2.1K posts analyzed Updated Sep 2026
Averages 71 posts/day, top 5% activity. Most active Sundays around 4 PM UTC. Mostly image posts (96%).
r/whatsthisrock Traffic & Engagement r/whatsthisrock Traffic & Engagement
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Upvote Distribution
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r/whatsthisrock Most Active Times When r/whatsthisrock Is Most Active
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r/whatsthisrock Flair Performance r/whatsthisrock Flair Performance
Upvotes and volume by flair Average upvotes and post volume by flair
| Flair | Posts | Upvotes |
|---|---|---|
| REQUEST | 2.1K (98.0%) | 41 |
| IDENTIFIED | 42 (2.0%) | 42 |
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r/whatsthisrock Trending Keywords Trending Keywords in r/whatsthisrock
Ranked by how often they appear Title keywords ranked by how often they appear
| Keyword | Mentions ▼ | Upvotes | Comments |
|---|---|---|---|
| found | 736 (34.8%) | 65 | 5 |
| rock | 553 (26.1%) | 38 | 4 |
| help | 239 (11.3%) | 8 | 3 |
| please | 159 (7.5%) | 4 | 2 |
| beach | 124 (5.9%) | 79 | 5 |
| identifying | 119 (5.6%) | 9 | 2 |
| mineral | 100 (4.7%) | 9 | 2 |
| rocks | 98 (4.6%) | 18 | 3 |
| river | 96 (4.5%) | 52 | 5 |
| gemstone | 83 (3.9%) | 34 | 2 |
r/whatsthisrock Mentioned Domains Mentioned Domains in r/whatsthisrock
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| Domain | Links | Upvotes |
|---|---|---|
| i.imgur.com | 3 | 13 |
r/whatsthisrock Top Posts Top Performing Posts in r/whatsthisrock
Highest-performing posts Highest-performing posts. Each title links to Reddit.
What is this large iron orb we found
Found in Dana Point, CA
Found on Gemstone Beach, Southland, New Zealand
Stunner - what is it
Petrified wood?
What could this be? Found in central Ma on a construction site.
Really cool rock!
Found this beautiful iridescent blue crystal and a rough pink one in a stream. Anyone know what they are?
Found in SW Idaho
Strange looking rock
| Title | Upvotes | Comments | Type | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| What is this large iron orb we found | 3.1K | 274 | image | Sep 26 |
| Found in Dana Point, CA | 2.8K | 110 | image | Sep 16 |
| Found on Gemstone Beach, Southland, New Zealand | 2.8K | 65 | image | Sep 7 |
| Stunner - what is it | 2.6K | 34 | image | Sep 6 |
| Petrified wood? | 2.5K | 32 | image | Sep 20 |
| What could this be? Found in central Ma on a construction site. | 2.4K | 68 | image | Sep 22 |
| Really cool rock! | 2.1K | 18 | image | Sep 27 |
| Found this beautiful iridescent blue crystal and a rough pink one in a stream. Anyone know what they are? | 1.9K | 60 | image | Sep 27 |
| Found in SW Idaho | 1.9K | 38 | image | Sep 14 |
| Strange looking rock | 1.9K | 48 | image | Sep 4 |
r/whatsthisrock Audience Overlap r/whatsthisrock Subreddit Overlap & Related Communities
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r/whatsthisrock FAQ Frequently Asked Questions About r/whatsthisrock
What's the best time to post on r/whatsthisrock?
Based on posting volume, r/whatsthisrock is most active on Sundays around 4 PM UTC. That window has the most community activity, but busier hours also mean more competition for attention.
How active is r/whatsthisrock?
r/whatsthisrock averages 71 posts per day and ranks in the top 5% for activity among tracked SFW subreddits.
How many upvotes do posts on r/whatsthisrock get?
Posts on r/whatsthisrock average about 41 upvotes this month (net score per post).
What kind of posts does r/whatsthisrock get most?
On r/whatsthisrock, most posts are image posts (96%)