261 posts analyzed Updated Sep 2026
Averages 9 posts/day, top 25% activity. Most active Mondays around 8 PM UTC. Mostly link posts (55%).
r/sludge Traffic & Engagement r/sludge Traffic & Engagement
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Upvote Distribution
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r/sludge Most Active Times When r/sludge Is Most Active
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r/sludge Flair Performance r/sludge Flair Performance
Upvotes and volume by flair Average upvotes and post volume by flair
| Flair | Posts | Upvotes |
|---|---|---|
| Doom | 19 (26.8%) | 9 |
| Original Content | 13 (18.3%) | 5 |
| NEW | 8 (11.3%) | 7 |
| Industrial | 6 (8.5%) | 8 |
| Live | 5 (7.0%) | 22 |
| Promotion | 5 (7.0%) | 2 |
| Post-Metal | 5 (7.0%) | 18 |
| Noise Rock | 4 (5.6%) | 21 |
| Hardcore/Punk | 3 (4.2%) | 8 |
| Southern | 3 (4.2%) | 21 |
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r/sludge Trending Keywords Trending Keywords in r/sludge
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| Keyword | Mentions ▼ | Upvotes | Comments |
|---|---|---|---|
| sludge | 43 (16.5%) | 23 | 21 |
| metal | 14 (5.4%) | 10 | 13 |
| doom | 13 (5.0%) | 5 | 1 |
| live | 12 (4.6%) | 14 | 3 |
| band | 10 (3.8%) | 6 | 3 |
r/sludge Mentioned Domains Mentioned Domains in r/sludge
Most linked sites Most linked sites in this subreddit
| Domain | Links | Upvotes |
|---|---|---|
| youtu.be | 85 | 12 |
| youtube.com | 24 | 5 |
| open.spotify.com | 8 | 10 |
r/sludge Top Posts Top Performing Posts in r/sludge
Highest-performing posts Highest-performing posts. Each title links to Reddit.
Can anyone recommend me some bands that feel like this?
An(other) old meme
Hear me out, two drummers again
WHORES at this year's RPM Fest (Massachusetts)
Warning painting
Getting into sludge coming from punk/hardcore
Can someone recommend me something that feels like this? Female rage, rot and mysticism
First listen tonight….wow
Playlist for sludge/shoegaze fusion tracks
Where are you guys getting your definition of "sludge?"
| Title | Upvotes | Comments | Type | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Can anyone recommend me some bands that feel like this? | 385 | 447 | image | Sep 10 |
| An(other) old meme | 368 | 8 | image | Sep 28 |
| Hear me out, two drummers again | 309 | 39 | image | Sep 5 |
| WHORES at this year's RPM Fest (Massachusetts) | 283 | 41 | image | Sep 13 |
| Warning painting | 243 | 12 | image | Sep 10 |
| Getting into sludge coming from punk/hardcore | 234 | 105 | image | Sep 3 |
| Can someone recommend me something that feels like this? Female rage, rot and mysticism | 178 | 142 | image | Sep 17 |
| First listen tonight….wow | 170 | 44 | image | Sep 9 |
| Playlist for sludge/shoegaze fusion tracks | 145 | 45 | image | Sep 16 |
| Where are you guys getting your definition of "sludge?" | 139 | 303 | text | Sep 20 |
r/sludge Audience Overlap r/sludge Subreddit Overlap & Related Communities
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r/sludge FAQ Frequently Asked Questions About r/sludge
What's the best time to post on r/sludge?
Based on posting volume, r/sludge is most active on Mondays around 8 PM UTC. That window has the most community activity, but busier hours also mean more competition for attention.
How active is r/sludge?
r/sludge averages 9 posts per day and ranks in the top 25% for activity among tracked SFW subreddits.
How many upvotes do posts on r/sludge get?
Posts on r/sludge average about 22 upvotes this month (net score per post).
What kind of posts does r/sludge get most?
On r/sludge, most posts are link posts (55%)