1.3K posts analyzed Updated Jun 2026
Averages 44 posts/day, top 5% activity. Most active Mondays around 11 PM UTC. Mostly image posts (98%).
r/whatbugisthis Traffic & Engagement r/whatbugisthis Traffic & Engagement
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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
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| Flair | Posts | Upvotes |
|---|---|---|
| ID Request | 587 (90.3%) | 5 |
| Question | 60 (9.2%) | 8 |
| Just sharing | 3 (0.5%) | 2 |
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r/whatbugisthis Trending Keywords Trending Keywords in r/whatbugisthis
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| Keyword | Mentions ▼ | Upvotes | Comments |
|---|---|---|---|
| bug | 348 (26.6%) | 2 | 3 |
| found | 228 (17.4%) | 6 | 4 |
| kind | 85 (6.5%) | 3 | 3 |
| spider | 68 (5.2%) | 5 | 3 |
| help | 66 (5.0%) | 2 | 4 |
| guy | 54 (4.1%) | 5 | 4 |
| bugs | 54 (4.1%) | 11 | 4 |
| little | 48 (3.7%) | 5 | 3 |
| please | 47 (3.6%) | 4 | 4 |
| bed | 45 (3.4%) | 3 | 4 |
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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Keep seeing these bugs on me in my house, suddenly there's an insane amount
Found this in our flat in the middle of the night. What is it? I’m freaking out.
Is this harmful? Found on the floor in my apartment.
Saw this little guy at a gas station and liked his lil dots, any idea what he is?
Found on a park bench in MD
Please tell me this isn't what I think it is
What are these extremely tiny bugs crawling on me?
Just pulled this off my skin, what is it?
What kind of moth is this (southern tier NY)
Found in my dogs water bowl today.
| Title | Upvotes | Comments | Type | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Keep seeing these bugs on me in my house, suddenly there's an insane amount | 385 | 86 | image | Jun 19 |
| Found this in our flat in the middle of the night. What is it? I’m freaking out. | 190 | 84 | image | Jun 27 |
| Is this harmful? Found on the floor in my apartment. | 175 | 39 | image | Jun 22 |
| Saw this little guy at a gas station and liked his lil dots, any idea what he is? | 119 | 33 | image | Jun 12 |
| Found on a park bench in MD | 110 | 38 | image | Jun 26 |
| Please tell me this isn't what I think it is | 92 | 32 | image | Jun 18 |
| What are these extremely tiny bugs crawling on me? | 88 | 23 | image | Jun 9 |
| Just pulled this off my skin, what is it? | 87 | 26 | image | Jun 13 |
| What kind of moth is this (southern tier NY) | 86 | 10 | image | Jun 8 |
| Found in my dogs water bowl today. | 86 | 33 | image | Jun 29 |
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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 Mondays around 11 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 (98%)