248 posts analyzed Updated Aug 2026
Averages 8 posts/day, top 25% activity. Most active Thursdays around 2 PM UTC. Mostly image posts (81%).
r/upcycling Traffic & Engagement r/upcycling Traffic & Engagement
Volume and engagement over time Posting volume and engagement over time
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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/upcycling Most Active Times When r/upcycling 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/upcycling Flair Performance r/upcycling Flair Performance
Upvotes and volume by flair Average upvotes and post volume by flair
| Flair | Posts | Upvotes |
|---|---|---|
| Completed Upcycling Project | 130 (52.4%) | 177 |
| Ideas Needed! | 90 (36.3%) | 6 |
| Upcycling Work in Progress | 28 (11.3%) | 97 |
Post Type Breakdown
Share by text, image, or link Share of posts by format: text, image, or link
r/upcycling Trending Keywords Trending Keywords in r/upcycling
Ranked by how often they appear Title keywords ranked by how often they appear
| Keyword | Mentions ▼ | Upvotes | Comments |
|---|---|---|---|
| old | 25 (10.1%) | 73 | 4 |
| upcycled | 21 (8.5%) | 179 | 8 |
| made | 20 (8.1%) | 126 | 6 |
| ideas | 13 (5.2%) | 6 | 11 |
| upcycling | 13 (5.2%) | 54 | 10 |
| thrifted | 12 (4.8%) | 145 | 8 |
| removed | 11 (4.4%) | 1 | 1 |
| moderator | 11 (4.4%) | 1 | 1 |
| shirt | 11 (4.4%) | 79 | 7 |
| turned | 10 (4.0%) | 176 | 12 |
r/upcycling Mentioned Domains Mentioned Domains in r/upcycling
Most linked sites Most linked sites in this subreddit
| Domain | Links | Upvotes |
|---|---|---|
| youtube.com | 5 | 2 |
r/upcycling Top Posts Top Performing Posts in r/upcycling
Highest-performing posts Highest-performing posts. Each title links to Reddit.
My mom is turning our farm feed bags into grocery bags.
Here’s some ways I use all the jars I get from the dispensary
I upcycled a vintage pillow case into a sundress and a halter top
Scrap Steel to Sculptures
I covered a cardigan with ants
Leveled up a hoodie with upcycled overalls
I spun and crocheted a durable web from that awful polyester stuff
I've been creating stuff like this for years but never heard of upcycling until now. I called it junkart haha. Here's an album
Turned a busted spade and some metal lid thing into a cool side table for the garden :)
Turned this antique spoon into a ring
| Title | Upvotes | Comments | Type | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| My mom is turning our farm feed bags into grocery bags. | 3.2K | 71 | image | Aug 3 |
| Here’s some ways I use all the jars I get from the dispensary | 1.9K | 81 | image | Aug 19 |
| I upcycled a vintage pillow case into a sundress and a halter top | 1.3K | 46 | image | Aug 18 |
| Scrap Steel to Sculptures | 1.2K | 46 | image | Aug 20 |
| I covered a cardigan with ants | 1.1K | 40 | image | Aug 25 |
| Leveled up a hoodie with upcycled overalls | 1.1K | 49 | image | Aug 23 |
| I spun and crocheted a durable web from that awful polyester stuff | 821 | 33 | image | Aug 5 |
| I've been creating stuff like this for years but never heard of upcycling until now. I called it junkart haha. Here's an album | 653 | 46 | image | Aug 14 |
| Turned a busted spade and some metal lid thing into a cool side table for the garden :) | 647 | 30 | image | Aug 20 |
| Turned this antique spoon into a ring | 599 | 38 | image | Aug 13 |
r/upcycling Audience Overlap r/upcycling Subreddit Overlap & Related Communities
Overlapping audiences Communities with overlapping audiences
r/upcycling FAQ Frequently Asked Questions About r/upcycling
What's the best time to post on r/upcycling?
Based on posting volume, r/upcycling is most active on Thursdays around 2 PM UTC. That window has the most community activity, but busier hours also mean more competition for attention.
How active is r/upcycling?
r/upcycling averages 8 posts per day and ranks in the top 25% for activity among tracked SFW subreddits.
How many upvotes do posts on r/upcycling get?
Posts on r/upcycling average about 106 upvotes this month (net score per post).
What kind of posts does r/upcycling get most?
On r/upcycling, most posts are image posts (81%)