1.4K posts analyzed Updated Aug 2026
Averages 46 posts/day, top 5% activity. Most active Sundays around 4 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
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| Flair | Posts | Upvotes |
|---|---|---|
| CULTURE | 401 (28.6%) | 26 |
| FOREIGN POSTER | 139 (9.9%) | 23 |
| FOOD & DRINK | 98 (7.0%) | 31 |
| GOVERNMENT | 95 (6.8%) | 2 |
| EDUCATION | 88 (6.3%) | 25 |
| Bullshit Question | 83 (5.9%) | 11 |
| OTHER - CLICK TO EDIT | 75 (5.4%) | 22 |
| EMPLOYMENT & JOBS | 57 (4.1%) | 12 |
| HEALTH | 50 (3.6%) | 9 |
| GEOGRAPHY | 50 (3.6%) | 40 |
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r/AskAnAmerican Trending Keywords Trending Keywords in r/AskAnAmerican
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| Keyword | Mentions ▼ | Upvotes | Comments |
|---|---|---|---|
| americans | 278 (19.4%) | 32 | 131 |
| american | 195 (13.6%) | 20 | 87 |
| america | 115 (8.0%) | 17 | 91 |
| people | 78 (5.4%) | 17 | 84 |
| state | 61 (4.3%) | 27 | 88 |
| actually | 60 (4.2%) | 54 | 188 |
| think | 56 (3.9%) | 1 | 27 |
| really | 56 (3.9%) | 27 | 115 |
| most | 50 (3.5%) | 39 | 184 |
| common | 45 (3.1%) | 76 | 251 |
r/AskAnAmerican Mentioned Domains Mentioned Domains in r/AskAnAmerican
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r/AskAnAmerican Top Posts Top Performing Posts in r/AskAnAmerican
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My frined told me it is common 15-16 yo US kids already learn how to drive from their parents. How true is this?
Is it true a lot of Americans don't care for Ross Dress For Less?
Just read about the US credit system. Isn’t it paradoxical?
Do Americans actually notice when someone is from another state just from the way they talk or behave?
Which American restaurant or fast food chain that does not exist anymore do you miss the most?
How easy is it to come across a bear in America?
Is it normal in the US to ask a stranger for their name during a disagreement?
What do Americans do with their wet towel after shower?
How are your seagulls so massive?
Do you all use top sheets?
| Title | Upvotes | Comments | Type | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| My frined told me it is common 15-16 yo US kids already learn how to drive from their parents. How true is this? | 1.1K | 1.9K | text | Aug 15 |
| Is it true a lot of Americans don't care for Ross Dress For Less? | 1.0K | 1.5K | text | Aug 29 |
| Just read about the US credit system. Isn’t it paradoxical? | 796 | 887 | text | Aug 16 |
| Do Americans actually notice when someone is from another state just from the way they talk or behave? | 724 | 1.5K | text | Aug 10 |
| Which American restaurant or fast food chain that does not exist anymore do you miss the most? | 622 | 2.6K | text | Aug 7 |
| How easy is it to come across a bear in America? | 595 | 2.7K | text | Aug 2 |
| Is it normal in the US to ask a stranger for their name during a disagreement? | 561 | 203 | text | Aug 8 |
| What do Americans do with their wet towel after shower? | 550 | 1.0K | text | Aug 10 |
| How are your seagulls so massive? | 534 | 243 | text | Aug 20 |
| Do you all use top sheets? | 454 | 1.7K | text | Aug 4 |
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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 Sundays around 4 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 46 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 22 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%)