474 posts analyzed Updated Jun 2026
Averages 16 posts/day, top 25% activity. Most active Fridays around 10 PM UTC. Mostly image posts (61%).
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
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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 | 64 (36.8%) | 178 |
| Information | 62 (35.6%) | 49 |
| Map/Imagery | 16 (9.2%) | 238 |
| Meme/Humour | 14 (8.0%) | 761 |
| Career Advice | 12 (6.9%) | 12 |
| Deadly Disaster Imagery | 3 (1.7%) | 264 |
| Thin Section | 3 (1.7%) | 61 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| geology | 28 (5.9%) | 11 | 6 |
| rock | 24 (5.1%) | 71 | 21 |
| found | 24 (5.1%) | 154 | 13 |
| earth | 21 (4.4%) | 74 | 5 |
| rocks | 15 (3.2%) | 40 | 3 |
| help | 15 (3.2%) | 10 | 7 |
| anyone | 14 (3.0%) | 15 | 3 |
| formation | 13 (2.7%) | 71 | 11 |
| geological | 12 (2.5%) | 42 | 24 |
| know | 11 (2.3%) | 66 | 15 |
r/geology Mentioned Domains Mentioned Domains in r/geology
Most linked sites Most linked sites in this subreddit
| Domain | Links | Upvotes |
|---|---|---|
| youtube.com | 5 | 1 |
| info-villaggioverde.blogspot.com | 4 | 1 |
| scientificamerican.com | 4 | 27 |
| phys.org | 3 | 19 |
| youtu.be | 3 | 1 |
r/geology Top Posts Top Performing Posts in r/geology
Highest-performing posts Highest-performing posts. Each title links to Reddit.
Saw this and immediatly thought of you guys
To get good results, it's more beneficial to start at this age 🌝😆
Times were wild back then
Ripples in 1 billion year old Jacobsville sandstone from my property on the shore of Lake Superior in Jacobsville Michigan. About 35”x16”.
CANADIAN SHIELD!!!!
“Seismite”
columnar sandstone
This Incredible Thrust fault I found in Anglesey!
Amazing basalt columns of Yellowstone
All the geomorphologists and landslide hazard folks will appreciate this in the most WTF way possible
| Title | Upvotes | Comments | Type | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Saw this and immediatly thought of you guys | 5.1K | 61 | image | Jun 4 |
| To get good results, it's more beneficial to start at this age 🌝😆 | 3.1K | 48 | image | Jun 15 |
| Times were wild back then | 2.6K | 56 | image | Jun 24 |
| Ripples in 1 billion year old Jacobsville sandstone from my property on the shore of Lake Superior in Jacobsville Michigan. About 35”x16”. | 1.7K | 55 | image | Jun 23 |
| CANADIAN SHIELD!!!! | 1.7K | 44 | image | Jun 28 |
| “Seismite” | 1.6K | 38 | image | Jun 5 |
| columnar sandstone | 1.5K | 87 | image | Jun 6 |
| This Incredible Thrust fault I found in Anglesey! | 1.4K | 60 | image | Jun 22 |
| Amazing basalt columns of Yellowstone | 1.3K | 22 | image | Jun 13 |
| All the geomorphologists and landslide hazard folks will appreciate this in the most WTF way possible | 1.2K | 49 | image | Jun 28 |
r/geology Audience Overlap r/geology Subreddit Overlap & Related Communities
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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 Fridays around 10 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 25% for activity among tracked SFW subreddits.
How many upvotes do posts on r/geology get?
Posts on r/geology average about 102 upvotes this month (net score per post).
What kind of posts does r/geology get most?
On r/geology, most posts are image posts (61%)