270 posts analyzed Updated Jul 2026
Averages 9 posts/day, top 25% activity. Most active Wednesdays around 2 PM UTC. Mostly text posts (100%).
r/skilledtrades Traffic & Engagement r/skilledtrades Traffic & Engagement
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Upvote Distribution
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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
Upvotes and volume by flair Average upvotes and post volume by flair
| Flair | Posts | Upvotes |
|---|---|---|
| General Discussion | 125 (46.5%) | 7 |
| USA Central | 25 (9.3%) | 2 |
| USA Northeast | 21 (7.8%) | 22 |
| Canada West | 20 (7.4%) | 13 |
| USA Southwest | 16 (5.9%) | 4 |
| USA Southeast | 15 (5.6%) | 5 |
| USA Northwest | 14 (5.2%) | 3 |
| Canada Central | 10 (3.7%) | 4 |
| Canada East | 9 (3.3%) | 1 |
| UK | 7 (2.6%) | 2 |
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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 (13.3%) | 26 | 73 |
| trade | 35 (13.0%) | 3 | 22 |
| advice | 25 (9.3%) | 1 | 4 |
| work | 21 (7.8%) | 8 | 27 |
| job | 21 (7.8%) | 4 | 14 |
| looking | 21 (7.8%) | 4 | 18 |
| hvac | 18 (6.7%) | 2 | 12 |
| career | 15 (5.6%) | 2 | 6 |
| apprenticeship | 14 (5.2%) | 2 | 13 |
| union | 13 (4.8%) | 10 | 39 |
r/skilledtrades Mentioned Domains Mentioned Domains in r/skilledtrades
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This community doesn't link off-site.
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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Why does everyone on the internet make $250k a year in trades
Trades are hard af
Quitting
How much do you guys all make and how old were you when you started? I’m 28 looking to join the trades
I'm 35 and I'm trying to turn my life around. How often do people suddenly get into skilled Trades from scratch without any experience?
i love plumbing but. I’m worried about my appearance
can you work in the trades if you are a soft spoken nerd
How to move intentionally at work at the end of the project
I made a huge costly mistake as a pool repair guy.
Is AI a real threat to skilled trades?
| Title | Upvotes | Comments | Type | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Why does everyone on the internet make $250k a year in trades | 326 | 619 | text | Jul 9 |
| Trades are hard af | 216 | 153 | text | Jul 29 |
| Quitting | 74 | 84 | text | Jul 7 |
| How much do you guys all make and how old were you when you started? I’m 28 looking to join the trades | 66 | 242 | text | Jul 7 |
| I'm 35 and I'm trying to turn my life around. How often do people suddenly get into skilled Trades from scratch without any experience? | 64 | 156 | text | Jul 21 |
| i love plumbing but. I’m worried about my appearance | 57 | 66 | text | Jul 9 |
| can you work in the trades if you are a soft spoken nerd | 56 | 172 | text | Jun 30 |
| How to move intentionally at work at the end of the project | 53 | 44 | text | Jul 18 |
| I made a huge costly mistake as a pool repair guy. | 52 | 42 | text | Jul 3 |
| Is AI a real threat to skilled trades? | 49 | 243 | text | Jul 2 |
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 Wednesdays around 2 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 7 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%)