204 posts analyzed Updated Aug 2026
Averages 7 posts/day, top 25% activity. Most active Saturdays around 1 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)
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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 | 50 (25.1%) | 5 |
| Discussion | 34 (17.1%) | 9 |
| Looking for Advice | 29 (14.6%) | 2 |
| Wholesome | 29 (14.6%) | 12 |
| Humour | 19 (9.5%) | 10 |
| General | 15 (7.5%) | 5 |
| Sensitive subject | 13 (6.5%) | 2 |
| Story | 10 (5.0%) | 5 |
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 | 47 (23.0%) | 6 | 8 |
| father | 23 (11.3%) | 8 | 3 |
| advice | 15 (7.3%) | 3 | 6 |
| son | 14 (6.9%) | 7 | 32 |
| need | 12 (5.9%) | 3 | 8 |
| dads | 11 (5.4%) | 11 | 11 |
| kids | 10 (4.9%) | 4 | 6 |
r/dad Mentioned Domains Mentioned Domains in r/dad
Most linked sites Most linked sites in this subreddit
| Domain | Links | Upvotes |
|---|---|---|
| youtube.com | 5 | 1 |
| youtu.be | 4 | 1 |
r/dad Top Posts Top Performing Posts in r/dad
Highest-performing posts Highest-performing posts. Each title links to Reddit.
What was that feeling you had when your child was born.
Not even a second of doubt, he trusted his father completely.❤️
I want to help my dad
Good fathers raise amazing men!!
How many dads treat themselves to something? Spend money on a haircut or shave when you normally do it yourself. A night out where you have a glass of whiskey or cigar
Nothing else comes close to this for me.
It's fine... everything is fine, don't worry.
Are your guys' wives also too deep in the Lindsy Clancy trail?
Falling asleep by the crib.
Resistance lasted few seconds. Then the inner child won.
| Title | Upvotes | Comments | Type | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| What was that feeling you had when your child was born. | 108 | 63 | image | Aug 18 |
| Not even a second of doubt, he trusted his father completely.❤️ | 89 | 6 | image | Aug 20 |
| I want to help my dad | 84 | 33 | image | Aug 3 |
| Good fathers raise amazing men!! | 71 | 12 | image | Aug 13 |
| How many dads treat themselves to something? Spend money on a haircut or shave when you normally do it yourself. A night out where you have a glass of whiskey or cigar | 66 | 66 | image | Aug 9 |
| Nothing else comes close to this for me. | 53 | 4 | image | Aug 30 |
| It's fine... everything is fine, don't worry. | 49 | 1 | image | Aug 8 |
| Are your guys' wives also too deep in the Lindsy Clancy trail? | 36 | 47 | text | Aug 25 |
| Falling asleep by the crib. | 32 | 14 | image | Aug 2 |
| Resistance lasted few seconds. Then the inner child won. | 32 | 3 | image | Aug 13 |
r/dad Audience Overlap r/dad Subreddit Overlap & Related Communities
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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 Saturdays around 1 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 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 6 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