3.7K posts analyzed Updated Aug 2026
Averages 121 posts/day, top 1% activity. Most active Sundays around 10 PM UTC. Mostly image posts (87%).
r/tattoos Traffic & Engagement r/tattoos 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/tattoos Most Active Times When r/tattoos 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/tattoos Flair Performance r/tattoos Flair Performance
Upvotes and volume by flair Average upvotes and post volume by flair
| Flair | Posts | Upvotes |
|---|---|---|
| Freshly Finished Tattoo | 1.8K (47.7%) | 187 |
| Question/Advice | 999 (26.7%) | 33 |
| Fully Healed Tattoo | 328 (8.8%) | 268 |
| REMOVED - crosspost | 277 (7.4%) | 1 |
| In Progress | 171 (4.6%) | 135 |
| Design | 86 (2.3%) | 77 |
| REMOVED | 85 (2.3%) | 1 |
| No Feedback Needed (Comments🔒) | 8 (0.2%) | 204 |
| REMOVED - domain | 3 (0.1%) | 1 |
Post Type Breakdown
Share by text, image, or link Share of posts by format: text, image, or link
r/tattoos Trending Keywords Trending Keywords in r/tattoos
Ranked by how often they appear Title keywords ranked by how often they appear
| Keyword | Mentions ▼ | Upvotes | Comments |
|---|---|---|---|
| tattoo | 2.0K (52.4%) | 129 | 11 |
| done | 535 (14.3%) | 118 | 7 |
| question | 530 (14.2%) | 26 | 13 |
| advice | 368 (9.8%) | 14 | 12 |
| needed | 328 (8.8%) | 13 | 12 |
| tattoos | 243 (6.5%) | 154 | 9 |
| first | 231 (6.2%) | 92 | 13 |
| studio | 215 (5.7%) | 199 | 9 |
| ink | 197 (5.3%) | 242 | 11 |
| artist | 197 (5.3%) | 66 | 16 |
r/tattoos Mentioned Domains Mentioned Domains in r/tattoos
Most linked sites Most linked sites in this subreddit
| Domain | Links | Upvotes |
|---|---|---|
| i.imgur.com | 3 | 1.3K |
| imgur.com | 3 | 5 |
r/tattoos Top Posts Top Performing Posts in r/tattoos
Highest-performing posts Highest-performing posts. Each title links to Reddit.
Lisa Frank Xenomorph by @eggtattoos at Living Lore Tattoo in Ellicott City, MD
Midna-themed back tattoo by Crystal at Stray Dogs Tattoo in Keene, NH
Curio cabinet by Ruth Callaway (Portland OR USA)
Bold Bear Back by @JitanForcier at Montréal Classique
Got a tattoo of my dog sick ass Panther style - Jen Gawle Timeless Tattoos Chicago
A pair of queens by Claudia at Love You Tattoo in Boulder, CO.
Regretting tattoo: ideas/possibilities for coverups (artist: Lena Burlai - Dortmund, Germany)
Mostly a science enthusiast. I’m Michele Volpi (@_mfox) — working in Bologna, Italy.
Sun and Moon by @wood.textured.art / London / W-ink LDN Studio
Bold Demon outline by @JitanForcier at Montréal Classique
| Title | Upvotes | Comments | Type | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lisa Frank Xenomorph by @eggtattoos at Living Lore Tattoo in Ellicott City, MD | 15.2K | 220 | image | Aug 6 |
| Midna-themed back tattoo by Crystal at Stray Dogs Tattoo in Keene, NH | 13.3K | 354 | image | Aug 2 |
| Curio cabinet by Ruth Callaway (Portland OR USA) | 11.0K | 209 | image | Aug 16 |
| Bold Bear Back by @JitanForcier at Montréal Classique | 10.0K | 334 | image | Aug 11 |
| Got a tattoo of my dog sick ass Panther style - Jen Gawle Timeless Tattoos Chicago | 9.0K | 118 | image | Aug 29 |
| A pair of queens by Claudia at Love You Tattoo in Boulder, CO. | 8.4K | 92 | image | Aug 29 |
| Regretting tattoo: ideas/possibilities for coverups (artist: Lena Burlai - Dortmund, Germany) | 6.4K | 1.7K | image | Aug 13 |
| Mostly a science enthusiast. I’m Michele Volpi (@_mfox) — working in Bologna, Italy. | 6.3K | 257 | image | Aug 25 |
| Sun and Moon by @wood.textured.art / London / W-ink LDN Studio | 6.0K | 59 | image | Aug 24 |
| Bold Demon outline by @JitanForcier at Montréal Classique | 5.9K | 256 | image | Aug 4 |
r/tattoos Audience Overlap r/tattoos Subreddit Overlap & Related Communities
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r/tattoos FAQ Frequently Asked Questions About r/tattoos
What's the best time to post on r/tattoos?
Based on posting volume, r/tattoos is most active on Sundays around 10 PM UTC. That window has the most community activity, but busier hours also mean more competition for attention.
How active is r/tattoos?
r/tattoos averages 121 posts per day and ranks in the top 1% for activity among tracked SFW subreddits.
How many upvotes do posts on r/tattoos get?
Posts on r/tattoos average about 130 upvotes this month (net score per post).
What kind of posts does r/tattoos get most?
On r/tattoos, most posts are image posts (87%)