2.8K posts analyzed Updated Sep 2026
Averages 93 posts/day, top 5% activity. Most active Tuesdays around 2 PM UTC. Mostly image posts (84%).
r/minipainting Traffic & Engagement r/minipainting Traffic & Engagement
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Upvote Distribution
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r/minipainting Most Active Times When r/minipainting Is Most Active
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r/minipainting Flair Performance r/minipainting Flair Performance
Upvotes and volume by flair Average upvotes and post volume by flair
| Flair | Posts | Upvotes |
|---|---|---|
| Help Needed/New Painter | 870 (31.1%) | 20 |
| Fantasy | 555 (19.8%) | 137 |
| C&C Wanted | 542 (19.4%) | 101 |
| Sci-fi | 440 (15.7%) | 150 |
| Discussion | 155 (5.5%) | 52 |
| Historical/Military | 41 (1.5%) | 185 |
| Basing/Terrain | 36 (1.3%) | 49 |
| Kitbash/Sculpted | 33 (1.2%) | 56 |
| Pop Culture | 31 (1.1%) | 182 |
| Workspace Showcase | 25 (0.9%) | 176 |
Post Type Breakdown
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r/minipainting Trending Keywords Trending Keywords in r/minipainting
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| Keyword | Mentions ▼ | Upvotes | Comments |
|---|---|---|---|
| first | 351 (12.5%) | 77 | 6 |
| painting | 256 (9.2%) | 54 | 8 |
| mini | 179 (6.4%) | 28 | 6 |
| paint | 170 (6.1%) | 52 | 13 |
| painted | 148 (5.3%) | 140 | 7 |
| help | 146 (5.2%) | 40 | 11 |
| finished | 131 (4.7%) | 122 | 4 |
| advice | 115 (4.1%) | 73 | 10 |
| wip | 103 (3.7%) | 109 | 4 |
| minis | 99 (3.5%) | 39 | 8 |
r/minipainting Mentioned Domains Mentioned Domains in r/minipainting
Most linked sites Most linked sites in this subreddit
| Domain | Links | Upvotes |
|---|---|---|
| imgur.com | 4 | 2 |
r/minipainting Top Posts Top Performing Posts in r/minipainting
Highest-performing posts Highest-performing posts. Each title links to Reddit.
Update: followed all the advice, and it's much better!
First time doing the wipe thing for marble texture, tried it on a big surface as this Custodes vehicle
100+ hours on this hand-painted Zeta Gundam display — inspired by Seurat and sunset light
Kimono and Obi - current WIP
Any orb-pondering wizards here?
“Move Along“ my Star Wars competition piece
Tie-dyed Hippie Space Marine bringing you far out vibes maaaan
The Guardian of the Lake ⚔️👻
Stormcast Eternal Shield - Gold NMM
More progress on my Chrome Starweaver by Games Workshop
| Title | Upvotes | Comments | Type | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Update: followed all the advice, and it's much better! | 4.2K | 62 | image | Sep 1 |
| First time doing the wipe thing for marble texture, tried it on a big surface as this Custodes vehicle | 4.2K | 116 | image | Sep 17 |
| 100+ hours on this hand-painted Zeta Gundam display — inspired by Seurat and sunset light | 3.8K | 76 | image | Sep 2 |
| Kimono and Obi - current WIP | 3.8K | 96 | image | Sep 28 |
| Any orb-pondering wizards here? | 3.7K | 82 | image | Sep 23 |
| “Move Along“ my Star Wars competition piece | 3.5K | 51 | image | Sep 7 |
| Tie-dyed Hippie Space Marine bringing you far out vibes maaaan | 3.5K | 79 | image | Sep 15 |
| The Guardian of the Lake ⚔️👻 | 3.3K | 67 | image | Sep 10 |
| Stormcast Eternal Shield - Gold NMM | 3.3K | 44 | image | Sep 20 |
| More progress on my Chrome Starweaver by Games Workshop | 3.2K | 79 | image | Sep 5 |
r/minipainting Audience Overlap r/minipainting Subreddit Overlap & Related Communities
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r/minipainting FAQ Frequently Asked Questions About r/minipainting
What's the best time to post on r/minipainting?
Based on posting volume, r/minipainting is most active on Tuesdays around 2 PM UTC. That window has the most community activity, but busier hours also mean more competition for attention.
How active is r/minipainting?
r/minipainting averages 93 posts per day and ranks in the top 5% for activity among tracked SFW subreddits.
How many upvotes do posts on r/minipainting get?
Posts on r/minipainting average about 93 upvotes this month (net score per post).
What kind of posts does r/minipainting get most?
On r/minipainting, most posts are image posts (84%)