496 posts analyzed Updated Aug 2026
Averages 16 posts/day, top 25% activity. Most active Saturdays around 5 PM UTC. Mostly image posts (70%).
r/diypedals Traffic & Engagement r/diypedals Traffic & Engagement
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Upvote Distribution
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r/diypedals Most Active Times When r/diypedals Is Most Active
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r/diypedals Flair Performance r/diypedals Flair Performance
Upvotes and volume by flair Average upvotes and post volume by flair
| Flair | Posts | Upvotes |
|---|---|---|
| Help wanted | 251 (50.6%) | 5 |
| Showcase | 151 (30.4%) | 77 |
| Discussion | 59 (11.9%) | 17 |
| Other | 28 (5.6%) | 17 |
| Stompbox Showdowns | 7 (1.4%) | 52 |
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r/diypedals Trending Keywords Trending Keywords in r/diypedals
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| Keyword | Mentions ▼ | Upvotes | Comments |
|---|---|---|---|
| pedal | 81 (16.3%) | 34 | 11 |
| first | 37 (7.5%) | 56 | 12 |
| help | 35 (7.1%) | 4 | 10 |
| fuzz | 31 (6.3%) | 33 | 9 |
| build | 27 (5.4%) | 41 | 11 |
| clone | 24 (4.8%) | 32 | 8 |
| schematic | 23 (4.6%) | 9 | 9 |
| diy | 21 (4.2%) | 24 | 9 |
| distortion | 17 (3.4%) | 46 | 10 |
| circuit | 17 (3.4%) | 9 | 7 |
r/diypedals Mentioned Domains Mentioned Domains in r/diypedals
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Its posts are text, images, or discussion rather than outbound links.
r/diypedals Top Posts Top Performing Posts in r/diypedals
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Behold, little clear wonder
Klon of the Hill
I made a free layout tool for pedal enclosures, and now it can generate custom 3D printable drill jigs
Stoked on how these turned out.
First Pedal Build - Distortion +
The Jeffries Tube Screamer
DIY Woolly mammoth
TU3 rehoused into a Metal Zone
Just built my first guitar pedal of my own design.
The Wild Green Yonder
| Title | Upvotes | Comments | Type | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Behold, little clear wonder | 730 | 36 | image | Aug 15 |
| Klon of the Hill | 582 | 45 | image | Aug 26 |
| I made a free layout tool for pedal enclosures, and now it can generate custom 3D printable drill jigs | 444 | 42 | image | Aug 5 |
| Stoked on how these turned out. | 381 | 44 | image | Aug 14 |
| First Pedal Build - Distortion + | 376 | 55 | image | Aug 13 |
| The Jeffries Tube Screamer | 303 | 28 | image | Aug 23 |
| DIY Woolly mammoth | 225 | 19 | image | Aug 6 |
| TU3 rehoused into a Metal Zone | 218 | 22 | image | Aug 13 |
| Just built my first guitar pedal of my own design. | 217 | 26 | image | Aug 1 |
| The Wild Green Yonder | 207 | 36 | image | Aug 4 |
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r/diypedals FAQ Frequently Asked Questions About r/diypedals
What's the best time to post on r/diypedals?
Based on posting volume, r/diypedals is most active on Saturdays around 5 PM UTC. That window has the most community activity, but busier hours also mean more competition for attention.
How active is r/diypedals?
r/diypedals averages 16 posts per day and ranks in the top 25% for activity among tracked SFW subreddits.
How many upvotes do posts on r/diypedals get?
Posts on r/diypedals average about 30 upvotes this month (net score per post).
What kind of posts does r/diypedals get most?
On r/diypedals, most posts are image posts (70%)