1.7K posts analyzed Updated Jul 2026
Averages 55 posts/day, top 5% activity. Most active Thursdays around 6 PM UTC. Mostly text posts (82%).
r/berkeley Traffic & Engagement r/berkeley Traffic & Engagement
Volume and engagement over time Posting volume and engagement over time
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Upvote Distribution
How upvoted posts perform Only posts with 2+ upvotes. The bands below show how those posts are spread by upvote count.
r/berkeley Most Active Times When r/berkeley Is Most Active
Peak posting by day and hour (UTC) When this community posts most, by day and hour (UTC)
Most Active by Day
r/berkeley Flair Performance r/berkeley Flair Performance
Upvotes and volume by flair Average upvotes and post volume by flair
| Flair | Posts | Upvotes |
|---|---|---|
| University | 909 (53.8%) | 4 |
| Other | 405 (24.0%) | 7 |
| CS/EECS | 137 (8.1%) | 4 |
| Local | 119 (7.0%) | 16 |
| Events/Organizations | 64 (3.8%) | 8 |
| News | 30 (1.8%) | 59 |
| Politics | 25 (1.5%) | 24 |
Post Type Breakdown
Share by text, image, or link Share of posts by format: text, image, or link
r/berkeley Trending Keywords Trending Keywords in r/berkeley
Ranked by how often they appear Title keywords ranked by how often they appear
| Keyword | Mentions ▼ | Upvotes | Comments |
|---|---|---|---|
| berkeley | 189 (11.2%) | 26 | 7 |
| freshman | 166 (9.8%) | 2 | 2 |
| schedule | 163 (9.7%) | 2 | 3 |
| math | 122 (7.2%) | 2 | 3 |
| advice | 101 (6.0%) | 2 | 2 |
| incoming | 88 (5.2%) | 2 | 2 |
| class | 66 (3.9%) | 2 | 2 |
| fall | 63 (3.7%) | 3 | 1 |
| major | 59 (3.5%) | 4 | 3 |
| looking | 59 (3.5%) | 4 | 1 |
r/berkeley Mentioned Domains Mentioned Domains in r/berkeley
Most linked sites Most linked sites in this subreddit
| Domain | Links | Upvotes |
|---|---|---|
| dailycal.org | 35 | 30 |
| berkeleyscanner.com | 6 | 88 |
| berkeleywow.com | 5 | 2 |
| ericawertheimzohar.substack.com | 4 | 1 |
| latimes.com | 4 | 21 |
| sfgate.com | 4 | 109 |
| nytimes.com | 3 | 28 |
r/berkeley Top Posts Top Performing Posts in r/berkeley
Highest-performing posts Highest-performing posts. Each title links to Reddit.
We need something like this in Berkeley and even the entire Bay Area
Reminder of what rents in Berkeley looked like pre-2000
Even in the very liberal city of Berkeley, a car owner and driver *who literally killed someone with their car* finds the inspiration to make the street less safe for people.
Shopping at Berkeley Bowl
Hot take Berkeley consulting clubs need to get a life
Opinion | Bring Back the SAT, California - ny times - the regents decide this tomorrow (tues 7/14)
UC admits record number of Californians — but Berkeley again bucks the trend
Mission High leads California in UC Berkeley admissions. So why do so many drop out?
Nobel-winning scientist Omar Yaghi joins China’s Tsinghua University from UC Berkeley
Smokehouse, Berkeley's 75-year-old burger stand, just had its best year yet
r/berkeley Audience Overlap r/berkeley Subreddit Overlap & Related Communities
Overlapping audiences Communities with overlapping audiences
r/berkeley FAQ Frequently Asked Questions About r/berkeley
What's the best time to post on r/berkeley?
Based on posting volume, r/berkeley is most active on Thursdays around 6 PM UTC. That window has the most community activity, but busier hours also mean more competition for attention.
How active is r/berkeley?
r/berkeley averages 55 posts per day and ranks in the top 5% for activity among tracked SFW subreddits.
How many upvotes do posts on r/berkeley get?
Posts on r/berkeley average about 7 upvotes this month (net score per post).
What kind of posts does r/berkeley get most?
On r/berkeley, most posts are text posts (82%)