- Subscribers
- 624,139
- Average Upvotes
- 932.5
- Average Comments
- 174.2
- Min. Upvotes to HOT
- 14
r/popping
Best Time to Post on r/popping (UTC TIME)
r/popping peaks Saturdays 1am-3am UTC
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What to Post and How to Rank on r/popping
Best Topics & Content Types
Content featuring dramatic cyst and pimple extractions consistently dominates r/popping. Medical-grade incision and drainage procedures performed by dermatologists generate the highest engagement, particularly when they involve large inflamed cysts that produce substantial, clean extractions. Videos showing the complete process from initial incision to final expulsion perform better than static images, with special attention to moments where contents "hit the floor" or create that satisfying "juicy pocket" release. The subreddit thrives on professional medical content rather than amateur popping attempts, as evidenced by frequent references to dermatologists like Dr. Pimple Popper whose clinical procedures attract thousands of upvotes. Content that tells a mini-narrative about the extraction process, including before-and-after shots or explanations of medical techniques, resonates strongly with this community. Short videos under two minutes that deliver quick satisfaction while still showing the complete extraction process tend to outperform longer, more technical medical demonstrations.
Writing Style & Tone
The community embraces a casual, slightly irreverent tone that acknowledges the gross yet satisfying nature of the content. Posts should strike a balance between medical terminology and colloquial language that captures the visceral experience - terms like "juicy pocket" and "erupting volcano" for pus flows demonstrate the community's preferred lexicon. Humor is welcome but should never undermine the medical nature of the procedures shown. Successful posters often adopt the persona of an enthusiastic observer rather than a clinical professional, using phrases like "This is my favorite YouTube dermatologist" to create relatability. Avoid overly technical medical jargon unless explaining a particularly interesting aspect of the procedure, and never adopt a judgmental or shaming tone about the conditions being treated. The community responds best to posts that convey genuine fascination with the extraction process
About r/popping
r/popping was created on August 29, 2010, making it 15 years and 7 months old and one of the earliest subreddits on Reddit. With 624,139 members, this is a mid-size community that has built a substantial following and typically sees consistent daily activity.
r/popping is steadily growing, with 3,727 new members in the last 30 days.
r/popping Engagement Analysis
r/popping shows very high engagement relative to its size, with an average of 932.5 upvotes per post across its 624,139 members. The community is primarily content-consumption focused, with a comment-to-upvote ratio of 0.19. To reach the Hot section of r/popping, posts typically need at least 14 upvotes, reflecting the community's activity level.
Posts on r/popping receive an average of 174.2 comments, indicating a community that primarily engages through upvoting content. Posts tend to be appreciated more through voting than through discussion in the comments.
r/popping Posting Patterns Analysis
Based on an analysis of 82 top posts from the past week, Saturday is the most active day with 17 posts reaching the top, while Tuesday sees the least activity with 5 posts. Weekend activity tends to outpace weekdays, suggesting a more leisure-oriented community.
The peak posting hours are around 1am UTC (9 posts), 12am UTC (8 posts), and 4am UTC (7 posts). The quietest hours are 1pm UTC, 10am UTC, and 10pm UTC, with only 1-1 posts each reaching the top during these times.
Weekly breakdown: Monday (11), Tuesday (5), Wednesday (15), Thursday (14), Friday (7), Saturday (17), Sunday (13) posts reaching the top.
r/popping Growth Analysis
r/popping currently has 624,139 subscribers. Over the past 30 days, the community has grown by 3,727 members (0.6%), averaging 104 new subscribers per day. This growth rate places r/popping in the top 7% of all tracked subreddits.
Over the past 90 days, r/popping has gained 9,883 subscribers (1.61%). Since tracking began 597 days ago, the community has added 41,257 total subscribers.
r/popping Milestones
- Fastest growth period: +1,420 subscribers Jan 2026
r/popping Growth Trend
r/popping is steadily growing, with 3,727 new members in the last 30 days.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many subscribers does r/popping have?
r/popping has 624,139 subscribers as of March 2026.
What is the best time to post on r/popping?
The best time to post on r/popping is Saturdays 1am-3am UTC, based on analysis of top-performing posts from the past week.
Is r/popping growing?
r/popping is steadily growing, with 3,727 new members in the last 30 days.
When was r/popping created?
r/popping was created on August 29, 2010, making it 15 years old.
How many upvotes do you need to reach Hot on r/popping?
Posts on r/popping typically need at least 14 upvotes to reach the Hot section.
r/popping Key Statistics Summary
r/popping is a Reddit community with 624,139 subscribers. The community describes itself as: "Subreddit for popping addicts and the pop-curious. Blackheads, pimples, cysts, abscesses, and more." The best time to post on r/popping is Saturdays 1am-3am UTC. Posts receive an average of 932.5 upvotes and 174.2 comments. The minimum upvotes needed to reach the Hot section is approximately 14. The subreddit is adding approximately 104 new members each day. Founded 15 years ago, r/popping is tracked and analyzed by RedditList as part of its comprehensive database of over 106,347 subreddits.
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Last updated: 2026-03-28 11:15:31