283 posts analyzed Updated Jul 2026
Averages 9 posts/day, top 25% activity. Most active Thursdays around 3 PM UTC. Mostly image posts (94%).
r/1940s Traffic & Engagement r/1940s Traffic & Engagement
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Upvote Distribution
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r/1940s Most Active Times When r/1940s Is Most Active
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r/1940s Flair Performance r/1940s Flair Performance
Upvotes and volume by flair Average upvotes and post volume by flair
| Flair | Posts | Upvotes |
|---|---|---|
| Film Star | 88 (53.3%) | 293 |
| Daily Life | 48 (29.1%) | 78 |
| Movies | 13 (7.9%) | 73 |
| Pin Up | 8 (4.8%) | 180 |
| Discussions | 4 (2.4%) | 15 |
| Music | 4 (2.4%) | 66 |
Post Type Breakdown
Share by text, image, or link Share of posts by format: text, image, or link
r/1940s Trending Keywords Trending Keywords in r/1940s
Ranked by how often they appear Title keywords ranked by how often they appear
| Keyword | Mentions ▼ | Upvotes | Comments |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1940s | 51 (18.0%) | 167 | 4 |
| marilyn | 48 (17.0%) | 333 | 4 |
| monroe | 47 (16.6%) | 333 | 4 |
| kodachrome | 38 (13.4%) | 234 | 3 |
| posing | 28 (9.9%) | 280 | 5 |
| beach | 24 (8.5%) | 273 | 4 |
| shot | 24 (8.5%) | 264 | 4 |
| film | 21 (7.4%) | 165 | 5 |
| lady | 20 (7.1%) | 116 | 2 |
| photo | 19 (6.7%) | 282 | 9 |
r/1940s Mentioned Domains Mentioned Domains in r/1940s
Most linked sites Most linked sites in this subreddit
| Domain | Links | Upvotes |
|---|---|---|
| youtu.be | 6 | 11 |
r/1940s Top Posts Top Performing Posts in r/1940s
Highest-performing posts Highest-performing posts. Each title links to Reddit.
Woman out and about doing a little shopping 1940s
The incomparable Rita Hayworth
Ava Garner at the beach, 1944-5
Ava Gardner posing at the beach, 1945.
Ava Gardner's MGM employment photo, 1942.
A teenage Marilyn Monroe
Hedy Lamar, Actress
Marilyn Monroe pumping iron in a field
Marilyn Monroe posing in a couch in the Studio of Illustrator Earl Moran, 1946.
Vivien Leigh, 40s
| Title | Upvotes | Comments | Type | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Woman out and about doing a little shopping 1940s | 1.0K | 56 | image | Jul 3 |
| The incomparable Rita Hayworth | 863 | 12 | image | Jul 17 |
| Ava Garner at the beach, 1944-5 | 853 | 18 | image | Jul 27 |
| Ava Gardner posing at the beach, 1945. | 848 | 14 | image | Jul 23 |
| Ava Gardner's MGM employment photo, 1942. | 825 | 34 | image | Jul 17 |
| A teenage Marilyn Monroe | 736 | 12 | image | Jul 13 |
| Hedy Lamar, Actress | 722 | 15 | image | Jul 22 |
| Marilyn Monroe pumping iron in a field | 693 | 19 | image | Jul 12 |
| Marilyn Monroe posing in a couch in the Studio of Illustrator Earl Moran, 1946. | 656 | 3 | image | Jul 10 |
| Vivien Leigh, 40s | 644 | 13 | image | Jul 20 |
r/1940s Audience Overlap r/1940s Subreddit Overlap & Related Communities
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r/1940s FAQ Frequently Asked Questions About r/1940s
What's the best time to post on r/1940s?
Based on posting volume, r/1940s is most active on Thursdays around 3 PM UTC. That window has the most community activity, but busier hours also mean more competition for attention.
How active is r/1940s?
r/1940s averages 9 posts per day and ranks in the top 25% for activity among tracked SFW subreddits.
How many upvotes do posts on r/1940s get?
Posts on r/1940s average about 172 upvotes this month (net score per post).
What kind of posts does r/1940s get most?
On r/1940s, most posts are image posts (94%)