631 posts analyzed Updated Sep 2026
Averages 21 posts/day, top 10% activity. Most active Sundays around 10 PM UTC. Mostly text posts (96%).
r/Pets Traffic & Engagement r/Pets 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/Pets Most Active Times When r/Pets 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/Pets Flair Performance r/Pets Flair Performance
Upvotes and volume by flair Average upvotes and post volume by flair
| Flair | Posts | Upvotes |
|---|---|---|
| CAT | 216 (57.4%) | 12 |
| DOG | 147 (39.1%) | 6 |
| BIRD | 6 (1.6%) | 1 |
| RODENTS | 4 (1.1%) | 6 |
| Review of US-based company | 3 (0.8%) | 4 |
Post Type Breakdown
Share by text, image, or link Share of posts by format: text, image, or link
r/Pets Trending Keywords Trending Keywords in r/Pets
Ranked by how often they appear Title keywords ranked by how often they appear
| Keyword | Mentions ▼ | Upvotes | Comments |
|---|---|---|---|
| cat | 158 (25.0%) | 65 | 21 |
| dog | 138 (21.9%) | 14 | 16 |
| pet | 84 (13.3%) | 72 | 62 |
| cats | 50 (7.9%) | 7 | 16 |
| pets | 44 (7.0%) | 26 | 82 |
| help | 40 (6.3%) | 4 | 10 |
| advice | 39 (6.2%) | 18 | 26 |
| need | 24 (3.8%) | 6 | 15 |
| kitten | 24 (3.8%) | 4 | 14 |
| dogs | 21 (3.3%) | 5 | 16 |
r/Pets Mentioned Domains Mentioned Domains in r/Pets
Most linked sites Most linked sites in this subreddit
| Domain | Links | Upvotes |
|---|---|---|
| c.org | 6 | 1 |
| youtube.com | 6 | 1 |
r/Pets Top Posts Top Performing Posts in r/Pets
Highest-performing posts Highest-performing posts. Each title links to Reddit.
I just realized my cat thought I didn’t want him sleeping next to me 😭
My date thinks using smart pet products means I “shouldn’t have a pet” 🙃
Barack Obama's Family Dog Sunny Dead
What’s something your pet does that they clearly think is helping you?
What’s something you regularly say to your pet that would sound completely ridiculous if someone overheard you?
r/cat advice is full of terrible advice.
What’s the most hilariously petty thing your pet has ever done?
I think my cat was mounted and I don't know what to do
UPDATE!! Animal control saved the day
If you changed any of your pets’ names after adoption, from what to what?
| Title | Upvotes | Comments | Type | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| I just realized my cat thought I didn’t want him sleeping next to me 😭 | 8.4K | 133 | text | Sep 8 |
| My date thinks using smart pet products means I “shouldn’t have a pet” 🙃 | 1.7K | 607 | text | Sep 6 |
| Barack Obama's Family Dog Sunny Dead | 1.2K | 58 | link | Sep 16 |
| What’s something your pet does that they clearly think is helping you? | 613 | 392 | text | Sep 26 |
| What’s something you regularly say to your pet that would sound completely ridiculous if someone overheard you? | 348 | 581 | text | Sep 6 |
| r/cat advice is full of terrible advice. | 278 | 272 | text | Sep 14 |
| What’s the most hilariously petty thing your pet has ever done? | 278 | 293 | text | Sep 19 |
| I think my cat was mounted and I don't know what to do | 231 | 108 | text | Sep 27 |
| UPDATE!! Animal control saved the day | 221 | 25 | text | Sep 19 |
| If you changed any of your pets’ names after adoption, from what to what? | 219 | 1.5K | text | Sep 21 |
r/Pets Audience Overlap r/Pets Subreddit Overlap & Related Communities
Overlapping audiences Communities with overlapping audiences
r/Pets FAQ Frequently Asked Questions About r/Pets
What's the best time to post on r/Pets?
Based on posting volume, r/Pets is most active on Sundays around 10 PM UTC. That window has the most community activity, but busier hours also mean more competition for attention.
How active is r/Pets?
r/Pets averages 21 posts per day and ranks in the top 10% for activity among tracked SFW subreddits.
How many upvotes do posts on r/Pets get?
Posts on r/Pets average about 31 upvotes this month (net score per post).
What kind of posts does r/Pets get most?
On r/Pets, most posts are text posts (96%)