4.3K posts analyzed Updated Jul 2026
Averages 139 posts/day, top 1% activity. Most active Fridays around 3 PM UTC. Mostly image posts (89%).
r/Nails Traffic & Engagement r/Nails 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/Nails Most Active Times When r/Nails Is Most Active
Peak posting by day and hour (UTC) When this community posts most, by day and hour (UTC)
Most Active by Day
r/Nails Flair Performance r/Nails Flair Performance
Upvotes and volume by flair Average upvotes and post volume by flair
| Flair | Posts | Upvotes |
|---|---|---|
| Nail Art | 939 (21.8%) | 158 |
| Discussion/Question | 737 (17.1%) | 21 |
| Manicure | 703 (16.3%) | 90 |
| ✨FRESH set ✨ | 498 (11.5%) | 165 |
| Nail Art [Constructive Criticism Welcome] | 204 (4.7%) | 66 |
| Manicure [Constructive Criticism Welcome] | 202 (4.7%) | 85 |
| Constructive Criticism Welcome ✔️ | 134 (3.1%) | 36 |
| Natural Nails | 131 (3.0%) | 36 |
| new nails, who dis? | 126 (2.9%) | 127 |
| Nail Care | 91 (2.1%) | 46 |
Post Type Breakdown
Share by text, image, or link Share of posts by format: text, image, or link
r/Nails Trending Keywords Trending Keywords in r/Nails
Ranked by how often they appear Title keywords ranked by how often they appear
| Keyword | Mentions ▼ | Upvotes | Comments |
|---|---|---|---|
| nails | 1.2K (28.7%) | 116 | 8 |
| nail | 555 (12.8%) | 97 | 7 |
| set | 398 (9.2%) | 82 | 5 |
| gel | 335 (7.8%) | 28 | 5 |
| first | 268 (6.2%) | 41 | 5 |
| time | 202 (4.7%) | 46 | 5 |
| summer | 158 (3.7%) | 146 | 7 |
| press | 157 (3.6%) | 33 | 4 |
| done | 148 (3.4%) | 60 | 5 |
| help | 135 (3.1%) | 7 | 5 |
r/Nails Mentioned Domains Mentioned Domains in r/Nails
Most linked sites Most linked sites in this subreddit
| Domain | Links | Upvotes |
|---|---|---|
| imgur.com | 3 | 1 |
r/Nails Top Posts Top Performing Posts in r/Nails
Highest-performing posts Highest-performing posts. Each title links to Reddit.
My 15 year old is getting quite good at this! All hand drawn.
Are my funfetti nails cute or cringey?
My nail tech understood the assignment 😍
Saw someone else’s grandma and had to post mine she’s 92
What I asked for vs what I got
Persimmon nails :)
Nails for my SILs wedding tomorrow, I never do french because they take me so long but it's a special occasion!
What I asked for, what I got
I finally found the nail tech of my dreams! 😭❤️
Twin nails 💙
| Title | Upvotes | Comments | Type | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| My 15 year old is getting quite good at this! All hand drawn. | 19.8K | 242 | image | Jul 16 |
| Are my funfetti nails cute or cringey? | 11.5K | 724 | image | Jul 9 |
| My nail tech understood the assignment 😍 | 11.4K | 296 | image | Jul 15 |
| Saw someone else’s grandma and had to post mine she’s 92 | 9.3K | 194 | image | Jul 23 |
| What I asked for vs what I got | 7.6K | 77 | image | Jul 6 |
| Persimmon nails :) | 6.4K | 108 | image | Jul 31 |
| Nails for my SILs wedding tomorrow, I never do french because they take me so long but it's a special occasion! | 5.8K | 172 | image | Jul 10 |
| What I asked for, what I got | 5.2K | 76 | image | Jul 18 |
| I finally found the nail tech of my dreams! 😭❤️ | 4.9K | 85 | image | Jul 13 |
| Twin nails 💙 | 4.8K | 107 | image | Jul 29 |
r/Nails Audience Overlap r/Nails Subreddit Overlap & Related Communities
Overlapping audiences Communities with overlapping audiences
r/Nails FAQ Frequently Asked Questions About r/Nails
What's the best time to post on r/Nails?
Based on posting volume, r/Nails is most active on Fridays around 3 PM UTC. That window has the most community activity, but busier hours also mean more competition for attention.
How active is r/Nails?
r/Nails averages 139 posts per day and ranks in the top 1% for activity among tracked SFW subreddits.
How many upvotes do posts on r/Nails get?
Posts on r/Nails average about 93 upvotes this month (net score per post).
What kind of posts does r/Nails get most?
On r/Nails, most posts are image posts (89%)