2.1K posts analyzed Updated Jul 2026
Averages 68 posts/day, top 5% activity. Most active Thursdays around 9 PM UTC. Mostly image posts (61%).
r/guns Traffic & Engagement r/guns 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/guns Most Active Times When r/guns 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/guns Flair Performance r/guns Flair Performance
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This subreddit doesn't use post flairs.
No flaired posts were found in this month's data.
Post Type Breakdown
Share by text, image, or link Share of posts by format: text, image, or link
r/guns Trending Keywords Trending Keywords in r/guns
Ranked by how often they appear Title keywords ranked by how often they appear
| Keyword | Mentions ▼ | Upvotes | Comments |
|---|---|---|---|
| gun | 216 (10.3%) | 59 | 30 |
| first | 119 (5.7%) | 52 | 17 |
| help | 99 (4.7%) | 9 | 8 |
| rifle | 70 (3.3%) | 18 | 15 |
| guns | 70 (3.3%) | 31 | 22 |
| collection | 65 (3.1%) | 106 | 27 |
| anyone | 57 (2.7%) | 13 | 18 |
| need | 56 (2.7%) | 50 | 15 |
| pistol | 49 (2.3%) | 33 | 17 |
| looking | 41 (2.0%) | 7 | 13 |
r/guns Mentioned Domains Mentioned Domains in r/guns
Most linked sites Most linked sites in this subreddit
| Domain | Links | Upvotes |
|---|---|---|
| youtube.com | 18 | 1 |
| imgur.com | 11 | 7 |
| i.imgur.com | 7 | 55 |
| youtu.be | 7 | 59 |
r/guns Top Posts Top Performing Posts in r/guns
Highest-performing posts Highest-performing posts. Each title links to Reddit.
All NATO leaders were presented with custom-engraved revolvers upon their departures from Türkiye, following the summit.
Completely blue round? Did I get a diamond 9mil round after purchasing so many?
The new keltec SDP is very interesting
PS90 is the best PDW, change my mind.
Not much but I like it.
We peaked here and we just didn’t know it
Dear Americans, happy 250th birthday from England!
BRB, going to give the Covenant back their bomb
Wife’s uncle gave me this RFB, what do I need to know?
Got to shoot an unreleased gun
| Title | Upvotes | Comments | Type | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All NATO leaders were presented with custom-engraved revolvers upon their departures from Türkiye, following the summit. | 5.4K | 525 | image | Jul 9 |
| Completely blue round? Did I get a diamond 9mil round after purchasing so many? | 3.1K | 309 | image | Jul 2 |
| The new keltec SDP is very interesting | 2.0K | 242 | image | Jul 27 |
| PS90 is the best PDW, change my mind. | 1.9K | 202 | image | Jul 31 |
| Not much but I like it. | 1.9K | 86 | image | Jul 4 |
| We peaked here and we just didn’t know it | 1.9K | 175 | image | Jul 18 |
| Dear Americans, happy 250th birthday from England! | 1.8K | 157 | image | Jul 4 |
| BRB, going to give the Covenant back their bomb | 1.7K | 89 | image | Jul 31 |
| Wife’s uncle gave me this RFB, what do I need to know? | 1.5K | 116 | image | Jul 2 |
| Got to shoot an unreleased gun | 1.5K | 109 | image | Jul 18 |
r/guns Audience Overlap r/guns Subreddit Overlap & Related Communities
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r/guns FAQ Frequently Asked Questions About r/guns
What's the best time to post on r/guns?
Based on posting volume, r/guns is most active on Thursdays around 9 PM UTC. That window has the most community activity, but busier hours also mean more competition for attention.
How active is r/guns?
r/guns averages 68 posts per day and ranks in the top 5% for activity among tracked SFW subreddits.
How many upvotes do posts on r/guns get?
Posts on r/guns average about 53 upvotes this month (net score per post).
What kind of posts does r/guns get most?
On r/guns, most posts are image posts (61%)