633 posts analyzed Updated Jul 2026
Averages 20 posts/day, top 10% activity. Most active Mondays around 12 PM UTC. Mostly image posts (57%).
r/metalguitar Traffic & Engagement r/metalguitar 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/metalguitar Most Active Times When r/metalguitar 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/metalguitar Flair Performance r/metalguitar Flair Performance
Upvotes and volume by flair Average upvotes and post volume by flair
| Flair | Posts | Upvotes |
|---|---|---|
| Video | 127 (39.9%) | 25 |
| Question | 109 (34.3%) | 8 |
| Gear | 64 (20.1%) | 34 |
| Critique | 11 (3.5%) | 13 |
| Listen | 7 (2.2%) | 18 |
Post Type Breakdown
Share by text, image, or link Share of posts by format: text, image, or link
r/metalguitar Trending Keywords Trending Keywords in r/metalguitar
Ranked by how often they appear Title keywords ranked by how often they appear
| Keyword | Mentions ▼ | Upvotes | Comments |
|---|---|---|---|
| guitar | 84 (13.3%) | 12 | 16 |
| metal | 55 (8.7%) | 17 | 23 |
| riffs | 32 (5.1%) | 14 | 10 |
| help | 30 (4.7%) | 15 | 19 |
| string | 29 (4.6%) | 12 | 12 |
| solo | 23 (3.6%) | 30 | 9 |
| riff | 22 (3.5%) | 17 | 7 |
| song | 21 (3.3%) | 10 | 10 |
| playing | 18 (2.8%) | 15 | 17 |
| drop | 18 (2.8%) | 18 | 44 |
r/metalguitar Mentioned Domains Mentioned Domains in r/metalguitar
Most linked sites Most linked sites in this subreddit
| Domain | Links | Upvotes |
|---|---|---|
| youtu.be | 28 | 1 |
| youtube.com | 12 | 1 |
| rockandrollgarage.com | 5 | 0 |
| instagram.com | 4 | 1 |
r/metalguitar Top Posts Top Performing Posts in r/metalguitar
Highest-performing posts Highest-performing posts. Each title links to Reddit.
How metal do you think is my cat folks !! \m/
Who’s into In Flames??
Bed Of Razors (solo + outro cover)
Rate my pedalboard
Solo Cover: Follow the Signs by Born of Osiris
NGD
Impulse bought my first 8 string. No regrets
Any Decrepit Birth fans here?
Any Black Dahlia fans in the house?
RIPPIN AND TEARIN
| Title | Upvotes | Comments | Type | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| How metal do you think is my cat folks !! \m/ | 459 | 72 | image | Jul 26 |
| Who’s into In Flames?? | 386 | 42 | image | Jul 14 |
| Bed Of Razors (solo + outro cover) | 225 | 27 | image | Jul 2 |
| Rate my pedalboard | 203 | 38 | image | Jul 6 |
| Solo Cover: Follow the Signs by Born of Osiris | 186 | 25 | image | Jul 2 |
| NGD | 179 | 16 | image | Jul 31 |
| Impulse bought my first 8 string. No regrets | 168 | 23 | image | Jul 23 |
| Any Decrepit Birth fans here? | 151 | 23 | image | Jul 9 |
| Any Black Dahlia fans in the house? | 150 | 13 | image | Jul 30 |
| RIPPIN AND TEARIN | 147 | 27 | image | Jul 17 |
r/metalguitar Audience Overlap r/metalguitar Subreddit Overlap & Related Communities
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r/metalguitar FAQ Frequently Asked Questions About r/metalguitar
What's the best time to post on r/metalguitar?
Based on posting volume, r/metalguitar is most active on Mondays around 12 PM UTC. That window has the most community activity, but busier hours also mean more competition for attention.
How active is r/metalguitar?
r/metalguitar averages 20 posts per day and ranks in the top 10% for activity among tracked SFW subreddits.
How many upvotes do posts on r/metalguitar get?
Posts on r/metalguitar average about 18 upvotes this month (net score per post).
What kind of posts does r/metalguitar get most?
On r/metalguitar, most posts are image posts (57%)