336 posts analyzed Updated Jul 2026
Averages 11 posts/day, top 25% activity. Most active Tuesdays around 9 PM UTC. Mostly link posts (74%).
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 | 80 (25.0%) | 3 |
| Hard Rock | 32 (10.0%) | 5 |
| 🎸 NEW BAND! 🎸 | 25 (7.8%) | 2 |
| 🎸 NEW ARTIST! 🎸 | 21 (6.6%) | 1 |
| Question | 19 (5.9%) | 2 |
| Discussion | 17 (5.3%) | 30 |
| Alt Rock | 13 (4.1%) | 2 |
| Indie Rock | 12 (3.8%) | 2 |
| News | 11 (3.4%) | 12 |
| Review | 10 (3.1%) | 1 |
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 | 56 (16.7%) | 2 | 2 |
| music | 27 (8.0%) | 2 | 2 |
| live | 21 (6.3%) | 4 | 3 |
| video | 20 (6.0%) | 2 | 0 |
| band | 18 (5.4%) | 2 | 0 |
| album | 13 (3.9%) | 6 | 6 |
| song | 13 (3.9%) | 3 | 1 |
| official | 12 (3.6%) | 2 | 0 |
r/rock Mentioned Domains Mentioned Domains in r/rock
Most linked sites Most linked sites in this subreddit
| Domain | Links | Upvotes |
|---|---|---|
| youtu.be | 136 | 2 |
| youtube.com | 50 | 3 |
| open.spotify.com | 8 | 1 |
| loudersound.com | 4 | 23 |
| bbc.co.uk | 3 | 2 |
| instagram.com | 3 | 1 |
| 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.
I have a controversial take: I NEVER found much of anything to like about Motley Crue.
Pink Floyd
L7 bassist Jennifer Finch dead at 59
Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers - American Girl (1976)
Top 6 definitive live albums.
Peter Gabriel, Tony Banks and Mike Rutherford reunite for remixed and remastered deluxe five-disc reissue of Genesis's 1969 debut album
Rocker Bryan Adams Releases Trump Protest Song “51st State” for Canada Day
I knew the Daily Mail was sensationalist trash, but this is low, even for them
Which album has absolutely zero skips from start to finish?
Classic Rock Bands and Modern Production
| Title | Upvotes | Comments | Type | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| I have a controversial take: I NEVER found much of anything to like about Motley Crue. | 466 | 394 | text | Jul 28 |
| Pink Floyd | 66 | 51 | text | Jul 5 |
| L7 bassist Jennifer Finch dead at 59 | 54 | 2 | link | Jul 20 |
| Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers - American Girl (1976) | 43 | 5 | link | Jul 3 |
| Top 6 definitive live albums. | 41 | 55 | image | Jul 31 |
| Peter Gabriel, Tony Banks and Mike Rutherford reunite for remixed and remastered deluxe five-disc reissue of Genesis's 1969 debut album | 30 | 3 | link | Jul 25 |
| Rocker Bryan Adams Releases Trump Protest Song “51st State” for Canada Day | 28 | 0 | link | Jul 2 |
| I knew the Daily Mail was sensationalist trash, but this is low, even for them | 23 | 13 | image | Jul 18 |
| Which album has absolutely zero skips from start to finish? | 23 | 73 | text | Jul 6 |
| Classic Rock Bands and Modern Production | 20 | 26 | text | Jul 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 Tuesdays around 9 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 4 upvotes this month (net score per post).
What kind of posts does r/rock get most?
On r/rock, most posts are link posts (74%)