551 posts analyzed Updated Jul 2026
Averages 18 posts/day, top 10% activity. Most active Sundays around 11 AM UTC. Mostly image posts (58%).
r/Lighting Traffic & Engagement r/Lighting 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/Lighting Most Active Times When r/Lighting Is Most Active
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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 | 233 (42.3%) | 2 |
| Replacement | 112 (20.3%) | 2 |
| Find Me This Fixture | 51 (9.3%) | 2 |
| Lighting Control | 43 (7.8%) | 2 |
| Product Review | 43 (7.8%) | 2 |
| Designer Thoughts | 37 (6.7%) | 2 |
| LED Strips | 29 (5.3%) | 3 |
| LED Drivers | 3 (0.5%) | 0 |
Post Type Breakdown
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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 | 152 (27.6%) | 2 | 3 |
| lighting | 110 (20.0%) | 1 | 4 |
| led | 70 (12.7%) | 2 | 4 |
| help | 60 (10.9%) | 2 | 3 |
| lights | 60 (10.9%) | 2 | 4 |
| ceiling | 38 (6.9%) | 2 | 3 |
| fixture | 35 (6.3%) | 2 | 4 |
| lamp | 35 (6.3%) | 1 | 2 |
| need | 32 (5.8%) | 2 | 5 |
| bulb | 32 (5.8%) | 2 | 5 |
r/Lighting Mentioned Domains Mentioned Domains in r/Lighting
Most linked sites Most linked sites in this subreddit
| Domain | Links | Upvotes |
|---|---|---|
| youtube.com | 6 | 1 |
| ebay.io | 4 | 1 |
| sonneman-sus-9lxc9wdf.manus.space | 3 | 1 |
| youtu.be | 3 | 0 |
r/Lighting Top Posts Top Performing Posts in r/Lighting
Highest-performing posts Highest-performing posts. Each title links to Reddit.
LED Strips in mining operations: Are these extremely bright and durable lights available for us?
New Philips Hue bulbs now go up to 20000k
Some fixtures should not be LED
Scored this vintage Crouse-Hindes vda15 blue vapor proof industrial light. You know, because I "need" it.
Looking for advice regarding my ceiling lights.
Recessed light spacing and sizing for attic lounge using Elco Koto
Light fixture
Can anyone tell me more about this streetlight?
what kind of light bulbs do I need for dim, moody lighting
How can I create a soft natural daylight feel in my living room without installing a skylight?
| Title | Upvotes | Comments | Type | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LED Strips in mining operations: Are these extremely bright and durable lights available for us? | 50 | 31 | image | Jul 21 |
| New Philips Hue bulbs now go up to 20000k | 25 | 34 | image | Jul 3 |
| Some fixtures should not be LED | 18 | 37 | image | Jul 31 |
| Scored this vintage Crouse-Hindes vda15 blue vapor proof industrial light. You know, because I "need" it. | 13 | 4 | image | Jul 23 |
| Looking for advice regarding my ceiling lights. | 9 | 3 | image | Jul 5 |
| Recessed light spacing and sizing for attic lounge using Elco Koto | 9 | 14 | image | Jul 22 |
| Light fixture | 9 | 2 | image | Jul 2 |
| Can anyone tell me more about this streetlight? | 7 | 0 | image | Jul 13 |
| what kind of light bulbs do I need for dim, moody lighting | 7 | 17 | image | Jul 8 |
| How can I create a soft natural daylight feel in my living room without installing a skylight? | 7 | 12 | text | Jul 26 |
r/Lighting Audience Overlap r/Lighting Subreddit Overlap & Related Communities
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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 Sundays around 11 AM 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 2 upvotes this month (net score per post).
What kind of posts does r/Lighting get most?
On r/Lighting, most posts are image posts (58%)