919 posts analyzed Updated Aug 2026
Averages 30 posts/day, top 10% activity. Most active Mondays around 2 PM UTC. Mostly image posts (61%).
r/paint Traffic & Engagement r/paint 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/paint Most Active Times When r/paint Is Most Active
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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 | 747 (81.5%) | 3 |
| Picture | 57 (6.2%) | 11 |
| Discussion | 48 (5.2%) | 5 |
| Technical | 27 (2.9%) | 1 |
| Safety | 10 (1.1%) | 16 |
| Failures | 9 (1.0%) | 10 |
| TodayILearned | 7 (0.8%) | 3 |
| Guide | 7 (0.8%) | 1 |
| Offbeat | 5 (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 | 322 (35.0%) | 3 | 11 |
| painting | 110 (12.0%) | 2 | 12 |
| help | 66 (7.2%) | 2 | 10 |
| need | 53 (5.8%) | 2 | 9 |
| advice | 52 (5.7%) | 2 | 7 |
| primer | 49 (5.3%) | 2 | 10 |
| wall | 45 (4.9%) | 2 | 7 |
| color | 38 (4.1%) | 2 | 10 |
| walls | 38 (4.1%) | 1 | 12 |
| ceiling | 38 (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 | 19 | 1 |
| facebook.com | 3 | 1 |
r/paint Top Posts Top Performing Posts in r/paint
Highest-performing posts Highest-performing posts. Each title links to Reddit.
Before and after of some cathedral doors I painted.
Baseboard paint bled through tape
Painters used my hose to clean their supplies and this happened
2 rooms I painted this week.
What am I supposed to do with this?
Just a little over spray
how probable is it that this is lead paint? found in a basement and tempted to use...
What could be causing these bubbles in the drywall?
How would you paint the trim?
Would this work as a painting portfolio for potential employers?
| Title | Upvotes | Comments | Type | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Before and after of some cathedral doors I painted. | 247 | 35 | image | Aug 5 |
| Baseboard paint bled through tape | 233 | 342 | image | Aug 16 |
| Painters used my hose to clean their supplies and this happened | 230 | 172 | image | Aug 25 |
| 2 rooms I painted this week. | 163 | 13 | image | Aug 21 |
| What am I supposed to do with this? | 160 | 166 | image | Aug 18 |
| Just a little over spray | 149 | 76 | image | Aug 15 |
| how probable is it that this is lead paint? found in a basement and tempted to use... | 85 | 114 | image | Aug 26 |
| What could be causing these bubbles in the drywall? | 80 | 72 | image | Aug 4 |
| How would you paint the trim? | 78 | 92 | image | Aug 11 |
| Would this work as a painting portfolio for potential employers? | 72 | 116 | image | Aug 22 |
r/paint Audience Overlap r/paint Subreddit Overlap & Related Communities
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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 Mondays around 2 PM 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 30 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 4 upvotes this month (net score per post).
What kind of posts does r/paint get most?
On r/paint, most posts are image posts (61%)