506 posts analyzed Updated Jul 2026
Averages 16 posts/day, top 10% activity. Most active Thursdays around 4 PM UTC. Mostly image posts (65%).
r/geology Traffic & Engagement r/geology Traffic & Engagement
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Upvote Distribution
How upvoted posts perform Only posts with 2+ upvotes. The bands below show how those posts are spread by upvote count.
r/geology Most Active Times When r/geology Is Most Active
Peak posting by day and hour (UTC) When this community posts most, by day and hour (UTC)
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r/geology Flair Performance r/geology Flair Performance
Upvotes and volume by flair Average upvotes and post volume by flair
| Flair | Posts | Upvotes |
|---|---|---|
| Field Photo | 77 (40.7%) | 142 |
| Information | 59 (31.2%) | 34 |
| Map/Imagery | 21 (11.1%) | 434 |
| Career Advice | 18 (9.5%) | 35 |
| Meme/Humour | 7 (3.7%) | 170 |
| Thin Section | 4 (2.1%) | 14 |
| Deadly Disaster Imagery | 3 (1.6%) | 33 |
Post Type Breakdown
Share by text, image, or link Share of posts by format: text, image, or link
r/geology Trending Keywords Trending Keywords in r/geology
Ranked by how often they appear Title keywords ranked by how often they appear
| Keyword | Mentions ▼ | Upvotes | Comments |
|---|---|---|---|
| rock | 30 (5.9%) | 55 | 5 |
| found | 30 (5.9%) | 57 | 5 |
| geology | 29 (5.7%) | 57 | 18 |
| rocks | 22 (4.3%) | 111 | 9 |
| stone | 15 (3.0%) | 20 | 3 |
| help | 14 (2.8%) | 5 | 8 |
| need | 14 (2.8%) | 5 | 11 |
| know | 13 (2.6%) | 30 | 14 |
| geological | 12 (2.4%) | 30 | 3 |
| anyone | 11 (2.2%) | 18 | 2 |
r/geology Mentioned Domains Mentioned Domains in r/geology
Most linked sites Most linked sites in this subreddit
| Domain | Links | Upvotes |
|---|---|---|
| youtu.be | 6 | 1 |
| youtube.com | 5 | 5 |
| scientificamerican.com | 4 | 11 |
| info-villaggioverde.blogspot.com | 3 | 1 |
r/geology Top Posts Top Performing Posts in r/geology
Highest-performing posts Highest-performing posts. Each title links to Reddit.
Please Explain..
Earth's gravity isn't perfectly uniform. Here is what our gravitational field looks like when exaggerated 10,000 times.
Never had a boring road-trip after becoming a hobby geologist
I got some rocks to show ya
What are your favorite (lesser known) prominent features around the world?
Cliffs collapsing at an old marble quarry in Makrana, India due to heavy rainfall.
Is this anything special?? Thinking big geode ?
Glacial Grooves State Park on Kelley's Island, OH. The best place on Earth to see glacial striations.
This Grain of Sand Helped a Grad Student Discover the Air Is Poisoned (and Also the Earth's Birthday)
Finding gems inside rocks 💎
| Title | Upvotes | Comments | Type | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Please Explain.. | 3.3K | 398 | image | Jul 12 |
| Earth's gravity isn't perfectly uniform. Here is what our gravitational field looks like when exaggerated 10,000 times. | 2.6K | 161 | image | Jul 17 |
| Never had a boring road-trip after becoming a hobby geologist | 1.5K | 20 | image | Jul 1 |
| I got some rocks to show ya | 1.4K | 51 | image | Jul 14 |
| What are your favorite (lesser known) prominent features around the world? | 1.3K | 106 | image | Jul 20 |
| Cliffs collapsing at an old marble quarry in Makrana, India due to heavy rainfall. | 1.3K | 67 | image | Jul 23 |
| Is this anything special?? Thinking big geode ? | 1.2K | 388 | image | Jul 9 |
| Glacial Grooves State Park on Kelley's Island, OH. The best place on Earth to see glacial striations. | 1.0K | 34 | image | Jul 6 |
| This Grain of Sand Helped a Grad Student Discover the Air Is Poisoned (and Also the Earth's Birthday) | 929 | 129 | image | Jul 20 |
| Finding gems inside rocks 💎 | 655 | 19 | image | Jul 14 |
r/geology Audience Overlap r/geology Subreddit Overlap & Related Communities
Overlapping audiences Communities with overlapping audiences
r/geology FAQ Frequently Asked Questions About r/geology
What's the best time to post on r/geology?
Based on posting volume, r/geology is most active on Thursdays around 4 PM UTC. That window has the most community activity, but busier hours also mean more competition for attention.
How active is r/geology?
r/geology averages 16 posts per day and ranks in the top 10% for activity among tracked SFW subreddits.
How many upvotes do posts on r/geology get?
Posts on r/geology average about 78 upvotes this month (net score per post).
What kind of posts does r/geology get most?
On r/geology, most posts are image posts (65%)