156 posts analyzed Updated Aug 2026
Averages 5 posts/day, top 50% activity. Most active Saturdays around 9 AM UTC. Mostly text posts (67%).
r/MechanicalEngineer Traffic & Engagement r/MechanicalEngineer 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/MechanicalEngineer Most Active Times When r/MechanicalEngineer 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/MechanicalEngineer Flair Performance r/MechanicalEngineer Flair Performance
Upvotes and volume by flair Average upvotes and post volume by flair
| Flair | Posts | Upvotes |
|---|---|---|
| HELP REQUEST | 18 (100.0%) | 2 |
Post Type Breakdown
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r/MechanicalEngineer Trending Keywords Trending Keywords in r/MechanicalEngineer
Ranked by how often they appear Title keywords ranked by how often they appear
| Keyword | Mentions ▼ | Upvotes | Comments |
|---|---|---|---|
| mechanical | 58 (37.2%) | 1 | 3 |
| engineering | 43 (27.6%) | 2 | 3 |
| engineer | 25 (16.0%) | 2 | 2 |
| looking | 17 (10.9%) | 2 | 2 |
| advice | 11 (7.0%) | 2 | 2 |
| need | 11 (7.0%) | 2 | 2 |
r/MechanicalEngineer Mentioned Domains Mentioned Domains in r/MechanicalEngineer
Most linked sites Most linked sites in this subreddit
This community doesn't link off-site.
Its posts are text, images, or discussion rather than outbound links.
r/MechanicalEngineer Top Posts Top Performing Posts in r/MechanicalEngineer
Highest-performing posts Highest-performing posts. Each title links to Reddit.
How do I convince my mom for mechanical engineering
Looking for Engineer friends
Self Study FEA Advice
I screwed my career
Need help with my mini project
What should I check before trusting an outside firm w/ our CAD?
just entered 2nd year and lowkey fried
What should I master to be competitive for a Mechanical engineering role?
Engineer new grad looking for guidance?
[Student] What do You expect from a Mechanical Engineering Portfolio for Design or Production roles?
| Title | Upvotes | Comments | Type | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| How do I convince my mom for mechanical engineering | 17 | 40 | text | Aug 13 |
| Looking for Engineer friends | 8 | 22 | text | Aug 14 |
| Self Study FEA Advice | 7 | 1 | text | Aug 1 |
| I screwed my career | 7 | 2 | text | Aug 16 |
| Need help with my mini project | 6 | 3 | text | Aug 10 |
| What should I check before trusting an outside firm w/ our CAD? | 6 | 8 | text | Aug 10 |
| just entered 2nd year and lowkey fried | 6 | 19 | text | Aug 17 |
| What should I master to be competitive for a Mechanical engineering role? | 5 | 26 | text | Aug 22 |
| Engineer new grad looking for guidance? | 5 | 2 | text | Aug 28 |
| [Student] What do You expect from a Mechanical Engineering Portfolio for Design or Production roles? | 5 | 1 | text | Aug 9 |
r/MechanicalEngineer Audience Overlap r/MechanicalEngineer Subreddit Overlap & Related Communities
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r/MechanicalEngineer FAQ Frequently Asked Questions About r/MechanicalEngineer
What's the best time to post on r/MechanicalEngineer?
Based on posting volume, r/MechanicalEngineer is most active on Saturdays around 9 AM UTC. That window has the most community activity, but busier hours also mean more competition for attention.
How active is r/MechanicalEngineer?
r/MechanicalEngineer averages 5 posts per day and ranks in the top 50% for activity among tracked SFW subreddits.
How many upvotes do posts on r/MechanicalEngineer get?
Posts on r/MechanicalEngineer average about 1 upvotes this month (net score per post).
What kind of posts does r/MechanicalEngineer get most?
On r/MechanicalEngineer, most posts are text posts (67%)