633 posts analyzed Updated Sep 2026
Averages 21 posts/day, top 10% activity. Most active Mondays around 1 PM UTC. Mostly image posts (78%).
r/23andme Traffic & Engagement r/23andme Traffic & Engagement
Volume and engagement over time Posting volume and engagement over time
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/23andme Most Active Times When r/23andme 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/23andme Flair Performance r/23andme Flair Performance
Upvotes and volume by flair Average upvotes and post volume by flair
| Flair | Posts | Upvotes |
|---|---|---|
| Results | 368 (58.4%) | 47 |
| Question / Help | 93 (14.8%) | 8 |
| Discussion | 72 (11.4%) | 19 |
| Updated Results - New vs Old | 27 (4.3%) | 34 |
| Historical Matches | 26 (4.1%) | 11 |
| Traits | 12 (1.9%) | 17 |
| DNA Relatives | 10 (1.6%) | 8 |
| Infographic/Article/Study | 10 (1.6%) | 19 |
| Family Discovery | 5 (0.8%) | 76 |
| Family Tree | 4 (0.6%) | 43 |
Post Type Breakdown
Share by text, image, or link Share of posts by format: text, image, or link
r/23andme Trending Keywords Trending Keywords in r/23andme
Ranked by how often they appear Title keywords ranked by how often they appear
| Keyword | Mentions ▼ | Upvotes | Comments |
|---|---|---|---|
| results | 280 (44.2%) | 48 | 20 |
| american | 62 (9.8%) | 62 | 34 |
| ancestry | 57 (9.0%) | 25 | 15 |
| dna | 55 (8.7%) | 49 | 33 |
| 23andme | 47 (7.4%) | 26 | 14 |
| pic | 44 (7.0%) | 73 | 25 |
| genetic | 43 (6.8%) | 22 | 11 |
| updated | 34 (5.4%) | 33 | 13 |
| groups | 34 (5.4%) | 28 | 14 |
| update | 27 (4.3%) | 29 | 10 |
r/23andme Mentioned Domains Mentioned Domains in r/23andme
Most linked sites Most linked sites in this subreddit
| Domain | Links | Upvotes |
|---|---|---|
| i.imgur.com | 4 | 19 |
r/23andme Top Posts Top Performing Posts in r/23andme
Highest-performing posts Highest-performing posts. Each title links to Reddit.
Black American results + pic
I’m very mixed
I have a Cuban mom and White American dad. These are my DNA results + me
My Results (Haitian American)
My DNA test called me a liar: I’m naturally tanned, but my genetics are 99.5% pale, rain, and Wetherspoons carpet 😂
97% Iranian + Pic
My results (afghan + filipino) and pics
DNA results - Italian born
black american results + pic
I share 11.56% DNA with a teenager whose mother was adopted — trying to figure out how we’re related
| Title | Upvotes | Comments | Type | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Black American results + pic | 390 | 85 | image | Sep 22 |
| I’m very mixed | 385 | 138 | image | Sep 16 |
| I have a Cuban mom and White American dad. These are my DNA results + me | 354 | 225 | image | Sep 13 |
| My Results (Haitian American) | 326 | 60 | image | Sep 4 |
| My DNA test called me a liar: I’m naturally tanned, but my genetics are 99.5% pale, rain, and Wetherspoons carpet 😂 | 317 | 244 | image | Sep 20 |
| 97% Iranian + Pic | 310 | 100 | image | Sep 4 |
| My results (afghan + filipino) and pics | 309 | 79 | image | Sep 1 |
| DNA results - Italian born | 309 | 142 | image | Sep 3 |
| black american results + pic | 274 | 68 | image | Sep 29 |
| I share 11.56% DNA with a teenager whose mother was adopted — trying to figure out how we’re related | 257 | 81 | text | Sep 1 |
r/23andme Audience Overlap r/23andme Subreddit Overlap & Related Communities
Overlapping audiences Communities with overlapping audiences
r/23andme FAQ Frequently Asked Questions About r/23andme
What's the best time to post on r/23andme?
Based on posting volume, r/23andme 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/23andme?
r/23andme averages 21 posts per day and ranks in the top 10% for activity among tracked SFW subreddits.
How many upvotes do posts on r/23andme get?
Posts on r/23andme average about 34 upvotes this month (net score per post).
What kind of posts does r/23andme get most?
On r/23andme, most posts are image posts (78%)