1.8K posts analyzed Updated Sep 2026
Averages 61 posts/day, top 5% activity. Most active Fridays 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)
Most Active by Day
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 | 1.2K (65.3%) | 4 |
| WTB-OPEN | 495 (27.1%) | 2 |
| WTT-OPEN | 69 (3.8%) | 2 |
| OPEN - Reduced! | 56 (3.1%) | 4 |
| GIVEAWAY | 7 (0.4%) | 48 |
| Closed | 5 (0.3%) | 3 |
| WTS-CUSTOM | 3 (0.2%) | 2 |
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 (67.0%) | 4 | 6 |
| wtb | 468 (25.5%) | 2 | 3 |
| pilot | 350 (19.1%) | 5 | 7 |
| nib | 343 (18.7%) | 3 | 4 |
| pen | 326 (17.8%) | 4 | 5 |
| fountain | 222 (12.1%) | 4 | 5 |
| sailor | 217 (11.8%) | 5 | 7 |
| pens | 173 (9.4%) | 5 | 7 |
| ink | 157 (8.6%) | 3 | 6 |
| montblanc | 154 (8.4%) | 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.
NORMAL SCAMMER UPDATE
[GIVEAWAY] Teacher Needs All Fountain Pen Donations for High School Teens (2026-2027)
[Giveaway] Looking for a legatee
WTS Japanese and Japanese Style Pens (Tray #3 of the great downsizing)
[Reminder] WTT posts require verification photos!
[WTS] More Sailors
[WTS] Esterbrook Estie in Amber Tortoise <Journaler> [CONUS]
[WTS] Namiki, Pilot, and Others - Help me with tuition!
[WTS] Destash - Leonardo, Silverburl, Kilk, Montblanc, Platinum, and more...
[WTS] Destash - Pilot/Rotring/Pelikan/Lamy/etc
| Title | Upvotes | Comments | Type | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| NORMAL SCAMMER UPDATE | 181 | 2 | text | Sep 17 |
| [GIVEAWAY] Teacher Needs All Fountain Pen Donations for High School Teens (2026-2027) | 178 | 131 | text | Sep 8 |
| [Giveaway] Looking for a legatee | 132 | 98 | text | Sep 27 |
| WTS Japanese and Japanese Style Pens (Tray #3 of the great downsizing) | 28 | 23 | text | Sep 1 |
| [Reminder] WTT posts require verification photos! | 28 | 6 | text | Sep 28 |
| [WTS] More Sailors | 23 | 9 | text | Sep 6 |
| [WTS] Esterbrook Estie in Amber Tortoise <Journaler> [CONUS] | 22 | 9 | text | Aug 31 |
| [WTS] Namiki, Pilot, and Others - Help me with tuition! | 22 | 12 | text | Sep 5 |
| [WTS] Destash - Leonardo, Silverburl, Kilk, Montblanc, Platinum, and more... | 21 | 23 | text | Sep 12 |
| [WTS] Destash - Pilot/Rotring/Pelikan/Lamy/etc | 21 | 21 | text | Sep 13 |
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 Fridays 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 61 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%)