884 posts analyzed Updated Jul 2026
Averages 29 posts/day, top 10% activity. Most active Wednesdays around 2 PM UTC. Mostly text posts (93%).
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 |
|---|---|---|
| DOG | 218 (46.8%) | 10 |
| CAT | 212 (45.5%) | 10 |
| RODENTS | 12 (2.6%) | 5 |
| BIRD | 10 (2.1%) | 2 |
| REPTILE | 9 (1.9%) | 2 |
| Review of US-based company | 5 (1.1%) | 2 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| dog | 201 (22.7%) | 11 | 19 |
| cat | 180 (20.4%) | 10 | 15 |
| pet | 141 (15.9%) | 18 | 15 |
| cats | 56 (6.3%) | 15 | 26 |
| help | 50 (5.7%) | 17 | 13 |
| dogs | 36 (4.1%) | 20 | 20 |
| pets | 35 (4.0%) | 64 | 25 |
| advice | 33 (3.7%) | 12 | 23 |
| need | 31 (3.5%) | 8 | 17 |
| vet | 28 (3.2%) | 11 | 20 |
r/Pets Mentioned Domains Mentioned Domains in r/Pets
Most linked sites Most linked sites in this subreddit
| Domain | Links | Upvotes |
|---|---|---|
| reddit-uploaded-video.s3-accelerate.amazonaws.com | 23 | 1 |
| youtube.com | 5 | 1 |
| youtu.be | 4 | 1 |
| gofund.me | 3 | 1 |
r/Pets Top Posts Top Performing Posts in r/Pets
Highest-performing posts Highest-performing posts. Each title links to Reddit.
I called animal control on my neighbor and now he’s asking for help
YSK: The farmers dog ( dog food) is not actually high quality and is currently getting a class action lawsuit for being bad for dogs it isn't.
83 year old mother just got 2 large puppies
According to a new Harris Poll, "The State Of Pets," 77% of Americans own at least one pet, up 3 points from 2024, while 55% of Gen Z and millennials have considered building a life around pets rather than having children. 83% of pet owners say their pets are like their own children.
Update: we finally fixed our cat screaming at 4am (and it wasn't just 'ignore it')
There's literally no good reason to let your cat outside. Even welfare cats still predate other animals and they are adept and ambushing groundbirds climbing trees to kill young birds and squirrels and consistently hunt rabbits. Also there is the consistent chance of spreading disease
A warning for anyone trying to get an ESA letter for their pet
Anyone rewrite lyrics to popular songs about their pet?
Advice for broke single father of 5 year old that loves all living creatures
Does anyone else feel their emotional health is significantly better with a pet?
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 Wednesdays around 2 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 29 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 11 upvotes this month (net score per post).
What kind of posts does r/Pets get most?
On r/Pets, most posts are text posts (93%)