603 posts analyzed Updated Aug 2026
Averages 20 posts/day, top 10% activity. Most active Saturdays around 5 PM UTC. Mostly image posts (94%).
r/Whatcouldgowrong Traffic & Engagement r/Whatcouldgowrong 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/Whatcouldgowrong Most Active Times When r/Whatcouldgowrong 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/Whatcouldgowrong Flair Performance r/Whatcouldgowrong Flair Performance
Upvotes and volume by flair Average upvotes and post volume by flair
| Flair | Posts | Upvotes |
|---|---|---|
| Rule #1 | 96 (41.0%) | 802 |
| Repost | 64 (27.4%) | 1.4K |
| Rule #7 | 25 (10.7%) | 1.0K |
| Rule #2 | 17 (7.3%) | 375 |
| Rule #5 | 9 (3.8%) | 1.1K |
| Potato Quality | 6 (2.6%) | 1.4K |
| Rule #6 | 5 (2.1%) | 1.4K |
| DEATH | 4 (1.7%) | 1.7K |
| Rule #4 | 4 (1.7%) | 8.5K |
| Fake/Scripted | 4 (1.7%) | 2.9K |
Post Type Breakdown
Share by text, image, or link Share of posts by format: text, image, or link
r/Whatcouldgowrong Trending Keywords Trending Keywords in r/Whatcouldgowrong
Ranked by how often they appear Title keywords ranked by how often they appear
| Keyword | Mentions ▼ | Upvotes | Comments |
|---|---|---|---|
| wcgw | 109 (18.1%) | 2.3K | 143 |
| wrong | 37 (6.1%) | 1.3K | 130 |
| trying | 35 (5.8%) | 2.8K | 123 |
| car | 17 (2.8%) | 3.9K | 168 |
| recording | 14 (2.3%) | 842 | 51 |
| horse | 14 (2.3%) | 975 | 61 |
| middle | 13 (2.2%) | 909 | 54 |
| track | 12 (2.0%) | 982 | 56 |
| off | 12 (2.0%) | 4.8K | 367 |
| while | 12 (2.0%) | 3.1K | 185 |
r/Whatcouldgowrong Mentioned Domains Mentioned Domains in r/Whatcouldgowrong
Most linked sites Most linked sites in this subreddit
| Domain | Links | Upvotes |
|---|---|---|
| youtube.com | 8 | 82 |
| youtu.be | 4 | 1 |
r/Whatcouldgowrong Top Posts Top Performing Posts in r/Whatcouldgowrong
Highest-performing posts Highest-performing posts. Each title links to Reddit.
Setting off a tazer next to a gas pump
Not going the speed limit
WCGW chasing a Yak on a narrow road
Day 1 of using the mod powers I've held for 13 years to bring attention to leaking coffee lids.
Trying to overtake a motorcycle
WCGW when you attempt to tow a wheeled tool chest with your truck?
Speeding directly into the shallow water
Skateboarding on uneven rocks
Turning on a headlamp
Destruir un arma de fuego en público sin revisar que no esté cargada
| Title | Upvotes | Comments | Type | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Setting off a tazer next to a gas pump | 43.3K | 3.3K | image | Aug 3 |
| Not going the speed limit | 35.4K | 867 | image | Aug 24 |
| WCGW chasing a Yak on a narrow road | 30.6K | 1.3K | image | Aug 31 |
| Day 1 of using the mod powers I've held for 13 years to bring attention to leaking coffee lids. | 30.2K | 744 | image | Aug 12 |
| Trying to overtake a motorcycle | 28.5K | 746 | image | Aug 28 |
| WCGW when you attempt to tow a wheeled tool chest with your truck? | 27.7K | 2.4K | image | Aug 4 |
| Speeding directly into the shallow water | 27.3K | 1.5K | image | Aug 14 |
| Skateboarding on uneven rocks | 22.3K | 1.1K | image | Aug 6 |
| Turning on a headlamp | 21.8K | 232 | image | Aug 7 |
| Destruir un arma de fuego en público sin revisar que no esté cargada | 21.0K | 1.2K | image | Aug 13 |
r/Whatcouldgowrong Audience Overlap r/Whatcouldgowrong Subreddit Overlap & Related Communities
Overlapping audiences Communities with overlapping audiences
r/Whatcouldgowrong FAQ Frequently Asked Questions About r/Whatcouldgowrong
What's the best time to post on r/Whatcouldgowrong?
Based on posting volume, r/Whatcouldgowrong is most active on Saturdays around 5 PM UTC. That window has the most community activity, but busier hours also mean more competition for attention.
How active is r/Whatcouldgowrong?
r/Whatcouldgowrong averages 20 posts per day and ranks in the top 10% for activity among tracked SFW subreddits.
How many upvotes do posts on r/Whatcouldgowrong get?
Posts on r/Whatcouldgowrong average about 1,845 upvotes this month (net score per post).
What kind of posts does r/Whatcouldgowrong get most?
On r/Whatcouldgowrong, most posts are image posts (94%)