369 posts analyzed Updated Aug 2026
Averages 12 posts/day, top 25% activity. Most active Saturdays around 7 PM UTC. Mostly image posts (98%).
r/handmade Traffic & Engagement r/handmade Traffic & Engagement
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r/handmade Most Active Times When r/handmade Is Most Active
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r/handmade Flair Performance r/handmade Flair Performance
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r/handmade Trending Keywords Trending Keywords in r/handmade
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| Keyword | Mentions ▼ | Upvotes | Comments |
|---|---|---|---|
| made | 95 (25.8%) | 118 | 10 |
| hand | 29 (7.9%) | 63 | 4 |
| dye | 26 (7.0%) | 14 | 1 |
| little | 21 (5.7%) | 142 | 12 |
| oil | 20 (5.4%) | 60 | 4 |
| handmade | 20 (5.4%) | 72 | 11 |
| painting | 20 (5.4%) | 114 | 9 |
| ice | 19 (5.2%) | 12 | 1 |
| think | 16 (4.3%) | 48 | 4 |
| glass | 15 (4.1%) | 152 | 8 |
r/handmade Mentioned Domains Mentioned Domains in r/handmade
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r/handmade Top Posts Top Performing Posts in r/handmade
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I originally wanted to use felt-making skill to create a plate of peaches , but it seems I didn't succeed.
I made a tiny needle felt Kermit
My expressionist paintings
City‑night motif lacquer tissue box with mother‑of‑pearl inlay
Made a small hamster for my little girl who just loves all things cute and cuddly.
Did my first braided piece, would you call this a success?
I hand-carved the screaming cat meme out of a wood block.
[OC]This glass lotus changes with the light, and that became part of its meaning for me
I made this human-faced grub (wearing a nightcap)
i made a beaded tapestry for my boyfriend’s birthday!
| Title | Upvotes | Comments | Type | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| I originally wanted to use felt-making skill to create a plate of peaches , but it seems I didn't succeed. | 2.2K | 164 | image | Aug 3 |
| I made a tiny needle felt Kermit | 1.8K | 76 | image | Aug 23 |
| My expressionist paintings | 1.8K | 145 | image | Aug 8 |
| City‑night motif lacquer tissue box with mother‑of‑pearl inlay | 1.5K | 57 | image | Aug 11 |
| Made a small hamster for my little girl who just loves all things cute and cuddly. | 1.2K | 50 | image | Aug 20 |
| Did my first braided piece, would you call this a success? | 782 | 50 | image | Aug 15 |
| I hand-carved the screaming cat meme out of a wood block. | 688 | 32 | image | Aug 27 |
| [OC]This glass lotus changes with the light, and that became part of its meaning for me | 628 | 32 | image | Aug 1 |
| I made this human-faced grub (wearing a nightcap) | 586 | 47 | image | Aug 5 |
| i made a beaded tapestry for my boyfriend’s birthday! | 576 | 27 | image | Aug 10 |
r/handmade Audience Overlap r/handmade Subreddit Overlap & Related Communities
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r/handmade FAQ Frequently Asked Questions About r/handmade
What's the best time to post on r/handmade?
Based on posting volume, r/handmade is most active on Saturdays around 7 PM UTC. That window has the most community activity, but busier hours also mean more competition for attention.
How active is r/handmade?
r/handmade averages 12 posts per day and ranks in the top 25% for activity among tracked SFW subreddits.
How many upvotes do posts on r/handmade get?
Posts on r/handmade average about 90 upvotes this month (net score per post).
What kind of posts does r/handmade get most?
On r/handmade, most posts are image posts (98%)