5.9K posts analyzed Updated Sep 2026
Averages 197 posts/day, top 1% activity. Most active Tuesdays around 6 PM UTC. Mostly image posts (97%).
r/whatsthisbug Traffic & Engagement r/whatsthisbug Traffic & Engagement
Volume and engagement over time Posting volume and engagement over time
Post Format
Upvote Distribution
How upvoted posts perform Only posts with 2+ upvotes. The bands below show how those posts are spread by upvote count.
r/whatsthisbug Most Active Times When r/whatsthisbug Is Most Active
Peak posting by day and hour (UTC) When this community posts most, by day and hour (UTC)
Most Active by Day
r/whatsthisbug Flair Performance r/whatsthisbug Flair Performance
Upvotes and volume by flair Average upvotes and post volume by flair
| Flair | Posts | Upvotes |
|---|---|---|
| ID Request | 5.8K (97.6%) | 20 |
| Just Sharing | 144 (2.4%) | 41 |
Post Type Breakdown
Share by text, image, or link Share of posts by format: text, image, or link
r/whatsthisbug Trending Keywords Trending Keywords in r/whatsthisbug
Ranked by how often they appear Title keywords ranked by how often they appear
| Keyword | Mentions ▼ | Upvotes | Comments |
|---|---|---|---|
| bug | 1.1K (18.5%) | 15 | 4 |
| found | 937 (15.9%) | 25 | 4 |
| spider | 364 (6.2%) | 9 | 3 |
| help | 306 (5.2%) | 7 | 4 |
| kind | 270 (4.6%) | 3 | 3 |
| little | 268 (4.5%) | 19 | 4 |
| guy | 256 (4.3%) | 6 | 3 |
| please | 228 (3.9%) | 10 | 5 |
| bugs | 204 (3.5%) | 10 | 4 |
| tiny | 189 (3.2%) | 5 | 3 |
r/whatsthisbug Mentioned Domains Mentioned Domains in r/whatsthisbug
Most linked sites Most linked sites in this subreddit
| Domain | Links | Upvotes |
|---|---|---|
| imgur.com | 16 | 2 |
| youtube.com | 5 | 1 |
r/whatsthisbug Top Posts Top Performing Posts in r/whatsthisbug
Highest-performing posts Highest-performing posts. Each title links to Reddit.
It crawled into my nose. Who is this audacious man?
What is she? Found in suitcase full of snacks in Switzerland.
What is this?
This feller hitched a ride on my car
Sparkly, Florida
Scorpion inside my home, my 3 year boy found it; it's as big as a two euro coin. Should i get worried?
Am I tripping balls or did I just stumble upon two bumblebees making sweet love in the twinkling amber starlight
Who hims
What is this bug that might be ripping its own wings off? (NY)
Here's something totally different and bizarre. 🦚
| Title | Upvotes | Comments | Type | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| It crawled into my nose. Who is this audacious man? | 4.9K | 144 | image | Sep 11 |
| What is she? Found in suitcase full of snacks in Switzerland. | 3.6K | 141 | image | Sep 15 |
| What is this? | 3.0K | 53 | image | Sep 2 |
| This feller hitched a ride on my car | 2.6K | 76 | image | Sep 12 |
| Sparkly, Florida | 2.6K | 70 | image | Sep 5 |
| Scorpion inside my home, my 3 year boy found it; it's as big as a two euro coin. Should i get worried? | 2.5K | 43 | image | Sep 12 |
| Am I tripping balls or did I just stumble upon two bumblebees making sweet love in the twinkling amber starlight | 2.4K | 103 | image | Sep 21 |
| Who hims | 2.3K | 56 | image | Sep 27 |
| What is this bug that might be ripping its own wings off? (NY) | 2.2K | 113 | image | Sep 16 |
| Here's something totally different and bizarre. 🦚 | 2.1K | 52 | image | Sep 14 |
r/whatsthisbug Audience Overlap r/whatsthisbug Subreddit Overlap & Related Communities
Overlapping audiences Communities with overlapping audiences
r/whatsthisbug FAQ Frequently Asked Questions About r/whatsthisbug
What's the best time to post on r/whatsthisbug?
Based on posting volume, r/whatsthisbug is most active on Tuesdays around 6 PM UTC. That window has the most community activity, but busier hours also mean more competition for attention.
How active is r/whatsthisbug?
r/whatsthisbug averages 197 posts per day and ranks in the top 1% for activity among tracked SFW subreddits.
How many upvotes do posts on r/whatsthisbug get?
Posts on r/whatsthisbug average about 20 upvotes this month (net score per post).
What kind of posts does r/whatsthisbug get most?
On r/whatsthisbug, most posts are image posts (97%)