2.0K posts analyzed Updated Sep 2026
Averages 68 posts/day, top 5% activity. Most active Wednesdays around 2 PM UTC. Mostly image posts (100%).
r/whatisthisthing Traffic & Engagement r/whatisthisthing 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/whatisthisthing Most Active Times When r/whatisthisthing 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/whatisthisthing Flair Performance r/whatisthisthing Flair Performance
Upvotes and volume by flair Average upvotes and post volume by flair
| Flair | Posts | Upvotes |
|---|---|---|
| Solved! | 142 (43.2%) | 218 |
| Open | 91 (27.7%) | 98 |
| Solved ! | 49 (14.9%) | 557 |
| Likely Solved! | 16 (4.9%) | 118 |
| Open ! | 11 (3.3%) | 1.1K |
| F.A.T. | 11 (3.3%) | 64 |
| Likely Solved ! | 5 (1.5%) | 907 |
| Solved | 4 (1.2%) | 336 |
Post Type Breakdown
Share by text, image, or link Share of posts by format: text, image, or link
r/whatisthisthing Trending Keywords Trending Keywords in r/whatisthisthing
Ranked by how often they appear Title keywords ranked by how often they appear
| Keyword | Mentions ▼ | Upvotes | Comments |
|---|---|---|---|
| found | 738 (36.1%) | 38 | 6 |
| metal | 305 (14.9%) | 89 | 16 |
| thing | 246 (12.0%) | 36 | 5 |
| plastic | 216 (10.6%) | 40 | 7 |
| small | 214 (10.5%) | 60 | 8 |
| black | 130 (6.4%) | 39 | 7 |
| long | 120 (5.9%) | 77 | 8 |
| white | 100 (4.9%) | 48 | 8 |
| object | 99 (4.8%) | 39 | 8 |
| old | 95 (4.7%) | 31 | 5 |
r/whatisthisthing Mentioned Domains Mentioned Domains in r/whatisthisthing
Most linked sites Most linked sites in this subreddit
| Domain | Links | Upvotes |
|---|---|---|
| imgur.com | 16 | 2 |
| i.imgur.com | 5 | 1 |
| youtube.com | 3 | 1 |
r/whatisthisthing Top Posts Top Performing Posts in r/whatisthisthing
Highest-performing posts Highest-performing posts. Each title links to Reddit.
Strange heavy metal rods received in random package
This Machine that sits in the corner at my gym
Glittery cardboard tube packed full of long strips of multicolored tissue paper?
What is this channel on the left side this concrete stairway?
White chalky block in a sealed clear wrapper, found in my backpack after a trip from Greece
What is the purpose of the indents in the walls of this former railway tunnel?
PVC tube attached to underside of picnic table in NH state park
Heavy metal box with electrical components pulled from a river
It's about 2" long. Balls on the end have a little give so a thread can slip into the areas inside. Guesses are some kind of curtain fastener or something for dressing up? Otherwise some kind of craft or textile tool? Any ideas?
Wooden box with a sliding lid and mosaic design filled with pink, grainy slime
r/whatisthisthing Audience Overlap r/whatisthisthing Subreddit Overlap & Related Communities
Overlapping audiences Communities with overlapping audiences
r/whatisthisthing FAQ Frequently Asked Questions About r/whatisthisthing
What's the best time to post on r/whatisthisthing?
Based on posting volume, r/whatisthisthing is most active on Wednesdays around 2 PM UTC. That window has the most community activity, but busier hours also mean more competition for attention.
How active is r/whatisthisthing?
r/whatisthisthing averages 68 posts per day and ranks in the top 5% for activity among tracked SFW subreddits.
How many upvotes do posts on r/whatisthisthing get?
Posts on r/whatisthisthing average about 44 upvotes this month (net score per post).
What kind of posts does r/whatisthisthing get most?
On r/whatisthisthing, most posts are image posts (100%)