2.0K posts analyzed Updated Jun 2026
Averages 67 posts/day, top 5% activity. Most active Tuesdays around 2 PM UTC. Mostly image posts (61%).
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
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This subreddit doesn't use post flairs.
No flaired posts were found in this month's data.
Post Type Breakdown
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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 | 234 (11.7%) | 63 | 36 |
| tools | 168 (8.4%) | 34 | 27 |
| help | 90 (4.5%) | 8 | 14 |
| drill | 79 (4.0%) | 36 | 19 |
| need | 71 (3.6%) | 47 | 31 |
| anyone | 71 (3.6%) | 60 | 34 |
| set | 60 (3.0%) | 37 | 28 |
| saw | 59 (3.0%) | 11 | 14 |
| looking | 58 (2.9%) | 8 | 14 |
| best | 56 (2.8%) | 12 | 22 |
r/Tools Mentioned Domains Mentioned Domains in r/Tools
Most linked sites Most linked sites in this subreddit
| Domain | Links | Upvotes |
|---|---|---|
| youtube.com | 6 | 4 |
| imgur.com | 4 | 31 |
| youtu.be | 3 | 4 |
r/Tools Top Posts Top Performing Posts in r/Tools
Highest-performing posts Highest-performing posts. Each title links to Reddit.
Made this wrench organizer from an old pair of jeans
Used tool stores are awesome
HD find
I hate shaking cans.
"Oh, btw I borrowed your wire cutters but they weren't very sharp."
Just snagged for 35$ on fb marketplace. Had to gloat a little bit.
What kind of router bit is this?
Unpopular Opinion: Cardboard Toys Are Better Than Tablets
Cedar wood rack with Yakima RuggedLine HD base for hauling plywood and lumber on my RAV4 — comments?
Anyone else too cheap or too sustainability-minded to throw away zip ties? I keep a dedicated tool in my toolbox just to reopen them.
| Title | Upvotes | Comments | Type | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Made this wrench organizer from an old pair of jeans | 3.7K | 131 | image | Jun 24 |
| Used tool stores are awesome | 2.6K | 144 | image | Jun 5 |
| HD find | 2.4K | 74 | image | Jun 7 |
| I hate shaking cans. | 2.3K | 360 | image | Jun 19 |
| "Oh, btw I borrowed your wire cutters but they weren't very sharp." | 2.2K | 173 | image | Jun 23 |
| Just snagged for 35$ on fb marketplace. Had to gloat a little bit. | 2.2K | 359 | image | Jun 20 |
| What kind of router bit is this? | 2.1K | 494 | image | Jun 15 |
| Unpopular Opinion: Cardboard Toys Are Better Than Tablets | 2.1K | 98 | image | Jun 19 |
| Cedar wood rack with Yakima RuggedLine HD base for hauling plywood and lumber on my RAV4 — comments? | 1.9K | 384 | image | Jun 6 |
| Anyone else too cheap or too sustainability-minded to throw away zip ties? I keep a dedicated tool in my toolbox just to reopen them. | 1.5K | 415 | image | Jun 22 |
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 Tuesdays around 2 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 67 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 49 upvotes this month (net score per post).
What kind of posts does r/Tools get most?
On r/Tools, most posts are image posts (61%)