528 posts analyzed Updated Aug 2026
Averages 17 posts/day, top 10% activity. Most active Mondays around 12 PM UTC. Mostly image posts (96%).
r/Minerals Traffic & Engagement r/Minerals Traffic & Engagement
Volume and engagement over time Posting volume and engagement over time
Post Format
Upvote Distribution
How upvoted posts perform Only posts with 2+ upvotes. The bands below show how those posts are spread by upvote count.
r/Minerals Most Active Times When r/Minerals 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/Minerals Flair Performance r/Minerals Flair Performance
Upvotes and volume by flair Average upvotes and post volume by flair
| Flair | Posts | Upvotes |
|---|---|---|
| Picture/Video | 265 (50.2%) | 71 |
| ID Request | 219 (41.5%) | 30 |
| Discussion | 41 (7.8%) | 58 |
| News | 3 (0.6%) | 1 |
Post Type Breakdown
Share by text, image, or link Share of posts by format: text, image, or link
r/Minerals Trending Keywords Trending Keywords in r/Minerals
Ranked by how often they appear Title keywords ranked by how often they appear
| Keyword | Mentions ▼ | Upvotes | Comments |
|---|---|---|---|
| quartz | 58 (11.0%) | 61 | 3 |
| mineral | 40 (7.6%) | 54 | 7 |
| mine | 27 (5.1%) | 42 | 2 |
| found | 26 (4.9%) | 57 | 8 |
| collection | 22 (4.2%) | 13 | 8 |
| help | 21 (4.0%) | 26 | 11 |
| calcite | 20 (3.8%) | 78 | 5 |
| rare | 20 (3.8%) | 27 | 2 |
| locality | 20 (3.8%) | 7 | 3 |
| crystal | 19 (3.6%) | 16 | 7 |
r/Minerals Mentioned Domains Mentioned Domains in r/Minerals
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/Minerals Top Posts Top Performing Posts in r/Minerals
Highest-performing posts Highest-performing posts. Each title links to Reddit.
Most Unique! Stalactite Goethite Mineral
Vivianite
Quartz with Galena and pyrite
Rubellite Tourmaline from California
Found this while prospecting in the alps , it’s unusual shape and the pyramidal growth on top has made a bit confusing to identify
"Alien" Amethyst
Wenshan Calcite
The Mineralogy Museum - The greatest in Romania, Cluj
Minerology Museum of Moscow
Namibian Amethyst
| Title | Upvotes | Comments | Type | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Most Unique! Stalactite Goethite Mineral | 967 | 32 | image | Aug 2 |
| Vivianite | 960 | 13 | image | Aug 16 |
| Quartz with Galena and pyrite | 949 | 13 | image | Aug 3 |
| Rubellite Tourmaline from California | 885 | 25 | image | Aug 20 |
| Found this while prospecting in the alps , it’s unusual shape and the pyramidal growth on top has made a bit confusing to identify | 884 | 74 | image | Aug 15 |
| "Alien" Amethyst | 798 | 28 | image | Aug 17 |
| Wenshan Calcite | 672 | 15 | image | Aug 6 |
| The Mineralogy Museum - The greatest in Romania, Cluj | 670 | 43 | image | Aug 4 |
| Minerology Museum of Moscow | 635 | 24 | image | Aug 9 |
| Namibian Amethyst | 591 | 19 | image | Aug 7 |
r/Minerals Audience Overlap r/Minerals Subreddit Overlap & Related Communities
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r/Minerals FAQ Frequently Asked Questions About r/Minerals
What's the best time to post on r/Minerals?
Based on posting volume, r/Minerals 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/Minerals?
r/Minerals averages 17 posts per day and ranks in the top 10% for activity among tracked SFW subreddits.
How many upvotes do posts on r/Minerals get?
Posts on r/Minerals average about 52 upvotes this month (net score per post).
What kind of posts does r/Minerals get most?
On r/Minerals, most posts are image posts (96%)