485 posts analyzed Updated Sep 2026
Averages 16 posts/day, top 25% activity. Most active Thursdays around 12 PM UTC. Mostly text posts (100%).
r/AskOldPeople Traffic & Engagement r/AskOldPeople Traffic & Engagement
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r/AskOldPeople Most Active Times When r/AskOldPeople Is Most Active
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r/AskOldPeople Flair Performance r/AskOldPeople Flair Performance
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r/AskOldPeople Trending Keywords Trending Keywords in r/AskOldPeople
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| Keyword | Mentions ▼ | Upvotes | Comments |
|---|---|---|---|
| people | 69 (14.2%) | 8 | 14 |
| life | 42 (8.7%) | 1 | 1 |
| old | 37 (7.6%) | 34 | 28 |
| something | 31 (6.4%) | 16 | 37 |
| older | 24 (5.0%) | 5 | 9 |
| feel | 22 (4.5%) | 3 | 9 |
| back | 21 (4.3%) | 1 | 1 |
| today | 20 (4.1%) | 3 | 14 |
| ever | 20 (4.1%) | 7 | 15 |
| age | 20 (4.1%) | 16 | 13 |
r/AskOldPeople Mentioned Domains Mentioned Domains in r/AskOldPeople
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r/AskOldPeople Top Posts Top Performing Posts in r/AskOldPeople
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Did companies really have big family picnics where employees' spouses and kids met everyone from work, including the boss?
How on earth did I get "old"?
Did you bathe/shower every day when you were a child? What is the last generation that bathed once a week?
Did anyone you know actually EAT those vintage recipe horrors?
Before everyone could be reached personally, what were the unwritten rules for asking to use a stranger's home phone when something went wrong?
Jerry Lewis opinion?
Black Americans who came of age in the 60s/70s/80s: what are the GOOD things younger people don’t understand about your era?”
Was casually talking to your neighbors more common when you were younger?
For those who went to high school in the 60s/70s, what were the actual boundaries of corporal punishment before it was considered crossing the line?
American Traditions No Longer Remembered
r/AskOldPeople Audience Overlap r/AskOldPeople Subreddit Overlap & Related Communities
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r/AskOldPeople FAQ Frequently Asked Questions About r/AskOldPeople
What's the best time to post on r/AskOldPeople?
Based on posting volume, r/AskOldPeople is most active on Thursdays around 12 PM UTC. That window has the most community activity, but busier hours also mean more competition for attention.
How active is r/AskOldPeople?
r/AskOldPeople averages 16 posts per day and ranks in the top 25% for activity among tracked SFW subreddits.
How many upvotes do posts on r/AskOldPeople get?
Posts on r/AskOldPeople average about 20 upvotes this month (net score per post).
What kind of posts does r/AskOldPeople get most?
On r/AskOldPeople, most posts are text posts (100%)