393 posts analyzed Updated Sep 2026
Averages 13 posts/day, top 25% activity. Most active Tuesdays around 4 PM UTC. Mostly image posts (79%).
r/microscopy Traffic & Engagement r/microscopy 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/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 | 181 (46.3%) | 38 |
| ID Needed! | 81 (20.7%) | 16 |
| Troubleshooting/Questions | 48 (12.3%) | 8 |
| Purchase Help | 34 (8.7%) | 3 |
| General discussion | 24 (6.1%) | 38 |
| Hardware Share | 10 (2.6%) | 26 |
| Micro Art | 8 (2.0%) | 13 |
| Techniques | 5 (1.3%) | 14 |
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 | 74 (18.8%) | 16 | 6 |
| help | 27 (6.9%) | 7 | 5 |
| water | 24 (6.1%) | 19 | 5 |
| found | 17 (4.3%) | 17 | 5 |
| sample | 16 (4.1%) | 25 | 5 |
| olympus | 15 (3.8%) | 7 | 6 |
| camera | 14 (3.6%) | 14 | 6 |
| 100x | 13 (3.3%) | 28 | 6 |
| under | 12 (3.0%) | 17 | 5 |
| look | 11 (2.8%) | 13 | 7 |
r/microscopy Mentioned Domains Mentioned Domains in r/microscopy
Most linked sites Most linked sites in this subreddit
| Domain | Links | Upvotes |
|---|---|---|
| youtu.be | 3 | 7 |
| youtube.com | 3 | 2 |
r/microscopy Top Posts Top Performing Posts in r/microscopy
Highest-performing posts Highest-performing posts. Each title links to Reddit.
Some more Stentor coeruleus footage because they're amazing.
I got a microscope and went crazy (nsfw human samples: blood, sperm, ovary, muscle tissue, spinal cord tissue, intestine, testis, liver)
I had seen microscopic clams, but not a microscopic snail! In a stream near a wetland.
Some plant sections I photographed on my plant anatomy class
Leaf of Oregano, 4x UV wideband fluorescence z-stack, berberine yellow stain
First time finding a tardigrade!
When I first saw this piece of dirt, it reminded me of those kind of knives lol.
Meme Monday? I like rotifers...
A Friend gifted me two microscopes and i dont know what they are
A Vorticella's explosive death
| Title | Upvotes | Comments | Type | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Some more Stentor coeruleus footage because they're amazing. | 636 | 27 | image | Sep 27 |
| I got a microscope and went crazy (nsfw human samples: blood, sperm, ovary, muscle tissue, spinal cord tissue, intestine, testis, liver) | 472 | 37 | text | Sep 5 |
| I had seen microscopic clams, but not a microscopic snail! In a stream near a wetland. | 423 | 27 | image | Sep 13 |
| Some plant sections I photographed on my plant anatomy class | 397 | 11 | image | Sep 28 |
| Leaf of Oregano, 4x UV wideband fluorescence z-stack, berberine yellow stain | 326 | 18 | image | Sep 25 |
| First time finding a tardigrade! | 304 | 17 | image | Sep 13 |
| When I first saw this piece of dirt, it reminded me of those kind of knives lol. | 263 | 10 | image | Sep 11 |
| Meme Monday? I like rotifers... | 235 | 17 | image | Sep 7 |
| A Friend gifted me two microscopes and i dont know what they are | 226 | 35 | image | Sep 22 |
| A Vorticella's explosive death | 198 | 12 | image | Sep 20 |
r/microscopy Audience Overlap r/microscopy Subreddit Overlap & Related Communities
Overlapping audiences Communities with overlapping audiences
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 Tuesdays around 4 PM 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 13 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 26 upvotes this month (net score per post).
What kind of posts does r/microscopy get most?
On r/microscopy, most posts are image posts (79%)