445 posts analyzed Updated Sep 2026
Averages 15 posts/day, top 25% activity. Most active Wednesdays around 11 AM UTC. Mostly link posts.
r/blues Traffic & Engagement r/blues Traffic & Engagement
Volume and engagement over time Posting volume and engagement over time
Post Format
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)
Most Active by Day
r/blues Flair Performance r/blues Flair Performance
Upvotes and volume by flair Average upvotes and post volume by flair
| Flair | Posts | Upvotes |
|---|---|---|
| song | 125 (54.8%) | 13 |
| performance | 52 (22.8%) | 49 |
| discussion | 13 (5.7%) | 41 |
| image | 13 (5.7%) | 156 |
| looking for recommendations | 10 (4.4%) | 26 |
| question | 7 (3.1%) | 6 |
| news/article | 5 (2.2%) | 6 |
| Lesson | 3 (1.3%) | 6 |
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 | 180 (40.5%) | 27 | 12 |
| recorded | 33 (7.4%) | 13 | 1 |
| king | 29 (6.5%) | 111 | 12 |
| live | 28 (6.3%) | 16 | 4 |
| guitar | 21 (4.7%) | 57 | 7 |
| john | 18 (4.0%) | 77 | 6 |
| big | 17 (3.8%) | 16 | 2 |
| chicago | 16 (3.6%) | 15 | 2 |
| waters | 15 (3.4%) | 39 | 6 |
| muddy | 15 (3.4%) | 39 | 6 |
r/blues Mentioned Domains Mentioned Domains in r/blues
Most linked sites Most linked sites in this subreddit
| Domain | Links | Upvotes |
|---|---|---|
| youtube.com | 143 | 15 |
| youtu.be | 65 | 13 |
| open.spotify.com | 11 | 6 |
r/blues Top Posts Top Performing Posts in r/blues
Highest-performing posts Highest-performing posts. Each title links to Reddit.
Lead Belly (1888-1949)
Son House
My portrait of Mississippi John Hurt
On September 3rd, 1934, Blues guitarist, singer and songwriter Freddie King was born in Gilmer, TX. Along with the unrelated Albert King and B. B. King, he is considered one of the "Three Kings of the Blues Guitar".
Roy Clark, “Roy’s Guitar Boogie,” 1973.
Opinions on Dr.john
Robert Johnson-King of the Delta Blues Singers
RIP Carvin Jones
Happy 101st Birthday To B.B. King, The King Of The Blues!
Lightnin' Hopkins
| Title | Upvotes | Comments | Type | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lead Belly (1888-1949) | 808 | 21 | image | Sep 8 |
| Son House | 522 | 25 | image | Sep 25 |
| My portrait of Mississippi John Hurt | 501 | 10 | image | Sep 13 |
| On September 3rd, 1934, Blues guitarist, singer and songwriter Freddie King was born in Gilmer, TX. Along with the unrelated Albert King and B. B. King, he is considered one of the "Three Kings of the Blues Guitar". | 474 | 28 | image | Sep 3 |
| Roy Clark, “Roy’s Guitar Boogie,” 1973. | 383 | 17 | image | Sep 6 |
| Opinions on Dr.john | 256 | 86 | image | Sep 24 |
| Robert Johnson-King of the Delta Blues Singers | 253 | 16 | image | Sep 16 |
| RIP Carvin Jones | 240 | 9 | image | Sep 21 |
| Happy 101st Birthday To B.B. King, The King Of The Blues! | 232 | 4 | link | Sep 16 |
| Lightnin' Hopkins | 222 | 15 | image | Sep 18 |
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 Wednesdays around 11 AM 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 15 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 31 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 link posts