316 posts analyzed Updated Jun 2026
Averages 11 posts/day, top 25% activity. Most active Sundays around 10 AM 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 | 65 (20.8%) | 4 |
| Discussion | 54 (17.3%) | 3 |
| Wholesome | 53 (16.9%) | 4 |
| Looking for Advice | 50 (16.0%) | 2 |
| General | 33 (10.5%) | 4 |
| Story | 19 (6.1%) | 18 |
| Humour | 15 (4.8%) | 6 |
| Sensitive subject | 15 (4.8%) | 1 |
| looking for suggestions | 9 (2.9%) | 3 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| day | 87 (27.5%) | 3 | 3 |
| dad | 76 (24.1%) | 6 | 4 |
| father | 73 (23.1%) | 2 | 3 |
| happy | 37 (11.7%) | 2 | 1 |
| father's | 37 (11.7%) | 3 | 3 |
| dads | 29 (9.2%) | 2 | 4 |
| fathers | 15 (4.8%) | 4 | 2 |
| help | 13 (4.1%) | 2 | 5 |
| advice | 13 (4.1%) | 1 | 3 |
| daughter | 11 (3.5%) | 9 | 2 |
r/dad Mentioned Domains Mentioned Domains in r/dad
Most linked sites Most linked sites in this subreddit
| Domain | Links | Upvotes |
|---|---|---|
| youtube.com | 9 | 1 |
| chatgpt.com | 3 | 1 |
r/dad Top Posts Top Performing Posts in r/dad
Highest-performing posts Highest-performing posts. Each title links to Reddit.
16 months of working out consistently after becoming a dad
Thought this was cool and worth sharing here
Keep going 💪❤️
Hours into father's day, 1 of the 3 people in the house have even acknowledged my existence.
Dad's life
Sand box for the boys
My daughter is on a date
Dads what do I do
So damn tired but forcing myself to play
A nice day for a relaxing dad nap.
| Title | Upvotes | Comments | Type | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 16 months of working out consistently after becoming a dad | 273 | 34 | image | Jun 2 |
| Thought this was cool and worth sharing here | 83 | 3 | image | Jun 10 |
| Keep going 💪❤️ | 82 | 5 | image | Jun 10 |
| Hours into father's day, 1 of the 3 people in the house have even acknowledged my existence. | 55 | 23 | text | Jun 21 |
| Dad's life | 50 | 2 | image | Jun 26 |
| Sand box for the boys | 49 | 12 | image | Jun 4 |
| My daughter is on a date | 42 | 9 | text | Jun 15 |
| Dads what do I do | 31 | 50 | text | Jun 2 |
| So damn tired but forcing myself to play | 30 | 30 | image | Jun 27 |
| A nice day for a relaxing dad nap. | 30 | 12 | image | Jun 12 |
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 10 AM 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 11 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 4 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