657 posts analyzed Updated Aug 2026
Averages 21 posts/day, top 10% activity. Most active Saturdays around 1 PM UTC. Mostly image posts (98%).
r/Whatisthis Traffic & Engagement r/Whatisthis Traffic & Engagement
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Upvote Distribution
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r/Whatisthis Most Active Times When r/Whatisthis Is Most Active
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r/Whatisthis Flair Performance r/Whatisthis Flair Performance
Upvotes and volume by flair Average upvotes and post volume by flair
| Flair | Posts | Upvotes |
|---|---|---|
| Open | 622 (98.7%) | 22 |
| Redirected | 5 (0.8%) | 5 |
| Closed | 3 (0.5%) | 1 |
Post Type Breakdown
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r/Whatisthis Trending Keywords Trending Keywords in r/Whatisthis
Ranked by how often they appear Title keywords ranked by how often they appear
| Keyword | Mentions ▼ | Upvotes | Comments |
|---|---|---|---|
| found | 170 (25.9%) | 31 | 15 |
| anyone | 48 (7.3%) | 13 | 9 |
| help | 39 (5.9%) | 15 | 7 |
| thing | 38 (5.8%) | 17 | 8 |
| know | 33 (5.0%) | 10 | 8 |
| metal | 23 (3.5%) | 46 | 16 |
| brand | 23 (3.5%) | 6 | 5 |
| weird | 22 (3.4%) | 48 | 22 |
| find | 22 (3.4%) | 4 | 5 |
| identify | 19 (2.9%) | 13 | 9 |
r/Whatisthis Top Posts Top Performing Posts in r/Whatisthis
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Weird metal cubes that my aunt is telling me to bring back to a foreign country
Found along Denver canal, burns like bone, can’t figure it out
What is this in my overnight oats?
Found in cooking utensil drawer
Unknown debris shot clean through my window last night
what is this ingredient ?
What kind of symbol is this
Found this broken pin related to the Olympics while metal detecting a dog park in Merced California. Tried my best to figure out exactly what it came from and what Olympics it may of been tied to but my efforts fell flat. I figured I'd give it a go here. In advance I appreciate any help or opinions.
Who is this piggy bank representing? My girlfriend is about to buy it.
What is this? Found on bedspread where my cat was. Left there while I was away at work.
r/Whatisthis Audience Overlap r/Whatisthis Subreddit Overlap & Related Communities
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r/Whatisthis FAQ Frequently Asked Questions About r/Whatisthis
What's the best time to post on r/Whatisthis?
Based on posting volume, r/Whatisthis is most active on Saturdays around 1 PM UTC. That window has the most community activity, but busier hours also mean more competition for attention.
How active is r/Whatisthis?
r/Whatisthis averages 21 posts per day and ranks in the top 10% for activity among tracked SFW subreddits.
How many upvotes do posts on r/Whatisthis get?
Posts on r/Whatisthis average about 21 upvotes this month (net score per post).
What kind of posts does r/Whatisthis get most?
On r/Whatisthis, most posts are image posts (98%)