1.2K posts analyzed Updated Aug 2026
Averages 40 posts/day, top 5% activity. Most active Wednesdays around 2 PM UTC. Mostly text posts (70%).
r/labrats Traffic & Engagement r/labrats Traffic & Engagement
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r/labrats Flair Performance r/labrats Flair Performance
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r/labrats Trending Keywords Trending Keywords in r/labrats
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| Keyword | Mentions ▼ | Upvotes | Comments |
|---|---|---|---|
| lab | 157 (12.8%) | 45 | 22 |
| research | 83 (6.8%) | 27 | 10 |
| help | 69 (5.6%) | 4 | 8 |
| advice | 53 (4.3%) | 3 | 6 |
| anyone | 47 (3.8%) | 15 | 6 |
| phd | 43 (3.5%) | 42 | 24 |
| need | 36 (2.9%) | 21 | 11 |
| cell | 31 (2.5%) | 22 | 11 |
| work | 31 (2.5%) | 73 | 14 |
| job | 28 (2.3%) | 44 | 15 |
r/labrats Mentioned Domains Mentioned Domains in r/labrats
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| Domain | Links | Upvotes |
|---|---|---|
| nature.com | 5 | 303 |
| c.org | 3 | 6 |
r/labrats Top Posts Top Performing Posts in r/labrats
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Saw this at one of the labs I was visiting
Our blotting station is now properly blessed
Posted about struggling with mouse euthanasia, here’s how I cope:
As someone who validates antibodies for a living, I'm not surprised. Not at all.
Got to work with a famous lab, lost a little faith in science
Mentoring interns can be tough sometimes
When it falls JUST outside the range it needs to be in…
What basic techniques did you never learn?
AI Giving Students Brain Atrophy
MIT student brought to Mass General for exposure to ‘chemical substance’ which seems to have been dimethyl mercury
| Title | Upvotes | Comments | Type | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Saw this at one of the labs I was visiting | 2.5K | 34 | image | Aug 22 |
| Our blotting station is now properly blessed | 1.8K | 21 | image | Aug 7 |
| Posted about struggling with mouse euthanasia, here’s how I cope: | 1.7K | 155 | image | Aug 19 |
| As someone who validates antibodies for a living, I'm not surprised. Not at all. | 1.7K | 95 | image | Aug 27 |
| Got to work with a famous lab, lost a little faith in science | 1.7K | 209 | text | Aug 2 |
| Mentoring interns can be tough sometimes | 1.5K | 108 | image | Aug 13 |
| When it falls JUST outside the range it needs to be in… | 1.5K | 19 | image | Aug 12 |
| What basic techniques did you never learn? | 1.3K | 123 | image | Aug 17 |
| AI Giving Students Brain Atrophy | 1.3K | 137 | text | Aug 9 |
| MIT student brought to Mass General for exposure to ‘chemical substance’ which seems to have been dimethyl mercury | 1.3K | 191 | link | Aug 29 |
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r/labrats FAQ Frequently Asked Questions About r/labrats
What's the best time to post on r/labrats?
Based on posting volume, r/labrats is most active on Wednesdays around 2 PM UTC. That window has the most community activity, but busier hours also mean more competition for attention.
How active is r/labrats?
r/labrats averages 40 posts per day and ranks in the top 5% for activity among tracked SFW subreddits.
How many upvotes do posts on r/labrats get?
Posts on r/labrats average about 54 upvotes this month (net score per post).
What kind of posts does r/labrats get most?
On r/labrats, most posts are text posts (70%)