380 posts analyzed Updated Sep 2026
Averages 13 posts/day, top 25% activity. Most active Tuesdays around 4 PM UTC. Mostly text posts (100%).
r/AskHistory Traffic & Engagement r/AskHistory 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/AskHistory Most Active Times When r/AskHistory Is Most Active
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r/AskHistory Flair Performance r/AskHistory Flair Performance
Upvotes and volume by flair Average upvotes and post volume by flair
| Flair | Posts | Upvotes |
|---|---|---|
| REMOVED: Automatically removed due to receiving an unusually hig | 8 (100.0%) | 8 |
Post Type Breakdown
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r/AskHistory Trending Keywords Trending Keywords in r/AskHistory
Ranked by how often they appear Title keywords ranked by how often they appear
| Keyword | Mentions ▼ | Upvotes | Comments |
|---|---|---|---|
| history | 57 (15.0%) | 9 | 15 |
| war | 31 (8.2%) | 6 | 19 |
| world | 23 (6.0%) | 7 | 16 |
| historical | 22 (5.8%) | 10 | 14 |
| people | 21 (5.5%) | 28 | 35 |
| time | 16 (4.2%) | 4 | 10 |
| ww2 | 15 (4.0%) | 12 | 28 |
| most | 14 (3.7%) | 8 | 12 |
| ancient | 13 (3.4%) | 12 | 8 |
| french | 12 (3.2%) | 10 | 10 |
r/AskHistory Mentioned Domains Mentioned Domains in r/AskHistory
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This community doesn't link off-site.
Its posts are text, images, or discussion rather than outbound links.
r/AskHistory Top Posts Top Performing Posts in r/AskHistory
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People in history you can't believe there isn't a movie/series about, and why.
What’s the biggest example of a historical figure who would’ve had a better reputation if they died earlier?
Why was drinking among American men so bad that women felt the temperance and Prohibition movement was necessary to begin with?
How did Germans lose at Stalingrad when they capture 90% of the city?
Why do women have long hair and men short hair?
Were the suicides of Nazi leadership, especially Adolf Hitler, anticipated by the Allied media and high command?
Where did ancient soldiers/mercenaries keep their pay?
How often did Hitler personally witness executions and crimes against humanity, or death in general?
So the people that came over on the Mayflower and other early english settlers were more likely religious fanatics then people seeking religious freedom?
"B-girl" and "Percentage girl" meaning in 1939 novel
r/AskHistory Audience Overlap r/AskHistory Subreddit Overlap & Related Communities
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r/AskHistory FAQ Frequently Asked Questions About r/AskHistory
What's the best time to post on r/AskHistory?
Based on posting volume, r/AskHistory is most active on Tuesdays around 4 PM UTC. That window has the most community activity, but busier hours also mean more competition for attention.
How active is r/AskHistory?
r/AskHistory averages 13 posts per day and ranks in the top 25% for activity among tracked SFW subreddits.
How many upvotes do posts on r/AskHistory get?
Posts on r/AskHistory average about 9 upvotes this month (net score per post).
What kind of posts does r/AskHistory get most?
On r/AskHistory, most posts are text posts (100%)