475 posts analyzed Updated Jul 2026
Averages 15 posts/day, top 25% activity. Most active Thursdays around 8 AM UTC. Mostly text posts (96%).
r/defi Traffic & Engagement r/defi 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/defi Most Active Times When r/defi 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/defi Flair Performance r/defi Flair Performance
Upvotes and volume by flair Average upvotes and post volume by flair
| Flair | Posts | Upvotes |
|---|---|---|
| :discuss: Discussion | 256 (55.1%) | 5 |
| :question: Help | 42 (9.0%) | 3 |
| :ad: Self-Promo | 32 (6.9%) | 2 |
| :dex: DEX | 24 (5.2%) | 9 |
| :news: News | 20 (4.3%) | 3 |
| :strategy: DeFi Strategy | 15 (3.2%) | 3 |
| :dollar: Stablecoins | 14 (3.0%) | 3 |
| :guide: DeFi Guide | 12 (2.6%) | 3 |
| :tool: DeFi Tools | 10 (2.2%) | 1 |
| :crosschain: Cross-Chain | 7 (1.5%) | 15 |
Post Type Breakdown
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r/defi Trending Keywords Trending Keywords in r/defi
Ranked by how often they appear Title keywords ranked by how often they appear
| Keyword | Mentions ▼ | Upvotes | Comments |
|---|---|---|---|
| defi | 94 (19.8%) | 4 | 6 |
| crypto | 53 (11.2%) | 6 | 10 |
| actually | 47 (9.9%) | 4 | 5 |
| swap | 39 (8.2%) | 4 | 9 |
| best | 36 (7.6%) | 9 | 18 |
| fees | 31 (6.5%) | 3 | 9 |
| chain | 30 (6.3%) | 4 | 9 |
| dex | 29 (6.1%) | 11 | 21 |
| btc | 28 (5.9%) | 6 | 14 |
| finance | 27 (5.7%) | 2 | 3 |
r/defi Mentioned Domains Mentioned Domains in r/defi
Most linked sites Most linked sites in this subreddit
| Domain | Links | Upvotes |
|---|---|---|
| blocknow.com | 4 | 1 |
r/defi Top Posts Top Performing Posts in r/defi
Highest-performing posts Highest-performing posts. Each title links to Reddit.
Why is CowSwap so expensive now?
Instant way to Unstake stETH?
Where can I swap BTC for USDT?
Across Protocol bridge has MASSIVE hidden fees
what's the best place to trade perps if you don't want to keep funds on a cex?
what's the cleanest way to automate a crypto strategy without actually giving up custody?
why do most perp dexes still feel crypto-only?
Best DEX for USDT/USDC?
what perp dex are people actually using right now?
why do most perp dexes still feel crypto-only?
| Title | Upvotes | Comments | Type | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Why is CowSwap so expensive now? | 72 | 51 | text | Jul 3 |
| Instant way to Unstake stETH? | 64 | 131 | text | Jul 21 |
| Where can I swap BTC for USDT? | 60 | 119 | text | Jul 9 |
| Across Protocol bridge has MASSIVE hidden fees | 37 | 119 | text | Jul 5 |
| what's the best place to trade perps if you don't want to keep funds on a cex? | 27 | 26 | text | Jul 23 |
| what's the cleanest way to automate a crypto strategy without actually giving up custody? | 27 | 31 | text | Jul 18 |
| why do most perp dexes still feel crypto-only? | 27 | 20 | text | Jul 21 |
| Best DEX for USDT/USDC? | 26 | 44 | text | Jul 27 |
| what perp dex are people actually using right now? | 26 | 38 | text | Jul 6 |
| why do most perp dexes still feel crypto-only? | 25 | 21 | text | Jul 11 |
r/defi Audience Overlap r/defi Subreddit Overlap & Related Communities
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r/defi FAQ Frequently Asked Questions About r/defi
What's the best time to post on r/defi?
Based on posting volume, r/defi is most active on Thursdays around 8 AM UTC. That window has the most community activity, but busier hours also mean more competition for attention.
How active is r/defi?
r/defi averages 15 posts per day and ranks in the top 25% for activity among tracked SFW subreddits.
How many upvotes do posts on r/defi get?
Posts on r/defi average about 4 upvotes this month (net score per post).
What kind of posts does r/defi get most?
On r/defi, most posts are text posts (96%)