616 posts analyzed Updated Jul 2026
Averages 20 posts/day, top 10% activity. Most active Wednesdays around 3 PM UTC. Mostly text posts (62%).
r/SolidWorks Traffic & Engagement r/SolidWorks Traffic & Engagement
Volume and engagement over time Posting volume and engagement over time
Post Format
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)
Most Active by Day
r/SolidWorks Flair Performance r/SolidWorks Flair Performance
Upvotes and volume by flair Average upvotes and post volume by flair
| Flair | Posts | Upvotes |
|---|---|---|
| CAD | 323 (64.9%) | 9 |
| Certifications | 46 (9.2%) | 12 |
| Error | 24 (4.8%) | 4 |
| 3DEXPERIENCE | 18 (3.6%) | 3 |
| Simulation | 15 (3.0%) | 8 |
| Hardware | 14 (2.8%) | 1 |
| Data Management | 14 (2.8%) | 2 |
| Manufacturing | 12 (2.4%) | 18 |
| Product Render | 9 (1.8%) | 31 |
| Maker | 9 (1.8%) | 1 |
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 | 143 (23.2%) | 9 | 8 |
| help | 66 (10.7%) | 6 | 7 |
| cad | 34 (5.5%) | 2 | 4 |
| cswa | 33 (5.4%) | 12 | 4 |
| part | 23 (3.7%) | 13 | 10 |
| need | 21 (3.4%) | 7 | 5 |
| cswp | 20 (3.3%) | 15 | 5 |
| problem | 20 (3.3%) | 8 | 7 |
| looking | 19 (3.1%) | 4 | 8 |
| assembly | 19 (3.1%) | 8 | 4 |
r/SolidWorks Mentioned Domains Mentioned Domains in r/SolidWorks
Most linked sites Most linked sites in this subreddit
| Domain | Links | Upvotes |
|---|---|---|
| youtu.be | 3 | 1 |
r/SolidWorks Top Posts Top Performing Posts in r/SolidWorks
Highest-performing posts Highest-performing posts. Each title links to Reddit.
Found on LinkedIn
Based face fillet
That's why I love Solidworks
Found this AI masterpiece on another subreddit. Enjoy
Free and open source alternative to SolidWorks.
Oh no, are we at that point now?
Passed my CSWA today with a perfect score. Now aiming for CSWP – any advice?
How can I convert this complex double-curved part into sheet metal in SolidWorks?
Passed the cswa in a month!!
How to get started with designing this?
| Title | Upvotes | Comments | Type | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Found on LinkedIn | 299 | 43 | image | Jul 20 |
| Based face fillet | 260 | 17 | image | Jul 5 |
| That's why I love Solidworks | 258 | 39 | image | Jul 25 |
| Found this AI masterpiece on another subreddit. Enjoy | 242 | 75 | image | Jul 1 |
| Free and open source alternative to SolidWorks. | 236 | 84 | image | Jul 4 |
| Oh no, are we at that point now? | 133 | 40 | image | Jul 14 |
| Passed my CSWA today with a perfect score. Now aiming for CSWP – any advice? | 129 | 28 | image | Jul 6 |
| How can I convert this complex double-curved part into sheet metal in SolidWorks? | 124 | 30 | image | Jul 10 |
| Passed the cswa in a month!! | 116 | 6 | image | Jul 14 |
| How to get started with designing this? | 93 | 36 | image | Jul 14 |
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 3 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 20 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 9 upvotes this month (net score per post).
What kind of posts does r/SolidWorks get most?
On r/SolidWorks, most posts are text posts (62%)