583 posts analyzed Updated Jun 2026
Averages 19 posts/day, top 10% activity. Most active Tuesdays around 1 PM UTC. Mostly text posts (88%).
r/Swimming Traffic & Engagement r/Swimming Traffic & Engagement
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r/Swimming Most Active Times When r/Swimming Is Most Active
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r/Swimming Flair Performance r/Swimming Flair Performance
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r/Swimming Trending Keywords Trending Keywords in r/Swimming
Ranked by how often they appear Title keywords ranked by how often they appear
| Keyword | Mentions ▼ | Upvotes | Comments |
|---|---|---|---|
| swimming | 152 (26.1%) | 12 | 16 |
| swim | 98 (16.8%) | 9 | 17 |
| pool | 35 (6.0%) | 7 | 17 |
| water | 31 (5.3%) | 8 | 16 |
| first | 27 (4.6%) | 28 | 11 |
| help | 25 (4.3%) | 3 | 11 |
| tips | 20 (3.4%) | 4 | 7 |
| breathing | 18 (3.1%) | 3 | 10 |
| time | 18 (3.1%) | 9 | 8 |
| beginner | 16 (2.7%) | 6 | 7 |
r/Swimming Mentioned Domains Mentioned Domains in r/Swimming
Most linked sites Most linked sites in this subreddit
| Domain | Links | Upvotes |
|---|---|---|
| swimswam.com | 4 | 97 |
r/Swimming Top Posts Top Performing Posts in r/Swimming
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I forgot swimming is the best exercise.
If you cut your stroke count but didn't get faster, you got bad advice. (Ex-Olympic distance swimmer, my first post here.)
The high elbow that makes you faster, and the rotation behind it…
You're not fading in the back half because you're unfit. You're going out too fast.
Kate Douglass breaks Sarah Sjostrom's world record in 50 free
As a 37 yr old morbidly obese man, I just dove into the deep end (so to speak) and loved it.
Anyone else zone out and forget how many meters they've swum?
Girls in the Men’s Locker Room
50m in a Single Breath!
Anyone swim just for fun and not care about speed or training?
| Title | Upvotes | Comments | Type | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| I forgot swimming is the best exercise. | 414 | 64 | text | Jun 5 |
| If you cut your stroke count but didn't get faster, you got bad advice. (Ex-Olympic distance swimmer, my first post here.) | 375 | 72 | text | Jun 16 |
| The high elbow that makes you faster, and the rotation behind it… | 211 | 32 | text | Jun 21 |
| You're not fading in the back half because you're unfit. You're going out too fast. | 194 | 43 | text | Jun 12 |
| Kate Douglass breaks Sarah Sjostrom's world record in 50 free | 182 | 20 | link | Jun 20 |
| As a 37 yr old morbidly obese man, I just dove into the deep end (so to speak) and loved it. | 178 | 49 | text | Jun 24 |
| Anyone else zone out and forget how many meters they've swum? | 153 | 96 | text | Jun 12 |
| Girls in the Men’s Locker Room | 147 | 68 | text | Jun 22 |
| 50m in a Single Breath! | 140 | 45 | text | Jun 3 |
| Anyone swim just for fun and not care about speed or training? | 124 | 46 | text | Jun 29 |
r/Swimming Audience Overlap r/Swimming Subreddit Overlap & Related Communities
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r/Swimming FAQ Frequently Asked Questions About r/Swimming
What's the best time to post on r/Swimming?
Based on posting volume, r/Swimming is most active on Tuesdays around 1 PM UTC. That window has the most community activity, but busier hours also mean more competition for attention.
How active is r/Swimming?
r/Swimming averages 19 posts per day and ranks in the top 10% for activity among tracked SFW subreddits.
How many upvotes do posts on r/Swimming get?
Posts on r/Swimming average about 13 upvotes this month (net score per post).
What kind of posts does r/Swimming get most?
On r/Swimming, most posts are text posts (88%)