618 posts analyzed Updated Sep 2026
Averages 21 posts/day, top 10% activity. Most active Saturdays around 12 PM UTC. Mostly image posts (93%).
r/fossils Traffic & Engagement r/fossils Traffic & Engagement
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r/fossils Most Active Times When r/fossils Is Most Active
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r/fossils Flair Performance r/fossils Flair Performance
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r/fossils Trending Keywords Trending Keywords in r/fossils
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| Keyword | Mentions ▼ | Upvotes | Comments |
|---|---|---|---|
| fossil | 140 (22.6%) | 71 | 5 |
| found | 131 (21.2%) | 32 | 4 |
| fossils | 49 (7.9%) | 22 | 4 |
| help | 49 (7.9%) | 7 | 3 |
| tooth | 38 (6.2%) | 82 | 8 |
| rock | 32 (5.2%) | 9 | 4 |
| anyone | 30 (4.8%) | 89 | 12 |
| know | 22 (3.6%) | 108 | 11 |
| beach | 22 (3.6%) | 13 | 2 |
| bone | 21 (3.4%) | 17 | 4 |
r/fossils Mentioned Domains Mentioned Domains in r/fossils
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| Domain | Links | Upvotes |
|---|---|---|
| youtube.com | 3 | 1 |
r/fossils Top Posts Top Performing Posts in r/fossils
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Is this a fossil in this marble pavement ?
Is it a fossil?
does anyone know what this is? also. . . just thought someone might think this is neat.
Any chance this is a human footprint? Slickrock Trail in Canyonlands National Park, Utah, USA
The Academy of Natural Sciences was ABSOLUTELY PACKED today, Philadelphia does NOT want to see it go! 🦖
Whats going on with this tooth?
My most complete trilobite find so far
Imagine being a fossil that’s existed hundreds of thousands of years of years old to end up in this.
Whale Skeleton Update
Eurypterid - Sea Scorpion
| Title | Upvotes | Comments | Type | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Is this a fossil in this marble pavement ? | 3.7K | 64 | image | Sep 10 |
| Is it a fossil? | 3.6K | 125 | image | Sep 7 |
| does anyone know what this is? also. . . just thought someone might think this is neat. | 1.9K | 107 | image | Sep 24 |
| Any chance this is a human footprint? Slickrock Trail in Canyonlands National Park, Utah, USA | 1.8K | 102 | image | Sep 14 |
| The Academy of Natural Sciences was ABSOLUTELY PACKED today, Philadelphia does NOT want to see it go! 🦖 | 1.3K | 11 | image | Sep 5 |
| Whats going on with this tooth? | 1.2K | 64 | image | Sep 20 |
| My most complete trilobite find so far | 1.0K | 17 | image | Sep 22 |
| Imagine being a fossil that’s existed hundreds of thousands of years of years old to end up in this. | 787 | 51 | image | Sep 14 |
| Whale Skeleton Update | 736 | 16 | image | Sep 7 |
| Eurypterid - Sea Scorpion | 657 | 22 | image | Sep 11 |
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r/fossils FAQ Frequently Asked Questions About r/fossils
What's the best time to post on r/fossils?
Based on posting volume, r/fossils is most active on Saturdays around 12 PM UTC. That window has the most community activity, but busier hours also mean more competition for attention.
How active is r/fossils?
r/fossils averages 21 posts per day and ranks in the top 10% for activity among tracked SFW subreddits.
How many upvotes do posts on r/fossils get?
Posts on r/fossils average about 50 upvotes this month (net score per post).
What kind of posts does r/fossils get most?
On r/fossils, most posts are image posts (93%)