227 posts analyzed Updated Sep 2026
Averages 8 posts/day, top 25% activity. Most active Wednesdays around 9 AM UTC. Mostly image posts.
r/swans Traffic & Engagement r/swans 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/swans Most Active Times When r/swans 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/swans Flair Performance r/swans Flair Performance
Upvotes and volume by flair Average upvotes and post volume by flair
| Flair | Posts | Upvotes |
|---|---|---|
| QUESTION | 36 (32.4%) | 44 |
| DISCUSSION | 31 (27.9%) | 31 |
| SHITPOST | 17 (15.3%) | 74 |
| OC | 11 (9.9%) | 63 |
| Merch | 8 (7.2%) | 75 |
| SPECULATION | 5 (4.5%) | 26 |
| Meme | 3 (2.7%) | 58 |
Post Type Breakdown
Share by text, image, or link Share of posts by format: text, image, or link
r/swans Trending Keywords Trending Keywords in r/swans
Ranked by how often they appear Title keywords ranked by how often they appear
| Keyword | Mentions ▼ | Upvotes | Comments |
|---|---|---|---|
| swans | 51 (22.5%) | 48 | 14 |
| gira | 13 (5.7%) | 40 | 7 |
| newly | 13 (5.7%) | 67 | 15 |
| sentient | 13 (5.7%) | 67 | 15 |
| anyone | 10 (4.4%) | 33 | 12 |
| live | 10 (4.4%) | 24 | 10 |
r/swans Mentioned Domains Mentioned Domains in r/swans
Most linked sites Most linked sites in this subreddit
| Domain | Links | Upvotes |
|---|---|---|
| youtu.be | 6 | 27 |
| youtube.com | 5 | 15 |
r/swans Top Posts Top Performing Posts in r/swans
Highest-performing posts Highest-performing posts. Each title links to Reddit.
Father Michael spotted in a book
I remember a time in my life when a 15 minute long song seemed long
I’ve never listened to Swans, found this at my local record shop for $27.
Let it begin!!!
We finally have another trilogy
Swans - The Great Annihilator
Mixed covers of 2 post rock albums I really enjoy
Swans are dead gets progressively more green each reissue it gets
Good News Everyone
Newly Sentient Being streaming Oct. 3rd
| Title | Upvotes | Comments | Type | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Father Michael spotted in a book | 355 | 21 | image | Sep 19 |
| I remember a time in my life when a 15 minute long song seemed long | 354 | 23 | image | Sep 24 |
| I’ve never listened to Swans, found this at my local record shop for $27. | 351 | 46 | image | Sep 21 |
| Let it begin!!! | 318 | 44 | image | Sep 26 |
| We finally have another trilogy | 315 | 12 | image | Sep 29 |
| Swans - The Great Annihilator | 294 | 14 | image | Sep 30 |
| Mixed covers of 2 post rock albums I really enjoy | 291 | 15 | image | Sep 14 |
| Swans are dead gets progressively more green each reissue it gets | 288 | 19 | image | Sep 8 |
| Good News Everyone | 257 | 36 | image | Sep 15 |
| Newly Sentient Being streaming Oct. 3rd | 255 | 10 | image | Sep 17 |
r/swans Audience Overlap r/swans Subreddit Overlap & Related Communities
Overlapping audiences Communities with overlapping audiences
r/swans FAQ Frequently Asked Questions About r/swans
What's the best time to post on r/swans?
Based on posting volume, r/swans is most active on Wednesdays around 9 AM UTC. That window has the most community activity, but busier hours also mean more competition for attention.
How active is r/swans?
r/swans averages 8 posts per day and ranks in the top 25% for activity among tracked SFW subreddits.
How many upvotes do posts on r/swans get?
Posts on r/swans average about 56 upvotes this month (net score per post).
What kind of posts does r/swans get most?
On r/swans, posts are a mix of formats, mostly image posts