429 posts analyzed Updated Aug 2026
Averages 14 posts/day, top 25% activity. Most active Sundays around 5 PM UTC. Mostly image posts.
r/blues Traffic & Engagement r/blues 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/blues Most Active Times When r/blues Is Most Active
Peak posting by day and hour (UTC) When this community posts most, by day and hour (UTC)
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r/blues Flair Performance r/blues Flair Performance
Upvotes and volume by flair Average upvotes and post volume by flair
| Flair | Posts | Upvotes |
|---|---|---|
| song | 101 (45.9%) | 26 |
| performance | 74 (33.6%) | 77 |
| discussion | 16 (7.3%) | 16 |
| image | 10 (4.5%) | 285 |
| news/article | 9 (4.1%) | 80 |
| question | 5 (2.3%) | 6 |
| looking for recommendations | 5 (2.3%) | 10 |
Post Type Breakdown
Share by text, image, or link Share of posts by format: text, image, or link
r/blues Trending Keywords Trending Keywords in r/blues
Ranked by how often they appear Title keywords ranked by how often they appear
| Keyword | Mentions ▼ | Upvotes | Comments |
|---|---|---|---|
| blues | 139 (32.4%) | 31 | 6 |
| recorded | 35 (8.2%) | 15 | 2 |
| buddy | 32 (7.5%) | 164 | 5 |
| guy | 31 (7.2%) | 161 | 5 |
| john | 18 (4.2%) | 68 | 3 |
| chicago | 15 (3.5%) | 94 | 4 |
| king | 15 (3.5%) | 70 | 3 |
| august | 14 (3.3%) | 50 | 3 |
| plays | 13 (3.0%) | 26 | 2 |
| man | 13 (3.0%) | 28 | 2 |
r/blues Mentioned Domains Mentioned Domains in r/blues
Most linked sites Most linked sites in this subreddit
| Domain | Links | Upvotes |
|---|---|---|
| youtu.be | 77 | 11 |
| youtube.com | 77 | 14 |
| open.spotify.com | 7 | 3 |
| music.youtube.com | 3 | 3 |
r/blues Top Posts Top Performing Posts in r/blues
Highest-performing posts Highest-performing posts. Each title links to Reddit.
ZZTop - La Grange - Charlie Brown video
Remembering a blues musician on the anniversary of his death
ZZ Top drummer Frank Beard has passed away at 77
Happy Birthday to Chicago Blues Legend Buddy Guy!
Buddy Guy was honored with the Chicago Music Legend Award this week. (More info below)
Muddy Waters backstage at the Country Club, London, December 1, 1970
Buddy Guy, 1965
John Lee Hooker, Robert Cray and SRV
Buddy Guy at the Ryman
Nina Simone
| Title | Upvotes | Comments | Type | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ZZTop - La Grange - Charlie Brown video | 1.1K | 39 | image | Aug 9 |
| Remembering a blues musician on the anniversary of his death | 893 | 38 | image | Aug 27 |
| ZZ Top drummer Frank Beard has passed away at 77 | 668 | 49 | link | Aug 18 |
| Happy Birthday to Chicago Blues Legend Buddy Guy! | 661 | 13 | image | Jul 31 |
| Buddy Guy was honored with the Chicago Music Legend Award this week. (More info below) | 508 | 20 | image | Aug 22 |
| Muddy Waters backstage at the Country Club, London, December 1, 1970 | 448 | 4 | image | Aug 3 |
| Buddy Guy, 1965 | 441 | 11 | image | Aug 30 |
| John Lee Hooker, Robert Cray and SRV | 437 | 8 | image | Aug 22 |
| Buddy Guy at the Ryman | 396 | 13 | image | Aug 19 |
| Nina Simone | 392 | 21 | image | Aug 15 |
r/blues Audience Overlap r/blues Subreddit Overlap & Related Communities
Overlapping audiences Communities with overlapping audiences
r/blues FAQ Frequently Asked Questions About r/blues
What's the best time to post on r/blues?
Based on posting volume, r/blues is most active on Sundays around 5 PM UTC. That window has the most community activity, but busier hours also mean more competition for attention.
How active is r/blues?
r/blues averages 14 posts per day and ranks in the top 25% for activity among tracked SFW subreddits.
How many upvotes do posts on r/blues get?
Posts on r/blues average about 47 upvotes this month (net score per post).
What kind of posts does r/blues get most?
On r/blues, posts are a mix of formats, mostly image posts