314 posts analyzed Updated Sep 2026
Averages 11 posts/day, top 25% activity. Most active Thursdays around 2 PM UTC. Mostly link posts (68%).
r/rock Traffic & Engagement r/rock 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/rock Most Active Times When r/rock 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/rock Flair Performance r/rock Flair Performance
Upvotes and volume by flair Average upvotes and post volume by flair
| Flair | Posts | Upvotes |
|---|---|---|
| Rock | 85 (27.3%) | 5 |
| Hard Rock | 23 (7.4%) | 5 |
| Discussion | 22 (7.1%) | 8 |
| 🎸 NEW BAND! 🎸 | 16 (5.1%) | 1 |
| 🎸 NEW ARTIST! 🎸 | 16 (5.1%) | 1 |
| Article/Interview/Documentary | 15 (4.8%) | 25 |
| Classic Rock | 14 (4.5%) | 14 |
| Question | 13 (4.2%) | 2 |
| Alt Rock | 12 (3.9%) | 7 |
| Indie Rock | 12 (3.9%) | 2 |
Post Type Breakdown
Share by text, image, or link Share of posts by format: text, image, or link
r/rock Trending Keywords Trending Keywords in r/rock
Ranked by how often they appear Title keywords ranked by how often they appear
| Keyword | Mentions ▼ | Upvotes | Comments |
|---|---|---|---|
| rock | 64 (20.4%) | 7 | 2 |
| live | 24 (7.6%) | 4 | 0 |
| music | 24 (7.6%) | 2 | 2 |
| band | 15 (4.8%) | 41 | 7 |
| video | 13 (4.1%) | 3 | 3 |
| album | 13 (4.1%) | 3 | 5 |
| song | 12 (3.8%) | 2 | 1 |
| cover | 10 (3.2%) | 1 | 0 |
r/rock Mentioned Domains Mentioned Domains in r/rock
Most linked sites Most linked sites in this subreddit
| Domain | Links | Upvotes |
|---|---|---|
| youtu.be | 93 | 3 |
| youtube.com | 46 | 6 |
| open.spotify.com | 14 | 1 |
| music.youtube.com | 8 | 3 |
r/rock Top Posts Top Performing Posts in r/rock
Highest-performing posts Highest-performing posts. Each title links to Reddit.
The Warning become first Mexican band to top Billboard Hard Rock Albums chart. 2nd all-woman band after BABYMETAL
Prince, Tom Petty, Steve Winwood - While My Guitar Gently Weeps (2004)
Nancy Wilson
Reflecting on Ed Sheeran's cancellation
Just discovered Buddy Holly and Ritchie Valens
"The time has come to say farewell." - Rod Stewart announces final ever tour for 2027
The Cult - "Rain" (1985)
Angus Young live with AC/DC in 1982 at the Manchester Apollo.
How Jason Newsted survived Metallica (2026)
Am I right in saying that Skid Row never deserved the Glam Metal label?
| Title | Upvotes | Comments | Type | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Warning become first Mexican band to top Billboard Hard Rock Albums chart. 2nd all-woman band after BABYMETAL | 295 | 26 | link | Sep 10 |
| Prince, Tom Petty, Steve Winwood - While My Guitar Gently Weeps (2004) | 159 | 64 | link | Sep 30 |
| Nancy Wilson | 138 | 11 | image | Sep 13 |
| Reflecting on Ed Sheeran's cancellation | 66 | 77 | text | Sep 16 |
| Just discovered Buddy Holly and Ritchie Valens | 61 | 19 | text | Sep 7 |
| "The time has come to say farewell." - Rod Stewart announces final ever tour for 2027 | 57 | 3 | link | Sep 28 |
| The Cult - "Rain" (1985) | 55 | 3 | link | Sep 29 |
| Angus Young live with AC/DC in 1982 at the Manchester Apollo. | 41 | 0 | image | Sep 6 |
| How Jason Newsted survived Metallica (2026) | 39 | 0 | link | Sep 21 |
| Am I right in saying that Skid Row never deserved the Glam Metal label? | 23 | 24 | text | Sep 29 |
r/rock Audience Overlap r/rock Subreddit Overlap & Related Communities
Overlapping audiences Communities with overlapping audiences
r/rock FAQ Frequently Asked Questions About r/rock
What's the best time to post on r/rock?
Based on posting volume, r/rock is most active on Thursdays around 2 PM UTC. That window has the most community activity, but busier hours also mean more competition for attention.
How active is r/rock?
r/rock averages 11 posts per day and ranks in the top 25% for activity among tracked SFW subreddits.
How many upvotes do posts on r/rock get?
Posts on r/rock average about 5 upvotes this month (net score per post).
What kind of posts does r/rock get most?
On r/rock, most posts are link posts (68%)