1.3K posts analyzed Updated Jul 2026
Averages 41 posts/day, top 5% activity. Most active Thursdays around 1 PM UTC. Mostly text posts (66%).
r/MechanicalEngineering Traffic & Engagement r/MechanicalEngineering Traffic & Engagement
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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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r/MechanicalEngineering Trending Keywords Trending Keywords in r/MechanicalEngineering
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| Keyword | Mentions ▼ | Upvotes | Comments |
|---|---|---|---|
| engineering | 201 (15.8%) | 6 | 9 |
| mechanical | 188 (14.8%) | 6 | 8 |
| engineer | 73 (5.8%) | 10 | 14 |
| help | 73 (5.8%) | 2 | 4 |
| advice | 72 (5.7%) | 4 | 5 |
| job | 68 (5.3%) | 18 | 15 |
| design | 68 (5.3%) | 13 | 10 |
| need | 67 (5.3%) | 5 | 6 |
| looking | 53 (4.2%) | 6 | 7 |
| career | 50 (3.9%) | 12 | 11 |
r/MechanicalEngineering Mentioned Domains Mentioned Domains in r/MechanicalEngineering
Most linked sites Most linked sites in this subreddit
| Domain | Links | Upvotes |
|---|---|---|
| youtube.com | 13 | 1 |
| youtu.be | 11 | 1 |
| github.com | 3 | 0 |
r/MechanicalEngineering Top Posts Top Performing Posts in r/MechanicalEngineering
Highest-performing posts Highest-performing posts. Each title links to Reddit.
This is how my manager explains a task to me at my internship 🫠
Is my sci-fi vehicle chassis realistic?
POV: You finally reach the salary section
Question : why some (mostly heavy) vehicles partially cover their front intake ?
Does anyone know what kind of hinge this is? Why did they make it so complicated?
Salary Update 2026
I've decided that the secret to success in life is applying to jobs you're unqualified for.
Has anyone seen a rigid coupling system that uses only passive holes?
3D Printed 1.9TDI Engine
made by my 8 yrs old kid
| Title | Upvotes | Comments | Type | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| This is how my manager explains a task to me at my internship 🫠 | 1.4K | 113 | image | Jul 16 |
| Is my sci-fi vehicle chassis realistic? | 1.3K | 411 | image | Jul 23 |
| POV: You finally reach the salary section | 920 | 67 | image | Jul 9 |
| Question : why some (mostly heavy) vehicles partially cover their front intake ? | 539 | 88 | image | Jul 29 |
| Does anyone know what kind of hinge this is? Why did they make it so complicated? | 532 | 91 | image | Jul 9 |
| Salary Update 2026 | 532 | 63 | image | Jul 13 |
| I've decided that the secret to success in life is applying to jobs you're unqualified for. | 456 | 50 | text | Jul 14 |
| Has anyone seen a rigid coupling system that uses only passive holes? | 386 | 202 | image | Jul 23 |
| 3D Printed 1.9TDI Engine | 298 | 20 | image | Jul 31 |
| made by my 8 yrs old kid | 291 | 17 | image | Jul 20 |
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 Thursdays 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 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 13 upvotes this month (net score per post).
What kind of posts does r/MechanicalEngineering get most?
On r/MechanicalEngineering, most posts are text posts (66%)