1.7K posts analyzed Updated Jun 2026
Averages 56 posts/day, top 5% activity. Most active Tuesdays around 2 PM UTC. Mostly text posts (100%).
r/AskAnAmerican Traffic & Engagement r/AskAnAmerican Traffic & Engagement
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r/AskAnAmerican Most Active Times When r/AskAnAmerican Is Most Active
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r/AskAnAmerican Flair Performance r/AskAnAmerican Flair Performance
Upvotes and volume by flair Average upvotes and post volume by flair
| Flair | Posts | Upvotes |
|---|---|---|
| CULTURE | 529 (32.3%) | 43 |
| FOOD & DRINK | 138 (8.4%) | 63 |
| FOREIGN POSTER | 109 (6.7%) | 22 |
| SPORTS | 100 (6.1%) | 15 |
| Bullshit Question | 92 (5.6%) | 1 |
| GOVERNMENT | 90 (5.5%) | 2 |
| EDUCATION | 79 (4.8%) | 16 |
| OTHER - CLICK TO EDIT | 66 (4.0%) | 36 |
| EMPLOYMENT & JOBS | 54 (3.3%) | 23 |
| VEHICLES & TRANSPORTATION | 53 (3.2%) | 30 |
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r/AskAnAmerican Trending Keywords Trending Keywords in r/AskAnAmerican
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| Keyword | Mentions ▼ | Upvotes | Comments |
|---|---|---|---|
| americans | 288 (17.2%) | 31 | 104 |
| american | 202 (12.1%) | 29 | 89 |
| america | 140 (8.4%) | 29 | 103 |
| people | 100 (6.0%) | 30 | 84 |
| world | 88 (5.3%) | 14 | 57 |
| think | 85 (5.1%) | 6 | 49 |
| usa | 75 (4.5%) | 14 | 60 |
| most | 72 (4.3%) | 12 | 67 |
| cup | 67 (4.0%) | 4 | 44 |
| much | 58 (3.5%) | 117 | 126 |
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r/AskAnAmerican Top Posts Top Performing Posts in r/AskAnAmerican
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Why is your breakfast culture so much better?
Why is your pizza so much better?
My fellow Americans; do you refer to air-conditioning as "the AC"?
How do you guys even survive the hot weather over in the States?
What do we bring to a 4th of July party?
Why are your gas stations basically small supermarkets?
Do you actually travel that far and say its nothing?
As an outsider, the scale of American "State Fairs" and "County Fairs" seems incredible. How big of a cultural event is your local fair, and what is the go-to tradition there?
How common is popcorn in everyday American life?
Is Taking a Nap Considered Childish in the Western World?
| Title | Upvotes | Comments | Type | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Why is your breakfast culture so much better? | 3.3K | 1.2K | text | Jun 20 |
| Why is your pizza so much better? | 2.4K | 1.5K | text | Jun 13 |
| My fellow Americans; do you refer to air-conditioning as "the AC"? | 1.5K | 1.3K | text | Jun 2 |
| How do you guys even survive the hot weather over in the States? | 1.2K | 3.7K | text | Jun 21 |
| What do we bring to a 4th of July party? | 1.2K | 1.2K | text | Jun 2 |
| Why are your gas stations basically small supermarkets? | 1.1K | 1.5K | text | Jun 15 |
| Do you actually travel that far and say its nothing? | 1.1K | 2.2K | text | Jun 25 |
| As an outsider, the scale of American "State Fairs" and "County Fairs" seems incredible. How big of a cultural event is your local fair, and what is the go-to tradition there? | 873 | 755 | text | Jun 27 |
| How common is popcorn in everyday American life? | 852 | 1.6K | text | Jun 11 |
| Is Taking a Nap Considered Childish in the Western World? | 837 | 825 | text | Jun 1 |
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r/AskAnAmerican FAQ Frequently Asked Questions About r/AskAnAmerican
What's the best time to post on r/AskAnAmerican?
Based on posting volume, r/AskAnAmerican 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/AskAnAmerican?
r/AskAnAmerican averages 56 posts per day and ranks in the top 5% for activity among tracked SFW subreddits.
How many upvotes do posts on r/AskAnAmerican get?
Posts on r/AskAnAmerican average about 29 upvotes this month (net score per post).
What kind of posts does r/AskAnAmerican get most?
On r/AskAnAmerican, most posts are text posts (100%)