1.0K posts analyzed Updated Sep 2026
Averages 35 posts/day, top 5% activity. Most active Tuesdays around 9 AM 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Asking Question (Rule 4) | 379 (36.4%) | 10 |
| My Own Work (Rule 3) | 369 (35.4%) | 1 |
| Discussion | 167 (16.0%) | 68 |
| Sharing Resources | 48 (4.6%) | 8 |
| Other Post Type | 40 (3.8%) | 10 |
| Someone Else's Work (Rule 2) | 23 (2.2%) | 146 |
| Tutorial | 15 (1.4%) | 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 | 286 (27.5%) | 8 | 4 |
| feedback | 66 (6.3%) | 1 | 2 |
| graphic | 52 (5.0%) | 5 | 6 |
| help | 44 (4.2%) | 1 | 4 |
| made | 43 (4.1%) | 18 | 8 |
| looking | 42 (4.0%) | 1 | 3 |
| designers | 40 (3.8%) | 16 | 8 |
| need | 40 (3.8%) | 3 | 4 |
| designer | 39 (3.8%) | 1 | 3 |
| brand | 37 (3.5%) | 1 | 2 |
r/Design Mentioned Domains Mentioned Domains in r/Design
Most linked sites Most linked sites in this subreddit
| Domain | Links | Upvotes |
|---|---|---|
| altargereja.com | 13 | 1 |
| instagram.com | 8 | 1 |
| youtu.be | 7 | 38 |
| behance.net | 4 | 1 |
| youtube.com | 4 | 1 |
| docs.google.com | 3 | 0 |
r/Design Top Posts Top Performing Posts in r/Design
Highest-performing posts Highest-performing posts. Each title links to Reddit.
Whoever designed this should be fired
I designed these three little bags
Playstation Y2K
I'v been working on a series of Food typography. These are the first four of the series. my question is, how easy are they to read? visually and literally?
I designed a magnetic CD shelf
Graduation project of my boyfriend for his design school
We used to have culture!
Why has something better not been made?
A quick logo that worked 5+ years
Uma geração inteira de designers brasileiros foi moldada a partir das maluquices que esse alemão fez na maior emissora do país. Eu nunca vi nada parecido em nenhum outro lugar
| Title | Upvotes | Comments | Type | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Whoever designed this should be fired | 5.8K | 356 | image | Sep 1 |
| I designed these three little bags | 1.9K | 52 | image | Sep 6 |
| Playstation Y2K | 1.8K | 26 | image | Sep 20 |
| I'v been working on a series of Food typography. These are the first four of the series. my question is, how easy are they to read? visually and literally? | 1.4K | 58 | image | Sep 13 |
| I designed a magnetic CD shelf | 1.0K | 102 | image | Sep 30 |
| Graduation project of my boyfriend for his design school | 720 | 85 | image | Sep 5 |
| We used to have culture! | 565 | 105 | image | Sep 12 |
| Why has something better not been made? | 536 | 167 | image | Sep 11 |
| A quick logo that worked 5+ years | 407 | 17 | image | Sep 14 |
| Uma geração inteira de designers brasileiros foi moldada a partir das maluquices que esse alemão fez na maior emissora do país. Eu nunca vi nada parecido em nenhum outro lugar | 354 | 74 | image | Sep 14 |
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 Tuesdays around 9 AM 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 35 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 19 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