507 posts analyzed Updated Sep 2026
Averages 17 posts/day, top 10% activity. Most active Sundays around 2 PM UTC. Mostly image posts (87%).
r/mapmaking Traffic & Engagement r/mapmaking 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/mapmaking Most Active Times When r/mapmaking Is Most Active
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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 | 302 (59.6%) | 65 |
| Work In Progress | 126 (24.9%) | 44 |
| Discussion | 56 (11.0%) | 111 |
| Resource | 23 (4.5%) | 205 |
Post Type Breakdown
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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 | 234 (46.1%) | 63 | 6 |
| world | 78 (15.4%) | 89 | 9 |
| fantasy | 34 (6.7%) | 41 | 5 |
| maps | 29 (5.7%) | 214 | 9 |
| made | 21 (4.1%) | 140 | 6 |
| wip | 20 (3.9%) | 27 | 3 |
| make | 19 (3.8%) | 49 | 8 |
| feedback | 19 (3.8%) | 68 | 12 |
| help | 16 (3.2%) | 11 | 2 |
| continent | 15 (3.0%) | 77 | 16 |
r/mapmaking Mentioned Domains Mentioned Domains in r/mapmaking
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This community doesn't link off-site.
Its posts are text, images, or discussion rather than outbound links.
r/mapmaking Top Posts Top Performing Posts in r/mapmaking
Highest-performing posts Highest-performing posts. Each title links to Reddit.
GET OUT OF MY HEAD
I made Google Maps but for custom maps
The Sixteen Colonies in a world where Columbus was right.
I created a photo-realistic map to practice using photoshop. Pretty impressed with the results given I've never done anything like this before.
Since the Equal Earth projection is officially adopted, it’s time to move to the four continent model
An updated elevation map of Hatsunia (初音国), a Japan-like country in a parallel universe
Beautiful technique for mountains
My handdrawn campaign world
My Map of the Mythical Land of California, Feedback and Questions Welcome!
My version of state boundaries based only on rivers and mountains
| Title | Upvotes | Comments | Type | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| GET OUT OF MY HEAD | 3.8K | 128 | image | Sep 19 |
| I made Google Maps but for custom maps | 2.3K | 71 | image | Sep 9 |
| The Sixteen Colonies in a world where Columbus was right. | 1.4K | 102 | image | Sep 19 |
| I created a photo-realistic map to practice using photoshop. Pretty impressed with the results given I've never done anything like this before. | 1.3K | 62 | image | Sep 12 |
| Since the Equal Earth projection is officially adopted, it’s time to move to the four continent model | 743 | 212 | image | Sep 7 |
| An updated elevation map of Hatsunia (初音国), a Japan-like country in a parallel universe | 710 | 46 | image | Sep 9 |
| Beautiful technique for mountains | 704 | 5 | image | Sep 26 |
| My handdrawn campaign world | 577 | 24 | image | Sep 22 |
| My Map of the Mythical Land of California, Feedback and Questions Welcome! | 498 | 101 | image | Sep 22 |
| My version of state boundaries based only on rivers and mountains | 498 | 125 | image | Sep 18 |
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 Sundays around 2 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 71 upvotes this month (net score per post).
What kind of posts does r/mapmaking get most?
On r/mapmaking, most posts are image posts (87%)