246 posts analyzed Updated Aug 2026
Averages 8 posts/day, top 25% activity. Most active Tuesdays around 2 PM UTC. Mostly image posts (90%).
r/opticalillusions Traffic & Engagement r/opticalillusions Traffic & Engagement
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r/opticalillusions Most Active Times When r/opticalillusions Is Most Active
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r/opticalillusions Flair Performance r/opticalillusions Flair Performance
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r/opticalillusions Trending Keywords Trending Keywords in r/opticalillusions
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| Keyword | Mentions ▼ | Upvotes | Comments |
|---|---|---|---|
| see | 49 (19.9%) | 17 | 10 |
| illusion | 30 (12.2%) | 113 | 11 |
r/opticalillusions Mentioned Domains Mentioned Domains in r/opticalillusions
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| Domain | Links | Upvotes |
|---|---|---|
| youtube.com | 4 | 4 |
r/opticalillusions Top Posts Top Performing Posts in r/opticalillusions
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I thought it was a lobster on the moon too!
I thought this was just one picture… until I flipped it.
Your eyes will swear they're moving
Level 13
The Dress: It's both blue/black and white/gold and this photo proves it
Static images on a wall create the illusion of animation as the train passes by
When a dog jumps without a parachute
Lovely bit of wonkiness
Hmm
Is that a cruise ship?
| Title | Upvotes | Comments | Type | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| I thought it was a lobster on the moon too! | 3.2K | 28 | image | Aug 11 |
| I thought this was just one picture… until I flipped it. | 1.3K | 77 | image | Aug 2 |
| Your eyes will swear they're moving | 1.0K | 73 | image | Aug 22 |
| Level 13 | 852 | 73 | image | Aug 4 |
| The Dress: It's both blue/black and white/gold and this photo proves it | 826 | 192 | image | Aug 16 |
| Static images on a wall create the illusion of animation as the train passes by | 802 | 17 | image | Aug 28 |
| When a dog jumps without a parachute | 764 | 10 | image | Aug 19 |
| Lovely bit of wonkiness | 713 | 18 | image | Aug 26 |
| Hmm | 707 | 56 | image | Aug 1 |
| Is that a cruise ship? | 692 | 20 | image | Aug 18 |
r/opticalillusions Audience Overlap r/opticalillusions Subreddit Overlap & Related Communities
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r/opticalillusions FAQ Frequently Asked Questions About r/opticalillusions
What's the best time to post on r/opticalillusions?
Based on posting volume, r/opticalillusions 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/opticalillusions?
r/opticalillusions averages 8 posts per day and ranks in the top 25% for activity among tracked SFW subreddits.
How many upvotes do posts on r/opticalillusions get?
Posts on r/opticalillusions average about 103 upvotes this month (net score per post).
What kind of posts does r/opticalillusions get most?
On r/opticalillusions, most posts are image posts (90%)