2.2K posts analyzed Updated Sep 2026
Averages 74 posts/day, top 5% activity. Most active Tuesdays around 1 PM UTC. Mostly image posts (73%).
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 | 1.1K (62.7%) | 5 |
| home improvement | 308 (16.9%) | 5 |
| woodworking | 113 (6.2%) | 3 |
| other | 72 (4.0%) | 5 |
| outdoor | 63 (3.5%) | 3 |
| electronic | 57 (3.1%) | 1 |
| metalworking | 36 (2.0%) | 4 |
| carpentry | 24 (1.3%) | 2 |
| automotive | 5 (0.3%) | 15 |
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 | 191 (8.7%) | 3 | 3 |
| door | 126 (5.7%) | 4 | 4 |
| need | 126 (5.7%) | 3 | 4 |
| wall | 125 (5.7%) | 2 | 3 |
| diy | 120 (5.4%) | 2 | 2 |
| fix | 119 (5.4%) | 2 | 1 |
| advice | 83 (3.8%) | 2 | 2 |
| way | 71 (3.2%) | 4 | 5 |
| best | 65 (3.0%) | 5 | 12 |
| remove | 60 (2.7%) | 2 | 2 |
r/DIY Mentioned Domains Mentioned Domains in r/DIY
Most linked sites Most linked sites in this subreddit
| Domain | Links | Upvotes |
|---|---|---|
| youtu.be | 11 | 1 |
| youtube.com | 10 | 1 |
| imgur.com | 9 | 1 |
| reddit-uploaded-media.s3-accelerate.amazonaws.com | 5 | 1 |
| i.imgur.com | 4 | 1 |
r/DIY Top Posts Top Performing Posts in r/DIY
Highest-performing posts Highest-performing posts. Each title links to Reddit.
Easy hack to stop TV remote MIC recordings (putty)
Which tool did you purchase or use that surprise you at how efficient or useful it was?
Extreme dust in house
Potentially stupid question...Is there a trick to know that you're using the correct phillips bit, hex bit, and socket to prevent stripping/rounding?
White-collar consultant here. I spent all day fixing a leaking dryer and got more satisfaction than I've had from months of office work. Is this what tradespeople feel every day?
I live in NYC and I need two pieces of wood cut
Cost to fill in a pool and how to do it?
Best battery system to buy into
Only My Clothes Are Musty
Large stump removal
| Title | Upvotes | Comments | Type | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Easy hack to stop TV remote MIC recordings (putty) | 394 | 204 | text | Sep 14 |
| Which tool did you purchase or use that surprise you at how efficient or useful it was? | 303 | 537 | text | Sep 12 |
| Extreme dust in house | 248 | 323 | text | Sep 23 |
| Potentially stupid question...Is there a trick to know that you're using the correct phillips bit, hex bit, and socket to prevent stripping/rounding? | 247 | 177 | text | Sep 24 |
| White-collar consultant here. I spent all day fixing a leaking dryer and got more satisfaction than I've had from months of office work. Is this what tradespeople feel every day? | 195 | 177 | text | Sep 14 |
| I live in NYC and I need two pieces of wood cut | 185 | 177 | text | Sep 27 |
| Cost to fill in a pool and how to do it? | 180 | 423 | text | Sep 17 |
| Best battery system to buy into | 163 | 472 | text | Sep 5 |
| Only My Clothes Are Musty | 154 | 164 | text | Sep 22 |
| Large stump removal | 125 | 260 | text | Sep 3 |
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 Tuesdays 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 74 posts per day and ranks in the top 5% for activity among tracked SFW subreddits.
How many upvotes do posts on r/DIY get?
Posts on r/DIY average about 4 upvotes this month (net score per post).
What kind of posts does r/DIY get most?
On r/DIY, most posts are image posts (73%)