256 posts analyzed Updated Sep 2026
Averages 9 posts/day, top 25% activity. Most active Wednesdays around 11 AM UTC. Mostly text posts.
r/diySolar Traffic & Engagement r/diySolar Traffic & Engagement
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Upvote Distribution
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r/diySolar Most Active Times When r/diySolar Is Most Active
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r/diySolar Flair Performance r/diySolar Flair Performance
Upvotes and volume by flair Average upvotes and post volume by flair
| Flair | Posts | Upvotes |
|---|---|---|
| Question | 29 (90.6%) | 2 |
| HowTo | 3 (9.4%) | 1 |
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r/diySolar Trending Keywords Trending Keywords in r/diySolar
Ranked by how often they appear Title keywords ranked by how often they appear
| Keyword | Mentions ▼ | Upvotes | Comments |
|---|---|---|---|
| solar | 101 (39.5%) | 12 | 8 |
| inverter | 31 (12.1%) | 2 | 4 |
| panel | 26 (10.2%) | 14 | 10 |
| system | 23 (9.0%) | 3 | 4 |
| grid | 21 (8.2%) | 3 | 4 |
| power | 20 (7.8%) | 8 | 3 |
| battery | 20 (7.8%) | 1 | 4 |
| panels | 17 (6.6%) | 22 | 21 |
| off | 15 (5.9%) | 3 | 3 |
| plug | 13 (5.1%) | 7 | 9 |
r/diySolar Mentioned Domains Mentioned Domains in r/diySolar
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This community doesn't link off-site.
Its posts are text, images, or discussion rather than outbound links.
r/diySolar Top Posts Top Performing Posts in r/diySolar
Highest-performing posts Highest-performing posts. Each title links to Reddit.
Ecoworthy dual axis trackers... Finally got em installed.
Solar panels in front yard yes/no?
Vertical solar panel array
I’ve converted a 27ft Heavenly Twins catamaran to solar-electric propulsion — and just completed 65 hours on open sea.
Shed Lighting/Power
My unconventional DIY plugin solar setup.
Further progress on solar jot water.
My Plug In Solar Install
How do you find reputable U.S. distributors or installers that buy solar panels by the pallet?
1-year central massachusetts DIY grid-tied rooftop solar project wrapup
| Title | Upvotes | Comments | Type | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ecoworthy dual axis trackers... Finally got em installed. | 863 | 96 | image | Sep 18 |
| Solar panels in front yard yes/no? | 339 | 292 | image | Sep 3 |
| Vertical solar panel array | 286 | 100 | image | Sep 5 |
| I’ve converted a 27ft Heavenly Twins catamaran to solar-electric propulsion — and just completed 65 hours on open sea. | 126 | 0 | image | Sep 21 |
| Shed Lighting/Power | 111 | 8 | image | Sep 28 |
| My unconventional DIY plugin solar setup. | 58 | 7 | image | Sep 17 |
| Further progress on solar jot water. | 43 | 12 | image | Sep 6 |
| My Plug In Solar Install | 26 | 0 | image | Sep 9 |
| How do you find reputable U.S. distributors or installers that buy solar panels by the pallet? | 19 | 15 | image | Sep 21 |
| 1-year central massachusetts DIY grid-tied rooftop solar project wrapup | 16 | 4 | image | Sep 23 |
r/diySolar Audience Overlap r/diySolar Subreddit Overlap & Related Communities
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r/diySolar FAQ Frequently Asked Questions About r/diySolar
What's the best time to post on r/diySolar?
Based on posting volume, r/diySolar is most active on Wednesdays around 11 AM UTC. That window has the most community activity, but busier hours also mean more competition for attention.
How active is r/diySolar?
r/diySolar averages 9 posts per day and ranks in the top 25% for activity among tracked SFW subreddits.
How many upvotes do posts on r/diySolar get?
Posts on r/diySolar average about 9 upvotes this month (net score per post).
What kind of posts does r/diySolar get most?
On r/diySolar, posts are a mix of formats, mostly text posts