338 posts analyzed Updated Aug 2026
Averages 11 posts/day, top 25% activity. Most active Fridays around 12 PM UTC. Mostly link posts (68%).
r/rock Traffic & Engagement r/rock 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/rock Most Active Times When r/rock Is Most Active
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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 (26.2%) | 9 |
| Discussion | 30 (9.3%) | 2 |
| Hard Rock | 29 (9.0%) | 6 |
| Question | 21 (6.5%) | 2 |
| Alt Rock | 21 (6.5%) | 2 |
| 🎸 NEW BAND! 🎸 | 20 (6.2%) | 2 |
| Classic Rock | 19 (5.9%) | 7 |
| 🎸 NEW ARTIST! 🎸 | 18 (5.6%) | 2 |
| Soft Rock | 10 (3.1%) | 1 |
| News | 9 (2.8%) | 34 |
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 | 44 (13.0%) | 2 | 4 |
| music | 29 (8.6%) | 2 | 1 |
| live | 27 (8.0%) | 5 | 1 |
| video | 23 (6.8%) | 3 | 0 |
| album | 17 (5.0%) | 1 | 1 |
| official | 15 (4.4%) | 3 | 0 |
| song | 15 (4.4%) | 1 | 0 |
| band | 11 (3.3%) | 2 | 4 |
| good | 10 (3.0%) | 1 | 5 |
r/rock Mentioned Domains Mentioned Domains in r/rock
Most linked sites Most linked sites in this subreddit
| Domain | Links | Upvotes |
|---|---|---|
| youtu.be | 119 | 3 |
| youtube.com | 51 | 3 |
| open.spotify.com | 13 | 1 |
| faroutmagazine.co.uk | 5 | 0 |
| etherealmetalzine.com | 3 | 11 |
| hotelhobbies.com | 3 | 1 |
r/rock Top Posts Top Performing Posts in r/rock
Highest-performing posts Highest-performing posts. Each title links to Reddit.
ZZ Top drummer Frank Beard dies at 77
Ritchie Blackmore to join Deep Purple onstage tonight for the first time since 1993
MTV VMAs 2026 have scrapped the 'Best Rock' category after 37 years
Amy Lee of Evanescence & Courtney of Spiritbox captured together at their last U.S. tour last night 🔥
Deep Purple w/ Ritchie Blackmore - Smoke On The Water, Live (2026)
I have a hot take, somebody had to say it. Maneskin SUCKED!
Nene Royal Just Lit the Fuse: Phuket’s Rock Sensation Blasts Her Way to the AGT Grand Finale
Cream-Tales Of Brave Ulysses Disraeli Gears 1967
Any overlooked awful covers in rock?
Return of the Kings: Inside Rush's Fifty Something Tour
| Title | Upvotes | Comments | Type | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ZZ Top drummer Frank Beard dies at 77 | 558 | 64 | link | Aug 18 |
| Ritchie Blackmore to join Deep Purple onstage tonight for the first time since 1993 | 176 | 14 | link | Aug 12 |
| MTV VMAs 2026 have scrapped the 'Best Rock' category after 37 years | 104 | 90 | link | Aug 21 |
| Amy Lee of Evanescence & Courtney of Spiritbox captured together at their last U.S. tour last night 🔥 | 83 | 4 | image | Aug 5 |
| Deep Purple w/ Ritchie Blackmore - Smoke On The Water, Live (2026) | 38 | 6 | link | Aug 13 |
| I have a hot take, somebody had to say it. Maneskin SUCKED! | 28 | 19 | text | Aug 26 |
| Nene Royal Just Lit the Fuse: Phuket’s Rock Sensation Blasts Her Way to the AGT Grand Finale | 26 | 3 | link | Aug 26 |
| Cream-Tales Of Brave Ulysses Disraeli Gears 1967 | 17 | 1 | link | Aug 27 |
| Any overlooked awful covers in rock? | 15 | 72 | text | Jul 31 |
| Return of the Kings: Inside Rush's Fifty Something Tour | 15 | 0 | link | Aug 14 |
r/rock Audience Overlap r/rock Subreddit Overlap & Related Communities
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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 Fridays around 12 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%)