1.4K posts analyzed Updated Jul 2026
Averages 46 posts/day, top 5% activity. Most active Thursdays around 3 PM UTC. Mostly image posts (94%).
r/moths Traffic & Engagement r/moths 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/moths Most Active Times When r/moths Is Most Active
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r/moths Flair Performance r/moths Flair Performance
Upvotes and volume by flair Average upvotes and post volume by flair
| Flair | Posts | Upvotes |
|---|---|---|
| Photo | 661 (46.3%) | 99 |
| ID Request | 411 (28.8%) | 62 |
| General Question | 208 (14.6%) | 47 |
| Video | 65 (4.6%) | 146 |
| Captive | 41 (2.9%) | 96 |
| Artwork | 33 (2.3%) | 191 |
| No location given | 8 (0.6%) | 61 |
Post Type Breakdown
Share by text, image, or link Share of posts by format: text, image, or link
r/moths Trending Keywords Trending Keywords in r/moths
Ranked by how often they appear Title keywords ranked by how often they appear
| Keyword | Mentions ▼ | Upvotes | Comments |
|---|---|---|---|
| moth | 667 (46.7%) | 72 | 3 |
| found | 161 (11.3%) | 126 | 4 |
| moths | 93 (6.5%) | 199 | 6 |
| help | 78 (5.5%) | 66 | 5 |
| guy | 68 (4.8%) | 122 | 4 |
| little | 66 (4.6%) | 114 | 3 |
| luna | 64 (4.5%) | 63 | 2 |
| beautiful | 54 (3.8%) | 38 | 1 |
| sphinx | 52 (3.6%) | 49 | 2 |
| hawk | 45 (3.1%) | 64 | 2 |
r/moths Mentioned Domains Mentioned Domains in r/moths
Most linked sites Most linked sites in this subreddit
| Domain | Links | Upvotes |
|---|---|---|
| i.imgur.com | 21 | 263 |
| youtube.com | 3 | 3 |
r/moths Top Posts Top Performing Posts in r/moths
Highest-performing posts Highest-performing posts. Each title links to Reddit.
moths are actually so cute i can't 💔
My first Ghostly Silk moth finally eclosed!
moths at a rest stop in west virginia
He Attacked
A pretty one I've never seen outside my house in GA
Found this guy landing in my garden. He is GORGEOUS.
Just found this subreddit, need to share this fluffy boi
found this chonky cutie chilling on the window!
I rescued this guy from a traffic intersection
moths at a rest stop in west virginia (update)
| Title | Upvotes | Comments | Type | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| moths are actually so cute i can't 💔 | 4.4K | 76 | image | Jul 18 |
| My first Ghostly Silk moth finally eclosed! | 3.7K | 64 | image | Jul 2 |
| moths at a rest stop in west virginia | 3.7K | 71 | image | Jul 10 |
| He Attacked | 3.3K | 120 | image | Jul 23 |
| A pretty one I've never seen outside my house in GA | 3.0K | 28 | image | Jul 27 |
| Found this guy landing in my garden. He is GORGEOUS. | 2.7K | 94 | image | Jul 26 |
| Just found this subreddit, need to share this fluffy boi | 2.5K | 54 | image | Jul 11 |
| found this chonky cutie chilling on the window! | 2.3K | 58 | image | Jul 18 |
| I rescued this guy from a traffic intersection | 2.3K | 15 | image | Jul 3 |
| moths at a rest stop in west virginia (update) | 2.1K | 65 | image | Jul 19 |
r/moths Audience Overlap r/moths Subreddit Overlap & Related Communities
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r/moths FAQ Frequently Asked Questions About r/moths
What's the best time to post on r/moths?
Based on posting volume, r/moths is most active on Thursdays around 3 PM UTC. That window has the most community activity, but busier hours also mean more competition for attention.
How active is r/moths?
r/moths averages 46 posts per day and ranks in the top 5% for activity among tracked SFW subreddits.
How many upvotes do posts on r/moths get?
Posts on r/moths average about 85 upvotes this month (net score per post).
What kind of posts does r/moths get most?
On r/moths, most posts are image posts (94%)