747 posts analyzed Updated Aug 2026
Averages 24 posts/day, top 10% activity. Most active Sundays around 8 PM UTC. Mostly image posts (65%).
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 | 203 (27.2%) | 4 |
| General Discussion | 84 (11.3%) | 9 |
| Business Talk | 80 (10.7%) | 8 |
| Recommendation Needed | 73 (9.8%) | 2 |
| Troubleshooting | 60 (8.0%) | 3 |
| PRICING?! | 50 (6.7%) | 7 |
| Carpentry & Woodwork | 45 (6.0%) | 4 |
| Clients (stories/help/etc) | 31 (4.2%) | 16 |
| Tips & Tricks | 27 (3.6%) | 1 |
| Materials Question | 20 (2.7%) | 1 |
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 | 76 (10.2%) | 8 | 16 |
| help | 71 (9.5%) | 2 | 10 |
| need | 34 (4.5%) | 4 | 23 |
| handyman | 29 (3.9%) | 5 | 21 |
| repair | 29 (3.9%) | 3 | 14 |
| advice | 28 (3.8%) | 2 | 8 |
| wall | 27 (3.6%) | 4 | 20 |
| fix | 27 (3.6%) | 20 | 42 |
| work | 23 (3.1%) | 14 | 30 |
| ceiling | 19 (2.5%) | 2 | 7 |
r/handyman Mentioned Domains Mentioned Domains in r/handyman
Most linked sites Most linked sites in this subreddit
| Domain | Links | Upvotes |
|---|---|---|
| youtube.com | 4 | 1 |
r/handyman Top Posts Top Performing Posts in r/handyman
Highest-performing posts Highest-performing posts. Each title links to Reddit.
This trade war with Canada is gonna send lumber prices through the roof...
Professionally-Installed Front Door: threshold nearly 4 inches tall?
Did I get lucky or am I asking for a fire
Using a power tool to fix(?) Burnt pizza
Dads DIY project
Title: Got called to fix a shaky toilet. Ended up doing 4 days of work. Old boss says $1100 is too much.
Second opinion before replacement
Return on investment: Over 9000
Is this a bad install? the tiles are uneven and the grout is inconsistent
Minivans make great work cars!
| Title | Upvotes | Comments | Type | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| This trade war with Canada is gonna send lumber prices through the roof... | 423 | 242 | text | Aug 26 |
| Professionally-Installed Front Door: threshold nearly 4 inches tall? | 358 | 191 | image | Aug 27 |
| Did I get lucky or am I asking for a fire | 300 | 129 | image | Aug 29 |
| Using a power tool to fix(?) Burnt pizza | 232 | 45 | image | Aug 31 |
| Dads DIY project | 183 | 120 | image | Aug 11 |
| Title: Got called to fix a shaky toilet. Ended up doing 4 days of work. Old boss says $1100 is too much. | 162 | 300 | image | Aug 26 |
| Second opinion before replacement | 144 | 373 | image | Aug 6 |
| Return on investment: Over 9000 | 127 | 8 | image | Aug 1 |
| Is this a bad install? the tiles are uneven and the grout is inconsistent | 112 | 256 | image | Aug 19 |
| Minivans make great work cars! | 82 | 42 | image | Aug 22 |
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 Sundays around 8 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 7 upvotes this month (net score per post).
What kind of posts does r/handyman get most?
On r/handyman, most posts are image posts (65%)