292 posts analyzed Updated Sep 2026
Averages 10 posts/day, top 25% activity. Most active Mondays around 9 PM UTC. Mostly text posts (64%).
r/instacart Traffic & Engagement r/instacart Traffic & Engagement
Volume and engagement over time Posting volume and engagement over time
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Upvote Distribution
How upvoted posts perform Only posts with 2+ upvotes. The bands below show how those posts are spread by upvote count.
r/instacart Most Active Times When r/instacart 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/instacart Flair Performance r/instacart Flair Performance
Upvotes and volume by flair Average upvotes and post volume by flair
| Flair | Posts | Upvotes |
|---|---|---|
| I'm a Shopper | 146 (50.0%) | 9 |
| I'm a Customer | 135 (46.2%) | 6 |
| Not a Customer or Shopper - Just Passing Through | 11 (3.8%) | 3 |
Post Type Breakdown
Share by text, image, or link Share of posts by format: text, image, or link
r/instacart Trending Keywords Trending Keywords in r/instacart
Ranked by how often they appear Title keywords ranked by how often they appear
| Keyword | Mentions ▼ | Upvotes | Comments |
|---|---|---|---|
| instacart | 52 (17.8%) | 4 | 13 |
| order | 30 (10.3%) | 6 | 19 |
| shopper | 28 (9.6%) | 13 | 39 |
| tip | 17 (5.8%) | 14 | 36 |
| items | 15 (5.1%) | 4 | 13 |
| delivery | 15 (5.1%) | 11 | 36 |
| customer | 12 (4.1%) | 14 | 22 |
r/instacart Mentioned Domains Mentioned Domains in r/instacart
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/instacart Top Posts Top Performing Posts in r/instacart
Highest-performing posts Highest-performing posts. Each title links to Reddit.
If you are a customer who wonders why you have to wait so long for your orders….
This is absolutely nuts 😭
5.00 credit for all this waste?!
Shopping and being a shopper
It’s not slow, they changed the algorithm.
Lying Shopper 😡
Forgotten item on a well tipped order.
No receipt , no tip…
This 🤬 ordered $250
When I’m sick I am always so grateful to you
| Title | Upvotes | Comments | Type | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| If you are a customer who wonders why you have to wait so long for your orders…. | 114 | 85 | image | Sep 29 |
| This is absolutely nuts 😭 | 108 | 64 | image | Sep 8 |
| 5.00 credit for all this waste?! | 86 | 37 | image | Sep 18 |
| Shopping and being a shopper | 81 | 42 | image | Sep 20 |
| It’s not slow, they changed the algorithm. | 71 | 110 | text | Sep 19 |
| Lying Shopper 😡 | 63 | 95 | text | Sep 26 |
| Forgotten item on a well tipped order. | 55 | 46 | text | Sep 11 |
| No receipt , no tip… | 51 | 34 | text | Sep 4 |
| This 🤬 ordered $250 | 51 | 74 | text | Sep 29 |
| When I’m sick I am always so grateful to you | 49 | 13 | text | Sep 22 |
r/instacart Audience Overlap r/instacart Subreddit Overlap & Related Communities
Overlapping audiences Communities with overlapping audiences
r/instacart FAQ Frequently Asked Questions About r/instacart
What's the best time to post on r/instacart?
Based on posting volume, r/instacart is most active on Mondays around 9 PM UTC. That window has the most community activity, but busier hours also mean more competition for attention.
How active is r/instacart?
r/instacart averages 10 posts per day and ranks in the top 25% for activity among tracked SFW subreddits.
How many upvotes do posts on r/instacart get?
Posts on r/instacart average about 8 upvotes this month (net score per post).
What kind of posts does r/instacart get most?
On r/instacart, most posts are text posts (64%)