551 posts analyzed Updated Sep 2026
Averages 18 posts/day, top 10% activity. Most active Fridays around 4 PM UTC. Mostly image posts (56%).
r/Lighting Traffic & Engagement r/Lighting 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/Lighting Most Active Times When r/Lighting 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/Lighting Flair Performance r/Lighting Flair Performance
Upvotes and volume by flair Average upvotes and post volume by flair
| Flair | Posts | Upvotes |
|---|---|---|
| Need Design Advise | 179 (32.5%) | 2 |
| Replacement | 86 (15.6%) | 4 |
| Product Review | 86 (15.6%) | 2 |
| Find Me This Fixture | 53 (9.6%) | 2 |
| Lighting Control | 50 (9.1%) | 3 |
| Designer Thoughts | 49 (8.9%) | 4 |
| LED Strips | 34 (6.2%) | 3 |
| LED Drivers | 14 (2.5%) | 1 |
Post Type Breakdown
Share by text, image, or link Share of posts by format: text, image, or link
r/Lighting Trending Keywords Trending Keywords in r/Lighting
Ranked by how often they appear Title keywords ranked by how often they appear
| Keyword | Mentions ▼ | Upvotes | Comments |
|---|---|---|---|
| light | 132 (24.0%) | 2 | 4 |
| lighting | 125 (22.7%) | 3 | 4 |
| led | 75 (13.6%) | 2 | 5 |
| lights | 73 (13.3%) | 2 | 3 |
| help | 62 (11.3%) | 2 | 3 |
| need | 45 (8.2%) | 2 | 4 |
| lamp | 43 (7.8%) | 5 | 3 |
| fixture | 38 (6.9%) | 2 | 4 |
| ceiling | 29 (5.3%) | 5 | 4 |
| bulb | 27 (4.9%) | 5 | 4 |
r/Lighting Mentioned Domains Mentioned Domains in r/Lighting
Most linked sites Most linked sites in this subreddit
| Domain | Links | Upvotes |
|---|---|---|
| youtube.com | 8 | 1 |
| i.imgur.com | 7 | 12 |
| youtu.be | 3 | 4 |
r/Lighting Top Posts Top Performing Posts in r/Lighting
Highest-performing posts Highest-performing posts. Each title links to Reddit.
recently changed my ceiling lamp with a 1000 lumen bulb and i can never go back
What I wish I knew before I started upgrading my home lighting
Nailed it!
I’ve learned there are some places you should NEVER put a motion light
Under cabinet lighting I installed in a customer's house
I wanted a unique yard light
Lucy’s Lamps is a dropshipping scam. Do not buy anything from them.
Turning an LED Streetlight off with a Flashlight
Square lamps were large lamps used for illumination in large areas like train platforms, auditoriums, and warehouses. They were a burner and fuel tank enclosed in glass panels, with air tubes to provide draft to the flame. This is a Dietz No. 1 Tubular Square Lamp from the 1890s. USA
1000 watt metal halide lamp
r/Lighting Audience Overlap r/Lighting Subreddit Overlap & Related Communities
Overlapping audiences Communities with overlapping audiences
r/Lighting FAQ Frequently Asked Questions About r/Lighting
What's the best time to post on r/Lighting?
Based on posting volume, r/Lighting is most active on Fridays around 4 PM UTC. That window has the most community activity, but busier hours also mean more competition for attention.
How active is r/Lighting?
r/Lighting averages 18 posts per day and ranks in the top 10% for activity among tracked SFW subreddits.
How many upvotes do posts on r/Lighting get?
Posts on r/Lighting average about 3 upvotes this month (net score per post).
What kind of posts does r/Lighting get most?
On r/Lighting, most posts are image posts (56%)