248 posts analyzed Updated Jul 2026
Averages 8 posts/day, top 25% activity. Most active Thursdays around 1 PM UTC. Mostly text posts (100%).
r/AskProfessors Traffic & Engagement r/AskProfessors Traffic & Engagement
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Upvote Distribution
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r/AskProfessors Most Active Times When r/AskProfessors Is Most Active
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r/AskProfessors Flair Performance r/AskProfessors Flair Performance
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| Flair | Posts | Upvotes |
|---|---|---|
| General Advice | 55 (22.8%) | 3 |
| Career Advice | 44 (18.3%) | 1 |
| Academic Advice | 39 (16.2%) | 2 |
| Professional Relationships | 28 (11.6%) | 4 |
| Plagiarism/Academic Misconduct | 19 (7.9%) | 1 |
| Grading Query | 15 (6.2%) | 0 |
| Academic Life | 11 (4.6%) | 3 |
| Studying Tips | 10 (4.1%) | 1 |
| Sensitive Content | 6 (2.5%) | 3 |
| STEM | 6 (2.5%) | 1 |
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r/AskProfessors Trending Keywords Trending Keywords in r/AskProfessors
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| Keyword | Mentions ▼ | Upvotes | Comments |
|---|---|---|---|
| professor | 45 (18.1%) | 4 | 8 |
| professors | 30 (12.1%) | 2 | 15 |
| student | 22 (8.9%) | 1 | 11 |
| advice | 19 (7.7%) | 1 | 8 |
| research | 15 (6.0%) | 1 | 5 |
| phd | 13 (5.2%) | 1 | 5 |
| students | 12 (4.8%) | 3 | 17 |
| need | 11 (4.4%) | 1 | 10 |
r/AskProfessors Mentioned Domains Mentioned Domains in r/AskProfessors
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Its posts are text, images, or discussion rather than outbound links.
r/AskProfessors Top Posts Top Performing Posts in r/AskProfessors
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I'm worried about my professor
How do I unlearn my dependence on AI and relearn critical thinking skills?
How would you feel if literally everybody dropped your class?
Concerned about the validity of a Title IX case where I was named as a target
Someone is threatening to report me to my nursing school after I exposed an affair— should I be worried?
Should I mention this to my professors next semester or keep it to myself?
New adjunct role - my friend’s sister will be attending the class. Should I keep our friendship private?
Would my professor want to hear from me?
is it appropriate to email a professor after graduating?
As a lenient professor, how to deal with cocky/oversmart/passive aggressive students in the class?
r/AskProfessors Audience Overlap r/AskProfessors Subreddit Overlap & Related Communities
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r/AskProfessors FAQ Frequently Asked Questions About r/AskProfessors
What's the best time to post on r/AskProfessors?
Based on posting volume, r/AskProfessors is most active on Thursdays around 1 PM UTC. That window has the most community activity, but busier hours also mean more competition for attention.
How active is r/AskProfessors?
r/AskProfessors averages 8 posts per day and ranks in the top 25% for activity among tracked SFW subreddits.
How many upvotes do posts on r/AskProfessors get?
Posts on r/AskProfessors average about 2 upvotes this month (net score per post).
What kind of posts does r/AskProfessors get most?
On r/AskProfessors, most posts are text posts (100%)