528 posts analyzed Updated Jul 2026
Averages 17 posts/day, top 10% activity. Most active Fridays around 12 PM UTC. Mostly image posts (84%).
r/mapmaking Traffic & Engagement r/mapmaking Traffic & Engagement
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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/mapmaking Most Active Times When r/mapmaking Is Most Active
Peak posting by day and hour (UTC) When this community posts most, by day and hour (UTC)
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r/mapmaking Flair Performance r/mapmaking Flair Performance
Upvotes and volume by flair Average upvotes and post volume by flair
| Flair | Posts | Upvotes |
|---|---|---|
| Map | 314 (59.5%) | 61 |
| Work In Progress | 114 (21.6%) | 52 |
| Discussion | 73 (13.8%) | 15 |
| Resource | 27 (5.1%) | 32 |
Post Type Breakdown
Share by text, image, or link Share of posts by format: text, image, or link
r/mapmaking Trending Keywords Trending Keywords in r/mapmaking
Ranked by how often they appear Title keywords ranked by how often they appear
| Keyword | Mentions ▼ | Upvotes | Comments |
|---|---|---|---|
| map | 259 (49.0%) | 45 | 5 |
| world | 67 (12.7%) | 33 | 5 |
| maps | 50 (9.5%) | 53 | 5 |
| fantasy | 48 (9.1%) | 32 | 5 |
| made | 38 (7.2%) | 68 | 5 |
| making | 36 (6.8%) | 43 | 7 |
| city | 35 (6.6%) | 45 | 5 |
| first | 32 (6.1%) | 59 | 5 |
| help | 22 (4.2%) | 37 | 9 |
| feedback | 21 (4.0%) | 30 | 5 |
r/mapmaking Mentioned Domains Mentioned Domains in r/mapmaking
Most linked sites Most linked sites in this subreddit
| Domain | Links | Upvotes |
|---|---|---|
| youtube.com | 3 | 1 |
r/mapmaking Top Posts Top Performing Posts in r/mapmaking
Highest-performing posts Highest-performing posts. Each title links to Reddit.
Weather radar makes for a surprisingly good terrain generator
First glance at my hyperrealistic map generator
WIP elevation map of my Japan-like country Hatsunia (made with Inkscape, GIMP, and Wilbur)
Maps Nominated for Cartography Awards
Nathalaire
Rockstar USA Map (With Fictional City Labels)
Seven Years of Building My Fantasy Map
Help me polish my map
are these realistic islands
I found this map that I made a while back
| Title | Upvotes | Comments | Type | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Weather radar makes for a surprisingly good terrain generator | 3.6K | 42 | image | Jul 1 |
| First glance at my hyperrealistic map generator | 1.0K | 38 | image | Jul 26 |
| WIP elevation map of my Japan-like country Hatsunia (made with Inkscape, GIMP, and Wilbur) | 842 | 35 | image | Jul 18 |
| Maps Nominated for Cartography Awards | 700 | 16 | image | Jul 15 |
| Nathalaire | 655 | 35 | image | Jul 21 |
| Rockstar USA Map (With Fictional City Labels) | 578 | 26 | image | Jul 11 |
| Seven Years of Building My Fantasy Map | 561 | 26 | image | Jul 14 |
| Help me polish my map | 555 | 84 | image | Jul 14 |
| are these realistic islands | 501 | 159 | image | Jul 10 |
| I found this map that I made a while back | 427 | 15 | image | Jul 13 |
r/mapmaking Audience Overlap r/mapmaking Subreddit Overlap & Related Communities
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r/mapmaking FAQ Frequently Asked Questions About r/mapmaking
What's the best time to post on r/mapmaking?
Based on posting volume, r/mapmaking is most active on Fridays around 12 PM UTC. That window has the most community activity, but busier hours also mean more competition for attention.
How active is r/mapmaking?
r/mapmaking averages 17 posts per day and ranks in the top 10% for activity among tracked SFW subreddits.
How many upvotes do posts on r/mapmaking get?
Posts on r/mapmaking average about 51 upvotes this month (net score per post).
What kind of posts does r/mapmaking get most?
On r/mapmaking, most posts are image posts (84%)