1.3K posts analyzed Updated Jul 2026
Averages 41 posts/day, top 5% activity. Most active Thursdays around 2 PM UTC. Mostly image posts.
r/Design Traffic & Engagement r/Design 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/Design Most Active Times When r/Design 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/Design Flair Performance r/Design Flair Performance
Upvotes and volume by flair Average upvotes and post volume by flair
| Flair | Posts | Upvotes |
|---|---|---|
| My Own Work (Rule 3) | 452 (35.6%) | 1 |
| Asking Question (Rule 4) | 413 (32.6%) | 5 |
| Discussion | 194 (15.3%) | 44 |
| Someone Else's Work (Rule 2) | 105 (8.3%) | 164 |
| Other Post Type | 55 (4.3%) | 94 |
| Sharing Resources | 39 (3.1%) | 33 |
| Tutorial | 10 (0.8%) | 1 |
Post Type Breakdown
Share by text, image, or link Share of posts by format: text, image, or link
r/Design Trending Keywords Trending Keywords in r/Design
Ranked by how often they appear Title keywords ranked by how often they appear
| Keyword | Mentions ▼ | Upvotes | Comments |
|---|---|---|---|
| design | 345 (27.2%) | 19 | 5 |
| feedback | 90 (7.1%) | 2 | 3 |
| looking | 55 (4.3%) | 3 | 3 |
| help | 55 (4.3%) | 1 | 3 |
| brand | 53 (4.2%) | 12 | 6 |
| designer | 51 (4.0%) | 2 | 6 |
| graphic | 47 (3.7%) | 18 | 6 |
| need | 46 (3.6%) | 1 | 4 |
| logo | 43 (3.4%) | 62 | 10 |
| poster | 42 (3.3%) | 2 | 2 |
r/Design Mentioned Domains Mentioned Domains in r/Design
Most linked sites Most linked sites in this subreddit
| Domain | Links | Upvotes |
|---|---|---|
| youtu.be | 8 | 1 |
| docs.google.com | 5 | 1 |
| youtube.com | 5 | 9 |
| behance.net | 4 | 1 |
| lennartsketches.com | 4 | 0 |
| instagram.com | 3 | 1 |
r/Design Top Posts Top Performing Posts in r/Design
Highest-performing posts Highest-performing posts. Each title links to Reddit.
A creative use of a menu QR code.
The Stunning Architecture of a Persian Mosque.
Startled by my iced coffee's logo
why does my brain just stop working the second someone looks at my screen ? do you guys also feel the same
Using bricks like curtains.
We Are Living in a ‘ChatGPT Flyer Pandemic’
How it feels searching for ideas online
I love these ciggarette disposal trash cans in Vienna so much
1946 Bicycle Design That Still Looks Timeless.
Graphic Design - Annual Report 1966 for The Pennsylvania Railroad Company
| Title | Upvotes | Comments | Type | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A creative use of a menu QR code. | 4.7K | 91 | image | Jul 14 |
| The Stunning Architecture of a Persian Mosque. | 4.6K | 52 | image | Jul 8 |
| Startled by my iced coffee's logo | 2.6K | 152 | image | Jul 15 |
| why does my brain just stop working the second someone looks at my screen ? do you guys also feel the same | 1.8K | 54 | image | Jul 23 |
| Using bricks like curtains. | 1.5K | 11 | image | Jul 27 |
| We Are Living in a ‘ChatGPT Flyer Pandemic’ | 1.5K | 98 | link | Jul 8 |
| How it feels searching for ideas online | 1.3K | 63 | image | Jul 31 |
| I love these ciggarette disposal trash cans in Vienna so much | 981 | 92 | image | Jul 20 |
| 1946 Bicycle Design That Still Looks Timeless. | 920 | 49 | image | Jul 9 |
| Graphic Design - Annual Report 1966 for The Pennsylvania Railroad Company | 803 | 23 | image | Jul 23 |
r/Design Audience Overlap r/Design Subreddit Overlap & Related Communities
Overlapping audiences Communities with overlapping audiences
r/Design FAQ Frequently Asked Questions About r/Design
What's the best time to post on r/Design?
Based on posting volume, r/Design is most active on Thursdays around 2 PM UTC. That window has the most community activity, but busier hours also mean more competition for attention.
How active is r/Design?
r/Design averages 41 posts per day and ranks in the top 5% for activity among tracked SFW subreddits.
How many upvotes do posts on r/Design get?
Posts on r/Design average about 27 upvotes this month (net score per post).
What kind of posts does r/Design get most?
On r/Design, posts are a mix of formats, mostly image posts