274 posts analyzed Updated Sep 2026
Averages 9 posts/day, top 25% activity. Most active Saturdays around 4 PM UTC. Mostly image posts (86%).
r/whittling Traffic & Engagement r/whittling 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/whittling Most Active Times When r/whittling 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/whittling Flair Performance r/whittling Flair Performance
Upvotes and volume by flair Average upvotes and post volume by flair
| Flair | Posts | Upvotes |
|---|---|---|
| First timer | 70 (25.8%) | 63 |
| Animals | 42 (15.5%) | 107 |
| Figurines | 42 (15.5%) | 114 |
| Help | 32 (11.8%) | 20 |
| Miscellaneous | 25 (9.2%) | 122 |
| Caricatures | 24 (8.9%) | 109 |
| Tools | 19 (7.0%) | 19 |
| Guide | 6 (2.2%) | 262 |
| Shapes | 4 (1.5%) | 40 |
| Utensils | 4 (1.5%) | 61 |
Post Type Breakdown
Share by text, image, or link Share of posts by format: text, image, or link
r/whittling Trending Keywords Trending Keywords in r/whittling
Ranked by how often they appear Title keywords ranked by how often they appear
| Keyword | Mentions ▼ | Upvotes | Comments |
|---|---|---|---|
| first | 38 (13.9%) | 74 | 6 |
| whittling | 15 (5.5%) | 165 | 18 |
| little | 15 (5.5%) | 69 | 3 |
| project | 13 (4.7%) | 99 | 8 |
| wood | 13 (4.7%) | 37 | 8 |
| made | 12 (4.4%) | 82 | 5 |
| attempt | 11 (4.0%) | 147 | 8 |
| whittle | 11 (4.0%) | 83 | 9 |
| knife | 11 (4.0%) | 93 | 13 |
| carving | 11 (4.0%) | 135 | 12 |
r/whittling Mentioned Domains Mentioned Domains in r/whittling
Most linked sites Most linked sites in this subreddit
This community doesn't link off-site.
Its posts are text, images, or discussion rather than outbound links.
r/whittling Top Posts Top Performing Posts in r/whittling
Highest-performing posts Highest-performing posts. Each title links to Reddit.
Finished my dino!
Knife Only Bonsai Carving Tutorial
Here's my 2nd attempt at whittling. It's an owl this time.
How it started vs
Thuya the Hedgehog
Halloween Carving
Odin and some others
Self portrait
Cubone in Basswood
Made a hollow Knight figurine for my partner
| Title | Upvotes | Comments | Type | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Finished my dino! | 738 | 27 | image | Sep 21 |
| Knife Only Bonsai Carving Tutorial | 724 | 47 | image | Sep 14 |
| Here's my 2nd attempt at whittling. It's an owl this time. | 693 | 41 | image | Sep 27 |
| How it started vs | 691 | 22 | image | Sep 24 |
| Thuya the Hedgehog | 595 | 27 | image | Sep 10 |
| Halloween Carving | 594 | 28 | image | Sep 19 |
| Odin and some others | 567 | 21 | image | Sep 5 |
| Self portrait | 552 | 19 | image | Sep 24 |
| Cubone in Basswood | 520 | 15 | image | Sep 28 |
| Made a hollow Knight figurine for my partner | 447 | 24 | image | Sep 27 |
r/whittling Audience Overlap r/whittling Subreddit Overlap & Related Communities
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r/whittling FAQ Frequently Asked Questions About r/whittling
What's the best time to post on r/whittling?
Based on posting volume, r/whittling is most active on Saturdays around 4 PM UTC. That window has the most community activity, but busier hours also mean more competition for attention.
How active is r/whittling?
r/whittling averages 9 posts per day and ranks in the top 25% for activity among tracked SFW subreddits.
How many upvotes do posts on r/whittling get?
Posts on r/whittling average about 83 upvotes this month (net score per post).
What kind of posts does r/whittling get most?
On r/whittling, most posts are image posts (86%)