2.6K posts analyzed Updated Jul 2026
Averages 82 posts/day, top 5% activity. Most active Thursdays around 4 PM UTC. Mostly text posts.
r/bayarea Traffic & Engagement r/bayarea Traffic & Engagement
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Upvote Distribution
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r/bayarea Most Active Times When r/bayarea Is Most Active
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r/bayarea Flair Performance r/bayarea Flair Performance
Upvotes and volume by flair Average upvotes and post volume by flair
| Flair | Posts | Upvotes |
|---|---|---|
| Events, Activities & Sports | 708 (27.7%) | 59 |
| Food, Shopping & Services | 451 (17.7%) | 55 |
| Work & Housing | 419 (16.4%) | 82 |
| Traffic, Trains & Transit | 283 (11.1%) | 123 |
| Scenes from the Bay | 233 (9.1%) | 228 |
| Politics & Local Crime | 219 (8.6%) | 35 |
| Fluff & Memes | 90 (3.5%) | 137 |
| Pets & Animal Services | 85 (3.3%) | 72 |
| Earthquakes, Weather & Disasters | 66 (2.6%) | 188 |
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r/bayarea Trending Keywords Trending Keywords in r/bayarea
Ranked by how often they appear Title keywords ranked by how often they appear
| Keyword | Mentions ▼ | Upvotes | Comments |
|---|---|---|---|
| bay | 467 (18.3%) | 122 | 38 |
| area | 344 (13.5%) | 108 | 37 |
| san | 194 (7.6%) | 128 | 30 |
| looking | 135 (5.3%) | 13 | 10 |
| anyone | 105 (4.1%) | 38 | 19 |
| francisco | 95 (3.7%) | 210 | 37 |
| oakland | 70 (2.7%) | 200 | 42 |
| july | 67 (2.6%) | 111 | 23 |
| city | 65 (2.5%) | 97 | 45 |
| best | 61 (2.4%) | 24 | 23 |
r/bayarea Mentioned Domains Mentioned Domains in r/bayarea
Most linked sites Most linked sites in this subreddit
| Domain | Links | Upvotes |
|---|---|---|
| sfchronicle.com | 66 | 131 |
| sfgate.com | 64 | 316 |
| kqed.org | 19 | 330 |
| mercurynews.com | 16 | 191 |
| abc7news.com | 13 | 207 |
| youtu.be | 13 | 54 |
| sfstandard.com | 12 | 19 |
| youtube.com | 11 | 18 |
| nbcbayarea.com | 9 | 145 |
| missionlocal.org | 8 | 8 |
r/bayarea Top Posts Top Performing Posts in r/bayarea
Highest-performing posts Highest-performing posts. Each title links to Reddit.
Back in 2024, I spent weeks cleaning up illegal dumping near the Bay Bridge in the San Francisco Bay Area. I revisited this place recently to see how it now looks. (First two pictures are from before, the last two are now)
Over 4k Flock Cameras already
United Airlines threatens to call ICE on customer then walks up to him and pushes phone away
Golden Gate Bridge fireworks
New BART fare gates in Pillory mode
I saw a stunning sunset over San Francisco from the plane.
Spotted on Insta
Stayed patient and was able to grab tickets for under a grand last night ❤️
SF Giants attendance is down 5+% since Pride Night fallout
Thank you Bay Area for hosting the World Cup
| Title | Upvotes | Comments | Type | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Back in 2024, I spent weeks cleaning up illegal dumping near the Bay Bridge in the San Francisco Bay Area. I revisited this place recently to see how it now looks. (First two pictures are from before, the last two are now) | 5.7K | 98 | image | Jul 18 |
| Over 4k Flock Cameras already | 5.1K | 740 | image | Jul 29 |
| United Airlines threatens to call ICE on customer then walks up to him and pushes phone away | 5.1K | 572 | image | Jul 16 |
| Golden Gate Bridge fireworks | 4.0K | 354 | image | Jul 5 |
| New BART fare gates in Pillory mode | 3.7K | 570 | image | Jul 2 |
| I saw a stunning sunset over San Francisco from the plane. | 3.6K | 89 | image | Jul 17 |
| Spotted on Insta | 3.5K | 109 | image | Jul 3 |
| Stayed patient and was able to grab tickets for under a grand last night ❤️ | 3.4K | 233 | image | Jul 1 |
| SF Giants attendance is down 5+% since Pride Night fallout | 3.1K | 384 | link | Jul 17 |
| Thank you Bay Area for hosting the World Cup | 2.7K | 99 | image | Jul 3 |
r/bayarea Audience Overlap r/bayarea Subreddit Overlap & Related Communities
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r/bayarea FAQ Frequently Asked Questions About r/bayarea
What's the best time to post on r/bayarea?
Based on posting volume, r/bayarea is most active on Thursdays around 4 PM UTC. That window has the most community activity, but busier hours also mean more competition for attention.
How active is r/bayarea?
r/bayarea averages 82 posts per day and ranks in the top 5% for activity among tracked SFW subreddits.
How many upvotes do posts on r/bayarea get?
Posts on r/bayarea average about 89 upvotes this month (net score per post).
What kind of posts does r/bayarea get most?
On r/bayarea, posts are a mix of formats, mostly text posts