202 posts analyzed Updated Jul 2026
Averages 7 posts/day, top 25% activity. Most active Fridays around 12 PM UTC. Mostly image posts (87%).
r/1950s Traffic & Engagement r/1950s Traffic & Engagement
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r/1950s Most Active Times When r/1950s Is Most Active
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r/1950s Flair Performance r/1950s Flair Performance
Upvotes and volume by flair Average upvotes and post volume by flair
| Flair | Posts | Upvotes |
|---|---|---|
| Daily Life | 63 (32.3%) | 91 |
| Celebrity - Female with Context | 49 (25.1%) | 233 |
| Music | 13 (6.7%) | 25 |
| Celebrity - Male or Group | 12 (6.2%) | 83 |
| TV | 11 (5.6%) | 38 |
| Movie | 11 (5.6%) | 23 |
| Fashion | 9 (4.6%) | 33 |
| Home Media | 5 (2.6%) | 29 |
| News & Print Media | 5 (2.6%) | 13 |
| Event | 5 (2.6%) | 328 |
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r/1950s Trending Keywords Trending Keywords in r/1950s
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| Keyword | Mentions ▼ | Upvotes | Comments |
|---|---|---|---|
| kodachrome | 31 (15.3%) | 188 | 3 |
| lady | 19 (9.4%) | 169 | 3 |
| 1950s | 19 (9.4%) | 68 | 3 |
| film | 17 (8.4%) | 247 | 5 |
| posing | 16 (7.9%) | 253 | 4 |
| actress | 16 (7.9%) | 210 | 4 |
| shot | 16 (7.9%) | 221 | 4 |
| show | 14 (6.9%) | 37 | 5 |
| photo | 13 (6.4%) | 252 | 6 |
| young | 12 (5.9%) | 205 | 4 |
r/1950s Mentioned Domains Mentioned Domains in r/1950s
Most linked sites Most linked sites in this subreddit
| Domain | Links | Upvotes |
|---|---|---|
| youtube.com | 9 | 5 |
| youtu.be | 6 | 8 |
r/1950s Top Posts Top Performing Posts in r/1950s
Highest-performing posts Highest-performing posts. Each title links to Reddit.
“Born To Write” 1959, Alice Denham press photo.
Kodachrome shot of Marilyn Monroe done by photographer Eve Arnold at the playground in Mount Sinai, Long Island, New York. Done to promote more Marilny's most recent film: The Seven Year Itch.
The Bikini Girl On the Boardwalk, 1959
Actresses Mara Corday and Anita Ekberg pose for their article in "BOLD" magazine at the Beverly Hills Hotel pool, Done by Bruno Bernard, October of 1955. Ekberg was promoting her new movie "The Man Inside".
Actress Marilyn Monroe at the dinner of the Henrietta Awards where she won the “Star of Tomorrow” award, Los Angeles, California, 26 of January 1952
The beautiful bombshell and actress Mamie Van Doren in 1955 a American actress modeling a bathing suit with a vintage jaguar in the background. This was this photo was taken shortly after she just signed a 7-year contract with universal international studios. She was their answer to Marilyn.
Ava Gardner relaxing between takes of her movie "The Little hut" with David Niven, 1957. Directed by Mark Robson.
Young lady giving a smile while posing in the Bermudas, 1958. Kodachrome slide
Actress Ava Gardner posing for kodachrome promotional photo for her new film with Gregory Peck " On the Beach, 1959.
Sophia Loren posing for photographers in press conference in Stockholm, Sweden, December of 1955. She was there to promote 2 of her films:"The White Angel" & "The Gold of Naples"
r/1950s Audience Overlap r/1950s Subreddit Overlap & Related Communities
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r/1950s FAQ Frequently Asked Questions About r/1950s
What's the best time to post on r/1950s?
Based on posting volume, r/1950s is most active on Fridays around 12 PM UTC. That window has the most community activity, but busier hours also mean more competition for attention.
How active is r/1950s?
r/1950s averages 7 posts per day and ranks in the top 25% for activity among tracked SFW subreddits.
How many upvotes do posts on r/1950s get?
Posts on r/1950s average about 107 upvotes this month (net score per post).
What kind of posts does r/1950s get most?
On r/1950s, most posts are image posts (87%)