2.4K posts analyzed Updated Aug 2026
Averages 77 posts/day, top 5% activity. Most active Thursdays around 3 PM UTC. Mostly text posts (100%).
r/AskChicago Traffic & Engagement r/AskChicago Traffic & Engagement
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r/AskChicago Flair Performance r/AskChicago Flair Performance
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| Flair | Posts | Upvotes |
|---|---|---|
| I READ THE RULES | 2.4K (100.0%) | 11 |
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r/AskChicago Trending Keywords Trending Keywords in r/AskChicago
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| Keyword | Mentions ▼ | Upvotes | Comments |
|---|---|---|---|
| chicago | 691 (28.9%) | 13 | 28 |
| anyone | 226 (9.4%) | 21 | 17 |
| best | 168 (7.0%) | 6 | 14 |
| recommendations | 133 (5.6%) | 3 | 10 |
| looking | 103 (4.3%) | 5 | 9 |
| city | 95 (4.0%) | 26 | 40 |
| good | 91 (3.8%) | 7 | 15 |
| park | 89 (3.7%) | 13 | 15 |
| know | 75 (3.1%) | 17 | 15 |
| help | 72 (3.0%) | 7 | 17 |
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r/AskChicago Top Posts Top Performing Posts in r/AskChicago
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Anyone else hate the air and water show?
Why does Fox News hate Chicago so much?
What do people do for work that allow them to be out all day (Cubs, restaurants, shops etc) on weekdays?
Why are people in the suburbs (increasingly?) afraid of the city?
warning to young women going to tao night club. has this happened to anyone else??
Are you as fed up with the grocery store hypocrisy as I am?
Did you know you can get a FREE pet directly through the city all weekend long?
Does anyone else get frustrated by slow walkers?
How to earn your 4 Chicago stars?
Is jewel osco the shadiest grocer?
| Title | Upvotes | Comments | Type | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anyone else hate the air and water show? | 772 | 557 | text | Aug 10 |
| Why does Fox News hate Chicago so much? | 496 | 452 | text | Aug 29 |
| What do people do for work that allow them to be out all day (Cubs, restaurants, shops etc) on weekdays? | 447 | 322 | text | Aug 7 |
| Why are people in the suburbs (increasingly?) afraid of the city? | 439 | 623 | text | Aug 21 |
| warning to young women going to tao night club. has this happened to anyone else?? | 434 | 100 | text | Aug 16 |
| Are you as fed up with the grocery store hypocrisy as I am? | 417 | 98 | text | Aug 30 |
| Did you know you can get a FREE pet directly through the city all weekend long? | 398 | 33 | text | Aug 29 |
| Does anyone else get frustrated by slow walkers? | 389 | 159 | text | Aug 24 |
| How to earn your 4 Chicago stars? | 356 | 382 | text | Aug 30 |
| Is jewel osco the shadiest grocer? | 324 | 302 | text | Aug 4 |
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r/AskChicago FAQ Frequently Asked Questions About r/AskChicago
What's the best time to post on r/AskChicago?
Based on posting volume, r/AskChicago is most active on Thursdays around 3 PM UTC. That window has the most community activity, but busier hours also mean more competition for attention.
How active is r/AskChicago?
r/AskChicago averages 77 posts per day and ranks in the top 5% for activity among tracked SFW subreddits.
How many upvotes do posts on r/AskChicago get?
Posts on r/AskChicago average about 11 upvotes this month (net score per post).
What kind of posts does r/AskChicago get most?
On r/AskChicago, most posts are text posts (100%)