1.3K posts analyzed Updated Jun 2026
Averages 43 posts/day, top 5% activity. Most active Mondays around 1 PM UTC. Mostly text posts (71%).
r/labrats Traffic & Engagement r/labrats Traffic & Engagement
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r/labrats Most Active Times When r/labrats Is Most Active
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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 | 177 (13.7%) | 121 | 22 |
| help | 88 (6.8%) | 9 | 10 |
| research | 70 (5.4%) | 9 | 7 |
| advice | 70 (5.4%) | 11 | 9 |
| cell | 49 (3.8%) | 32 | 11 |
| anyone | 45 (3.5%) | 20 | 12 |
| phd | 43 (3.3%) | 19 | 15 |
| need | 40 (3.1%) | 10 | 10 |
| cells | 30 (2.3%) | 57 | 16 |
| work | 29 (2.2%) | 107 | 15 |
r/labrats Top Posts Top Performing Posts in r/labrats
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My lab was decommissioning this pipette, and I asked if I could keep it. Now, it's sitting on my desk.
POV: You think you invented something cool in lab... then find the 2017 paper that roasted you
We almost lost our (1) stirbar and my lab parter reacted with this when we found it
36°C in the UK today and our cryostat couldn't cope
BCA standard curve, I think it’s time to retire now 🤧
Current progress on manuscript
celebrate your successes
Super generous going away gift from my neuroscientist friend
It's so annoying
I’m hoping everyone else is having a better start to the week
| Title | Upvotes | Comments | Type | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| My lab was decommissioning this pipette, and I asked if I could keep it. Now, it's sitting on my desk. | 4.0K | 135 | image | Jun 20 |
| POV: You think you invented something cool in lab... then find the 2017 paper that roasted you | 3.7K | 78 | image | Jun 18 |
| We almost lost our (1) stirbar and my lab parter reacted with this when we found it | 3.3K | 71 | image | Jun 2 |
| 36°C in the UK today and our cryostat couldn't cope | 2.8K | 57 | image | Jun 24 |
| BCA standard curve, I think it’s time to retire now 🤧 | 2.5K | 92 | image | Jun 10 |
| Current progress on manuscript | 2.1K | 34 | image | Jun 23 |
| celebrate your successes | 2.0K | 35 | image | Jun 3 |
| Super generous going away gift from my neuroscientist friend | 1.9K | 22 | image | Jun 19 |
| It's so annoying | 1.9K | 64 | image | Jun 8 |
| I’m hoping everyone else is having a better start to the week | 1.6K | 157 | image | Jun 15 |
r/labrats Audience Overlap r/labrats Subreddit Overlap & Related Communities
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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 Mondays around 1 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 43 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 59 upvotes this month (net score per post).
What kind of posts does r/labrats get most?
On r/labrats, most posts are text posts (71%)