2.7K posts analyzed Updated Aug 2026
Averages 86 posts/day, top 5% activity. Most active Mondays around 1 PM UTC. Mostly image posts (73%).
r/woodworking Traffic & Engagement r/woodworking Traffic & Engagement
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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/woodworking Most Active Times When r/woodworking 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/woodworking Flair Performance r/woodworking Flair Performance
Upvotes and volume by flair Average upvotes and post volume by flair
| Flair | Posts | Upvotes |
|---|---|---|
| General Discussion | 723 (27.2%) | 118 |
| Help | 643 (24.2%) | 16 |
| Project Submission | 532 (20.0%) | 316 |
| Techniques/Plans | 232 (8.7%) | 33 |
| Finishing | 147 (5.5%) | 42 |
| Power Tools | 119 (4.5%) | 22 |
| Repair | 104 (3.9%) | 6 |
| Hand Tools | 54 (2.0%) | 79 |
| Nature's Beauty | 35 (1.3%) | 133 |
| Safety | 31 (1.2%) | 224 |
Post Type Breakdown
Share by text, image, or link Share of posts by format: text, image, or link
r/woodworking Trending Keywords Trending Keywords in r/woodworking
Ranked by how often they appear Title keywords ranked by how often they appear
| Keyword | Mentions ▼ | Upvotes | Comments |
|---|---|---|---|
| table | 230 (8.6%) | 46 | 7 |
| wood | 216 (8.1%) | 126 | 10 |
| help | 200 (7.5%) | 5 | 4 |
| advice | 135 (5.1%) | 4 | 6 |
| need | 102 (3.8%) | 4 | 5 |
| made | 94 (3.5%) | 348 | 22 |
| first | 91 (3.4%) | 74 | 7 |
| best | 85 (3.2%) | 17 | 12 |
| saw | 82 (3.1%) | 36 | 13 |
| free | 82 (3.1%) | 5 | 4 |
r/woodworking Mentioned Domains Mentioned Domains in r/woodworking
Most linked sites Most linked sites in this subreddit
| Domain | Links | Upvotes |
|---|---|---|
| youtu.be | 10 | 1 |
| youtube.com | 10 | 1 |
| imgur.com | 9 | 2 |
| i.imgur.com | 3 | 1 |
r/woodworking Top Posts Top Performing Posts in r/woodworking
Highest-performing posts Highest-performing posts. Each title links to Reddit.
Final Project of Woodworking School
I carved this bowl with a dremel
My new wooden window display in New York City.
Love this bar, your thoughts
I made a chair from 100% ebony. (It's black because the wood is black, not from stain).
I am a JOURNEYMAN!
Rubber tree (Hevea Brasiliensis) Wood Bar / Liquor Display
My parents are paying $30,000 for this built in bookcase. They were told these flaws are normal because red oak and plywood are natural elements and these issues are normal. They will only cover the flaws with matching stickers or trim. Do we have unrealistic expectations?
Everything I’ve learned in the least decade in one piece, any questions? (OC)
Built a balance bike for my daughter
| Title | Upvotes | Comments | Type | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Final Project of Woodworking School | 23.5K | 642 | image | Aug 14 |
| I carved this bowl with a dremel | 21.9K | 262 | image | Aug 22 |
| My new wooden window display in New York City. | 16.6K | 351 | image | Aug 27 |
| Love this bar, your thoughts | 10.8K | 205 | image | Aug 21 |
| I made a chair from 100% ebony. (It's black because the wood is black, not from stain). | 10.8K | 563 | image | Aug 20 |
| I am a JOURNEYMAN! | 7.7K | 237 | image | Aug 3 |
| Rubber tree (Hevea Brasiliensis) Wood Bar / Liquor Display | 7.5K | 204 | image | Aug 12 |
| My parents are paying $30,000 for this built in bookcase. They were told these flaws are normal because red oak and plywood are natural elements and these issues are normal. They will only cover the flaws with matching stickers or trim. Do we have unrealistic expectations? | 6.2K | 275 | image | Aug 26 |
| Everything I’ve learned in the least decade in one piece, any questions? (OC) | 6.2K | 345 | image | Aug 1 |
| Built a balance bike for my daughter | 6.1K | 198 | image | Aug 18 |
r/woodworking Audience Overlap r/woodworking Subreddit Overlap & Related Communities
Overlapping audiences Communities with overlapping audiences
r/woodworking FAQ Frequently Asked Questions About r/woodworking
What's the best time to post on r/woodworking?
Based on posting volume, r/woodworking is most active on Mondays around 1 PM UTC. That window has the most community activity, but busier hours also mean more competition for attention.
How active is r/woodworking?
r/woodworking averages 86 posts per day and ranks in the top 5% for activity among tracked SFW subreddits.
How many upvotes do posts on r/woodworking get?
Posts on r/woodworking average about 116 upvotes this month (net score per post).
What kind of posts does r/woodworking get most?
On r/woodworking, most posts are image posts (73%)