1.1K posts analyzed Updated Sep 2026
Averages 38 posts/day, top 5% activity. Most active Tuesdays around 1 PM UTC. Mostly text posts (70%).
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| engineering | 192 (16.9%) | 6 | 10 |
| mechanical | 160 (14.1%) | 11 | 13 |
| engineer | 90 (7.9%) | 8 | 11 |
| advice | 81 (7.1%) | 5 | 6 |
| career | 73 (6.4%) | 8 | 10 |
| design | 71 (6.3%) | 8 | 9 |
| looking | 68 (6.0%) | 5 | 6 |
| need | 64 (5.6%) | 9 | 7 |
| job | 59 (5.2%) | 14 | 20 |
| help | 57 (5.0%) | 9 | 7 |
r/MechanicalEngineering Mentioned Domains Mentioned Domains in r/MechanicalEngineering
Most linked sites Most linked sites in this subreddit
| Domain | Links | Upvotes |
|---|---|---|
| youtube.com | 9 | 1 |
| youtu.be | 8 | 1 |
r/MechanicalEngineering Top Posts Top Performing Posts in r/MechanicalEngineering
Highest-performing posts Highest-performing posts. Each title links to Reddit.
Split/lock washers
I’d like to present, the best rejection email I’ve ever gotten
YSK: mils is not short for millimeters!
Clamps Retracting on the Starship Launch Mount
How do y'all determine the geometry for lightening holes in structural elements?
Don't give up guys
Need help designing a shoulder-operated mechanical jaw for a large crocodile stage prop
expanding wheels on M.E.C.
How Does Anyone Get Anything Done?
Why did my 'optimized' NACA 4412 shrouded impeller perform worse than a cheap factory plastic fan at 15,000 RPM?
| Title | Upvotes | Comments | Type | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Split/lock washers | 718 | 273 | image | Sep 7 |
| I’d like to present, the best rejection email I’ve ever gotten | 582 | 78 | text | Sep 23 |
| YSK: mils is not short for millimeters! | 433 | 176 | text | Sep 29 |
| Clamps Retracting on the Starship Launch Mount | 345 | 34 | image | Sep 30 |
| How do y'all determine the geometry for lightening holes in structural elements? | 328 | 77 | image | Sep 22 |
| Don't give up guys | 287 | 51 | text | Sep 4 |
| Need help designing a shoulder-operated mechanical jaw for a large crocodile stage prop | 279 | 57 | image | Sep 17 |
| expanding wheels on M.E.C. | 264 | 69 | image | Sep 9 |
| How Does Anyone Get Anything Done? | 246 | 69 | text | Sep 1 |
| Why did my 'optimized' NACA 4412 shrouded impeller perform worse than a cheap factory plastic fan at 15,000 RPM? | 224 | 87 | image | Sep 11 |
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 Tuesdays around 1 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 38 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 11 upvotes this month (net score per post).
What kind of posts does r/MechanicalEngineering get most?
On r/MechanicalEngineering, most posts are text posts (70%)