650 posts analyzed Updated Sep 2026
Averages 22 posts/day, top 10% activity. Most active Thursdays around 1 PM UTC. Mostly image posts (62%).
r/Welding Traffic & Engagement r/Welding 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/Welding Most Active Times When r/Welding 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/Welding Flair Performance r/Welding Flair Performance
Upvotes and volume by flair Average upvotes and post volume by flair
| Flair | Posts | Upvotes |
|---|---|---|
| Need Help | 99 (31.9%) | 14 |
| Critique Please | 48 (15.5%) | 23 |
| Career question | 42 (13.5%) | 30 |
| Discussion (Add topic here) | 35 (11.3%) | 24 |
| Gear | 29 (9.4%) | 20 |
| Showing Skills | 27 (8.7%) | 125 |
| First welds | 19 (6.1%) | 55 |
| meme/shitpost | 8 (2.6%) | 66 |
| PSA | 3 (1.0%) | 268 |
Post Type Breakdown
Share by text, image, or link Share of posts by format: text, image, or link
r/Welding Trending Keywords Trending Keywords in r/Welding
Ranked by how often they appear Title keywords ranked by how often they appear
| Keyword | Mentions ▼ | Upvotes | Comments |
|---|---|---|---|
| welding | 156 (24.0%) | 26 | 22 |
| first | 40 (6.2%) | 28 | 16 |
| weld | 39 (6.0%) | 36 | 31 |
| welder | 34 (5.2%) | 30 | 24 |
| advice | 33 (5.1%) | 17 | 14 |
| tig | 32 (4.9%) | 24 | 17 |
| mig | 28 (4.3%) | 32 | 16 |
| aluminum | 28 (4.3%) | 62 | 37 |
| job | 27 (4.2%) | 34 | 14 |
| need | 26 (4.0%) | 18 | 19 |
r/Welding Mentioned Domains Mentioned Domains in r/Welding
Most linked sites Most linked sites in this subreddit
This community doesn't link off-site.
Its posts are text, images, or discussion rather than outbound links.
r/Welding Top Posts Top Performing Posts in r/Welding
Highest-performing posts Highest-performing posts. Each title links to Reddit.
Not a stove but here is my rocket grill
Pray for me y’all
A paper airplane made only of metal. Have you ever flown one of these?
What do you think of this?
Could I ask for more than $25/hr?
I completed the sculpture by adding a book to the base. It turned out quite symbolic. How do you like this work?
Super duplex - 18mm wall thickness
Why are those welds being continued for an inch or so after the joint? Is there any stucrural reason?
Welpers a coworker customized
I was hired to make some new railings for my cousin’s house. This is what I did on my three day weekend.
| Title | Upvotes | Comments | Type | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Not a stove but here is my rocket grill | 3.6K | 199 | image | Sep 25 |
| Pray for me y’all | 1.6K | 207 | image | Sep 24 |
| A paper airplane made only of metal. Have you ever flown one of these? | 990 | 54 | image | Sep 19 |
| What do you think of this? | 939 | 237 | image | Sep 16 |
| Could I ask for more than $25/hr? | 937 | 372 | image | Sep 28 |
| I completed the sculpture by adding a book to the base. It turned out quite symbolic. How do you like this work? | 727 | 51 | image | Sep 22 |
| Super duplex - 18mm wall thickness | 717 | 142 | image | Sep 11 |
| Why are those welds being continued for an inch or so after the joint? Is there any stucrural reason? | 635 | 106 | image | Sep 12 |
| Welpers a coworker customized | 578 | 34 | image | Sep 21 |
| I was hired to make some new railings for my cousin’s house. This is what I did on my three day weekend. | 550 | 80 | image | Aug 31 |
r/Welding Audience Overlap r/Welding Subreddit Overlap & Related Communities
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r/Welding FAQ Frequently Asked Questions About r/Welding
What's the best time to post on r/Welding?
Based on posting volume, r/Welding is most active on Thursdays around 1 PM UTC. That window has the most community activity, but busier hours also mean more competition for attention.
How active is r/Welding?
r/Welding averages 22 posts per day and ranks in the top 10% for activity among tracked SFW subreddits.
How many upvotes do posts on r/Welding get?
Posts on r/Welding average about 57 upvotes this month (net score per post).
What kind of posts does r/Welding get most?
On r/Welding, most posts are image posts (62%)