743 posts analyzed Updated Sep 2026
Averages 25 posts/day, top 10% activity. Most active Mondays around 5 AM UTC. Mostly text posts (100%).
r/penpals Traffic & Engagement r/penpals 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/penpals Most Active Times When r/penpals 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/penpals Flair Performance r/penpals Flair Performance
Upvotes and volume by flair Average upvotes and post volume by flair
| Flair | Posts | Upvotes |
|---|---|---|
| Snail Mail | 202 (27.3%) | 7 |
| Reddit Messaging | 194 (26.2%) | 4 |
| Email & Snail Mail | 138 (18.6%) | 5 |
| 125 (16.9%) | 5 | |
| Snail Mail & Postcard | 74 (10.0%) | 7 |
| Postcard | 8 (1.1%) | 7 |
Post Type Breakdown
Share by text, image, or link Share of posts by format: text, image, or link
r/penpals Trending Keywords Trending Keywords in r/penpals
Ranked by how often they appear Title keywords ranked by how often they appear
| Keyword | Mentions ▼ | Upvotes | Comments |
|---|---|---|---|
| looking | 407 (54.8%) | 5 | 4 |
| penpals | 104 (14.0%) | 5 | 4 |
| penpal | 88 (11.8%) | 5 | 4 |
| friends | 86 (11.6%) | 5 | 4 |
| pen | 75 (10.1%) | 7 | 5 |
67 (9.0%) | 9 | 7 | |
| long | 59 (7.9%) | 4 | 3 |
| snail | 57 (7.7%) | 7 | 4 |
| usa | 48 (6.5%) | 4 | 3 |
| pals | 48 (6.5%) | 8 | 5 |
r/penpals Mentioned Domains Mentioned Domains in r/penpals
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/penpals Top Posts Top Performing Posts in r/penpals
Highest-performing posts Highest-performing posts. Each title links to Reddit.
[27/M] — I want an unreasonable amount of physical mail
"I'm so tired of being ghosted!" It might not be on purpose.
[37/F] Vienna, Austria – looking for snail mail friends in Europe
[33/F] #JPN Let’s start by being friends
[31/F] Looking for pen pals from all over the world 🌎
[38/M] Teacher with Mutism / Chronic Illness. Forever penpals!
[24/f] the traveling diary
[29/M] Swedish guy seeking a slow wholesome friendship
[32/F] Looking for a snail mail pen pal to gossip and overshare with
[31/F] Is anyone else tired of mailing letters and not getting any in return? Me too!
| Title | Upvotes | Comments | Type | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [27/M] — I want an unreasonable amount of physical mail | 137 | 116 | text | Sep 21 |
| "I'm so tired of being ghosted!" It might not be on purpose. | 66 | 11 | image | Sep 22 |
| [37/F] Vienna, Austria – looking for snail mail friends in Europe | 45 | 16 | text | Sep 7 |
| [33/F] #JPN Let’s start by being friends | 39 | 19 | text | Sep 6 |
| [31/F] Looking for pen pals from all over the world 🌎 | 37 | 31 | text | Sep 9 |
| [38/M] Teacher with Mutism / Chronic Illness. Forever penpals! | 33 | 13 | text | Sep 16 |
| [24/f] the traveling diary | 33 | 51 | text | Sep 20 |
| [29/M] Swedish guy seeking a slow wholesome friendship | 32 | 2 | text | Sep 29 |
| [32/F] Looking for a snail mail pen pal to gossip and overshare with | 32 | 9 | text | Sep 4 |
| [31/F] Is anyone else tired of mailing letters and not getting any in return? Me too! | 32 | 11 | text | Sep 29 |
r/penpals Audience Overlap r/penpals Subreddit Overlap & Related Communities
Overlapping audiences Communities with overlapping audiences
r/penpals FAQ Frequently Asked Questions About r/penpals
What's the best time to post on r/penpals?
Based on posting volume, r/penpals is most active on Mondays around 5 AM UTC. That window has the most community activity, but busier hours also mean more competition for attention.
How active is r/penpals?
r/penpals averages 25 posts per day and ranks in the top 10% for activity among tracked SFW subreddits.
How many upvotes do posts on r/penpals get?
Posts on r/penpals average about 6 upvotes this month (net score per post).
What kind of posts does r/penpals get most?
On r/penpals, most posts are text posts (100%)