722 posts analyzed Updated Sep 2026
Averages 24 posts/day, top 10% activity. Most active Tuesdays around 12 PM UTC. Mostly image posts (69%).
r/handyman Traffic & Engagement r/handyman Traffic & Engagement
Volume and engagement over time Posting volume and engagement over time
Post Format
Upvote Distribution
How upvoted posts perform Only posts with 2+ upvotes. The bands below show how those posts are spread by upvote count.
r/handyman Most Active Times When r/handyman 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/handyman Flair Performance r/handyman Flair Performance
Upvotes and volume by flair Average upvotes and post volume by flair
| Flair | Posts | Upvotes |
|---|---|---|
| How To Question | 226 (31.3%) | 4 |
| General Discussion | 73 (10.1%) | 6 |
| Recommendation Needed | 69 (9.6%) | 2 |
| Business Talk | 66 (9.1%) | 20 |
| Troubleshooting | 58 (8.0%) | 4 |
| Carpentry & Woodwork | 45 (6.2%) | 4 |
| Clients (stories/help/etc) | 33 (4.6%) | 9 |
| PRICING?! | 32 (4.4%) | 7 |
| Tool Talk | 25 (3.5%) | 11 |
| Materials & Supplies | 21 (2.9%) | 2 |
Post Type Breakdown
Share by text, image, or link Share of posts by format: text, image, or link
r/handyman Trending Keywords Trending Keywords in r/handyman
Ranked by how often they appear Title keywords ranked by how often they appear
| Keyword | Mentions ▼ | Upvotes | Comments |
|---|---|---|---|
| door | 66 (9.1%) | 4 | 16 |
| help | 51 (7.1%) | 2 | 12 |
| fix | 38 (5.3%) | 3 | 17 |
| need | 36 (5.0%) | 51 | 18 |
| handyman | 32 (4.4%) | 6 | 25 |
| best | 26 (3.6%) | 6 | 17 |
| shower | 25 (3.5%) | 4 | 8 |
| remove | 25 (3.5%) | 7 | 23 |
| advice | 24 (3.3%) | 2 | 8 |
| way | 23 (3.2%) | 14 | 26 |
r/handyman Mentioned Domains Mentioned Domains in r/handyman
Most linked sites Most linked sites in this subreddit
| Domain | Links | Upvotes |
|---|---|---|
| imgur.com | 4 | 1 |
r/handyman Top Posts Top Performing Posts in r/handyman
Highest-performing posts Highest-performing posts. Each title links to Reddit.
You might need it
My husband built it in a week. How does this look?
Damn right.
Does this happen often for you?
I think we need to bring this look back.
Idiotically put in this screw bit I can't get out
Don't use your micro uzi to assemble the furniture.
Owners learned the hard way not to add underlayment beneath LVT
Got annihilated in the comments for oven doesn’t fit. It fits now!
Did i do something wrong here? happened 5 mins after buying a brand new drill and bit set.
| Title | Upvotes | Comments | Type | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| You might need it | 1.5K | 47 | image | Sep 1 |
| My husband built it in a week. How does this look? | 1.2K | 320 | image | Sep 28 |
| Damn right. | 1.1K | 72 | image | Sep 3 |
| Does this happen often for you? | 288 | 93 | image | Sep 22 |
| I think we need to bring this look back. | 232 | 83 | image | Sep 21 |
| Idiotically put in this screw bit I can't get out | 149 | 380 | image | Sep 12 |
| Don't use your micro uzi to assemble the furniture. | 136 | 31 | image | Sep 7 |
| Owners learned the hard way not to add underlayment beneath LVT | 129 | 41 | image | Sep 2 |
| Got annihilated in the comments for oven doesn’t fit. It fits now! | 112 | 79 | image | Sep 13 |
| Did i do something wrong here? happened 5 mins after buying a brand new drill and bit set. | 104 | 354 | image | Sep 16 |
r/handyman Audience Overlap r/handyman Subreddit Overlap & Related Communities
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r/handyman FAQ Frequently Asked Questions About r/handyman
What's the best time to post on r/handyman?
Based on posting volume, r/handyman is most active on Tuesdays around 12 PM UTC. That window has the most community activity, but busier hours also mean more competition for attention.
How active is r/handyman?
r/handyman averages 24 posts per day and ranks in the top 10% for activity among tracked SFW subreddits.
How many upvotes do posts on r/handyman get?
Posts on r/handyman average about 11 upvotes this month (net score per post).
What kind of posts does r/handyman get most?
On r/handyman, most posts are image posts (69%)