234 posts analyzed Updated Sep 2026
Averages 8 posts/day, top 25% activity. Most active Wednesdays around 6 PM UTC. Mostly link posts (90%).
r/80sAlternative Traffic & Engagement r/80sAlternative 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/80sAlternative Most Active Times When r/80sAlternative 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/80sAlternative Flair Performance r/80sAlternative Flair Performance
Upvotes and volume by flair Average upvotes and post volume by flair
| Flair | Posts | Upvotes |
|---|---|---|
| 1987 | 28 (13.7%) | 40 |
| 1986 | 25 (12.3%) | 39 |
| 1984 | 22 (10.8%) | 38 |
| 1982 | 22 (10.8%) | 96 |
| 1983 | 21 (10.3%) | 59 |
| 1988 | 20 (9.8%) | 46 |
| 1981 | 19 (9.3%) | 34 |
| 1980 | 17 (8.3%) | 39 |
| 1985 | 16 (7.8%) | 40 |
| 1989 | 14 (6.9%) | 30 |
Post Type Breakdown
Share by text, image, or link Share of posts by format: text, image, or link
r/80sAlternative Trending Keywords Trending Keywords in r/80sAlternative
Ranked by how often they appear Title keywords ranked by how often they appear
| Keyword | Mentions ▼ | Upvotes | Comments |
|---|---|---|---|
| live | 11 (4.7%) | 26 | 1 |
| love | 11 (4.7%) | 58 | 5 |
| official | 10 (4.3%) | 71 | 7 |
| video | 10 (4.3%) | 57 | 6 |
r/80sAlternative Mentioned Domains Mentioned Domains in r/80sAlternative
Most linked sites Most linked sites in this subreddit
| Domain | Links | Upvotes |
|---|---|---|
| youtube.com | 137 | 49 |
| youtu.be | 68 | 38 |
| m.youtube.com | 5 | 99 |
r/80sAlternative Top Posts Top Performing Posts in r/80sAlternative
Highest-performing posts Highest-performing posts. Each title links to Reddit.
The Waitresses: I Know What Boys Like 1982
Under the Milky Way by The Church
Love and Rockets - No New Tale To Tell
English Beat - Mirror In the Bathroom
The Fixx – One Thing Leads to Another (1983)
Men Without Hats – The Safety Dance (1982)
Modern English – I Melt With You (1982)
The La's – There She Goes (1988)
The Pixies – Monkey Gone to Heaven (1989)
The Psychedelic Furs – Heaven (1984)
| Title | Upvotes | Comments | Type | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Waitresses: I Know What Boys Like 1982 | 350 | 31 | link | Sep 22 |
| Under the Milky Way by The Church | 289 | 14 | link | Sep 23 |
| Love and Rockets - No New Tale To Tell | 253 | 9 | link | Sep 28 |
| English Beat - Mirror In the Bathroom | 249 | 20 | link | Sep 27 |
| The Fixx – One Thing Leads to Another (1983) | 240 | 10 | link | Sep 11 |
| Men Without Hats – The Safety Dance (1982) | 224 | 10 | link | Sep 15 |
| Modern English – I Melt With You (1982) | 220 | 7 | link | Sep 26 |
| The La's – There She Goes (1988) | 198 | 10 | link | Sep 18 |
| The Pixies – Monkey Gone to Heaven (1989) | 197 | 6 | link | Sep 17 |
| The Psychedelic Furs – Heaven (1984) | 196 | 6 | link | Sep 16 |
r/80sAlternative Audience Overlap r/80sAlternative Subreddit Overlap & Related Communities
Overlapping audiences Communities with overlapping audiences
r/80sAlternative FAQ Frequently Asked Questions About r/80sAlternative
What's the best time to post on r/80sAlternative?
Based on posting volume, r/80sAlternative is most active on Wednesdays around 6 PM UTC. That window has the most community activity, but busier hours also mean more competition for attention.
How active is r/80sAlternative?
r/80sAlternative averages 8 posts per day and ranks in the top 25% for activity among tracked SFW subreddits.
How many upvotes do posts on r/80sAlternative get?
Posts on r/80sAlternative average about 44 upvotes this month (net score per post).
What kind of posts does r/80sAlternative get most?
On r/80sAlternative, most posts are link posts (90%)