958 posts analyzed Updated Aug 2026
Averages 31 posts/day, top 10% activity. Most active Tuesdays around 6 PM UTC. Mostly image posts (99%).
r/velvethippos Traffic & Engagement r/velvethippos 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/velvethippos Most Active Times When r/velvethippos 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/velvethippos Flair Performance r/velvethippos Flair Performance
Upvotes and volume by flair Average upvotes and post volume by flair
| Flair | Posts | Upvotes |
|---|---|---|
| Rescue Hippo | 165 (41.4%) | 279 |
| Seeking Adoption/Foster | 165 (41.4%) | 118 |
| Celebration of Life | 26 (6.5%) | 342 |
| Advice | 19 (4.8%) | 269 |
| Adoption Update | 9 (2.3%) | 532 |
| Adoption/Foster Success! | 8 (2.0%) | 1.1K |
| Costume Contest | 4 (1.0%) | 212 |
| request | 3 (0.8%) | 314 |
Post Type Breakdown
Share by text, image, or link Share of posts by format: text, image, or link
r/velvethippos Trending Keywords Trending Keywords in r/velvethippos
Ranked by how often they appear Title keywords ranked by how often they appear
| Keyword | Mentions ▼ | Upvotes | Comments |
|---|---|---|---|
| houston | 208 (21.7%) | 91 | 9 |
| foster | 185 (19.3%) | 117 | 10 |
| mix | 154 (16.1%) | 92 | 9 |
| old | 153 (16.0%) | 126 | 9 |
| home | 135 (14.1%) | 122 | 9 |
| barc | 131 (13.7%) | 87 | 8 |
| friendly | 129 (13.5%) | 88 | 8 |
| sweet | 123 (12.8%) | 149 | 10 |
| loving | 110 (11.5%) | 99 | 9 |
| canada | 105 (11.0%) | 101 | 9 |
r/velvethippos Mentioned Domains Mentioned Domains in r/velvethippos
Most linked sites Most linked sites in this subreddit
| Domain | Links | Upvotes |
|---|---|---|
| i.imgur.com | 5 | 154 |
r/velvethippos Top Posts Top Performing Posts in r/velvethippos
Highest-performing posts Highest-performing posts. Each title links to Reddit.
Benny’s first 24 hours in foster
Douglas and the girls
Show me a picture of your dog when they were a puppy 🥹
Simby says goodnight
I think she’s quite photogenic 🫶🏻
Just happy to be here pt.2
My dude can be proper to! His lil folded paws lol
We lost our sweet Bodie boy yesterday
Goodnight, my sweet boy. I'm sorry we didn't have more time together; you were my best friend.
Bali lost his mom and is looking for a soft landing
| Title | Upvotes | Comments | Type | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Benny’s first 24 hours in foster | 5.3K | 258 | image | Aug 25 |
| Douglas and the girls | 4.3K | 70 | image | Aug 19 |
| Show me a picture of your dog when they were a puppy 🥹 | 4.1K | 527 | image | Aug 21 |
| Simby says goodnight | 4.0K | 52 | image | Aug 10 |
| I think she’s quite photogenic 🫶🏻 | 3.5K | 114 | image | Aug 5 |
| Just happy to be here pt.2 | 3.2K | 38 | image | Aug 8 |
| My dude can be proper to! His lil folded paws lol | 3.2K | 41 | image | Aug 7 |
| We lost our sweet Bodie boy yesterday | 3.2K | 122 | image | Aug 13 |
| Goodnight, my sweet boy. I'm sorry we didn't have more time together; you were my best friend. | 3.0K | 87 | image | Aug 31 |
| Bali lost his mom and is looking for a soft landing | 2.9K | 79 | image | Aug 18 |
r/velvethippos Audience Overlap r/velvethippos Subreddit Overlap & Related Communities
Overlapping audiences Communities with overlapping audiences
r/velvethippos FAQ Frequently Asked Questions About r/velvethippos
What's the best time to post on r/velvethippos?
Based on posting volume, r/velvethippos is most active on Tuesdays around 6 PM UTC. That window has the most community activity, but busier hours also mean more competition for attention.
How active is r/velvethippos?
r/velvethippos averages 31 posts per day and ranks in the top 10% for activity among tracked SFW subreddits.
How many upvotes do posts on r/velvethippos get?
Posts on r/velvethippos average about 331 upvotes this month (net score per post).
What kind of posts does r/velvethippos get most?
On r/velvethippos, most posts are image posts (99%)