420 posts analyzed Updated Jul 2026
Averages 14 posts/day, top 25% activity. Most active Wednesdays around 6 PM UTC. Mostly image posts (72%).
r/scambait Traffic & Engagement r/scambait Traffic & Engagement
Volume and engagement over time Posting volume and engagement over time
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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/scambait Most Active Times When r/scambait 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/scambait Flair Performance r/scambait Flair Performance
Upvotes and volume by flair Average upvotes and post volume by flair
| Flair | Posts | Upvotes |
|---|---|---|
| Bait in Progress ⏱️ | 160 (38.5%) | 36 |
| Completed Bait ✅ | 126 (30.3%) | 25 |
| Other | 64 (15.4%) | 4 |
| Incomplete Bait | 56 (13.5%) | 15 |
| Scambait Video | 10 (2.4%) | 1 |
Post Type Breakdown
Share by text, image, or link Share of posts by format: text, image, or link
r/scambait Trending Keywords Trending Keywords in r/scambait
Ranked by how often they appear Title keywords ranked by how often they appear
| Keyword | Mentions ▼ | Upvotes | Comments |
|---|---|---|---|
| part | 147 (35.0%) | 51 | 25 |
| scammer | 40 (9.5%) | 4 | 2 |
| scam | 23 (5.5%) | 5 | 3 |
| gary | 22 (5.2%) | 78 | 39 |
| doug | 22 (5.2%) | 78 | 39 |
| morris | 19 (4.5%) | 38 | 13 |
| tommy | 16 (3.8%) | 58 | 25 |
| john | 16 (3.8%) | 31 | 14 |
| logger | 15 (3.6%) | 32 | 8 |
| philly | 15 (3.6%) | 32 | 8 |
r/scambait Mentioned Domains Mentioned Domains in r/scambait
Most linked sites Most linked sites in this subreddit
| Domain | Links | Upvotes |
|---|---|---|
| youtube.com | 17 | 0 |
r/scambait Top Posts Top Performing Posts in r/scambait
Highest-performing posts Highest-performing posts. Each title links to Reddit.
Got a scammers face😂😂
Polish Frank, the end. We can't go on together 🎶🎶😭
Polish Frank part 12. Cup photo revenge and problems with the postal service 😭
Gary Doug part 19. The longest Ask preamble you will ever read 😳😳😳. Then we're there!
Poland Frank part 9. FINALLY! 🎉🎉🎉 Here we go! An early report is successful
Gary Doug part 22. Irving is happy to help, just send a little info please!
Gary Doug part 21. Oops, he forgot to tell me. Which seems impossible at this point.
Gary Doug part 14. A short one as he settles in. Movie rip off?
Polish Frank part 10. Thick suspicion and desperation. Yummy.
Gary Doug part 5. Discovers his job and explains it to me.
| Title | Upvotes | Comments | Type | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Got a scammers face😂😂 | 184 | 64 | image | Jul 31 |
| Polish Frank, the end. We can't go on together 🎶🎶😭 | 93 | 60 | image | Jul 11 |
| Polish Frank part 12. Cup photo revenge and problems with the postal service 😭 | 93 | 57 | image | Jul 9 |
| Gary Doug part 19. The longest Ask preamble you will ever read 😳😳😳. Then we're there! | 91 | 52 | image | Jul 29 |
| Poland Frank part 9. FINALLY! 🎉🎉🎉 Here we go! An early report is successful | 90 | 73 | image | Jul 6 |
| Gary Doug part 22. Irving is happy to help, just send a little info please! | 90 | 36 | image | Jul 31 |
| Gary Doug part 21. Oops, he forgot to tell me. Which seems impossible at this point. | 87 | 48 | image | Jul 30 |
| Gary Doug part 14. A short one as he settles in. Movie rip off? | 86 | 63 | image | Jul 26 |
| Polish Frank part 10. Thick suspicion and desperation. Yummy. | 85 | 56 | image | Jul 7 |
| Gary Doug part 5. Discovers his job and explains it to me. | 85 | 32 | image | Jul 21 |
r/scambait Audience Overlap r/scambait Subreddit Overlap & Related Communities
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r/scambait FAQ Frequently Asked Questions About r/scambait
What's the best time to post on r/scambait?
Based on posting volume, r/scambait is most active on Wednesdays around 6 PM UTC. That window has the most community activity, but busier hours also mean more competition for attention.
How active is r/scambait?
r/scambait averages 14 posts per day and ranks in the top 25% for activity among tracked SFW subreddits.
How many upvotes do posts on r/scambait get?
Posts on r/scambait average about 25 upvotes this month (net score per post).
What kind of posts does r/scambait get most?
On r/scambait, most posts are image posts (72%)