621 posts analyzed Updated Aug 2026
Averages 20 posts/day, top 10% activity. Most active Tuesdays around 12 PM UTC. Mostly text posts (81%).
r/askblackpeople Traffic & Engagement r/askblackpeople Traffic & Engagement
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r/askblackpeople Most Active Times When r/askblackpeople Is Most Active
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r/askblackpeople Flair Performance r/askblackpeople Flair Performance
Upvotes and volume by flair Average upvotes and post volume by flair
| Flair | Posts | Upvotes |
|---|---|---|
| General Question | 242 (73.3%) | 2 |
| Vent :snoo_tableflip: | 26 (7.9%) | 5 |
| Hair | 20 (6.1%) | 2 |
| cultural appropriation | 18 (5.5%) | 1 |
| “so im writing a book…” | 12 (3.6%) | 0 |
| 🧐 Is this solely a “black” person thing 🧐 | 6 (1.8%) | 1 |
| LGBTQ | 6 (1.8%) | 1 |
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r/askblackpeople Trending Keywords Trending Keywords in r/askblackpeople
Ranked by how often they appear Title keywords ranked by how often they appear
| Keyword | Mentions ▼ | Upvotes | Comments |
|---|---|---|---|
| black | 245 (39.5%) | 2 | 13 |
| people | 118 (19.0%) | 4 | 13 |
| white | 95 (15.3%) | 3 | 14 |
| racist | 45 (7.3%) | 4 | 12 |
| person | 31 (5.0%) | 1 | 8 |
| think | 29 (4.7%) | 2 | 15 |
| americans | 28 (4.5%) | 2 | 30 |
| racism | 26 (4.2%) | 4 | 22 |
| question | 25 (4.0%) | 3 | 13 |
| word | 24 (3.9%) | 1 | 14 |
r/askblackpeople Mentioned Domains Mentioned Domains in r/askblackpeople
Most linked sites Most linked sites in this subreddit
| Domain | Links | Upvotes |
|---|---|---|
| youtube.com | 4 | 1 |
r/askblackpeople Top Posts Top Performing Posts in r/askblackpeople
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Why in a subreddit called "ask black people" are there so many non-black people commenting and answering? Can we even breathe without an overseer?!?!
Would a black doll as gift be offensive?
Since y’all want to be heard so badly…
Are these racist?
Alana Hadid’s response to the question ‘Why is it becoming normal to be racist towards white people?’: “This is hard to comprehend for some reason, but as someone who is white and Arab. Let me say this slowly. The people who hold the privilege cannot experience racism.”
Y’all I have to go to a potluck with only white people.
Is it racism that I don’t want to be friends with white people
Why havent more black ppl renounced Christianity?
Why do you think a lot of left wing populist do so poorly with black voters?
Losing respect for yt ppl??
r/askblackpeople Audience Overlap r/askblackpeople Subreddit Overlap & Related Communities
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r/askblackpeople FAQ Frequently Asked Questions About r/askblackpeople
What's the best time to post on r/askblackpeople?
Based on posting volume, r/askblackpeople is most active on Tuesdays around 12 PM UTC. That window has the most community activity, but busier hours also mean more competition for attention.
How active is r/askblackpeople?
r/askblackpeople averages 20 posts per day and ranks in the top 10% for activity among tracked SFW subreddits.
How many upvotes do posts on r/askblackpeople get?
Posts on r/askblackpeople average about 2 upvotes this month (net score per post).
What kind of posts does r/askblackpeople get most?
On r/askblackpeople, most posts are text posts (81%)