186 posts analyzed Updated Aug 2026
Averages 6 posts/day, top 25% activity. Most active Thursdays around 12 PM UTC. Mostly text posts.
r/rocketry Traffic & Engagement r/rocketry Traffic & Engagement
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Upvote Distribution
How upvoted posts perform Only posts with 2+ upvotes. The bands below show how those posts are spread by upvote count.
r/rocketry Most Active Times When r/rocketry Is Most Active
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r/rocketry Flair Performance r/rocketry Flair Performance
Upvotes and volume by flair Average upvotes and post volume by flair
| Flair | Posts | Upvotes |
|---|---|---|
| Question | 59 (58.4%) | 7 |
| Showcase | 28 (27.7%) | 58 |
| Discussion | 14 (13.9%) | 4 |
Post Type Breakdown
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r/rocketry Trending Keywords Trending Keywords in r/rocketry
Ranked by how often they appear Title keywords ranked by how often they appear
| Keyword | Mentions ▼ | Upvotes | Comments |
|---|---|---|---|
| rocket | 56 (30.1%) | 36 | 7 |
| first | 22 (11.8%) | 37 | 4 |
| rocketry | 17 (9.1%) | 22 | 9 |
| motor | 13 (7.0%) | 17 | 7 |
| looking | 12 (6.5%) | 17 | 6 |
| engine | 12 (6.5%) | 10 | 3 |
| launch | 11 (5.9%) | 37 | 5 |
| help | 10 (5.4%) | 4 | 8 |
r/rocketry Mentioned Domains Mentioned Domains in r/rocketry
Most linked sites Most linked sites in this subreddit
| Domain | Links | Upvotes |
|---|---|---|
| youtu.be | 5 | 5 |
| youtube.com | 4 | 28 |
r/rocketry Top Posts Top Performing Posts in r/rocketry
Highest-performing posts Highest-performing posts. Each title links to Reddit.
Would this work as a way to save mass?
Took me 5 rockets to get a paint job I’m really proud of!
I Created a Rocket Bootcamp in Indiana. 200+ Kids Taught, 160+ Rockets so Far! My Goal is 1000!
Flew my first camera in my dual cert rocket test flight!
EthaNOx rocket launched from a small island in Norway (SlowMo footage)
Using a vacuumed centrifugal mixer for mixing AP propellant
L1 rocket "Tiny Tim"
More pics/details of my dual cert rocket from my post earlier today!
Building a compact, rugged, LoRa-based wireless launch box. Looking for feedback
Waterloo Rocketry (University of Waterloo) launches EthaNOx rocket to 63,497 ft at Launch Canada
| Title | Upvotes | Comments | Type | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Would this work as a way to save mass? | 1.4K | 295 | image | Aug 10 |
| Took me 5 rockets to get a paint job I’m really proud of! | 850 | 42 | image | Aug 4 |
| I Created a Rocket Bootcamp in Indiana. 200+ Kids Taught, 160+ Rockets so Far! My Goal is 1000! | 327 | 21 | image | Aug 15 |
| Flew my first camera in my dual cert rocket test flight! | 299 | 14 | image | Aug 5 |
| EthaNOx rocket launched from a small island in Norway (SlowMo footage) | 285 | 30 | image | Aug 1 |
| Using a vacuumed centrifugal mixer for mixing AP propellant | 180 | 28 | image | Aug 29 |
| L1 rocket "Tiny Tim" | 153 | 9 | image | Aug 29 |
| More pics/details of my dual cert rocket from my post earlier today! | 153 | 6 | image | Aug 6 |
| Building a compact, rugged, LoRa-based wireless launch box. Looking for feedback | 144 | 33 | image | Aug 6 |
| Waterloo Rocketry (University of Waterloo) launches EthaNOx rocket to 63,497 ft at Launch Canada | 144 | 10 | link | Aug 21 |
r/rocketry Audience Overlap r/rocketry Subreddit Overlap & Related Communities
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r/rocketry FAQ Frequently Asked Questions About r/rocketry
What's the best time to post on r/rocketry?
Based on posting volume, r/rocketry is most active on Thursdays around 12 PM UTC. That window has the most community activity, but busier hours also mean more competition for attention.
How active is r/rocketry?
r/rocketry averages 6 posts per day and ranks in the top 25% for activity among tracked SFW subreddits.
How many upvotes do posts on r/rocketry get?
Posts on r/rocketry average about 34 upvotes this month (net score per post).
What kind of posts does r/rocketry get most?
On r/rocketry, posts are a mix of formats, mostly text posts