754 posts analyzed Updated Sep 2026
Averages 25 posts/day, top 10% activity. Most active Wednesdays around 11 AM UTC. Mostly image posts (62%).
r/paint Traffic & Engagement r/paint 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/paint Most Active Times When r/paint 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/paint Flair Performance r/paint Flair Performance
Upvotes and volume by flair Average upvotes and post volume by flair
| Flair | Posts | Upvotes |
|---|---|---|
| Advice Wanted | 615 (82.0%) | 4 |
| Discussion | 41 (5.5%) | 11 |
| Picture | 31 (4.1%) | 21 |
| Guide | 15 (2.0%) | 2 |
| Technical | 13 (1.7%) | 2 |
| Failures | 12 (1.6%) | 8 |
| TodayILearned | 12 (1.6%) | 7 |
| Video | 7 (0.9%) | 129 |
| Safety | 4 (0.5%) | 1 |
Post Type Breakdown
Share by text, image, or link Share of posts by format: text, image, or link
r/paint Trending Keywords Trending Keywords in r/paint
Ranked by how often they appear Title keywords ranked by how often they appear
| Keyword | Mentions ▼ | Upvotes | Comments |
|---|---|---|---|
| paint | 254 (33.7%) | 9 | 14 |
| painting | 94 (12.5%) | 2 | 8 |
| help | 66 (8.8%) | 2 | 5 |
| wall | 54 (7.2%) | 2 | 9 |
| need | 41 (5.4%) | 2 | 9 |
| primer | 39 (5.2%) | 2 | 14 |
| color | 38 (5.0%) | 2 | 10 |
| walls | 35 (4.6%) | 4 | 10 |
| exterior | 32 (4.2%) | 2 | 12 |
| door | 31 (4.1%) | 2 | 10 |
r/paint Mentioned Domains Mentioned Domains in r/paint
Most linked sites Most linked sites in this subreddit
| Domain | Links | Upvotes |
|---|---|---|
| storage.googleapis.com | 3 | 1 |
r/paint Top Posts Top Performing Posts in r/paint
Highest-performing posts Highest-performing posts. Each title links to Reddit.
Simulated wood with paint
Gotta love that one worker that gets things done by any means necessary.
These doors were painted with glossy paint from sherwin Williams on August 14th and they are still tacky.
Cool paint brush (barn find)
Sand before next coat?
Clear finish that will hold up to sun and rain?
How can I save my Wooster brush from dried latex paint?
Please save my life
First time painting on textured walls
Painter thinks this is okay
| Title | Upvotes | Comments | Type | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Simulated wood with paint | 836 | 57 | image | Sep 17 |
| Gotta love that one worker that gets things done by any means necessary. | 513 | 62 | image | Sep 3 |
| These doors were painted with glossy paint from sherwin Williams on August 14th and they are still tacky. | 366 | 356 | image | Sep 11 |
| Cool paint brush (barn find) | 365 | 66 | image | Sep 23 |
| Sand before next coat? | 77 | 66 | image | Sep 14 |
| Clear finish that will hold up to sun and rain? | 77 | 74 | image | Sep 19 |
| How can I save my Wooster brush from dried latex paint? | 75 | 131 | image | Sep 23 |
| Please save my life | 73 | 71 | image | Sep 29 |
| First time painting on textured walls | 66 | 29 | image | Sep 1 |
| Painter thinks this is okay | 65 | 81 | image | Sep 21 |
r/paint Audience Overlap r/paint Subreddit Overlap & Related Communities
Overlapping audiences Communities with overlapping audiences
r/paint FAQ Frequently Asked Questions About r/paint
What's the best time to post on r/paint?
Based on posting volume, r/paint is most active on Wednesdays around 11 AM UTC. That window has the most community activity, but busier hours also mean more competition for attention.
How active is r/paint?
r/paint averages 25 posts per day and ranks in the top 10% for activity among tracked SFW subreddits.
How many upvotes do posts on r/paint get?
Posts on r/paint average about 6 upvotes this month (net score per post).
What kind of posts does r/paint get most?
On r/paint, most posts are image posts (62%)