468 posts analyzed Updated Aug 2026
Averages 15 posts/day, top 25% activity. Most active Thursdays around 11 AM UTC. Mostly link posts (74%).
r/progmetal Traffic & Engagement r/progmetal Traffic & Engagement
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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/progmetal Most Active Times When r/progmetal 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/progmetal Flair Performance r/progmetal Flair Performance
Upvotes and volume by flair Average upvotes and post volume by flair
| Flair | Posts | Upvotes |
|---|---|---|
| Discussion | 123 (26.8%) | 20 |
| Clean | 112 (24.4%) | 28 |
| Mixed | 76 (16.6%) | 23 |
| please add a flair | 53 (11.5%) | 10 |
| New Release | 47 (10.2%) | 21 |
| Harsh | 22 (4.8%) | 21 |
| Instrumental | 19 (4.1%) | 16 |
| News | 7 (1.5%) | 69 |
Post Type Breakdown
Share by text, image, or link Share of posts by format: text, image, or link
r/progmetal Trending Keywords Trending Keywords in r/progmetal
Ranked by how often they appear Title keywords ranked by how often they appear
| Keyword | Mentions ▼ | Upvotes | Comments |
|---|---|---|---|
| metal | 75 (16.0%) | 16 | 23 |
| ffo | 73 (15.6%) | 18 | 3 |
| progressive | 47 (10.0%) | 22 | 15 |
| prog | 39 (8.3%) | 17 | 34 |
| album | 22 (4.7%) | 35 | 18 |
| rock | 22 (4.7%) | 21 | 3 |
| albums | 18 (3.9%) | 21 | 54 |
| video | 16 (3.4%) | 9 | 2 |
| official | 15 (3.2%) | 12 | 2 |
| music | 14 (3.0%) | 15 | 46 |
r/progmetal Mentioned Domains Mentioned Domains in r/progmetal
Most linked sites Most linked sites in this subreddit
| Domain | Links | Upvotes |
|---|---|---|
| youtu.be | 159 | 23 |
| youtube.com | 134 | 22 |
| open.spotify.com | 12 | 2 |
r/progmetal Top Posts Top Performing Posts in r/progmetal
Highest-performing posts Highest-performing posts. Each title links to Reddit.
Thank You Scientist - Feed the Horses (2014)
Karnivool - New Day
The Contortionist - Godspeed
The great misdirect by Between the Buried and Me is a Peak album
Caligula’s Horse - Charcoal Grace is brilliant
Quiet World Vinyl 2nd Pressing + Massive Announcement announcement
Metal with saxophone...
Between the Buried and Me - The Future Is Behind Us
MASTODON - Marrow Deep
Moron Police - Isn't It Easy
| Title | Upvotes | Comments | Type | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thank You Scientist - Feed the Horses (2014) | 270 | 32 | link | Aug 5 |
| Karnivool - New Day | 259 | 38 | link | Aug 9 |
| The Contortionist - Godspeed | 246 | 76 | link | Aug 19 |
| The great misdirect by Between the Buried and Me is a Peak album | 211 | 59 | text | Aug 25 |
| Caligula’s Horse - Charcoal Grace is brilliant | 211 | 61 | text | Aug 18 |
| Quiet World Vinyl 2nd Pressing + Massive Announcement announcement | 210 | 48 | text | Aug 19 |
| Metal with saxophone... | 209 | 445 | text | Aug 31 |
| Between the Buried and Me - The Future Is Behind Us | 197 | 11 | link | Aug 20 |
| MASTODON - Marrow Deep | 176 | 80 | text | Aug 31 |
| Moron Police - Isn't It Easy | 162 | 40 | link | Aug 16 |
r/progmetal Audience Overlap r/progmetal Subreddit Overlap & Related Communities
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r/progmetal FAQ Frequently Asked Questions About r/progmetal
What's the best time to post on r/progmetal?
Based on posting volume, r/progmetal is most active on Thursdays around 11 AM UTC. That window has the most community activity, but busier hours also mean more competition for attention.
How active is r/progmetal?
r/progmetal averages 15 posts per day and ranks in the top 25% for activity among tracked SFW subreddits.
How many upvotes do posts on r/progmetal get?
Posts on r/progmetal average about 22 upvotes this month (net score per post).
What kind of posts does r/progmetal get most?
On r/progmetal, most posts are link posts (74%)