2.3K posts analyzed Updated Sep 2026
Averages 78 posts/day, top 5% activity. Most active Tuesdays around 5 PM UTC. Mostly image posts (98%).
r/whatisthisbug Traffic & Engagement r/whatisthisbug Traffic & Engagement
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Upvote Distribution
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r/whatisthisbug Most Active Times When r/whatisthisbug Is Most Active
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r/whatisthisbug Flair Performance r/whatisthisbug Flair Performance
Upvotes and volume by flair Average upvotes and post volume by flair
| Flair | Posts | Upvotes |
|---|---|---|
| ID Request | 2.2K (95.9%) | 11 |
| Just sharing | 78 (3.3%) | 45 |
| WEEVIL TIME!!!!!!! | 10 (0.4%) | 22 |
| Meme/Shitpost | 5 (0.2%) | 6 |
| Meta | 3 (0.1%) | 16 |
Post Type Breakdown
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r/whatisthisbug Trending Keywords Trending Keywords in r/whatisthisbug
Ranked by how often they appear Title keywords ranked by how often they appear
| Keyword | Mentions ▼ | Upvotes | Comments |
|---|---|---|---|
| bug | 449 (19.2%) | 10 | 4 |
| found | 416 (17.8%) | 12 | 5 |
| spider | 138 (5.9%) | 7 | 4 |
| guy | 135 (5.8%) | 9 | 4 |
| little | 118 (5.0%) | 13 | 4 |
| help | 104 (4.4%) | 5 | 4 |
| kind | 102 (4.3%) | 21 | 5 |
| bugs | 82 (3.5%) | 7 | 5 |
| please | 75 (3.2%) | 3 | 5 |
| bed | 71 (3.0%) | 10 | 6 |
r/whatisthisbug Mentioned Domains Mentioned Domains in r/whatisthisbug
Most linked sites Most linked sites in this subreddit
| Domain | Links | Upvotes |
|---|---|---|
| imgur.com | 9 | 1 |
| reddit-uploaded-media.s3-accelerate.amazonaws.com | 4 | 1 |
r/whatisthisbug Top Posts Top Performing Posts in r/whatisthisbug
Highest-performing posts Highest-performing posts. Each title links to Reddit.
Landed on my while hiking in northern Chiang Mai, Thailand
A Bug’s Eggs
What the hell am I dealing with?
Some kind of insect egg?
Cute little trident proboscis (Southeastern Pennsylvania)
What kind of cicada is this? Kanagawa Japan
The antlion’s transformation from hellspawn to delicate fairy is unmatched to me.
What is thisss
terrifying bug landed on my work glove earlier… who is he?
Woke up covered in blood, then I found this in my sleeping bag.
| Title | Upvotes | Comments | Type | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Landed on my while hiking in northern Chiang Mai, Thailand | 1.4K | 68 | image | Sep 5 |
| A Bug’s Eggs | 892 | 31 | image | Sep 6 |
| What the hell am I dealing with? | 868 | 193 | image | Sep 12 |
| Some kind of insect egg? | 755 | 66 | image | Sep 13 |
| Cute little trident proboscis (Southeastern Pennsylvania) | 725 | 32 | image | Sep 21 |
| What kind of cicada is this? Kanagawa Japan | 719 | 14 | image | Sep 1 |
| The antlion’s transformation from hellspawn to delicate fairy is unmatched to me. | 701 | 22 | image | Sep 3 |
| What is thisss | 664 | 44 | image | Sep 9 |
| terrifying bug landed on my work glove earlier… who is he? | 560 | 27 | image | Sep 3 |
| Woke up covered in blood, then I found this in my sleeping bag. | 559 | 46 | image | Sep 5 |
r/whatisthisbug Audience Overlap r/whatisthisbug Subreddit Overlap & Related Communities
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r/whatisthisbug FAQ Frequently Asked Questions About r/whatisthisbug
What's the best time to post on r/whatisthisbug?
Based on posting volume, r/whatisthisbug is most active on Tuesdays around 5 PM UTC. That window has the most community activity, but busier hours also mean more competition for attention.
How active is r/whatisthisbug?
r/whatisthisbug averages 78 posts per day and ranks in the top 5% for activity among tracked SFW subreddits.
How many upvotes do posts on r/whatisthisbug get?
Posts on r/whatisthisbug average about 12 upvotes this month (net score per post).
What kind of posts does r/whatisthisbug get most?
On r/whatisthisbug, most posts are image posts (98%)