198 posts analyzed Updated Aug 2026
Averages 6 posts/day, top 25% activity. Most active Sundays around 11 AM UTC. Mostly link posts (79%).
r/GunsAreCool Traffic & Engagement r/GunsAreCool 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/GunsAreCool Most Active Times When r/GunsAreCool Is Most Active
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r/GunsAreCool Flair Performance r/GunsAreCool Flair Performance
Upvotes and volume by flair Average upvotes and post volume by flair
| Flair | Posts | Upvotes |
|---|---|---|
| "Polite Society" | 39 (23.6%) | 11 |
| MASS SHOOTING | 27 (16.4%) | 18 |
| Kids & Guns | 24 (14.5%) | 17 |
| Cops | 12 (7.3%) | 37 |
| Fascism | 9 (5.5%) | 44 |
| Domestic Violence | 6 (3.6%) | 22 |
| DW2A | 5 (3.0%) | 10 |
| International Gun Violence | 5 (3.0%) | 20 |
| Florida | 5 (3.0%) | 23 |
| "Accidental" | 5 (3.0%) | 14 |
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r/GunsAreCool Trending Keywords Trending Keywords in r/GunsAreCool
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| Keyword | Mentions ▼ | Upvotes | Comments |
|---|---|---|---|
| gun | 89 (45.0%) | 23 | 4 |
| shooting | 52 (26.3%) | 14 | 3 |
| shot | 29 (14.7%) | 15 | 5 |
| mass | 23 (11.6%) | 15 | 3 |
| people | 22 (11.1%) | 16 | 3 |
| year | 16 (8.1%) | 33 | 4 |
| guns | 15 (7.6%) | 21 | 6 |
| owner | 14 (7.1%) | 21 | 4 |
| death | 14 (7.1%) | 27 | 4 |
| dead | 14 (7.1%) | 12 | 3 |
r/GunsAreCool Mentioned Domains Mentioned Domains in r/GunsAreCool
Most linked sites Most linked sites in this subreddit
| Domain | Links | Upvotes |
|---|---|---|
| 6abc.com | 5 | 8 |
| abc7ny.com | 5 | 16 |
| abcnews.com | 5 | 7 |
| apnews.com | 3 | 31 |
| theguardian.com | 3 | 20 |
r/GunsAreCool Top Posts Top Performing Posts in r/GunsAreCool
Highest-performing posts Highest-performing posts. Each title links to Reddit.
Trump-backed Congressman who famously sent this out as a Christmas card, lost his primary today
Video of an ICE agent pulling a gun on a wife and mother, who is a US citizen born and raised in the area, near Bailey's Crossroads in Northern Virginia yesterday.
What gun works best when protecting garish golden statues?
Woman dates a responsible gunowner for about a year before he shoots her to death, blows away her mother and her grandmother, her two friends, two dogs, three cats, then himself (Forest Grove, OR)
Gun Enthusiasts: Stop saying my passion for guns is rooted in a juvenile desire to kill what I don't understand! | Also, gun enthusiasts:
Trump: It is unconstitutional to regulate Ghost Guns! Make as many as you want and don't register them! Home gunsmithing is a God-given right!
You don't have to worry about law-abiding gun owners like the Congresswoman's family!
Filing under "All Fascists Are Gun Enthusiasts"
JD Vance tells Maine: ICE is allowed to shoot brown people to death, because of fentanyl!!!
Responsible Gun Owner Fatally Shot Her Mom, 2 Young Daughters, and Herself After Finding Porn on Husband's Phone
r/GunsAreCool Audience Overlap r/GunsAreCool Subreddit Overlap & Related Communities
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r/GunsAreCool FAQ Frequently Asked Questions About r/GunsAreCool
What's the best time to post on r/GunsAreCool?
Based on posting volume, r/GunsAreCool is most active on Sundays around 11 AM UTC. That window has the most community activity, but busier hours also mean more competition for attention.
How active is r/GunsAreCool?
r/GunsAreCool averages 6 posts per day and ranks in the top 25% for activity among tracked SFW subreddits.
How many upvotes do posts on r/GunsAreCool get?
Posts on r/GunsAreCool average about 18 upvotes this month (net score per post).
What kind of posts does r/GunsAreCool get most?
On r/GunsAreCool, most posts are link posts (79%)