230 posts analyzed Updated Sep 2026
Averages 8 posts/day, top 25% activity. Most active Tuesdays around 2 PM UTC. Mostly text posts.
r/Ancestry Traffic & Engagement r/Ancestry Traffic & Engagement
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Upvote Distribution
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r/Ancestry Most Active Times When r/Ancestry Is Most Active
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r/Ancestry Flair Performance r/Ancestry Flair Performance
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r/Ancestry Trending Keywords Trending Keywords in r/Ancestry
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| Keyword | Mentions ▼ | Upvotes | Comments |
|---|---|---|---|
| family | 49 (21.3%) | 6 | 3 |
| help | 42 (18.3%) | 2 | 3 |
| tree | 30 (13.0%) | 7 | 4 |
| ancestry | 24 (10.4%) | 3 | 2 |
| great | 17 (7.4%) | 4 | 1 |
| find | 16 (7.0%) | 2 | 3 |
| looking | 15 (6.5%) | 1 | 1 |
| need | 12 (5.2%) | 2 | 2 |
| anyone | 10 (4.3%) | 4 | 5 |
r/Ancestry Mentioned Domains Mentioned Domains in r/Ancestry
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This community doesn't link off-site.
Its posts are text, images, or discussion rather than outbound links.
r/Ancestry Top Posts Top Performing Posts in r/Ancestry
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My ancestral line in photographs
Family Tree by Birthplace
Made a flag family tree after seeing others!
Family tree with time period accurate flags by birthplace
The ancestor closest to where you are standing, turned into a road trip on maps from their own years
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My 4x great grandmother, Marie Louise Chipakijikokwe Riel
Help me read this last name
Not sure what to make of this birth certificate.
r/Ancestry Audience Overlap r/Ancestry Subreddit Overlap & Related Communities
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r/Ancestry FAQ Frequently Asked Questions About r/Ancestry
What's the best time to post on r/Ancestry?
Based on posting volume, r/Ancestry is most active on Tuesdays around 2 PM UTC. That window has the most community activity, but busier hours also mean more competition for attention.
How active is r/Ancestry?
r/Ancestry averages 8 posts per day and ranks in the top 25% for activity among tracked SFW subreddits.
How many upvotes do posts on r/Ancestry get?
Posts on r/Ancestry average about 3 upvotes this month (net score per post).
What kind of posts does r/Ancestry get most?
On r/Ancestry, posts are a mix of formats, mostly text posts