2.0K posts analyzed Updated Jul 2026
Averages 65 posts/day, top 5% activity. Most active Thursdays around 5 PM UTC. Mostly image posts (57%).
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)
Most Active by Day
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 | 446 (57.2%) | 6 |
| DIY & Repairs | 112 (14.4%) | 14 |
| Builds & Renos | 65 (8.3%) | 126 |
| Water Chemistry | 63 (8.1%) | 20 |
| Casual Splash | 27 (3.5%) | 34 |
| Crystal Clear | 21 (2.7%) | 169 |
| Clearing the Swamp '26 | 18 (2.3%) | 79 |
| Automation | 11 (1.4%) | 1 |
| Costs & Calculations | 9 (1.2%) | 5 |
| In the Clear '26 | 8 (1.0%) | 66 |
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 | 839 (41.9%) | 27 | 19 |
| help | 160 (8.0%) | 4 | 16 |
| pump | 116 (5.8%) | 2 | 9 |
| water | 93 (4.6%) | 5 | 20 |
| filter | 92 (4.6%) | 4 | 13 |
| need | 79 (3.9%) | 4 | 16 |
| chlorine | 68 (3.4%) | 8 | 29 |
| salt | 65 (3.3%) | 4 | 16 |
| liner | 46 (2.3%) | 19 | 14 |
| ground | 45 (2.3%) | 4 | 7 |
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.
My husband and kids really wanted to fix the pool
Gas Station Pool Build
Found a little guest trying to beat the crazy heat today
Who else admires their pool at night when it's crystal clear?
Morning
Finally complete!
Finally warm enough to open the pool for the summer
Considering a home with an indoor pool
Skimmer’s clogged
How I feel after a week of owning a pool
| Title | Upvotes | Comments | Type | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| My husband and kids really wanted to fix the pool | 4.5K | 161 | image | Jul 28 |
| Gas Station Pool Build | 1.6K | 290 | image | Jul 16 |
| Found a little guest trying to beat the crazy heat today | 1.6K | 67 | image | Jul 1 |
| Who else admires their pool at night when it's crystal clear? | 1.5K | 105 | image | Jul 12 |
| Morning | 1.1K | 42 | image | Jul 20 |
| Finally complete! | 957 | 81 | image | Jul 22 |
| Finally warm enough to open the pool for the summer | 903 | 42 | image | Jul 5 |
| Considering a home with an indoor pool | 709 | 130 | image | Jul 13 |
| Skimmer’s clogged | 609 | 52 | image | Jul 13 |
| How I feel after a week of owning a pool | 583 | 57 | image | Jul 9 |
r/pools Audience Overlap r/pools Subreddit Overlap & Related Communities
Overlapping audiences Communities with overlapping audiences
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 Thursdays around 5 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 65 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 (57%)