503 posts analyzed Updated Jul 2026
Averages 16 posts/day, top 25% activity. Most active Sundays around 4 AM UTC. Mostly image posts (82%).
r/microscopy Traffic & Engagement r/microscopy Traffic & Engagement
Volume and engagement over time Posting volume and engagement over time
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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/microscopy Most Active Times When r/microscopy 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/microscopy Flair Performance r/microscopy Flair Performance
Upvotes and volume by flair Average upvotes and post volume by flair
| Flair | Posts | Upvotes |
|---|---|---|
| Photo/Video Share | 238 (47.4%) | 22 |
| ID Needed! | 88 (17.5%) | 13 |
| General discussion | 54 (10.8%) | 72 |
| Purchase Help | 43 (8.6%) | 3 |
| Troubleshooting/Questions | 38 (7.6%) | 11 |
| Micro Art | 22 (4.4%) | 15 |
| Hardware Share | 16 (3.2%) | 26 |
| Techniques | 3 (0.6%) | 1 |
Post Type Breakdown
Share by text, image, or link Share of posts by format: text, image, or link
r/microscopy Trending Keywords Trending Keywords in r/microscopy
Ranked by how often they appear Title keywords ranked by how often they appear
| Keyword | Mentions ▼ | Upvotes | Comments |
|---|---|---|---|
| microscope | 75 (14.9%) | 11 | 6 |
| rotifer | 30 (6.0%) | 19 | 3 |
| help | 28 (5.6%) | 8 | 6 |
| first | 21 (4.2%) | 13 | 5 |
| olympus | 18 (3.6%) | 12 | 5 |
| water | 17 (3.4%) | 26 | 6 |
| rotifers | 17 (3.4%) | 21 | 5 |
| found | 15 (3.0%) | 16 | 4 |
| microscopy | 15 (3.0%) | 11 | 6 |
| camera | 15 (3.0%) | 11 | 5 |
r/microscopy Mentioned Domains Mentioned Domains in r/microscopy
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/microscopy Top Posts Top Performing Posts in r/microscopy
Highest-performing posts Highest-performing posts. Each title links to Reddit.
It really is
Tick under SEM
Tardigrade #6. Saved the best for last. Nikon CFI60 plan apo 40x , bright field.
Best quality my microscope can achive, how good is it?
Aspirated a bump on my wrist and looked at the goop
Tardigrades
Free microscopes
Pond, watersample
Sugar crystals dissolving in water, 4x timelapse
Amoeba detects, changes course and tries to surround a cyclidium, 630x phase contrast
| Title | Upvotes | Comments | Type | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| It really is | 3.4K | 30 | image | Jul 28 |
| Tick under SEM | 229 | 27 | image | Jul 8 |
| Tardigrade #6. Saved the best for last. Nikon CFI60 plan apo 40x , bright field. | 202 | 26 | image | Jul 11 |
| Best quality my microscope can achive, how good is it? | 197 | 26 | image | Jul 18 |
| Aspirated a bump on my wrist and looked at the goop | 129 | 12 | image | Jul 29 |
| Tardigrades | 128 | 10 | image | Jul 21 |
| Free microscopes | 127 | 38 | text | Jul 26 |
| Pond, watersample | 122 | 10 | image | Jul 10 |
| Sugar crystals dissolving in water, 4x timelapse | 115 | 12 | image | Jul 7 |
| Amoeba detects, changes course and tries to surround a cyclidium, 630x phase contrast | 92 | 5 | image | Jul 26 |
r/microscopy Audience Overlap r/microscopy Subreddit Overlap & Related Communities
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r/microscopy FAQ Frequently Asked Questions About r/microscopy
What's the best time to post on r/microscopy?
Based on posting volume, r/microscopy is most active on Sundays around 4 AM UTC. That window has the most community activity, but busier hours also mean more competition for attention.
How active is r/microscopy?
r/microscopy averages 16 posts per day and ranks in the top 25% for activity among tracked SFW subreddits.
How many upvotes do posts on r/microscopy get?
Posts on r/microscopy average about 23 upvotes this month (net score per post).
What kind of posts does r/microscopy get most?
On r/microscopy, most posts are image posts (82%)