169 posts analyzed Updated Sep 2026
Averages 6 posts/day, top 25% activity. Most active Wednesdays around 7 AM UTC. Mostly link posts (65%).
r/postmetal Traffic & Engagement r/postmetal 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/postmetal Most Active Times When r/postmetal 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/postmetal Flair Performance r/postmetal Flair Performance
Upvotes and volume by flair Average upvotes and post volume by flair
| Flair | Posts | Upvotes |
|---|---|---|
| New Album | 23 (51.1%) | 9 |
| Discussion | 19 (42.2%) | 55 |
| Playlist | 3 (6.7%) | 13 |
Post Type Breakdown
Share by text, image, or link Share of posts by format: text, image, or link
r/postmetal Trending Keywords Trending Keywords in r/postmetal
Ranked by how often they appear Title keywords ranked by how often they appear
| Keyword | Mentions ▼ | Upvotes | Comments |
|---|---|---|---|
| metal | 38 (22.5%) | 18 | 14 |
| post | 32 (18.9%) | 39 | 20 |
| live | 15 (8.9%) | 6 | 1 |
| album | 12 (7.1%) | 74 | 13 |
r/postmetal Mentioned Domains Mentioned Domains in r/postmetal
Most linked sites Most linked sites in this subreddit
| Domain | Links | Upvotes |
|---|---|---|
| youtu.be | 48 | 14 |
| youtube.com | 21 | 6 |
| open.spotify.com | 9 | 1 |
| instagram.com | 4 | 41 |
| theanaesthete.bandcamp.com | 4 | 46 |
r/postmetal Top Posts Top Performing Posts in r/postmetal
Highest-performing posts Highest-performing posts. Each title links to Reddit.
Isis - Oceanic appreciation post.
Finally got my favorite album on cd
Russian Circles just keep getting better
Julie Christmas x Cult of Luna - ArctanGent 2026
Post metal appreciation post.
Russian Circles - Beyond the Gates
Old phone pic of Aaron from Isis final tour 2010 (NYC)
The Ocean - Solaris (Full Album)
Rosetta final album incoming!
New book announced, "Deconstructing Towers: The Story of Hydra Head Records"
| Title | Upvotes | Comments | Type | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Isis - Oceanic appreciation post. | 429 | 57 | image | Sep 1 |
| Finally got my favorite album on cd | 319 | 15 | image | Sep 10 |
| Russian Circles just keep getting better | 235 | 19 | image | Sep 30 |
| Julie Christmas x Cult of Luna - ArctanGent 2026 | 173 | 10 | image | Aug 31 |
| Post metal appreciation post. | 153 | 40 | image | Sep 23 |
| Russian Circles - Beyond the Gates | 146 | 17 | image | Sep 26 |
| Old phone pic of Aaron from Isis final tour 2010 (NYC) | 139 | 6 | image | Sep 3 |
| The Ocean - Solaris (Full Album) | 135 | 46 | link | Sep 25 |
| Rosetta final album incoming! | 128 | 38 | link | Sep 16 |
| New book announced, "Deconstructing Towers: The Story of Hydra Head Records" | 126 | 12 | link | Sep 18 |
r/postmetal Audience Overlap r/postmetal Subreddit Overlap & Related Communities
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r/postmetal FAQ Frequently Asked Questions About r/postmetal
What's the best time to post on r/postmetal?
Based on posting volume, r/postmetal is most active on Wednesdays around 7 AM UTC. That window has the most community activity, but busier hours also mean more competition for attention.
How active is r/postmetal?
r/postmetal averages 6 posts per day and ranks in the top 25% for activity among tracked SFW subreddits.
How many upvotes do posts on r/postmetal get?
Posts on r/postmetal average about 26 upvotes this month (net score per post).
What kind of posts does r/postmetal get most?
On r/postmetal, most posts are link posts (65%)