213 posts analyzed Updated Aug 2026
Averages 7 posts/day, top 25% activity. Most active Thursdays around 2 PM UTC. Mostly text posts.
r/inventors Traffic & Engagement r/inventors Traffic & Engagement
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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/inventors Most Active Times When r/inventors Is Most Active
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r/inventors Flair Performance r/inventors Flair Performance
Upvotes and volume by flair Average upvotes and post volume by flair
| Flair | Posts | Upvotes |
|---|---|---|
| Invention Help | 27 (52.9%) | 1 |
| Invention Demonstration | 9 (17.6%) | 1 |
| Commercialization | 7 (13.7%) | 1 |
| Patents | 5 (9.8%) | 2 |
| selling a product | 3 (5.9%) | 2 |
Post Type Breakdown
Share by text, image, or link Share of posts by format: text, image, or link
r/inventors Trending Keywords Trending Keywords in r/inventors
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| Keyword | Mentions ▼ | Upvotes | Comments |
|---|---|---|---|
| looking | 23 (10.8%) | 2 | 5 |
| help | 23 (10.8%) | 6 | 9 |
| product | 19 (8.9%) | 3 | 7 |
| invention | 16 (7.5%) | 4 | 8 |
| idea | 13 (6.1%) | 1 | 7 |
| someone | 10 (4.7%) | 1 | 6 |
| building | 10 (4.7%) | 3 | 6 |
| built | 10 (4.7%) | 1 | 2 |
| business | 10 (4.7%) | 1 | 3 |
| actually | 10 (4.7%) | 1 | 14 |
r/inventors Mentioned Domains Mentioned Domains in r/inventors
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This community doesn't link off-site.
Its posts are text, images, or discussion rather than outbound links.
r/inventors Top Posts Top Performing Posts in r/inventors
Highest-performing posts Highest-performing posts. Each title links to Reddit.
From Reddit to Amazon in 365 days
Gas can help
I am now prototyping!
Invention A+ must be simple and effective just like a rat trap
Open for Freelance Opportunities | Mechanical Design & Product Development
Is there any reason this wouldn't work?
FluidCAD - hybrid parametric CAD modeling (by code / mouse driven)
ICYMI: At 17, Ovwighosuotu Darlyton created videos of him building a fully functional wireless power bank and a washing machine prototype (among other tools and gadgets) from scratch with his innovative creativity. He is embarking on his college career in China next month.
Would you buy a lamp that turns into portable lights?
Universal backshaver, low interest
| Title | Upvotes | Comments | Type | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| From Reddit to Amazon in 365 days | 129 | 37 | image | Aug 2 |
| Gas can help | 121 | 49 | image | Aug 14 |
| I am now prototyping! | 52 | 52 | image | Aug 26 |
| Invention A+ must be simple and effective just like a rat trap | 49 | 15 | image | Aug 30 |
| Open for Freelance Opportunities | Mechanical Design & Product Development | 33 | 4 | image | Aug 23 |
| Is there any reason this wouldn't work? | 28 | 42 | image | Aug 29 |
| FluidCAD - hybrid parametric CAD modeling (by code / mouse driven) | 21 | 3 | image | Aug 7 |
| ICYMI: At 17, Ovwighosuotu Darlyton created videos of him building a fully functional wireless power bank and a washing machine prototype (among other tools and gadgets) from scratch with his innovative creativity. He is embarking on his college career in China next month. | 19 | 2 | image | Aug 28 |
| Would you buy a lamp that turns into portable lights? | 19 | 9 | image | Aug 12 |
| Universal backshaver, low interest | 17 | 21 | image | Aug 4 |
r/inventors Audience Overlap r/inventors Subreddit Overlap & Related Communities
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r/inventors FAQ Frequently Asked Questions About r/inventors
What's the best time to post on r/inventors?
Based on posting volume, r/inventors is most active on Thursdays around 2 PM UTC. That window has the most community activity, but busier hours also mean more competition for attention.
How active is r/inventors?
r/inventors averages 7 posts per day and ranks in the top 25% for activity among tracked SFW subreddits.
How many upvotes do posts on r/inventors get?
Posts on r/inventors average about 3 upvotes this month (net score per post).
What kind of posts does r/inventors get most?
On r/inventors, posts are a mix of formats, mostly text posts