411 posts analyzed Updated Jul 2026
Averages 13 posts/day, top 25% activity. Most active Tuesdays around 10 AM UTC. Mostly image posts (99%).
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 | 109 (26.5%) | 134 | 9 |
| hand | 40 (9.7%) | 63 | 4 |
| handmade | 28 (6.8%) | 65 | 5 |
| painted | 24 (5.8%) | 45 | 4 |
| little | 23 (5.6%) | 54 | 4 |
| painting | 21 (5.1%) | 53 | 3 |
| think | 21 (5.1%) | 61 | 8 |
| finished | 19 (4.6%) | 55 | 5 |
| wire | 15 (3.6%) | 43 | 4 |
| dye | 15 (3.6%) | 44 | 2 |
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 make sea glass hydrangeas (you can choose color of the lights)
I have made the ceramic manta ray wall lamp
Started my own spice village
Wove a bamboo fan with my own hands just for myself
Spice village update! Oregano 🌞
a few recently completed lotus pieces in lampworked borosilicate glass
I made this collar, it’s one of my first beading projects
Handmade hand-embroidered thread brooch
I designed and made this solid cherry display shelf
Stained glass hydrangeas 💐
| Title | Upvotes | Comments | Type | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| I make sea glass hydrangeas (you can choose color of the lights) | 4.8K | 175 | image | Jul 9 |
| I have made the ceramic manta ray wall lamp | 4.5K | 198 | image | Jul 24 |
| Started my own spice village | 3.8K | 96 | image | Jul 12 |
| Wove a bamboo fan with my own hands just for myself | 2.4K | 64 | image | Jul 25 |
| Spice village update! Oregano 🌞 | 1.9K | 46 | image | Jul 21 |
| a few recently completed lotus pieces in lampworked borosilicate glass | 1.2K | 40 | image | Jul 11 |
| I made this collar, it’s one of my first beading projects | 1.1K | 49 | image | Jul 13 |
| Handmade hand-embroidered thread brooch | 794 | 42 | image | Jul 18 |
| I designed and made this solid cherry display shelf | 786 | 26 | image | Jul 14 |
| Stained glass hydrangeas 💐 | 736 | 27 | image | Jul 18 |
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 Tuesdays around 10 AM 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 13 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 103 upvotes this month (net score per post).
What kind of posts does r/handmade get most?
On r/handmade, most posts are image posts (99%)