1.7K posts analyzed Updated Sep 2026
Averages 58 posts/day, top 5% activity. Most active Saturdays around 3 PM UTC. Mostly image posts (64%).
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
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Most Active by Day
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
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 | 216 (12.4%) | 72 | 36 |
| tools | 150 (8.6%) | 38 | 28 |
| help | 77 (4.4%) | 12 | 12 |
| drill | 71 (4.1%) | 32 | 18 |
| anyone | 67 (3.8%) | 32 | 22 |
| need | 56 (3.2%) | 13 | 16 |
| use | 52 (3.0%) | 149 | 55 |
| saw | 50 (2.9%) | 26 | 21 |
| old | 49 (2.8%) | 59 | 24 |
| wrench | 47 (2.7%) | 71 | 20 |
r/Tools Mentioned Domains Mentioned Domains in r/Tools
Most linked sites Most linked sites in this subreddit
| Domain | Links | Upvotes |
|---|---|---|
| youtu.be | 7 | 1 |
| youtube.com | 4 | 6 |
| i.imgur.com | 3 | 137 |
| imgur.com | 3 | 3 |
r/Tools Top Posts Top Performing Posts in r/Tools
Highest-performing posts Highest-performing posts. Each title links to Reddit.
The most dangerous tool you should never use.
The Worst Wiring Tool EVER
Today I Learned about that one tool I never needed but now totally want
Just picked up a free 10mm wrench…
PBJ POV
Was the HILTI the Cadillac of 2006?
This was a great deal from autozone. Was 89$. Bought on 6/16/26. Was canceled 2 months ago. Got a call from FedEx tell me it will be delivered on Tuesday. Got it for free. Over 2,000$ Free
Would your wife allow this?
Lawnmower set to reverse discharge
Okay tractor supply, calm down..
| Title | Upvotes | Comments | Type | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| The most dangerous tool you should never use. | 3.5K | 1.1K | image | Sep 3 |
| The Worst Wiring Tool EVER | 2.7K | 544 | image | Sep 16 |
| Today I Learned about that one tool I never needed but now totally want | 2.3K | 99 | image | Sep 20 |
| Just picked up a free 10mm wrench… | 2.2K | 166 | image | Sep 7 |
| PBJ POV | 2.1K | 231 | image | Sep 10 |
| Was the HILTI the Cadillac of 2006? | 2.1K | 205 | image | Sep 10 |
| This was a great deal from autozone. Was 89$. Bought on 6/16/26. Was canceled 2 months ago. Got a call from FedEx tell me it will be delivered on Tuesday. Got it for free. Over 2,000$ Free | 2.1K | 225 | image | Sep 12 |
| Would your wife allow this? | 1.9K | 558 | image | Sep 18 |
| Lawnmower set to reverse discharge | 1.9K | 302 | image | Sep 1 |
| Okay tractor supply, calm down.. | 1.6K | 134 | image | Sep 19 |
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 Saturdays 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 58 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 55 upvotes this month (net score per post).
What kind of posts does r/Tools get most?
On r/Tools, most posts are image posts (64%)