1.2K posts analyzed Updated Jul 2026
Averages 39 posts/day, top 5% activity. Most active Thursdays around 6 PM UTC. Mostly image posts (81%).
r/squirrels Traffic & Engagement r/squirrels Traffic & Engagement
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Upvote Distribution
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r/squirrels Most Active Times When r/squirrels Is Most Active
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r/squirrels Flair Performance r/squirrels Flair Performance
Upvotes and volume by flair Average upvotes and post volume by flair
| Flair | Posts | Upvotes |
|---|---|---|
| Original Content | 363 (78.2%) | 149 |
| General Help | 39 (8.4%) | 67 |
| Discussion | 21 (4.5%) | 41 |
| Help! Injured or ill adult squirrel! | 21 (4.5%) | 81 |
| Help! Baby Squirrel! | 15 (3.2%) | 46 |
| Repost | 5 (1.1%) | 615 |
Post Type Breakdown
Share by text, image, or link Share of posts by format: text, image, or link
r/squirrels Trending Keywords Trending Keywords in r/squirrels
Ranked by how often they appear Title keywords ranked by how often they appear
| Keyword | Mentions ▼ | Upvotes | Comments |
|---|---|---|---|
| squirrel | 414 (33.9%) | 97 | 7 |
| squirrels | 138 (11.3%) | 97 | 6 |
| flying | 82 (6.7%) | 4 | 0 |
| feeding | 58 (4.8%) | 19 | 2 |
| woods | 55 (4.5%) | 3 | 0 |
| peanuts | 55 (4.5%) | 5 | 0 |
| little | 52 (4.3%) | 134 | 4 |
| feeder | 52 (4.3%) | 70 | 2 |
| eating | 43 (3.5%) | 51 | 2 |
| baby | 33 (2.7%) | 178 | 14 |
r/squirrels Mentioned Domains Mentioned Domains in r/squirrels
Most linked sites Most linked sites in this subreddit
| Domain | Links | Upvotes |
|---|---|---|
| youtube.com | 152 | 4 |
| i.imgur.com | 29 | 114 |
r/squirrels Top Posts Top Performing Posts in r/squirrels
Highest-performing posts Highest-performing posts. Each title links to Reddit.
Living his best life 🥰
Window feeder woes lol
“Raccoon” squirrel! In ENC and never seen one either this genetic mutation. We have another one that has striped front legs but no pics yet.
"Let's seeee... I'll have the walnut sandwich with almond spread and let me get a side of pecans"
Momma brought one of the babies up for a visit!
Was working out and this happened 😂
The squirrels have given up in the chicago heat.
cooling off the heat
I lost my sqirrlfriend today
Silly girl loves her shark bed!!
| Title | Upvotes | Comments | Type | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Living his best life 🥰 | 2.4K | 34 | image | Jul 3 |
| Window feeder woes lol | 2.2K | 67 | image | Jul 12 |
| “Raccoon” squirrel! In ENC and never seen one either this genetic mutation. We have another one that has striped front legs but no pics yet. | 2.2K | 53 | image | Jul 14 |
| "Let's seeee... I'll have the walnut sandwich with almond spread and let me get a side of pecans" | 2.1K | 37 | image | Jul 9 |
| Momma brought one of the babies up for a visit! | 2.0K | 37 | image | Jul 10 |
| Was working out and this happened 😂 | 1.9K | 52 | image | Jul 6 |
| The squirrels have given up in the chicago heat. | 1.9K | 48 | image | Jul 1 |
| cooling off the heat | 1.8K | 32 | image | Jul 16 |
| I lost my sqirrlfriend today | 1.7K | 213 | image | Jul 20 |
| Silly girl loves her shark bed!! | 1.7K | 40 | image | Jul 31 |
r/squirrels Audience Overlap r/squirrels Subreddit Overlap & Related Communities
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r/squirrels FAQ Frequently Asked Questions About r/squirrels
What's the best time to post on r/squirrels?
Based on posting volume, r/squirrels is most active on Thursdays around 6 PM UTC. That window has the most community activity, but busier hours also mean more competition for attention.
How active is r/squirrels?
r/squirrels averages 39 posts per day and ranks in the top 5% for activity among tracked SFW subreddits.
How many upvotes do posts on r/squirrels get?
Posts on r/squirrels average about 121 upvotes this month (net score per post).
What kind of posts does r/squirrels get most?
On r/squirrels, most posts are image posts (81%)