550 posts analyzed Updated Sep 2026
Averages 18 posts/day, top 10% activity. Most active Wednesdays around 12 PM UTC. Mostly text posts (59%).
r/SolidWorks Traffic & Engagement r/SolidWorks Traffic & Engagement
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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/SolidWorks Most Active Times When r/SolidWorks 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/SolidWorks Flair Performance r/SolidWorks Flair Performance
Upvotes and volume by flair Average upvotes and post volume by flair
| Flair | Posts | Upvotes |
|---|---|---|
| CAD | 298 (68.8%) | 24 |
| Error | 35 (8.1%) | 1 |
| Certifications | 26 (6.0%) | 29 |
| Hardware | 15 (3.5%) | 1 |
| 3DEXPERIENCE | 13 (3.0%) | 2 |
| 3rd Party Software | 8 (1.8%) | 5 |
| Maker | 8 (1.8%) | 1 |
| Meme | 8 (1.8%) | 255 |
| Simulation | 7 (1.6%) | 4 |
| Data Management | 6 (1.4%) | 7 |
Post Type Breakdown
Share by text, image, or link Share of posts by format: text, image, or link
r/SolidWorks Trending Keywords Trending Keywords in r/SolidWorks
Ranked by how often they appear Title keywords ranked by how often they appear
| Keyword | Mentions ▼ | Upvotes | Comments |
|---|---|---|---|
| solidworks | 150 (27.3%) | 23 | 10 |
| help | 77 (14.0%) | 5 | 7 |
| need | 32 (5.8%) | 2 | 7 |
| design | 22 (4.0%) | 1 | 5 |
| cad | 22 (4.0%) | 2 | 11 |
| model | 20 (3.6%) | 4 | 11 |
| cswa | 18 (3.3%) | 21 | 7 |
| drawing | 16 (2.9%) | 11 | 16 |
| looking | 16 (2.9%) | 11 | 8 |
| surface | 15 (2.7%) | 5 | 6 |
r/SolidWorks Mentioned Domains Mentioned Domains in r/SolidWorks
Most linked sites Most linked sites in this subreddit
This community doesn't link off-site.
Its posts are text, images, or discussion rather than outbound links.
r/SolidWorks Top Posts Top Performing Posts in r/SolidWorks
Highest-performing posts Highest-performing posts. Each title links to Reddit.
My uni assignment. Done and dusted
Are we cooked?
Doing stuff in SolidWorks that should've been done in Blender
Designed a constant velocity joint in Solidworks then printed it
I created a free SolidWorks to Blender bridge Add-In (Automatic Blender Rig)
POV: You Modified the Part After CAE Already Analyzed It
Just passed the CSWE
Moving from fusion 360 to solidworks
Do they even care anymore?
The SolidWorks AMA was a joke.
| Title | Upvotes | Comments | Type | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| My uni assignment. Done and dusted | 1.4K | 112 | image | Sep 11 |
| Are we cooked? | 862 | 324 | image | Sep 4 |
| Doing stuff in SolidWorks that should've been done in Blender | 691 | 41 | image | Sep 21 |
| Designed a constant velocity joint in Solidworks then printed it | 561 | 35 | image | Sep 29 |
| I created a free SolidWorks to Blender bridge Add-In (Automatic Blender Rig) | 473 | 59 | image | Sep 18 |
| POV: You Modified the Part After CAE Already Analyzed It | 427 | 14 | image | Sep 13 |
| Just passed the CSWE | 345 | 32 | image | Sep 3 |
| Moving from fusion 360 to solidworks | 317 | 41 | image | Sep 26 |
| Do they even care anymore? | 298 | 38 | image | Sep 3 |
| The SolidWorks AMA was a joke. | 288 | 162 | text | Sep 24 |
r/SolidWorks Audience Overlap r/SolidWorks Subreddit Overlap & Related Communities
Overlapping audiences Communities with overlapping audiences
r/SolidWorks FAQ Frequently Asked Questions About r/SolidWorks
What's the best time to post on r/SolidWorks?
Based on posting volume, r/SolidWorks is most active on Wednesdays around 12 PM UTC. That window has the most community activity, but busier hours also mean more competition for attention.
How active is r/SolidWorks?
r/SolidWorks averages 18 posts per day and ranks in the top 10% for activity among tracked SFW subreddits.
How many upvotes do posts on r/SolidWorks get?
Posts on r/SolidWorks average about 19 upvotes this month (net score per post).
What kind of posts does r/SolidWorks get most?
On r/SolidWorks, most posts are text posts (59%)