1.6K posts analyzed Updated Jun 2026
Averages 53 posts/day, top 5% activity. Most active Fridays around 3 PM UTC. Mostly text posts (100%).
r/ask Traffic & Engagement r/ask 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/ask Most Active Times When r/ask Is Most Active
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r/ask Flair Performance r/ask Flair Performance
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This subreddit doesn't use post flairs.
No flaired posts were found in this month's data.
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r/ask Trending Keywords Trending Keywords in r/ask
Ranked by how often they appear Title keywords ranked by how often they appear
| Keyword | Mentions ▼ | Upvotes | Comments |
|---|---|---|---|
| people | 167 (10.5%) | 21 | 25 |
| someone | 67 (4.2%) | 10 | 18 |
| women | 51 (3.2%) | 20 | 34 |
| normal | 49 (3.1%) | 8 | 22 |
| anyone | 46 (2.9%) | 4 | 7 |
| make | 42 (2.6%) | 19 | 21 |
| know | 40 (2.5%) | 13 | 16 |
| what's | 40 (2.5%) | 33 | 55 |
| good | 39 (2.4%) | 13 | 24 |
| think | 38 (2.4%) | 7 | 10 |
r/ask Mentioned Domains Mentioned Domains in r/ask
Most linked sites Most linked sites in this subreddit
This community doesn't link off-site.
Its posts are text, images, or discussion rather than outbound links.
r/ask Top Posts Top Performing Posts in r/ask
Highest-performing posts Highest-performing posts. Each title links to Reddit.
Why do Europeans take (long) vacations so seriously?
For those who grew up in a stable two-parent household with financially secure parents who were deeply in love, a strong masculine father, a caring feminine mother, little to no conflict, and parents who were always present and supportive what was that like?
The global population has almost doubled since 1980. People who remember that time, did it feel less crowded?
When your belly rumbles because you’re hungry, what actually causes the rumble/noise?
"God gave man a brain and a penis. And only enough blood to run one at a time." - Robin Williams What are some real-life examples of this?
i found my parents old camera; how should i approach showing them whats on it?
Why are some women so rude and off putting for seemingly no reason?
What sick monster decided to make the capital “I” look like a lower case “l” in modern fonts?
Why do some couples break up after 15-20 years together?
Have any guys here been roofied by a woman?
r/ask Audience Overlap r/ask Subreddit Overlap & Related Communities
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r/ask FAQ Frequently Asked Questions About r/ask
What's the best time to post on r/ask?
Based on posting volume, r/ask is most active on Fridays around 3 PM UTC. That window has the most community activity, but busier hours also mean more competition for attention.
How active is r/ask?
r/ask averages 53 posts per day and ranks in the top 5% for activity among tracked SFW subreddits.
How many upvotes do posts on r/ask get?
Posts on r/ask average about 15 upvotes this month (net score per post).
What kind of posts does r/ask get most?
On r/ask, most posts are text posts (100%)