1.9K posts analyzed Updated Aug 2026
Averages 62 posts/day, top 5% activity. Most active Saturdays around 12 PM UTC. Mostly text posts (100%).
r/Pen_Swap Traffic & Engagement r/Pen_Swap 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/Pen_Swap Most Active Times When r/Pen_Swap Is Most Active
Peak posting by day and hour (UTC) When this community posts most, by day and hour (UTC)
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r/Pen_Swap Flair Performance r/Pen_Swap Flair Performance
Upvotes and volume by flair Average upvotes and post volume by flair
| Flair | Posts | Upvotes |
|---|---|---|
| WTS-OPEN | 1.1K (59.7%) | 5 |
| WTB-OPEN | 626 (32.8%) | 3 |
| WTT-OPEN | 70 (3.7%) | 2 |
| OPEN - Reduced! | 58 (3.0%) | 3 |
| WTS-CUSTOM | 8 (0.4%) | 17 |
| GIVEAWAY | 7 (0.4%) | 3 |
Post Type Breakdown
Share by text, image, or link Share of posts by format: text, image, or link
r/Pen_Swap Trending Keywords Trending Keywords in r/Pen_Swap
Ranked by how often they appear Title keywords ranked by how often they appear
| Keyword | Mentions ▼ | Upvotes | Comments |
|---|---|---|---|
| wts | 1.2K (61.4%) | 5 | 6 |
| wtb | 597 (31.2%) | 3 | 3 |
| pilot | 380 (19.9%) | 5 | 7 |
| pen | 324 (16.9%) | 4 | 5 |
| nib | 310 (16.2%) | 4 | 4 |
| sailor | 242 (12.7%) | 7 | 7 |
| pens | 192 (10.0%) | 6 | 8 |
| fountain | 187 (9.8%) | 4 | 5 |
| ink | 172 (9.0%) | 4 | 6 |
| montblanc | 131 (6.8%) | 4 | 5 |
r/Pen_Swap Mentioned Domains Mentioned Domains in r/Pen_Swap
Most linked sites Most linked sites in this subreddit
This community doesn't link off-site.
Its posts are text, images, or discussion rather than outbound links.
r/Pen_Swap Top Posts Top Performing Posts in r/Pen_Swap
Highest-performing posts Highest-performing posts. Each title links to Reddit.
[WTB] Your Retired Starter Pens!!!
[WTS][Custom] Papervent 2026: A Fountain Pen & Stationery Advent Experience Early Bird Promotional Offer - MOD APPROVED
[WTS] Japanese fabric pen pouches (CONUS)
WTS - Custom Grinds Galore!!!
[WTS] New color pen Cleaning Beds update/inventory clear out. Discounted Beds and some 1-off colors
[WTB] Tohma Pen - with a sad story
[WTS] Artisan Ink Handcrafted Pen "Springtime Confetti"
[WTS-OPEN] - Vintage & New Japanese, Urushi & Maki-e, and Vintage Western Pens: Pilot, Sailor, Platinum, Pelikan, Parker, Montblanc, Sheaffer, Waterman & Eversharp
[WTS] Conway Stewart, Cypress, Pelikan, Omas and more!
WTS - Collection level pens -- Namiki, Nakaya, Sailor, AP......
r/Pen_Swap Audience Overlap r/Pen_Swap Subreddit Overlap & Related Communities
Overlapping audiences Communities with overlapping audiences
r/Pen_Swap FAQ Frequently Asked Questions About r/Pen_Swap
What's the best time to post on r/Pen_Swap?
Based on posting volume, r/Pen_Swap is most active on Saturdays around 12 PM UTC. That window has the most community activity, but busier hours also mean more competition for attention.
How active is r/Pen_Swap?
r/Pen_Swap averages 62 posts per day and ranks in the top 5% for activity among tracked SFW subreddits.
How many upvotes do posts on r/Pen_Swap get?
Posts on r/Pen_Swap average about 4 upvotes this month (net score per post).
What kind of posts does r/Pen_Swap get most?
On r/Pen_Swap, most posts are text posts (100%)