2.7K posts analyzed Updated Jun 2026
Averages 90 posts/day, top 5% activity. Most active Tuesdays around 12 PM UTC. Mostly image posts (56%).
r/pools Traffic & Engagement r/pools 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/pools Most Active Times When r/pools 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/pools Flair Performance r/pools Flair Performance
Upvotes and volume by flair Average upvotes and post volume by flair
| Flair | Posts | Upvotes |
|---|---|---|
| Pool Help & Questions | 592 (62.1%) | 7 |
| DIY & Repairs | 132 (13.8%) | 5 |
| Water Chemistry | 68 (7.1%) | 8 |
| Builds & Renos | 64 (6.7%) | 27 |
| Clearing the Swamp '26 | 32 (3.4%) | 117 |
| In the Clear '26 | 16 (1.7%) | 77 |
| Casual Splash | 16 (1.7%) | 66 |
| Crystal Clear | 13 (1.4%) | 42 |
| Automation | 11 (1.2%) | 1 |
| Costs & Calculations | 10 (1.0%) | 4 |
Post Type Breakdown
Share by text, image, or link Share of posts by format: text, image, or link
r/pools Trending Keywords Trending Keywords in r/pools
Ranked by how often they appear Title keywords ranked by how often they appear
| Keyword | Mentions ▼ | Upvotes | Comments |
|---|---|---|---|
| pool | 1.0K (37.7%) | 15 | 15 |
| help | 242 (9.0%) | 14 | 11 |
| pump | 161 (6.0%) | 2 | 9 |
| water | 138 (5.1%) | 8 | 14 |
| filter | 117 (4.3%) | 2 | 8 |
| need | 85 (3.1%) | 23 | 13 |
| chlorine | 80 (3.0%) | 5 | 23 |
| liner | 73 (2.7%) | 5 | 8 |
| advice | 69 (2.6%) | 1 | 8 |
| salt | 68 (2.5%) | 10 | 14 |
r/pools Mentioned Domains Mentioned Domains in r/pools
Most linked sites Most linked sites in this subreddit
| Domain | Links | Upvotes |
|---|---|---|
| youtube.com | 4 | 6 |
r/pools Top Posts Top Performing Posts in r/pools
Highest-performing posts Highest-performing posts. Each title links to Reddit.
I just spent $14M having this pool redone and now it looks like this. HELP! Thank you for your attention to this matter. DJT
Need help clearing this algae bloom… where do I even start? 😬
Mosquito farm no more: pool Before and after
Concrete pool built in 1957 - 70 year anniversary next year!!
Do you guys think this is ok to swim in?
Should we SLAM?
Bought a house earlier this year, first time opening a pool. How’d I do?
Every. Single. Year
First season of pool ownership is underway!
Hotel pool. I am right to not let my kids swim here, correct?
| Title | Upvotes | Comments | Type | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| I just spent $14M having this pool redone and now it looks like this. HELP! Thank you for your attention to this matter. DJT | 1.5K | 106 | image | Jun 13 |
| Need help clearing this algae bloom… where do I even start? 😬 | 1.4K | 130 | image | Jun 12 |
| Mosquito farm no more: pool Before and after | 998 | 78 | image | Jun 24 |
| Concrete pool built in 1957 - 70 year anniversary next year!! | 991 | 84 | image | Jun 5 |
| Do you guys think this is ok to swim in? | 880 | 353 | image | Jun 9 |
| Should we SLAM? | 785 | 207 | image | Jun 17 |
| Bought a house earlier this year, first time opening a pool. How’d I do? | 775 | 53 | image | Jun 22 |
| Every. Single. Year | 768 | 241 | image | Jun 14 |
| First season of pool ownership is underway! | 662 | 71 | image | May 31 |
| Hotel pool. I am right to not let my kids swim here, correct? | 629 | 325 | image | Jun 16 |
r/pools Audience Overlap r/pools Subreddit Overlap & Related Communities
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r/pools FAQ Frequently Asked Questions About r/pools
What's the best time to post on r/pools?
Based on posting volume, r/pools is most active on Tuesdays around 12 PM UTC. That window has the most community activity, but busier hours also mean more competition for attention.
How active is r/pools?
r/pools averages 90 posts per day and ranks in the top 5% for activity among tracked SFW subreddits.
How many upvotes do posts on r/pools get?
Posts on r/pools average about 13 upvotes this month (net score per post).
What kind of posts does r/pools get most?
On r/pools, most posts are image posts (56%)