285 posts analyzed Updated Sep 2026
Averages 10 posts/day, top 25% activity. Most active Tuesdays around 9 PM 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 | 58 (20.4%) | 134 | 10 |
| little | 23 (8.1%) | 85 | 9 |
| handmade | 23 (8.1%) | 61 | 4 |
| hand | 19 (6.7%) | 106 | 7 |
| painting | 17 (6.0%) | 54 | 5 |
| crochet | 12 (4.2%) | 54 | 4 |
| painted | 12 (4.2%) | 151 | 7 |
| needle | 11 (3.9%) | 197 | 12 |
| think | 10 (3.5%) | 124 | 9 |
| canvas | 10 (3.5%) | 63 | 3 |
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 made various gerdan bead necklaces, and it took so much time.
Needle felted a bird that looks suspiciously like garlic
Hand-carved wooden portrait of two sleepy cats
Silver surfer Painted shirt using bleach
Passed down through generations: I learned this craft from my father and grandfathers, and now I’m developing it into my own style. What do you think? 🧵
I made felt appliqué wall hangings for my nieces’ birthdays!
I made Patrick spilling his lunch.
Made myself a new worry stone
Handmade stained glass balerina stands I crafted
No tricks, just cardboard and acrylic paint
| Title | Upvotes | Comments | Type | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| I made various gerdan bead necklaces, and it took so much time. | 1.2K | 105 | image | Sep 19 |
| Needle felted a bird that looks suspiciously like garlic | 903 | 36 | image | Sep 2 |
| Hand-carved wooden portrait of two sleepy cats | 748 | 15 | image | Sep 5 |
| Silver surfer Painted shirt using bleach | 737 | 31 | image | Sep 1 |
| Passed down through generations: I learned this craft from my father and grandfathers, and now I’m developing it into my own style. What do you think? 🧵 | 691 | 36 | image | Sep 15 |
| I made felt appliqué wall hangings for my nieces’ birthdays! | 579 | 26 | image | Sep 14 |
| I made Patrick spilling his lunch. | 576 | 31 | image | Sep 22 |
| Made myself a new worry stone | 561 | 30 | image | Sep 26 |
| Handmade stained glass balerina stands I crafted | 553 | 12 | image | Sep 14 |
| No tricks, just cardboard and acrylic paint | 507 | 21 | image | Sep 8 |
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 9 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 10 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 84 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%)