397 posts analyzed Updated Jul 2026
Averages 13 posts/day, top 25% activity. Most active Fridays around 1 PM UTC. Mostly text posts (100%).
r/AskHistory Traffic & Engagement r/AskHistory Traffic & Engagement
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r/AskHistory Most Active Times When r/AskHistory Is Most Active
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r/AskHistory Flair Performance r/AskHistory Flair Performance
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| Flair | Posts | Upvotes |
|---|---|---|
| REMOVED: Automatically removed due to receiving an unusually hig | 8 (100.0%) | 9 |
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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 | 50 (12.6%) | 7 | 25 |
| war | 41 (10.3%) | 11 | 29 |
| historical | 25 (6.3%) | 20 | 46 |
| most | 19 (4.8%) | 22 | 46 |
| people | 17 (4.3%) | 21 | 27 |
| world | 15 (3.8%) | 9 | 16 |
| century | 14 (3.5%) | 3 | 3 |
| ancient | 14 (3.5%) | 15 | 20 |
| japan | 14 (3.5%) | 12 | 19 |
| ww2 | 13 (3.3%) | 13 | 19 |
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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When did it become clear that the Germans would lose WWII?
If Polynesians were able to sail all the way across the Pacific and settle Easter Island, why wouldn’t they have continued on to the Americas?
What's the greatest historical event that has never been turned into a great movie?
Greatest Upset Ever?
Why doesn’t Norway have many castles?
Why did football (soccer) not take off in India, while cricket did?
What time period would having a jar of sugar give me the best advantage?
Why were so many of Britain’s royal marriages so lopsided?
When, if ever, did the concept of young women in England being shielded from the truth about sex and procreation actually begin/exist? Was it a Victorian invention?
Was Battle Of Britain the only real shot of Germany at knocking Britain out of the war?
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 Fridays around 1 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 13 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%)