585 posts analyzed Updated Sep 2026
Averages 20 posts/day, top 10% activity. Most active Tuesdays around 7 PM UTC. Mostly image posts (81%).
r/mantids Traffic & Engagement r/mantids Traffic & Engagement
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Upvote Distribution
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r/mantids Most Active Times When r/mantids Is Most Active
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r/mantids Flair Performance r/mantids Flair Performance
Upvotes and volume by flair Average upvotes and post volume by flair
| Flair | Posts | Upvotes |
|---|---|---|
| Image/Video | 207 (35.6%) | 31 |
| Health Issues | 62 (10.7%) | 12 |
| General Care | 59 (10.2%) | 10 |
| ID Help | 51 (8.8%) | 9 |
| Enclosure Advice | 51 (8.8%) | 4 |
| Feeding | 34 (5.9%) | 5 |
| Sex related question | 30 (5.2%) | 6 |
| Other | 27 (4.6%) | 7 |
| Breeding/Ootheca | 17 (2.9%) | 8 |
| RIP ❤️ | 16 (2.8%) | 39 |
Post Type Breakdown
Share by text, image, or link Share of posts by format: text, image, or link
r/mantids Trending Keywords Trending Keywords in r/mantids
Ranked by how often they appear Title keywords ranked by how often they appear
| Keyword | Mentions ▼ | Upvotes | Comments |
|---|---|---|---|
| mantis | 199 (34.0%) | 15 | 4 |
| help | 54 (9.2%) | 10 | 8 |
| found | 38 (6.5%) | 15 | 3 |
| male | 21 (3.6%) | 11 | 6 |
| female | 21 (3.6%) | 6 | 4 |
| enclosure | 19 (3.3%) | 3 | 4 |
| adult | 18 (3.1%) | 11 | 4 |
| ghost | 18 (3.1%) | 6 | 3 |
| molt | 18 (3.1%) | 21 | 5 |
| orchid | 18 (3.1%) | 5 | 5 |
r/mantids Mentioned Domains Mentioned Domains in r/mantids
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This community doesn't link off-site.
Its posts are text, images, or discussion rather than outbound links.
r/mantids Top Posts Top Performing Posts in r/mantids
Highest-performing posts Highest-performing posts. Each title links to Reddit.
met this cutie in the parking lot :)
Steven is officially a registered ESA lmao
My beloved Oisin has passed away. I loved him so much. Thought I’d share some of my favorite photos of him.
Bug Class
Idolomantis diabolica
Molt in action!
Preening praying mantis.
Is it ethical to have my mantis mate?
My very own Deroplatys lobata
my new pet mantis :3
| Title | Upvotes | Comments | Type | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| met this cutie in the parking lot :) | 680 | 32 | image | Aug 31 |
| Steven is officially a registered ESA lmao | 356 | 15 | image | Sep 11 |
| My beloved Oisin has passed away. I loved him so much. Thought I’d share some of my favorite photos of him. | 320 | 14 | image | Sep 12 |
| Bug Class | 270 | 6 | image | Sep 5 |
| Idolomantis diabolica | 269 | 14 | image | Sep 23 |
| Molt in action! | 262 | 8 | image | Sep 7 |
| Preening praying mantis. | 243 | 16 | image | Sep 10 |
| Is it ethical to have my mantis mate? | 212 | 35 | image | Sep 14 |
| My very own Deroplatys lobata | 206 | 22 | image | Sep 3 |
| my new pet mantis :3 | 191 | 9 | image | Sep 19 |
r/mantids Audience Overlap r/mantids Subreddit Overlap & Related Communities
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r/mantids FAQ Frequently Asked Questions About r/mantids
What's the best time to post on r/mantids?
Based on posting volume, r/mantids is most active on Tuesdays around 7 PM UTC. That window has the most community activity, but busier hours also mean more competition for attention.
How active is r/mantids?
r/mantids averages 20 posts per day and ranks in the top 10% for activity among tracked SFW subreddits.
How many upvotes do posts on r/mantids get?
Posts on r/mantids average about 18 upvotes this month (net score per post).
What kind of posts does r/mantids get most?
On r/mantids, most posts are image posts (81%)