287 posts analyzed Updated Aug 2026
Averages 9 posts/day, top 25% activity. Most active Saturdays around 12 PM UTC. Mostly image posts (98%).
r/portraits Traffic & Engagement r/portraits 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/portraits Most Active Times When r/portraits 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/portraits Flair Performance r/portraits Flair Performance
Upvotes and volume by flair Average upvotes and post volume by flair
| Flair | Posts | Upvotes |
|---|---|---|
| Photograph | 262 (91.3%) | 30 |
| Painting | 12 (4.2%) | 4 |
| Drawing | 9 (3.1%) | 5 |
| NSFW | 4 (1.4%) | 0 |
Post Type Breakdown
Share by text, image, or link Share of posts by format: text, image, or link
r/portraits Trending Keywords Trending Keywords in r/portraits
Ranked by how often they appear Title keywords ranked by how often they appear
| Keyword | Mentions ▼ | Upvotes | Comments |
|---|---|---|---|
| canon | 56 (19.5%) | 44 | 2 |
| sony | 52 (18.1%) | 39 | 1 |
| nikon | 37 (12.9%) | 37 | 2 |
| portrait | 32 (11.2%) | 27 | 2 |
| 50mm | 28 (9.8%) | 27 | 2 |
| fujifilm | 23 (8.0%) | 42 | 1 |
| 85mm | 21 (7.3%) | 40 | 3 |
| 35mm | 20 (7.0%) | 28 | 2 |
| sigma | 19 (6.6%) | 60 | 3 |
| 70mm | 18 (6.3%) | 36 | 1 |
r/portraits Mentioned Domains Mentioned Domains in r/portraits
Most linked sites Most linked sites in this subreddit
| Domain | Links | Upvotes |
|---|---|---|
| i.imgur.com | 3 | 13 |
r/portraits Top Posts Top Performing Posts in r/portraits
Highest-performing posts Highest-performing posts. Each title links to Reddit.
Water and stones [Sony A7III, sigma 85mm f/1.4]
Model Test Ana [Sony A7IV, Sony 24-70 GMII]
Self-portrait [Canon Eos 6D]
She Stops Time [Canon R6 MKII, RF50mm f/1.2 L]
Summer Sun [Canon R6 MKII, RF50mm f/1.2 L]
take a sip (OC) [Canon 5D]
Downtown Shoot [Nikon FM2n, 40mm f2, Fujifilm 400]
Quiet afternoon in the studio [Nikon d750, 24-70mm f/2.8]
Cinematic Cowgirl. (Nikon Z6II, Nikon Z 35mm f/1.8 S)
18 [Canon R8 + RF 85mm 1.4 L VCM]
| Title | Upvotes | Comments | Type | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Water and stones [Sony A7III, sigma 85mm f/1.4] | 251 | 20 | image | Aug 22 |
| Model Test Ana [Sony A7IV, Sony 24-70 GMII] | 192 | 5 | image | Aug 31 |
| Self-portrait [Canon Eos 6D] | 183 | 4 | image | Aug 28 |
| She Stops Time [Canon R6 MKII, RF50mm f/1.2 L] | 163 | 14 | image | Aug 10 |
| Summer Sun [Canon R6 MKII, RF50mm f/1.2 L] | 135 | 0 | image | Aug 5 |
| take a sip (OC) [Canon 5D] | 132 | 0 | image | Aug 18 |
| Downtown Shoot [Nikon FM2n, 40mm f2, Fujifilm 400] | 124 | 2 | image | Aug 7 |
| Quiet afternoon in the studio [Nikon d750, 24-70mm f/2.8] | 123 | 2 | image | Aug 2 |
| Cinematic Cowgirl. (Nikon Z6II, Nikon Z 35mm f/1.8 S) | 118 | 24 | image | Aug 8 |
| 18 [Canon R8 + RF 85mm 1.4 L VCM] | 114 | 0 | image | Aug 13 |
r/portraits Audience Overlap r/portraits Subreddit Overlap & Related Communities
Overlapping audiences Communities with overlapping audiences
r/portraits FAQ Frequently Asked Questions About r/portraits
What's the best time to post on r/portraits?
Based on posting volume, r/portraits is most active on Saturdays around 12 PM UTC. That window has the most community activity, but busier hours also mean more competition for attention.
How active is r/portraits?
r/portraits averages 9 posts per day and ranks in the top 25% for activity among tracked SFW subreddits.
How many upvotes do posts on r/portraits get?
Posts on r/portraits average about 28 upvotes this month (net score per post).
What kind of posts does r/portraits get most?
On r/portraits, most posts are image posts (98%)