5.7K posts analyzed Updated Jul 2026
Averages 182 posts/day, top 1% activity. Most active Fridays around 12 PM UTC. Mostly image posts.
r/Guitar Traffic & Engagement r/Guitar 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/Guitar Most Active Times When r/Guitar Is Most Active
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r/Guitar Flair Performance r/Guitar Flair Performance
Upvotes and volume by flair Average upvotes and post volume by flair
| Flair | Posts | Upvotes |
|---|---|---|
| QUESTION | 2.5K (44.8%) | 8 |
| GEAR | 998 (17.7%) | 55 |
| DISCUSSION | 606 (10.7%) | 44 |
| NEWBIE | 491 (8.7%) | 26 |
| PLAY | 449 (7.9%) | 42 |
| PURCHASE | 324 (5.7%) | 28 |
| GEAR ID | 150 (2.7%) | 19 |
| OC | 65 (1.2%) | 70 |
| NEWS | 38 (0.7%) | 141 |
Post Type Breakdown
Share by text, image, or link Share of posts by format: text, image, or link
r/Guitar Trending Keywords Trending Keywords in r/Guitar
Ranked by how often they appear Title keywords ranked by how often they appear
| Keyword | Mentions ▼ | Upvotes | Comments |
|---|---|---|---|
| guitar | 1.6K (29.1%) | 36 | 22 |
| help | 413 (7.3%) | 8 | 9 |
| need | 213 (3.8%) | 3 | 10 |
| playing | 207 (3.7%) | 38 | 22 |
| first | 196 (3.5%) | 43 | 21 |
| anyone | 193 (3.4%) | 11 | 14 |
| good | 176 (3.1%) | 25 | 23 |
| electric | 172 (3.0%) | 45 | 18 |
| play | 171 (3.0%) | 56 | 67 |
| string | 168 (3.0%) | 8 | 13 |
r/Guitar Mentioned Domains Mentioned Domains in r/Guitar
Most linked sites Most linked sites in this subreddit
| Domain | Links | Upvotes |
|---|---|---|
| youtu.be | 77 | 6 |
| youtube.com | 60 | 2 |
| open.spotify.com | 7 | 1 |
| instagram.com | 6 | 1 |
| m.youtube.com | 3 | 2 |
| guitarworld.com | 3 | 154 |
| bandlab.com | 3 | 0 |
r/Guitar Top Posts Top Performing Posts in r/Guitar
Highest-performing posts Highest-performing posts. Each title links to Reddit.
New pics of me with my 1st real guitar!
Some older pics of me with my 1st real electric
Dr3 (pronounced Dre) on guitar, he’s an up-and-coming Philadelphia guitar prodigy
Isolated audio of John Entwistle playing Won't Get Fooled Again
I built this guitar out of pallets. It’s covered in nail holes but I kinda like it. (Video in comments)
My Mom Got Me This New Strap For My Squier Paranormal Rascal
Honour Post- The Man, The Myth, The Legend !!
Picked this gear up from a guy that was moving. Did I find gold or junk?
Beginner question (7 months in): how many years (decades even) might it take to be able to play like this (near effortless skill and just knowing what to do), assuming I play every day and stick with a teacher?
When I hear Fender is suing Yamaha
| Title | Upvotes | Comments | Type | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| New pics of me with my 1st real guitar! | 7.5K | 921 | image | Jul 30 |
| Some older pics of me with my 1st real electric | 5.8K | 605 | image | Jul 29 |
| Dr3 (pronounced Dre) on guitar, he’s an up-and-coming Philadelphia guitar prodigy | 4.0K | 454 | image | Jul 24 |
| Isolated audio of John Entwistle playing Won't Get Fooled Again | 3.2K | 231 | image | Jul 31 |
| I built this guitar out of pallets. It’s covered in nail holes but I kinda like it. (Video in comments) | 2.5K | 164 | image | Jul 12 |
| My Mom Got Me This New Strap For My Squier Paranormal Rascal | 2.1K | 93 | image | Jul 13 |
| Honour Post- The Man, The Myth, The Legend !! | 2.0K | 190 | image | Jul 2 |
| Picked this gear up from a guy that was moving. Did I find gold or junk? | 1.9K | 408 | image | Jul 1 |
| Beginner question (7 months in): how many years (decades even) might it take to be able to play like this (near effortless skill and just knowing what to do), assuming I play every day and stick with a teacher? | 1.9K | 1.2K | image | Jul 5 |
| When I hear Fender is suing Yamaha | 1.7K | 119 | image | Jul 15 |
r/Guitar Audience Overlap r/Guitar Subreddit Overlap & Related Communities
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r/Guitar FAQ Frequently Asked Questions About r/Guitar
What's the best time to post on r/Guitar?
Based on posting volume, r/Guitar is most active on Fridays around 12 PM UTC. That window has the most community activity, but busier hours also mean more competition for attention.
How active is r/Guitar?
r/Guitar averages 182 posts per day and ranks in the top 1% for activity among tracked SFW subreddits.
How many upvotes do posts on r/Guitar get?
Posts on r/Guitar average about 28 upvotes this month (net score per post).
What kind of posts does r/Guitar get most?
On r/Guitar, posts are a mix of formats, mostly image posts