390 posts analyzed Updated Sep 2026
Averages 13 posts/day, top 25% activity. Most active Saturdays around 2 PM UTC. Mostly image posts (86%).
r/dessert Traffic & Engagement r/dessert 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/dessert Most Active Times When r/dessert 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/dessert Flair Performance r/dessert Flair Performance
Upvotes and volume by flair Average upvotes and post volume by flair
| Flair | Posts | Upvotes |
|---|---|---|
| Homemade | 209 (53.6%) | 46 |
| Restaurant | 66 (16.9%) | 55 |
| Store bought | 51 (13.1%) | 27 |
| Question | 38 (9.7%) | 10 |
| Recipe | 26 (6.7%) | 37 |
Post Type Breakdown
Share by text, image, or link Share of posts by format: text, image, or link
r/dessert Trending Keywords Trending Keywords in r/dessert
Ranked by how often they appear Title keywords ranked by how often they appear
| Keyword | Mentions ▼ | Upvotes | Comments |
|---|---|---|---|
| cake | 73 (18.7%) | 51 | 4 |
| chocolate | 66 (16.9%) | 47 | 4 |
| cream | 54 (13.8%) | 47 | 4 |
| dessert | 30 (7.7%) | 22 | 9 |
| made | 27 (6.9%) | 86 | 5 |
| cheesecake | 25 (6.4%) | 76 | 4 |
| ice | 20 (5.1%) | 62 | 5 |
| pie | 17 (4.4%) | 43 | 3 |
| strawberry | 17 (4.4%) | 91 | 7 |
| homemade | 16 (4.1%) | 27 | 2 |
r/dessert Mentioned Domains Mentioned Domains in r/dessert
Most linked sites Most linked sites in this subreddit
| Domain | Links | Upvotes |
|---|---|---|
| youtu.be | 3 | 1 |
r/dessert Top Posts Top Performing Posts in r/dessert
Highest-performing posts Highest-performing posts. Each title links to Reddit.
Made this chocolate cake with a glossy ganache finish and hand-piped swirls
Strawberry Crunch Cake
Two cheesecakes I have made recently: banana pudding and an apple crumble!
Strawberry jello pretzel cream cheese salad
Pistachio Ice Cream Bars with White Chocolate Shell
Made churros for the first (and last) time
Delicious brownie with ice cream
Anna Pavlova
Ube Cheesecake
First Cherry Pie
| Title | Upvotes | Comments | Type | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Made this chocolate cake with a glossy ganache finish and hand-piped swirls | 1.2K | 47 | image | Sep 27 |
| Strawberry Crunch Cake | 554 | 37 | image | Sep 30 |
| Two cheesecakes I have made recently: banana pudding and an apple crumble! | 430 | 25 | image | Sep 6 |
| Strawberry jello pretzel cream cheese salad | 382 | 41 | image | Sep 8 |
| Pistachio Ice Cream Bars with White Chocolate Shell | 365 | 14 | image | Sep 26 |
| Made churros for the first (and last) time | 360 | 22 | image | Sep 24 |
| Delicious brownie with ice cream | 357 | 25 | image | Sep 4 |
| Anna Pavlova | 334 | 5 | image | Sep 6 |
| Ube Cheesecake | 306 | 11 | image | Sep 24 |
| First Cherry Pie | 282 | 12 | image | Sep 11 |
r/dessert Audience Overlap r/dessert Subreddit Overlap & Related Communities
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r/dessert FAQ Frequently Asked Questions About r/dessert
What's the best time to post on r/dessert?
Based on posting volume, r/dessert is most active on Saturdays around 2 PM UTC. That window has the most community activity, but busier hours also mean more competition for attention.
How active is r/dessert?
r/dessert averages 13 posts per day and ranks in the top 25% for activity among tracked SFW subreddits.
How many upvotes do posts on r/dessert get?
Posts on r/dessert average about 41 upvotes this month (net score per post).
What kind of posts does r/dessert get most?
On r/dessert, most posts are image posts (86%)