991 posts analyzed Updated Sep 2026
Averages 33 posts/day, top 5% activity. Most active Tuesdays around 4 PM UTC. Mostly image posts (56%).
r/pools Traffic & Engagement r/pools Traffic & Engagement
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Upvote Distribution
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r/pools Most Active Times When r/pools Is Most Active
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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 | 232 (59.3%) | 14 |
| DIY & Repairs | 71 (18.2%) | 7 |
| Water Chemistry | 23 (5.9%) | 3 |
| Costs & Calculations | 19 (4.9%) | 17 |
| Builds & Renos | 16 (4.1%) | 11 |
| Casual Splash | 14 (3.6%) | 50 |
| Automation | 7 (1.8%) | 2 |
| In the Clear '26 | 3 (0.8%) | 132 |
| Crystal Clear | 3 (0.8%) | 3 |
| Clearing the Swamp '26 | 3 (0.8%) | 14 |
Post Type Breakdown
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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 | 393 (39.7%) | 16 | 20 |
| help | 71 (7.2%) | 4 | 16 |
| pump | 62 (6.3%) | 3 | 11 |
| need | 45 (4.5%) | 8 | 16 |
| cover | 42 (4.2%) | 3 | 10 |
| water | 42 (4.2%) | 6 | 17 |
| closing | 30 (3.0%) | 2 | 9 |
| question | 26 (2.6%) | 2 | 12 |
| algae | 26 (2.6%) | 1 | 9 |
| salt | 26 (2.6%) | 3 | 18 |
r/pools Mentioned Domains Mentioned Domains in r/pools
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/pools Top Posts Top Performing Posts in r/pools
Highest-performing posts Highest-performing posts. Each title links to Reddit.
Should I shock?
Finally got the backyard and pool finished — what do you guys think?
Talk amongst yourselves
I know you all agree
Always a sad day
900 gal leak per day UPDATE! Place your bets...
Just bought a house in Michigan with a pool that hasn't been opened in 10y, how can I get this best situated to roll into spring?
The Creation of our Oasis
After all my hard work, we’re swimming til November…
Enjoying the workday by the pool.
| Title | Upvotes | Comments | Type | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Should I shock? | 2.8K | 290 | image | Sep 20 |
| Finally got the backyard and pool finished — what do you guys think? | 2.0K | 732 | image | Sep 30 |
| Talk amongst yourselves | 2.0K | 510 | image | Sep 20 |
| I know you all agree | 1.5K | 70 | image | Sep 17 |
| Always a sad day | 605 | 170 | image | Sep 14 |
| 900 gal leak per day UPDATE! Place your bets... | 596 | 80 | image | Sep 18 |
| Just bought a house in Michigan with a pool that hasn't been opened in 10y, how can I get this best situated to roll into spring? | 519 | 271 | image | Sep 19 |
| The Creation of our Oasis | 445 | 58 | image | Sep 5 |
| After all my hard work, we’re swimming til November… | 420 | 33 | image | Sep 13 |
| Enjoying the workday by the pool. | 328 | 107 | image | Sep 2 |
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 4 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 33 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 20 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%)