215 posts analyzed Updated Sep 2026
Averages 7 posts/day, top 25% activity. Most active Thursdays around 4 PM UTC. Mostly image posts (90%).
r/1940s Traffic & Engagement r/1940s Traffic & Engagement
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Upvote Distribution
How upvoted posts perform Only posts with 2+ upvotes. The bands below show how those posts are spread by upvote count.
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 | 84 (66.7%) | 298 |
| Daily Life | 26 (20.6%) | 147 |
| Movies | 9 (7.1%) | 89 |
| Music | 4 (3.2%) | 11 |
| Video | 3 (2.4%) | 121 |
Post Type Breakdown
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| kodachrome | 37 (17.2%) | 318 | 5 |
| 1940s | 37 (17.2%) | 202 | 7 |
| shot | 34 (15.8%) | 317 | 5 |
| photo | 29 (13.5%) | 254 | 5 |
| film | 24 (11.2%) | 241 | 6 |
| posing | 22 (10.2%) | 268 | 5 |
| lady | 19 (8.8%) | 162 | 5 |
| actress | 19 (8.8%) | 326 | 7 |
| jane | 18 (8.4%) | 182 | 6 |
| publicity | 17 (7.9%) | 328 | 7 |
r/1940s Mentioned Domains Mentioned Domains in r/1940s
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| Domain | Links | Upvotes |
|---|---|---|
| i.imgur.com | 3 | 1 |
r/1940s Top Posts Top Performing Posts in r/1940s
Highest-performing posts Highest-performing posts. Each title links to Reddit.
Hedy Lamarr as Lucienne Talbot in ‘Crossroads’ 1942
Kodachrome shot of Ava Gardner, 1940s.
Kodachrome slide of actress Betty Grable, 1941.
The mesmerizing Gene Tierney in a 1940s studio publicity shot.
Gene Tierney in Sundown, 1941
Kodachrome shot of Ava Gardner at a club, 1948.
Sophia Loren (60s)
Virginia Mayo was a prominent American actress and dancer, who became one of Warner Bros.' biggest box office draws during the 1940s and 1940s.
Marilyn Monroe at Santa Monica Beach, California 1946. Kodachrome shots
Hedy Lamarr
| Title | Upvotes | Comments | Type | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hedy Lamarr as Lucienne Talbot in ‘Crossroads’ 1942 | 982 | 30 | image | Sep 16 |
| Kodachrome shot of Ava Gardner, 1940s. | 913 | 20 | image | Sep 8 |
| Kodachrome slide of actress Betty Grable, 1941. | 909 | 14 | image | Sep 27 |
| The mesmerizing Gene Tierney in a 1940s studio publicity shot. | 850 | 16 | image | Sep 20 |
| Gene Tierney in Sundown, 1941 | 848 | 10 | image | Sep 15 |
| Kodachrome shot of Ava Gardner at a club, 1948. | 804 | 5 | image | Sep 22 |
| Sophia Loren (60s) | 800 | 22 | image | Sep 2 |
| Virginia Mayo was a prominent American actress and dancer, who became one of Warner Bros.' biggest box office draws during the 1940s and 1940s. | 795 | 41 | image | Sep 10 |
| Marilyn Monroe at Santa Monica Beach, California 1946. Kodachrome shots | 787 | 3 | image | Sep 4 |
| Hedy Lamarr | 778 | 13 | image | Sep 5 |
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 4 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 7 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 198 upvotes this month (net score per post).
What kind of posts does r/1940s get most?
On r/1940s, most posts are image posts (90%)