366 posts analyzed Updated Aug 2026
Averages 12 posts/day, top 25% activity. Most active Tuesdays around 10 AM UTC. Mostly text posts (96%).
r/Askpolitics Traffic & Engagement r/Askpolitics Traffic & Engagement
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r/Askpolitics Most Active Times When r/Askpolitics Is Most Active
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r/Askpolitics Flair Performance r/Askpolitics Flair Performance
Upvotes and volume by flair Average upvotes and post volume by flair
| Flair | Posts | Upvotes |
|---|---|---|
| Question | 182 (50.1%) | 6 |
| Discussion | 113 (31.1%) | 10 |
| Answers From The Right | 35 (9.6%) | 14 |
| Answers From the Left | 17 (4.7%) | 3 |
| Answers from... (see post body for details as to who) | 6 (1.7%) | 1 |
| Fact Check This Please | 4 (1.1%) | 17 |
| Advice for Life | 3 (0.8%) | 77 |
| MEGATHREAD | 3 (0.8%) | 13 |
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r/Askpolitics Trending Keywords Trending Keywords in r/Askpolitics
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| Keyword | Mentions ▼ | Upvotes | Comments |
|---|---|---|---|
| trump | 56 (15.3%) | 10 | 41 |
| think | 27 (7.4%) | 10 | 18 |
| people | 24 (6.6%) | 3 | 27 |
| political | 21 (5.7%) | 19 | 28 |
| vote | 17 (4.6%) | 2 | 20 |
| president | 17 (4.6%) | 2 | 10 |
| party | 15 (4.1%) | 3 | 18 |
| election | 14 (3.8%) | 7 | 28 |
| conservatives | 13 (3.5%) | 6 | 27 |
| democrats | 13 (3.5%) | 12 | 30 |
r/Askpolitics Mentioned Domains Mentioned Domains in r/Askpolitics
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| Domain | Links | Upvotes |
|---|---|---|
| cbsnews.com | 4 | 35 |
| apnews.com | 3 | 13 |
r/Askpolitics Top Posts Top Performing Posts in r/Askpolitics
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I think i’m having a Political Identity Crisis. What should I identify as & do moving forward?
Have you experienced the phenomenon of becoming more politically conservative as you've aged? Is that a thing anymore?
Has anyone trustworthy actually seen Mitch McConnell in person to verify he's not actually brain dead?
Trump administration paying billions in taxpayer dollars to cancel wind energy contracts. How is this helping Americans?
If the Democrats take both the Senate and House in the midterms, what would be the impact?
Republicans won the trifecta in 2024 without the SAVE Act in place. So, what’s the argument for why it’s needed now?
What does Dolly Parton’s “Radical Neutrality” teach us about political polarization, and nonpartisan diplomacy in modern America?
Mamdani is not the first to seek positive change - but how, literally HOW, has he been so successful at getting it done?
How will the USA get a good reputation and trust back after Trump is gone?
Realistically, how can we overturn Citizens United?
r/Askpolitics Audience Overlap r/Askpolitics Subreddit Overlap & Related Communities
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r/Askpolitics FAQ Frequently Asked Questions About r/Askpolitics
What's the best time to post on r/Askpolitics?
Based on posting volume, r/Askpolitics is most active on Tuesdays around 10 AM UTC. That window has the most community activity, but busier hours also mean more competition for attention.
How active is r/Askpolitics?
r/Askpolitics averages 12 posts per day and ranks in the top 25% for activity among tracked SFW subreddits.
How many upvotes do posts on r/Askpolitics get?
Posts on r/Askpolitics average about 8 upvotes this month (net score per post).
What kind of posts does r/Askpolitics get most?
On r/Askpolitics, most posts are text posts (96%)