1.5K posts analyzed Updated Jul 2026
Averages 48 posts/day, top 5% activity. Most active Wednesdays around 9 PM UTC. Mostly image posts (93%).
r/Antiques Traffic & Engagement r/Antiques Traffic & Engagement
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Upvote Distribution
How upvoted posts perform Only posts with 2+ upvotes. The bands below show how those posts are spread by upvote count.
r/Antiques Most Active Times When r/Antiques Is Most Active
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r/Antiques Flair Performance r/Antiques Flair Performance
Upvotes and volume by flair Average upvotes and post volume by flair
| Flair | Posts | Upvotes |
|---|---|---|
| Questions | 704 (47.4%) | 36 |
| Advice | 377 (25.4%) | 32 |
| Show and Tell | 208 (14.0%) | 49 |
| Date | 122 (8.2%) | 21 |
| Discussion | 74 (5.0%) | 45 |
Post Type Breakdown
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r/Antiques Trending Keywords Trending Keywords in r/Antiques
Ranked by how often they appear Title keywords ranked by how often they appear
| Keyword | Mentions ▼ | Upvotes | Comments |
|---|---|---|---|
| usa | 767 (51.6%) | 36 | 8 |
| help | 233 (15.7%) | 29 | 7 |
| antique | 193 (13.0%) | 22 | 6 |
| united | 190 (12.8%) | 59 | 11 |
| states | 186 (12.5%) | 52 | 10 |
| found | 161 (10.8%) | 106 | 14 |
| anyone | 128 (8.6%) | 62 | 12 |
| old | 92 (6.2%) | 15 | 6 |
| identifying | 88 (5.9%) | 20 | 6 |
| canada | 85 (5.7%) | 32 | 8 |
r/Antiques Top Posts Top Performing Posts in r/Antiques
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Pulled this out of someone’s trash…my husband and I could barely lift it, it has to weigh 500 lbs. I plan on sanding and repainting it. Anyone have any idea on its age? Arkansas, United States.
found these pins inside of a wall during a home renovation, Northeast, USA
Accidentally bought 160+ y/o Utagawa Kunisada woodblock prints at a thrift store, need help with next steps (Eastern USA)
Found antique bottle while digging! (UK, Kent)
Wales , United Kingdom. Strange occult satanic item.
Shodana Cabinet found by dumpster in Colorado, USA
My Piece of Furnature is Way More Important Than I Assumed at First - Southeast, USA
Any info on this? Inherited from grandma, italy
Is there any way to ethically keep only the frame and preserve the photo? USA
A daguerreotype of an unknown man - found in Canada
| Title | Upvotes | Comments | Type | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pulled this out of someone’s trash…my husband and I could barely lift it, it has to weigh 500 lbs. I plan on sanding and repainting it. Anyone have any idea on its age? Arkansas, United States. | 4.6K | 348 | image | Jun 30 |
| found these pins inside of a wall during a home renovation, Northeast, USA | 2.2K | 92 | image | Jul 20 |
| Accidentally bought 160+ y/o Utagawa Kunisada woodblock prints at a thrift store, need help with next steps (Eastern USA) | 1.9K | 87 | image | Jul 15 |
| Found antique bottle while digging! (UK, Kent) | 1.9K | 56 | image | Jul 2 |
| Wales , United Kingdom. Strange occult satanic item. | 1.5K | 207 | image | Jul 19 |
| Shodana Cabinet found by dumpster in Colorado, USA | 1.4K | 47 | image | Jul 26 |
| My Piece of Furnature is Way More Important Than I Assumed at First - Southeast, USA | 1.2K | 142 | image | Jul 7 |
| Any info on this? Inherited from grandma, italy | 1.1K | 61 | image | Jul 17 |
| Is there any way to ethically keep only the frame and preserve the photo? USA | 863 | 189 | image | Jul 14 |
| A daguerreotype of an unknown man - found in Canada | 849 | 145 | image | Jul 25 |
r/Antiques Audience Overlap r/Antiques Subreddit Overlap & Related Communities
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r/Antiques FAQ Frequently Asked Questions About r/Antiques
What's the best time to post on r/Antiques?
Based on posting volume, r/Antiques is most active on Wednesdays around 9 PM UTC. That window has the most community activity, but busier hours also mean more competition for attention.
How active is r/Antiques?
r/Antiques averages 48 posts per day and ranks in the top 5% for activity among tracked SFW subreddits.
How many upvotes do posts on r/Antiques get?
Posts on r/Antiques average about 36 upvotes this month (net score per post).
What kind of posts does r/Antiques get most?
On r/Antiques, most posts are image posts (93%)