198 posts analyzed Updated Aug 2026
Averages 6 posts/day, top 25% activity. Most active Saturdays around 2 PM UTC. Mostly image posts (62%).
r/pirates Traffic & Engagement r/pirates 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/pirates Most Active Times When r/pirates 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/pirates Flair Performance r/pirates Flair Performance
Upvotes and volume by flair Average upvotes and post volume by flair
| Flair | Posts | Upvotes |
|---|---|---|
| Questions & Seeking Help | 45 (22.7%) | 22 |
| Art & Crafts | 30 (15.2%) | 60 |
| General Pirate Content | 28 (14.1%) | 15 |
| History | 26 (13.1%) | 38 |
| Media & Entertainment | 26 (13.1%) | 66 |
| Clothing & Cosplay | 17 (8.6%) | 99 |
| Discussion | 16 (8.1%) | 124 |
| Memes & Humor | 10 (5.1%) | 29 |
Post Type Breakdown
Share by text, image, or link Share of posts by format: text, image, or link
r/pirates Trending Keywords Trending Keywords in r/pirates
Ranked by how often they appear Title keywords ranked by how often they appear
| Keyword | Mentions ▼ | Upvotes | Comments |
|---|---|---|---|
| pirate | 72 (36.4%) | 40 | 11 |
| pirates | 20 (10.1%) | 25 | 11 |
| ship | 15 (7.6%) | 25 | 4 |
| black | 12 (6.1%) | 24 | 1 |
r/pirates Mentioned Domains Mentioned Domains in r/pirates
Most linked sites Most linked sites in this subreddit
| Domain | Links | Upvotes |
|---|---|---|
| i.imgur.com | 12 | 48 |
| youtu.be | 6 | 4 |
| youtube.com | 5 | 5 |
| twitch.tv | 3 | 0 |
r/pirates Top Posts Top Performing Posts in r/pirates
Highest-performing posts Highest-performing posts. Each title links to Reddit.
Rest in Peace Tim Curry who played as Long John Silver
Where did all the pirate movies go?
My sword is finished
Made two Granadoe for my sash belt
Reconstruction of Nassau (Bahamas) during the Golden Age of Piracy around 1715
Authentic Pirate Flags 🏴☠️
My daughter and I plundering a local bar with a few friends. 🏴☠️
Working on this kraken skateboard deck
Beware of pirate themed AI music like Blackbeard’s Tavern.
Latest Piece of 8!
| Title | Upvotes | Comments | Type | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rest in Peace Tim Curry who played as Long John Silver | 1.5K | 19 | image | Aug 26 |
| Where did all the pirate movies go? | 844 | 115 | image | Aug 22 |
| My sword is finished | 344 | 10 | image | Aug 20 |
| Made two Granadoe for my sash belt | 323 | 18 | image | Aug 23 |
| Reconstruction of Nassau (Bahamas) during the Golden Age of Piracy around 1715 | 292 | 10 | image | Aug 30 |
| Authentic Pirate Flags 🏴☠️ | 275 | 18 | image | Aug 1 |
| My daughter and I plundering a local bar with a few friends. 🏴☠️ | 271 | 6 | image | Aug 18 |
| Working on this kraken skateboard deck | 266 | 18 | image | Aug 11 |
| Beware of pirate themed AI music like Blackbeard’s Tavern. | 196 | 63 | text | Aug 2 |
| Latest Piece of 8! | 196 | 7 | image | Aug 31 |
r/pirates Audience Overlap r/pirates Subreddit Overlap & Related Communities
Overlapping audiences Communities with overlapping audiences
r/pirates FAQ Frequently Asked Questions About r/pirates
What's the best time to post on r/pirates?
Based on posting volume, r/pirates is most active on Saturdays around 2 PM UTC. That window has the most community activity, but busier hours also mean more competition for attention.
How active is r/pirates?
r/pirates averages 6 posts per day and ranks in the top 25% for activity among tracked SFW subreddits.
How many upvotes do posts on r/pirates get?
Posts on r/pirates average about 50 upvotes this month (net score per post).
What kind of posts does r/pirates get most?
On r/pirates, most posts are image posts (62%)