243 posts analyzed Updated Jul 2026
Averages 8 posts/day, top 25% activity. Most active Wednesdays around 8 AM UTC. Mostly text posts (74%).
r/estimators Traffic & Engagement r/estimators Traffic & Engagement
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r/estimators Most Active Times When r/estimators Is Most Active
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r/estimators Trending Keywords Trending Keywords in r/estimators
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| Keyword | Mentions ▼ | Upvotes | Comments |
|---|---|---|---|
| estimating | 40 (16.5%) | 4 | 8 |
| estimator | 27 (11.1%) | 3 | 8 |
| estimators | 21 (8.6%) | 6 | 19 |
| looking | 20 (8.2%) | 3 | 6 |
| anyone | 18 (7.4%) | 13 | 11 |
| construction | 14 (5.8%) | 1 | 5 |
| takeoffs | 13 (5.3%) | 13 | 13 |
| advice | 13 (5.3%) | 2 | 4 |
| bid | 10 (4.1%) | 2 | 10 |
| estimate | 10 (4.1%) | 3 | 12 |
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r/estimators Top Posts Top Performing Posts in r/estimators
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Do not trust AI with takeoffs or anyone who says it can
My previous employer bids casework using full size printed bidsets and highlighters
Change orders have changed how I think about estimating
I regret leaving Estimation to go back to the Field for more money
You guys need any Stimates?
Does anyone else generate a 3D model directly from their takeoffs?
No 40s Estimators Left
Anyone else tired of chasing empty bids?
What estimating feels like somedays
Bucees - Lafayette, LA
| Title | Upvotes | Comments | Type | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Do not trust AI with takeoffs or anyone who says it can | 103 | 59 | image | Jul 25 |
| My previous employer bids casework using full size printed bidsets and highlighters | 97 | 87 | image | Jul 21 |
| Change orders have changed how I think about estimating | 65 | 38 | text | Jul 31 |
| I regret leaving Estimation to go back to the Field for more money | 60 | 51 | text | Jul 7 |
| You guys need any Stimates? | 53 | 18 | image | Jul 21 |
| Does anyone else generate a 3D model directly from their takeoffs? | 46 | 47 | image | Jul 9 |
| No 40s Estimators Left | 45 | 122 | text | Jul 14 |
| Anyone else tired of chasing empty bids? | 38 | 43 | text | Jul 8 |
| What estimating feels like somedays | 32 | 24 | text | Jul 29 |
| Bucees - Lafayette, LA | 31 | 31 | image | Jul 18 |
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r/estimators FAQ Frequently Asked Questions About r/estimators
What's the best time to post on r/estimators?
Based on posting volume, r/estimators is most active on Wednesdays around 8 AM UTC. That window has the most community activity, but busier hours also mean more competition for attention.
How active is r/estimators?
r/estimators averages 8 posts per day and ranks in the top 25% for activity among tracked SFW subreddits.
How many upvotes do posts on r/estimators get?
Posts on r/estimators average about 6 upvotes this month (net score per post).
What kind of posts does r/estimators get most?
On r/estimators, most posts are text posts (74%)