263 posts analyzed Updated Sep 2026
Averages 9 posts/day, top 25% activity. Most active Thursdays around 3 PM UTC. Mostly text posts (100%).
r/skilledtrades Traffic & Engagement r/skilledtrades Traffic & Engagement
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r/skilledtrades Most Active Times When r/skilledtrades Is Most Active
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r/skilledtrades Flair Performance r/skilledtrades Flair Performance
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| Flair | Posts | Upvotes |
|---|---|---|
| General Discussion | 130 (51.0%) | 18 |
| Canada West | 23 (9.0%) | 6 |
| USA Central | 19 (7.5%) | 16 |
| USA Southwest | 17 (6.7%) | 2 |
| USA Northeast | 16 (6.3%) | 3 |
| USA Southeast | 13 (5.1%) | 11 |
| Canada East | 10 (3.9%) | 2 |
| Canada Central | 10 (3.9%) | 8 |
| USA Northwest | 9 (3.5%) | 2 |
| UK | 8 (3.1%) | 5 |
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r/skilledtrades Trending Keywords Trending Keywords in r/skilledtrades
Ranked by how often they appear Title keywords ranked by how often they appear
| Keyword | Mentions ▼ | Upvotes | Comments |
|---|---|---|---|
| trades | 36 (13.7%) | 26 | 54 |
| trade | 33 (12.6%) | 4 | 19 |
| work | 22 (8.4%) | 11 | 24 |
| hvac | 19 (7.2%) | 11 | 35 |
| advice | 15 (5.7%) | 3 | 8 |
| career | 14 (5.3%) | 10 | 19 |
| looking | 13 (4.9%) | 1 | 10 |
| year | 12 (4.6%) | 57 | 28 |
| electrician | 12 (4.6%) | 35 | 39 |
| good | 12 (4.6%) | 16 | 52 |
r/skilledtrades Mentioned Domains Mentioned Domains in r/skilledtrades
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Its posts are text, images, or discussion rather than outbound links.
r/skilledtrades Top Posts Top Performing Posts in r/skilledtrades
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A first year apprentices stands up to a journeyman off the clock.
Union Electrician here.
I was told entering the trades that all you need to succeed is to show up on time everyday with a can-do attitude. I feel like this is not the case
What are the hidden gems of the skilled trades?
Good trades that aren’t HVAC, electrician or plumbing?
No glazes the trades harder than a white collar Gen X’er.
In spite of what he became, I still really appreciate Dirty Jobs with Mike Rowe and the window it opened to how people like us work.
Why are there so many “characters” in the trades?
Florida Bans Undocumented Students from Career, Technical Education Programs
2-3 yRs eXpErIeNcE rEqUiReD!!!
| Title | Upvotes | Comments | Type | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A first year apprentices stands up to a journeyman off the clock. | 633 | 166 | text | Sep 13 |
| Union Electrician here. | 230 | 10 | text | Sep 6 |
| I was told entering the trades that all you need to succeed is to show up on time everyday with a can-do attitude. I feel like this is not the case | 214 | 306 | text | Sep 4 |
| What are the hidden gems of the skilled trades? | 162 | 257 | text | Sep 22 |
| Good trades that aren’t HVAC, electrician or plumbing? | 161 | 393 | text | Sep 21 |
| No glazes the trades harder than a white collar Gen X’er. | 157 | 152 | text | Sep 9 |
| In spite of what he became, I still really appreciate Dirty Jobs with Mike Rowe and the window it opened to how people like us work. | 134 | 160 | text | Sep 26 |
| Why are there so many “characters” in the trades? | 87 | 105 | text | Sep 6 |
| Florida Bans Undocumented Students from Career, Technical Education Programs | 79 | 63 | text | Sep 23 |
| 2-3 yRs eXpErIeNcE rEqUiReD!!! | 71 | 118 | text | Sep 1 |
r/skilledtrades Audience Overlap r/skilledtrades Subreddit Overlap & Related Communities
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r/skilledtrades FAQ Frequently Asked Questions About r/skilledtrades
What's the best time to post on r/skilledtrades?
Based on posting volume, r/skilledtrades is most active on Thursdays around 3 PM UTC. That window has the most community activity, but busier hours also mean more competition for attention.
How active is r/skilledtrades?
r/skilledtrades averages 9 posts per day and ranks in the top 25% for activity among tracked SFW subreddits.
How many upvotes do posts on r/skilledtrades get?
Posts on r/skilledtrades average about 12 upvotes this month (net score per post).
What kind of posts does r/skilledtrades get most?
On r/skilledtrades, most posts are text posts (100%)