3.1K posts analyzed Updated Jul 2026
Averages 99 posts/day, top 1% activity. Most active Saturdays around 1 PM UTC. Mostly image posts (68%).
r/DIY Traffic & Engagement r/DIY 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/DIY Most Active Times When r/DIY 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/DIY Flair Performance r/DIY Flair Performance
Upvotes and volume by flair Average upvotes and post volume by flair
| Flair | Posts | Upvotes |
|---|---|---|
| help | 1.5K (60.1%) | 5 |
| home improvement | 471 (19.0%) | 34 |
| woodworking | 134 (5.4%) | 2 |
| outdoor | 115 (4.6%) | 3 |
| electronic | 84 (3.4%) | 9 |
| other | 83 (3.4%) | 38 |
| carpentry | 44 (1.8%) | 2 |
| metalworking | 43 (1.7%) | 6 |
| automotive | 10 (0.4%) | 3 |
| 3d printing | 3 (0.1%) | 1 |
Post Type Breakdown
Share by text, image, or link Share of posts by format: text, image, or link
r/DIY Trending Keywords Trending Keywords in r/DIY
Ranked by how often they appear Title keywords ranked by how often they appear
| Keyword | Mentions ▼ | Upvotes | Comments |
|---|---|---|---|
| help | 226 (7.4%) | 2 | 2 |
| wall | 192 (6.3%) | 4 | 4 |
| door | 163 (5.3%) | 3 | 2 |
| diy | 153 (5.0%) | 6 | 8 |
| need | 141 (4.6%) | 4 | 5 |
| advice | 134 (4.4%) | 2 | 2 |
| fix | 130 (4.2%) | 2 | 2 |
| way | 105 (3.4%) | 6 | 9 |
| best | 99 (3.2%) | 8 | 22 |
| shower | 92 (3.0%) | 1 | 1 |
r/DIY Mentioned Domains Mentioned Domains in r/DIY
Most linked sites Most linked sites in this subreddit
| Domain | Links | Upvotes |
|---|---|---|
| imgur.com | 24 | 1 |
| youtube.com | 20 | 1 |
| youtu.be | 15 | 1 |
| i.imgur.com | 6 | 1 |
r/DIY Top Posts Top Performing Posts in r/DIY
Highest-performing posts Highest-performing posts. Each title links to Reddit.
Musty bathroom solved after 7 years of trial/error.
Anybody ever tip the YouTuber?
What's a job you started doing yourself that made you realize how much you'd been overpaying, and you're never going back?
FYI, basically any device that takes a combination of batteries equalling 4.5-6v, can be changed to usb power
MDF trim looks perfect until it's not
Did you develop your DIY skills voluntarily or because you had to?
Plumber says kitchen plumbing is clogged with dried grease
I ran out of caulk, is it ok to caulk over day old caulk tomorrow?
What's the best cordless drill to get in 2026?
With my wife’s encouragement, I finally got the courage to install a TV mount on my own.
| Title | Upvotes | Comments | Type | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Musty bathroom solved after 7 years of trial/error. | 13.7K | 703 | text | Jul 6 |
| Anybody ever tip the YouTuber? | 2.7K | 178 | text | Jul 7 |
| What's a job you started doing yourself that made you realize how much you'd been overpaying, and you're never going back? | 1.1K | 1.2K | text | Jul 29 |
| FYI, basically any device that takes a combination of batteries equalling 4.5-6v, can be changed to usb power | 511 | 107 | text | Jul 21 |
| MDF trim looks perfect until it's not | 293 | 71 | text | Jul 20 |
| Did you develop your DIY skills voluntarily or because you had to? | 270 | 528 | text | Jul 30 |
| Plumber says kitchen plumbing is clogged with dried grease | 257 | 368 | text | Jul 7 |
| I ran out of caulk, is it ok to caulk over day old caulk tomorrow? | 252 | 80 | text | Jul 24 |
| What's the best cordless drill to get in 2026? | 249 | 1.2K | text | Jul 16 |
| With my wife’s encouragement, I finally got the courage to install a TV mount on my own. | 210 | 167 | text | Jul 26 |
r/DIY Audience Overlap r/DIY Subreddit Overlap & Related Communities
Overlapping audiences Communities with overlapping audiences
r/DIY FAQ Frequently Asked Questions About r/DIY
What's the best time to post on r/DIY?
Based on posting volume, r/DIY is most active on Saturdays around 1 PM UTC. That window has the most community activity, but busier hours also mean more competition for attention.
How active is r/DIY?
r/DIY averages 99 posts per day and ranks in the top 1% for activity among tracked SFW subreddits.
How many upvotes do posts on r/DIY get?
Posts on r/DIY average about 10 upvotes this month (net score per post).
What kind of posts does r/DIY get most?
On r/DIY, most posts are image posts (68%)