celtic sea salt as a stocking stuffer. Now he texts me about salt. | 42 | 9 | text | Sep 2 |
| Update on Ultimate Hide and Seek Adventure | 37 | 5 | image | Sep 6 |
| Dada do it | 31 | 17 | text | Sep 7 |
r/dad Audience Overlap r/dad Subreddit Overlap & Related Communities
Overlapping audiences Communities with overlapping audiences
r/dad FAQ Frequently Asked Questions About r/dad
What's the best time to post on r/dad?
Based on posting volume, r/dad is most active on Sundays around 1 PM UTC. That window has the most community activity, but busier hours also mean more competition for attention.
How active is r/dad?
r/dad averages 7 posts per day and ranks in the top 25% for activity among tracked SFW subreddits.
How many upvotes do posts on r/dad get?
Posts on r/dad average about 8 upvotes this month (net score per post).
What kind of posts does r/dad get most?
On r/dad, posts are a mix of formats, mostly text posts