1.4K posts analyzed Updated Aug 2026
Averages 46 posts/day, top 5% activity. Most active Sundays around 4 PM UTC. Mostly image posts (94%).
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r/traditionaltattoos Trending Keywords Trending Keywords in r/traditionaltattoos
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| Keyword | Mentions ▼ | Upvotes | Comments |
|---|---|---|---|
| tattoo | 400 (28.3%) | 115 | 10 |
| done | 186 (13.2%) | 104 | 5 |
| tattoos | 73 (5.2%) | 145 | 21 |
| made | 64 (4.5%) | 125 | 7 |
| traditional | 62 (4.4%) | 120 | 10 |
| back | 52 (3.7%) | 400 | 23 |
| sleeve | 46 (3.3%) | 196 | 17 |
| first | 44 (3.1%) | 183 | 21 |
| flash | 40 (2.8%) | 38 | 4 |
| trad | 39 (2.8%) | 93 | 11 |
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r/traditionaltattoos Top Posts Top Performing Posts in r/traditionaltattoos
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and that’s a wrap, 6th and final session on my back today, was emotional 🫡
Blasted my dome 😵😵😵
Bold Bear Back by @JitanForcier at Montréal Classique
Folksy back piece by me, Nate Masi at Intricate Ink
Finished My Back. Heath Clifford (hctattooer)
don’t get many opportunities to show leg progress ✌🏻
Today marks the 6-year anniversary of the start of my tattoo journey! Here are some of my favorites from over the years @mercertattoo
By Ashton Anderson (IG:@the_baby) Atlanta, GA
I think I have tattoo blindness
My American traditional leg sleeves!
| Title | Upvotes | Comments | Type | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| and that’s a wrap, 6th and final session on my back today, was emotional 🫡 | 3.7K | 129 | image | Aug 12 |
| Blasted my dome 😵😵😵 | 3.1K | 178 | image | Jul 31 |
| Bold Bear Back by @JitanForcier at Montréal Classique | 2.6K | 124 | image | Aug 11 |
| Folksy back piece by me, Nate Masi at Intricate Ink | 2.5K | 36 | image | Aug 18 |
| Finished My Back. Heath Clifford (hctattooer) | 2.1K | 138 | image | Aug 5 |
| don’t get many opportunities to show leg progress ✌🏻 | 2.1K | 166 | image | Jul 31 |
| Today marks the 6-year anniversary of the start of my tattoo journey! Here are some of my favorites from over the years @mercertattoo | 2.0K | 63 | image | Aug 8 |
| By Ashton Anderson (IG:@the_baby) Atlanta, GA | 2.0K | 50 | image | Aug 21 |
| I think I have tattoo blindness | 1.8K | 144 | image | Aug 22 |
| My American traditional leg sleeves! | 1.6K | 93 | image | Aug 11 |
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r/traditionaltattoos FAQ Frequently Asked Questions About r/traditionaltattoos
What's the best time to post on r/traditionaltattoos?
Based on posting volume, r/traditionaltattoos is most active on Sundays around 4 PM UTC. That window has the most community activity, but busier hours also mean more competition for attention.
How active is r/traditionaltattoos?
r/traditionaltattoos averages 46 posts per day and ranks in the top 5% for activity among tracked SFW subreddits.
How many upvotes do posts on r/traditionaltattoos get?
Posts on r/traditionaltattoos average about 133 upvotes this month (net score per post).
What kind of posts does r/traditionaltattoos get most?
On r/traditionaltattoos, most posts are image posts (94%)