1.3K posts analyzed Updated Aug 2026
Averages 41 posts/day, top 5% activity. Most active Mondays around 2 PM UTC. Mostly text posts (67%).
r/MechanicalEngineering Traffic & Engagement r/MechanicalEngineering Traffic & Engagement
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Upvote Distribution
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r/MechanicalEngineering Most Active Times When r/MechanicalEngineering Is Most Active
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r/MechanicalEngineering Flair Performance r/MechanicalEngineering Flair Performance
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No flaired posts were found in this month's data.
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r/MechanicalEngineering Trending Keywords Trending Keywords in r/MechanicalEngineering
Ranked by how often they appear Title keywords ranked by how often they appear
| Keyword | Mentions ▼ | Upvotes | Comments |
|---|---|---|---|
| mechanical | 194 (15.3%) | 5 | 8 |
| engineering | 191 (15.1%) | 12 | 12 |
| engineer | 97 (7.7%) | 11 | 12 |
| job | 85 (6.7%) | 17 | 17 |
| help | 85 (6.7%) | 21 | 7 |
| design | 68 (5.4%) | 7 | 8 |
| need | 61 (4.8%) | 5 | 11 |
| career | 59 (4.7%) | 4 | 8 |
| advice | 58 (4.6%) | 4 | 6 |
| looking | 53 (4.2%) | 4 | 4 |
r/MechanicalEngineering Mentioned Domains Mentioned Domains in r/MechanicalEngineering
Most linked sites Most linked sites in this subreddit
| Domain | Links | Upvotes |
|---|---|---|
| youtu.be | 6 | 1 |
| youtube.com | 4 | 0 |
r/MechanicalEngineering Top Posts Top Performing Posts in r/MechanicalEngineering
Highest-performing posts Highest-performing posts. Each title links to Reddit.
Machinists hate this one trick!
wings above or below fuselage ?
How hammer drill mechanism works
Can anyone help model this?
New DIY biomimetic robotic hand & forearm (5.5 years of solo R&D)
I see your LinkedIn AI slop and raise you the real deal.
Help regarding calculating loads on a chair
Would a shifting chassis work on a truck?
If you're currently finishing up your internship and want to leave a good lasting impression.....
First mechanism!!
| Title | Upvotes | Comments | Type | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Machinists hate this one trick! | 3.1K | 283 | image | Aug 5 |
| wings above or below fuselage ? | 1.9K | 206 | image | Aug 10 |
| How hammer drill mechanism works | 1.1K | 31 | image | Aug 20 |
| Can anyone help model this? | 947 | 84 | image | Aug 3 |
| New DIY biomimetic robotic hand & forearm (5.5 years of solo R&D) | 810 | 113 | image | Aug 30 |
| I see your LinkedIn AI slop and raise you the real deal. | 737 | 72 | image | Aug 5 |
| Help regarding calculating loads on a chair | 693 | 112 | image | Aug 15 |
| Would a shifting chassis work on a truck? | 577 | 167 | image | Aug 22 |
| If you're currently finishing up your internship and want to leave a good lasting impression..... | 391 | 40 | text | Aug 11 |
| First mechanism!! | 374 | 35 | image | Aug 14 |
r/MechanicalEngineering Audience Overlap r/MechanicalEngineering Subreddit Overlap & Related Communities
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r/MechanicalEngineering FAQ Frequently Asked Questions About r/MechanicalEngineering
What's the best time to post on r/MechanicalEngineering?
Based on posting volume, r/MechanicalEngineering is most active on Mondays around 2 PM UTC. That window has the most community activity, but busier hours also mean more competition for attention.
How active is r/MechanicalEngineering?
r/MechanicalEngineering averages 41 posts per day and ranks in the top 5% for activity among tracked SFW subreddits.
How many upvotes do posts on r/MechanicalEngineering get?
Posts on r/MechanicalEngineering average about 17 upvotes this month (net score per post).
What kind of posts does r/MechanicalEngineering get most?
On r/MechanicalEngineering, most posts are text posts (67%)