805 posts analyzed Updated Sep 2026
Averages 27 posts/day, top 10% activity. Most active Mondays around 9 AM UTC. Mostly text posts (55%).
r/askmusic Traffic & Engagement r/askmusic Traffic & Engagement
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r/askmusic Most Active Times When r/askmusic Is Most Active
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r/askmusic Flair Performance r/askmusic Flair Performance
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No flaired posts were found in this month's data.
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r/askmusic Trending Keywords Trending Keywords in r/askmusic
Ranked by how often they appear Title keywords ranked by how often they appear
| Keyword | Mentions ▼ | Upvotes | Comments |
|---|---|---|---|
| song | 214 (26.6%) | 10 | 66 |
| music | 153 (19.0%) | 9 | 60 |
| songs | 101 (12.6%) | 10 | 72 |
| favorite | 58 (7.2%) | 17 | 82 |
| best | 55 (6.8%) | 12 | 83 |
| album | 46 (5.7%) | 16 | 88 |
| what's | 41 (5.1%) | 23 | 140 |
| listen | 41 (5.1%) | 10 | 62 |
| band | 38 (4.7%) | 16 | 129 |
| ever | 34 (4.2%) | 29 | 209 |
r/askmusic Mentioned Domains Mentioned Domains in r/askmusic
Most linked sites Most linked sites in this subreddit
| Domain | Links | Upvotes |
|---|---|---|
| youtu.be | 18 | 1 |
| youtube.com | 11 | 1 |
| open.spotify.com | 3 | 2 |
r/askmusic Top Posts Top Performing Posts in r/askmusic
Highest-performing posts Highest-performing posts. Each title links to Reddit.
Favorite Rhythm Guitarists?
What's the most iconic scream in music?
The 3 bands that shaped your whole music taste
Name another song that’s basically two separate songs, like the piano coda from Layla by Derek and the Dominos
forget covers that are better than the original, what are some of the worst covers you've ever heard?
What band do you know where one member has a better voice than the lead singer?
What's an album that everyone should listen to at least once in their lifetime?
Which bands are best at blending humor and music?
Bands who came out of the gate with a perfect debut album, then struggled to replicate the success.
What's the Most Peaceful Song You've Ever Heard?
| Title | Upvotes | Comments | Type | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Favorite Rhythm Guitarists? | 395 | 553 | image | Sep 4 |
| What's the most iconic scream in music? | 295 | 887 | text | Sep 16 |
| The 3 bands that shaped your whole music taste | 246 | 2.0K | text | Sep 10 |
| Name another song that’s basically two separate songs, like the piano coda from Layla by Derek and the Dominos | 218 | 963 | text | Sep 23 |
| forget covers that are better than the original, what are some of the worst covers you've ever heard? | 197 | 1.3K | text | Sep 21 |
| What band do you know where one member has a better voice than the lead singer? | 162 | 1.2K | text | Sep 11 |
| What's an album that everyone should listen to at least once in their lifetime? | 153 | 895 | text | Sep 22 |
| Which bands are best at blending humor and music? | 146 | 1.1K | text | Sep 24 |
| Bands who came out of the gate with a perfect debut album, then struggled to replicate the success. | 144 | 355 | image | Sep 3 |
| What's the Most Peaceful Song You've Ever Heard? | 141 | 718 | text | Sep 26 |
r/askmusic Audience Overlap r/askmusic Subreddit Overlap & Related Communities
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r/askmusic FAQ Frequently Asked Questions About r/askmusic
What's the best time to post on r/askmusic?
Based on posting volume, r/askmusic is most active on Mondays around 9 AM UTC. That window has the most community activity, but busier hours also mean more competition for attention.
How active is r/askmusic?
r/askmusic averages 27 posts per day and ranks in the top 10% for activity among tracked SFW subreddits.
How many upvotes do posts on r/askmusic get?
Posts on r/askmusic average about 10 upvotes this month (net score per post).
What kind of posts does r/askmusic get most?
On r/askmusic, most posts are text posts (55%)