1.4K posts analyzed Updated Jun 2026
Averages 48 posts/day, top 5% activity. Most active Thursdays around 8 PM UTC. Mostly image posts (84%).
r/goldenretrievers Traffic & Engagement r/goldenretrievers Traffic & Engagement
Volume and engagement over time Posting volume and engagement over time
Post Format
Upvote Distribution
How upvoted posts perform Only posts with 2+ upvotes. The bands below show how those posts are spread by upvote count.
r/goldenretrievers Most Active Times When r/goldenretrievers Is Most Active
Peak posting by day and hour (UTC) When this community posts most, by day and hour (UTC)
Most Active by Day
r/goldenretrievers Flair Performance r/goldenretrievers Flair Performance
Upvotes and volume by flair Average upvotes and post volume by flair
| Flair | Posts | Upvotes |
|---|---|---|
| Cute/Funny | 759 (52.4%) | 387 |
| New Puppy | 200 (13.8%) | 455 |
| Health Advice | 165 (11.4%) | 90 |
| Discussion | 120 (8.3%) | 175 |
| Training Advice/Tips | 88 (6.1%) | 122 |
| Happy Birthday! 🎂🎉 | 53 (3.7%) | 686 |
| RIP | 30 (2.1%) | 2.1K |
| Get Better Soon | 17 (1.2%) | 502 |
| Breeder Advice | 13 (0.9%) | 74 |
| Name Suggestions | 3 (0.2%) | 196 |
Post Type Breakdown
Share by text, image, or link Share of posts by format: text, image, or link
r/goldenretrievers Trending Keywords Trending Keywords in r/goldenretrievers
Ranked by how often they appear Title keywords ranked by how often they appear
| Keyword | Mentions ▼ | Upvotes | Comments |
|---|---|---|---|
| golden | 200 (13.8%) | 336 | 32 |
| puppy | 76 (5.3%) | 247 | 26 |
| old | 74 (5.1%) | 419 | 22 |
| dog | 74 (5.1%) | 298 | 18 |
| boy | 56 (3.9%) | 507 | 17 |
| retriever | 55 (3.8%) | 142 | 26 |
| girl | 43 (3.0%) | 584 | 18 |
| first | 38 (2.6%) | 468 | 21 |
| meet | 35 (2.4%) | 730 | 16 |
| anyone | 33 (2.3%) | 282 | 22 |
r/goldenretrievers Mentioned Domains Mentioned Domains in r/goldenretrievers
Most linked sites Most linked sites in this subreddit
| Domain | Links | Upvotes |
|---|---|---|
| i.imgur.com | 3 | 840 |
r/goldenretrievers Top Posts Top Performing Posts in r/goldenretrievers
Highest-performing posts Highest-performing posts. Each title links to Reddit.
We had a surprise arrival on Friday
I Said Goodbye to My Best Friend Tonight
I didn't think this was possible
Primo made it to the other side of the rainbow today. My boy’s last beautiful smile 💛
Just trying to finish a workout in the basement but this sneaky apex predator keeps interrupting
My heart is broken
Lost my best friend of 16 years today. I love you Marley.
Happy 12th Birthday Harry
Today Louis Went to Sleep After 15 Years 😢
Nothing beats golden hugs!
| Title | Upvotes | Comments | Type | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| We had a surprise arrival on Friday | 13.3K | 234 | image | Jun 3 |
| I Said Goodbye to My Best Friend Tonight | 9.5K | 300 | image | Jun 2 |
| I didn't think this was possible | 7.6K | 92 | image | Jun 11 |
| Primo made it to the other side of the rainbow today. My boy’s last beautiful smile 💛 | 7.3K | 193 | image | Jun 13 |
| Just trying to finish a workout in the basement but this sneaky apex predator keeps interrupting | 6.9K | 114 | image | Jun 7 |
| My heart is broken | 4.9K | 206 | image | Jun 4 |
| Lost my best friend of 16 years today. I love you Marley. | 4.8K | 147 | image | Jun 12 |
| Happy 12th Birthday Harry | 4.7K | 91 | image | Jun 7 |
| Today Louis Went to Sleep After 15 Years 😢 | 4.7K | 90 | image | Jun 11 |
| Nothing beats golden hugs! | 4.6K | 38 | image | Jun 7 |
r/goldenretrievers Audience Overlap r/goldenretrievers Subreddit Overlap & Related Communities
Overlapping audiences Communities with overlapping audiences
r/goldenretrievers FAQ Frequently Asked Questions About r/goldenretrievers
What's the best time to post on r/goldenretrievers?
Based on posting volume, r/goldenretrievers is most active on Thursdays around 8 PM UTC. That window has the most community activity, but busier hours also mean more competition for attention.
How active is r/goldenretrievers?
r/goldenretrievers averages 48 posts per day and ranks in the top 5% for activity among tracked SFW subreddits.
How many upvotes do posts on r/goldenretrievers get?
Posts on r/goldenretrievers average about 373 upvotes this month (net score per post).
What kind of posts does r/goldenretrievers get most?
On r/goldenretrievers, most posts are image posts (84%)