1.8K posts analyzed Updated Jul 2026
Averages 59 posts/day, top 5% activity. Most active Wednesdays around 3 PM UTC. Mostly image posts (60%).
r/Tools Traffic & Engagement r/Tools Traffic & Engagement
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Upvote Distribution
How upvoted posts perform Only posts with 2+ upvotes. The bands below show how those posts are spread by upvote count.
r/Tools Most Active Times When r/Tools Is Most Active
Peak posting by day and hour (UTC) When this community posts most, by day and hour (UTC)
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r/Tools Flair Performance r/Tools Flair Performance
Upvotes and volume by flair Average upvotes and post volume by flair
This subreddit doesn't use post flairs.
No flaired posts were found in this month's data.
Post Type Breakdown
Share by text, image, or link Share of posts by format: text, image, or link
r/Tools Trending Keywords Trending Keywords in r/Tools
Ranked by how often they appear Title keywords ranked by how often they appear
| Keyword | Mentions ▼ | Upvotes | Comments |
|---|---|---|---|
| tool | 231 (12.7%) | 23 | 23 |
| tools | 147 (8.1%) | 30 | 20 |
| help | 83 (4.6%) | 6 | 13 |
| need | 74 (4.1%) | 18 | 16 |
| anyone | 73 (4.0%) | 15 | 16 |
| drill | 72 (4.0%) | 23 | 16 |
| saw | 72 (4.0%) | 34 | 25 |
| use | 57 (3.1%) | 34 | 29 |
| good | 55 (3.0%) | 12 | 18 |
| looking | 52 (2.9%) | 24 | 25 |
r/Tools Mentioned Domains Mentioned Domains in r/Tools
Most linked sites Most linked sites in this subreddit
| Domain | Links | Upvotes |
|---|---|---|
| youtube.com | 8 | 1 |
| youtu.be | 6 | 3 |
| imgur.com | 4 | 2 |
| ebay.io | 4 | 1 |
| a.co | 3 | 0 |
| pin.it | 3 | 1 |
| docs.google.com | 3 | 0 |
| amazon.com | 3 | 1 |
r/Tools Top Posts Top Performing Posts in r/Tools
Highest-performing posts Highest-performing posts. Each title links to Reddit.
I don’t have enough people to share my excitement of my new wrench
Carved a $10 hammer for fun. A guy offered $100 for it... should I sell? 😂
I Can't Be The Only One?
Fashioning a shark clip
Surprise inheritance from my grandfather sitting in my parent’s basement.
Asked my Boomer dad to borrow a Torque wrench
THE ALLEN KEY
200$ US mini ratchet set vs 200$ German mini ratchet set
I'll let y'all know if it's as scary as everyone says it is
Oscillating blade rotating
| Title | Upvotes | Comments | Type | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| I don’t have enough people to share my excitement of my new wrench | 8.9K | 714 | image | Jul 8 |
| Carved a $10 hammer for fun. A guy offered $100 for it... should I sell? 😂 | 7.3K | 1.1K | image | Jul 28 |
| I Can't Be The Only One? | 5.0K | 113 | image | Jul 19 |
| Fashioning a shark clip | 2.8K | 134 | image | Jul 1 |
| Surprise inheritance from my grandfather sitting in my parent’s basement. | 2.7K | 184 | image | Jul 28 |
| Asked my Boomer dad to borrow a Torque wrench | 2.5K | 373 | image | Jul 25 |
| THE ALLEN KEY | 2.1K | 294 | image | Jul 30 |
| 200$ US mini ratchet set vs 200$ German mini ratchet set | 2.0K | 436 | image | Jul 9 |
| I'll let y'all know if it's as scary as everyone says it is | 2.0K | 986 | image | Jul 24 |
| Oscillating blade rotating | 1.8K | 166 | image | Jul 24 |
r/Tools Audience Overlap r/Tools Subreddit Overlap & Related Communities
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r/Tools FAQ Frequently Asked Questions About r/Tools
What's the best time to post on r/Tools?
Based on posting volume, r/Tools 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/Tools?
r/Tools averages 59 posts per day and ranks in the top 5% for activity among tracked SFW subreddits.
How many upvotes do posts on r/Tools get?
Posts on r/Tools average about 56 upvotes this month (net score per post).
What kind of posts does r/Tools get most?
On r/Tools, most posts are image posts (60%)