1.4K posts analyzed Updated Jul 2026
Averages 44 posts/day, top 5% activity. Most active Thursdays around 8 PM UTC. Mostly image posts (97%).
r/whatbugisthis Traffic & Engagement r/whatbugisthis Traffic & Engagement
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Upvote Distribution
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r/whatbugisthis Most Active Times When r/whatbugisthis Is Most Active
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r/whatbugisthis Flair Performance r/whatbugisthis Flair Performance
Upvotes and volume by flair Average upvotes and post volume by flair
| Flair | Posts | Upvotes |
|---|---|---|
| ID Request | 665 (89.1%) | 4 |
| Question | 75 (10.1%) | 10 |
| Just sharing | 6 (0.8%) | 5 |
Post Type Breakdown
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r/whatbugisthis Trending Keywords Trending Keywords in r/whatbugisthis
Ranked by how often they appear Title keywords ranked by how often they appear
| Keyword | Mentions ▼ | Upvotes | Comments |
|---|---|---|---|
| bug | 364 (26.6%) | 4 | 3 |
| found | 245 (17.9%) | 5 | 4 |
| help | 91 (6.6%) | 2 | 3 |
| kind | 84 (6.1%) | 4 | 3 |
| bugs | 63 (4.6%) | 4 | 3 |
| spider | 52 (3.8%) | 2 | 3 |
| please | 52 (3.8%) | 8 | 7 |
| little | 52 (3.8%) | 2 | 2 |
| guy | 48 (3.5%) | 3 | 3 |
| bed | 44 (3.2%) | 3 | 3 |
r/whatbugisthis Mentioned Domains Mentioned Domains in r/whatbugisthis
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This community doesn't link off-site.
Its posts are text, images, or discussion rather than outbound links.
r/whatbugisthis Top Posts Top Performing Posts in r/whatbugisthis
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What bug is this? Found this large green caterpillar in my backyard (Central Texas, USA)
Weird orange and black caterpillar thing in a strange type of bark looking shell
What is this cool looking bug my bf found today?
What kind of bug is this?
saw this on the carpet what is this
Front of my tree looks like it’s dying, look into the tree and see lots of these larvae looking bugs in cones, what are they?
Flying biting things
Found this wedged in between my toes. Please don't tell me this is what I think it is.
Please tell me this isn’t a tick (Portland, OR)
Weird Black and white spotted bug in my backyard - NJ state
| Title | Upvotes | Comments | Type | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| What bug is this? Found this large green caterpillar in my backyard (Central Texas, USA) | 363 | 40 | image | Jul 9 |
| Weird orange and black caterpillar thing in a strange type of bark looking shell | 186 | 20 | image | Jul 8 |
| What is this cool looking bug my bf found today? | 159 | 49 | image | Jul 15 |
| What kind of bug is this? | 113 | 22 | image | Jul 21 |
| saw this on the carpet what is this | 105 | 12 | image | Jul 26 |
| Front of my tree looks like it’s dying, look into the tree and see lots of these larvae looking bugs in cones, what are they? | 99 | 14 | image | Jul 18 |
| Flying biting things | 93 | 38 | image | Jul 2 |
| Found this wedged in between my toes. Please don't tell me this is what I think it is. | 83 | 38 | image | Jul 16 |
| Please tell me this isn’t a tick (Portland, OR) | 73 | 42 | image | Jul 12 |
| Weird Black and white spotted bug in my backyard - NJ state | 52 | 13 | image | Jul 9 |
r/whatbugisthis Audience Overlap r/whatbugisthis Subreddit Overlap & Related Communities
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r/whatbugisthis FAQ Frequently Asked Questions About r/whatbugisthis
What's the best time to post on r/whatbugisthis?
Based on posting volume, r/whatbugisthis is most active on Thursdays around 8 PM UTC. That window has the most community activity, but busier hours also mean more competition for attention.
How active is r/whatbugisthis?
r/whatbugisthis averages 44 posts per day and ranks in the top 5% for activity among tracked SFW subreddits.
How many upvotes do posts on r/whatbugisthis get?
Posts on r/whatbugisthis average about 4 upvotes this month (net score per post).
What kind of posts does r/whatbugisthis get most?
On r/whatbugisthis, most posts are image posts (97%)