196 posts analyzed Updated Jul 2026
Averages 6 posts/day, top 25% activity. Most active Fridays around 5 PM UTC. Mostly link posts (94%).
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 |
|---|---|---|
| 1984 | 23 (12.7%) | 27 |
| 1982 | 22 (12.2%) | 37 |
| 1987 | 19 (10.5%) | 46 |
| 1983 | 19 (10.5%) | 43 |
| 1985 | 19 (10.5%) | 28 |
| 1988 | 16 (8.8%) | 61 |
| 1986 | 16 (8.8%) | 91 |
| 1981 | 16 (8.8%) | 59 |
| 1980 | 14 (7.7%) | 41 |
| 1989 | 14 (7.7%) | 54 |
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 | 18 (9.2%) | 30 | 1 |
| love | 13 (6.6%) | 56 | 1 |
r/80sAlternative Mentioned Domains Mentioned Domains in r/80sAlternative
Most linked sites Most linked sites in this subreddit
| Domain | Links | Upvotes |
|---|---|---|
| youtube.com | 101 | 59 |
| youtu.be | 73 | 36 |
| music.youtube.com | 5 | 1 |
r/80sAlternative Top Posts Top Performing Posts in r/80sAlternative
Highest-performing posts Highest-performing posts. Each title links to Reddit.
The Church - Under the Milky Way
The Pixies – Here Comes Your Man (1989)
The Psychedelic Furs – Love My Way (1982)
Crowded House - Don't Dream It's Over (1986)
The B-52's - Roam
Siouxsie And The Banshees - Cities In Dust (1986)
Talking heads / Once in a lifetime (1981)
Faith No More – We Care a Lot (1987)
New Order – Bizarre Love Triangle (1986)
Romeo Void – Never Say Never (1981)
| Title | Upvotes | Comments | Type | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Church - Under the Milky Way | 315 | 14 | link | Jul 24 |
| The Pixies – Here Comes Your Man (1989) | 286 | 8 | link | Jul 16 |
| The Psychedelic Furs – Love My Way (1982) | 278 | 7 | link | Jul 25 |
| Crowded House - Don't Dream It's Over (1986) | 264 | 8 | link | Jul 8 |
| The B-52's - Roam | 243 | 8 | link | Jul 11 |
| Siouxsie And The Banshees - Cities In Dust (1986) | 221 | 10 | link | Jul 5 |
| Talking heads / Once in a lifetime (1981) | 197 | 3 | link | Jul 16 |
| Faith No More – We Care a Lot (1987) | 197 | 18 | link | Jul 19 |
| New Order – Bizarre Love Triangle (1986) | 192 | 2 | link | Jul 2 |
| Romeo Void – Never Say Never (1981) | 192 | 7 | link | Jul 18 |
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 Fridays around 5 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 6 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 45 upvotes this month (net score per post).
What kind of posts does r/80sAlternative get most?
On r/80sAlternative, most posts are link posts (94%)