1.4K posts analyzed Updated Sep 2026
Averages 45 posts/day, top 5% activity. Most active Sundays around 7 PM UTC. Mostly image posts (69%).
r/smoking Traffic & Engagement r/smoking Traffic & Engagement
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r/smoking Most Active Times When r/smoking Is Most Active
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r/smoking Flair Performance r/smoking Flair Performance
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No flaired posts were found in this month's data.
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r/smoking Trending Keywords Trending Keywords in r/smoking
Ranked by how often they appear Title keywords ranked by how often they appear
| Keyword | Mentions ▼ | Upvotes | Comments |
|---|---|---|---|
| brisket | 160 (11.8%) | 137 | 24 |
| first | 151 (11.1%) | 139 | 19 |
| smoked | 140 (10.3%) | 98 | 16 |
| ribs | 126 (9.3%) | 51 | 10 |
| pork | 121 (8.9%) | 55 | 15 |
| smoker | 104 (7.7%) | 21 | 16 |
| time | 74 (5.5%) | 127 | 19 |
| smoking | 72 (5.3%) | 48 | 26 |
| beef | 70 (5.2%) | 78 | 12 |
| smoke | 59 (4.3%) | 34 | 10 |
r/smoking Mentioned Domains Mentioned Domains in r/smoking
Most linked sites Most linked sites in this subreddit
| Domain | Links | Upvotes |
|---|---|---|
| youtu.be | 6 | 0 |
| youtube.com | 6 | 0 |
| i.imgur.com | 4 | 15 |
r/smoking Top Posts Top Performing Posts in r/smoking
Highest-performing posts Highest-performing posts. Each title links to Reddit.
A young man surrounded by friends makes his first brisket and it comes out perfect
First time using my WSM for a brisket
My pulled pork the other day
I think the dude at the butcher shop knew exactly what he was doing with this cut. 😅
First competition!
Update on 17lbs turkey
Please help me convince my dad that this isn't "seasoning" and is fat build up that will ruin the meat
Previous homeowner left this, can I get it up and running?
Pulled Chuck Roast - Full Cook
Smoked chuck for chili
| Title | Upvotes | Comments | Type | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A young man surrounded by friends makes his first brisket and it comes out perfect | 7.5K | 329 | image | Sep 14 |
| First time using my WSM for a brisket | 3.6K | 339 | image | Sep 12 |
| My pulled pork the other day | 2.1K | 323 | image | Sep 7 |
| I think the dude at the butcher shop knew exactly what he was doing with this cut. 😅 | 2.0K | 259 | image | Sep 15 |
| First competition! | 1.7K | 147 | image | Sep 22 |
| Update on 17lbs turkey | 1.5K | 178 | image | Sep 12 |
| Please help me convince my dad that this isn't "seasoning" and is fat build up that will ruin the meat | 1.4K | 553 | image | Sep 12 |
| Previous homeowner left this, can I get it up and running? | 1.4K | 289 | image | Sep 23 |
| Pulled Chuck Roast - Full Cook | 1.3K | 67 | image | Sep 8 |
| Smoked chuck for chili | 1.3K | 67 | image | Sep 20 |
r/smoking Audience Overlap r/smoking Subreddit Overlap & Related Communities
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r/smoking FAQ Frequently Asked Questions About r/smoking
What's the best time to post on r/smoking?
Based on posting volume, r/smoking is most active on Sundays around 7 PM UTC. That window has the most community activity, but busier hours also mean more competition for attention.
How active is r/smoking?
r/smoking averages 45 posts per day and ranks in the top 5% for activity among tracked SFW subreddits.
How many upvotes do posts on r/smoking get?
Posts on r/smoking average about 71 upvotes this month (net score per post).
What kind of posts does r/smoking get most?
On r/smoking, most posts are image posts (69%)