1.3K posts analyzed Updated Jul 2026
Averages 43 posts/day, top 5% activity. Most active Sundays around 3 AM UTC. Mostly image posts.
r/AFL Traffic & Engagement r/AFL 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/AFL Most Active Times When r/AFL 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/AFL Flair Performance r/AFL Flair Performance
Upvotes and volume by flair Average upvotes and post volume by flair
| Flair | Posts | Upvotes |
|---|---|---|
| Post-Match Discussion Thread | 44 (62.0%) | 47 |
| Non-Match Discussion Thread | 9 (12.7%) | 43 |
| ⠀ | 6 (8.5%) | 230 |
| Sledge Thread | 5 (7.0%) | 71 |
| AFLW | 4 (5.6%) | 21 |
| Meme Monday | 3 (4.2%) | 39 |
Post Type Breakdown
Share by text, image, or link Share of posts by format: text, image, or link
r/AFL Trending Keywords Trending Keywords in r/AFL
Ranked by how often they appear Title keywords ranked by how often they appear
| Keyword | Mentions ▼ | Upvotes | Comments |
|---|---|---|---|
| afl | 194 (14.7%) | 85 | 47 |
| game | 97 (7.3%) | 122 | 49 |
| match | 80 (6.1%) | 65 | 115 |
| round | 72 (5.5%) | 60 | 54 |
| essendon | 62 (4.7%) | 134 | 67 |
| thread | 62 (4.7%) | 46 | 129 |
| collingwood | 56 (4.2%) | 79 | 72 |
| post | 56 (4.2%) | 47 | 136 |
| adelaide | 48 (3.6%) | 115 | 72 |
| footy | 48 (3.6%) | 80 | 51 |
r/AFL Mentioned Domains Mentioned Domains in r/AFL
Most linked sites Most linked sites in this subreddit
| Domain | Links | Upvotes |
|---|---|---|
| afl.com.au | 76 | 44 |
| abc.net.au | 23 | 105 |
| youtu.be | 21 | 36 |
| sen.com.au | 13 | 56 |
| youtube.com | 10 | 43 |
| 7news.com.au | 6 | 147 |
| foxsports.com.au | 5 | 80 |
| hawthornfc.com.au | 4 | 56 |
| nmfc.com.au | 4 | 62 |
| westcoasteagles.com.au | 4 | 47 |
r/AFL Top Posts Top Performing Posts in r/AFL
Highest-performing posts Highest-performing posts. Each title links to Reddit.
On this day 15 years ago…
Kid outruns Gabba security
"It's possibly the worst fixture that’s ever been put together in world sport." Jimmy Bartel on the "diabolical" AFL fixture.
At 5PM today, July 31st, it'll 8,000 days since Essendon last won a final
Jake Stringer becomes the first player to kick 0.7 in a game since Justin Longmuir in 2003
Carlton concede a 50m penalty against and a goal after an umpire calls "play" while gesturing play on.
If both are selected this week, Brennan Cox and Mason Cox (unrelated) will both bring up their 150th AFL game. If they are both chaired off at the end of the game, Fremantle will leave Adelaide oval with their Cox held high.
Hinkley Confirmed
[Twomey] In-season tournament idea scrapped
"I'm 209 centimetres mate" - Max Gawn to the ump after being pinged for not nominating in the ruck
r/AFL Audience Overlap r/AFL Subreddit Overlap & Related Communities
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r/AFL FAQ Frequently Asked Questions About r/AFL
What's the best time to post on r/AFL?
Based on posting volume, r/AFL is most active on Sundays around 3 AM UTC. That window has the most community activity, but busier hours also mean more competition for attention.
How active is r/AFL?
r/AFL averages 43 posts per day and ranks in the top 5% for activity among tracked SFW subreddits.
How many upvotes do posts on r/AFL get?
Posts on r/AFL average about 86 upvotes this month (net score per post).
What kind of posts does r/AFL get most?
On r/AFL, posts are a mix of formats, mostly image posts