892 posts analyzed Updated Jun 2026
Averages 30 posts/day, top 10% activity. Most active Saturdays around 11 AM UTC. Mostly image posts (66%).
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)
Most Active by Day
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 | 325 (36.5%) | 5 |
| General Discussion | 137 (15.4%) | 66 |
| Business Talk | 90 (10.1%) | 24 |
| Carpentry & Woodwork | 63 (7.1%) | 9 |
| Recommendation Needed | 57 (6.4%) | 3 |
| Troubleshooting | 54 (6.1%) | 3 |
| Clients (stories/help/etc) | 43 (4.8%) | 15 |
| PRICING?! | 34 (3.8%) | 56 |
| Materials Question | 25 (2.8%) | 56 |
| Safety Tips/Questions | 15 (1.7%) | 28 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| help | 80 (9.0%) | 3 | 12 |
| door | 63 (7.1%) | 4 | 11 |
| need | 41 (4.6%) | 3 | 6 |
| fix | 41 (4.6%) | 25 | 33 |
| handyman | 39 (4.4%) | 151 | 34 |
| repair | 39 (4.4%) | 9 | 21 |
| work | 31 (3.5%) | 29 | 26 |
| advice | 28 (3.1%) | 13 | 28 |
| best | 28 (3.1%) | 7 | 16 |
| window | 26 (2.9%) | 5 | 12 |
r/handyman Mentioned Domains Mentioned Domains in r/handyman
Most linked sites Most linked sites in this subreddit
This community doesn't link off-site.
Its posts are text, images, or discussion rather than outbound links.
r/handyman Top Posts Top Performing Posts in r/handyman
Highest-performing posts Highest-performing posts. Each title links to Reddit.
Just a Handyman in his natural habitat.
I paid a guy $5k for this. Did I get a good deal?
What's this yellow stuff
Guys , I'm a little freaked out. I just found 5 - 10mm. Is it my birthday? Am I about to die?
Had a plumber fix a leak and this is the ceiling patch he did
Today I learned….
My day of work today 😁
TaskRabbit mounted my 65” TV on drywall-only with butterfly anchors — is this actually safe?
How do I change a light bulb
Basement shelves
| Title | Upvotes | Comments | Type | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Just a Handyman in his natural habitat. | 5.5K | 364 | image | Jun 4 |
| I paid a guy $5k for this. Did I get a good deal? | 1.6K | 601 | image | Jun 6 |
| What's this yellow stuff | 892 | 140 | image | Jun 1 |
| Guys , I'm a little freaked out. I just found 5 - 10mm. Is it my birthday? Am I about to die? | 848 | 300 | image | Jun 4 |
| Had a plumber fix a leak and this is the ceiling patch he did | 839 | 849 | image | Jun 27 |
| Today I learned…. | 726 | 61 | image | Jun 5 |
| My day of work today 😁 | 465 | 86 | image | Jun 1 |
| TaskRabbit mounted my 65” TV on drywall-only with butterfly anchors — is this actually safe? | 273 | 450 | image | Jun 26 |
| How do I change a light bulb | 245 | 297 | image | Jun 2 |
| Basement shelves | 221 | 93 | image | Jun 1 |
r/handyman Audience Overlap r/handyman Subreddit Overlap & Related Communities
Overlapping audiences Communities with overlapping audiences
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 Saturdays around 11 AM 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 30 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 21 upvotes this month (net score per post).
What kind of posts does r/handyman get most?
On r/handyman, most posts are image posts (66%)