2.1K posts analyzed Updated Aug 2026
Averages 69 posts/day, top 5% activity. Most active Sundays around 11 PM UTC. Mostly text posts (67%).
r/Calgary Traffic & Engagement r/Calgary Traffic & Engagement
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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/Calgary Most Active Times When r/Calgary 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/Calgary Flair Performance r/Calgary Flair Performance
Upvotes and volume by flair Average upvotes and post volume by flair
| Flair | Posts | Upvotes |
|---|---|---|
| Question | 243 (11.4%) | 22 |
| Local Shopping/Services | 188 (8.9%) | 23 |
| Seeking Advice | 164 (7.7%) | 17 |
| Recommendations | 160 (7.5%) | 9 |
| News Article | 109 (5.1%) | 137 |
| Driving/Traffic/Parking | 105 (4.9%) | 55 |
| Eat/Drink Local | 104 (4.9%) | 32 |
| Local Event | 98 (4.6%) | 73 |
| Discussion | 85 (4.0%) | 104 |
| Local Photography/Video | 85 (4.0%) | 255 |
Post Type Breakdown
Share by text, image, or link Share of posts by format: text, image, or link
r/Calgary Trending Keywords Trending Keywords in r/Calgary
Ranked by how often they appear Title keywords ranked by how often they appear
| Keyword | Mentions ▼ | Upvotes | Comments |
|---|---|---|---|
| calgary | 463 (21.8%) | 88 | 32 |
| looking | 99 (4.7%) | 12 | 11 |
| anyone | 91 (4.3%) | 46 | 19 |
| city | 56 (2.6%) | 104 | 35 |
| park | 55 (2.6%) | 88 | 20 |
| help | 51 (2.4%) | 48 | 21 |
| downtown | 41 (1.9%) | 66 | 20 |
| today | 38 (1.8%) | 74 | 24 |
| car | 36 (1.7%) | 68 | 27 |
| home | 36 (1.7%) | 117 | 33 |
r/Calgary Mentioned Domains Mentioned Domains in r/Calgary
Most linked sites Most linked sites in this subreddit
| Domain | Links | Upvotes |
|---|---|---|
| ctvnews.ca | 40 | 201 |
| cbc.ca | 21 | 164 |
| calgaryherald.com | 19 | 120 |
| calgary.citynews.ca | 12 | 239 |
| livewirecalgary.com | 11 | 111 |
| youtu.be | 7 | 5 |
| globalnews.ca | 5 | 131 |
| newsroom.calgary.ca | 4 | 338 |
| youtube.com | 4 | 40 |
| westernstandard.news | 3 | 263 |
r/Calgary Top Posts Top Performing Posts in r/Calgary
Highest-performing posts Highest-performing posts. Each title links to Reddit.
This might be the strangest day I've had as mayor
Lightning strikes the Calgary tower
Imagine you live next to this guy
With this cleanup, I have now collectively cleaned up over 10,000 pounds out of this forest near the industrial area. (Videos in Comments)
We expect U.S. tariffs to hit Calgary hard. I support PM Carney's response. Here at home, we're getting ready
Calgary please stop doing this.
In 2022, I walked 4,300 km from Mexico to Canada and raised over $250K for Big Brothers Big Sisters. Next month, I’m screening the documentary in Calgary for charity. AMA.
We're cracking down on excessive vehicle noise on 17th Ave SW
As seen on Center St. Don't think it's been up long either.
It's starting!!
| Title | Upvotes | Comments | Type | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| This might be the strangest day I've had as mayor | 3.7K | 193 | image | Aug 8 |
| Lightning strikes the Calgary tower | 3.1K | 82 | image | Aug 15 |
| Imagine you live next to this guy | 2.4K | 198 | image | Aug 23 |
| With this cleanup, I have now collectively cleaned up over 10,000 pounds out of this forest near the industrial area. (Videos in Comments) | 2.1K | 89 | image | Aug 4 |
| We expect U.S. tariffs to hit Calgary hard. I support PM Carney's response. Here at home, we're getting ready | 2.0K | 234 | image | Aug 27 |
| Calgary please stop doing this. | 1.9K | 331 | image | Aug 16 |
| In 2022, I walked 4,300 km from Mexico to Canada and raised over $250K for Big Brothers Big Sisters. Next month, I’m screening the documentary in Calgary for charity. AMA. | 1.7K | 128 | image | Aug 20 |
| We're cracking down on excessive vehicle noise on 17th Ave SW | 1.6K | 374 | image | Aug 6 |
| As seen on Center St. Don't think it's been up long either. | 1.6K | 193 | image | Aug 26 |
| It's starting!! | 1.5K | 99 | image | Aug 27 |
r/Calgary Audience Overlap r/Calgary Subreddit Overlap & Related Communities
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r/Calgary FAQ Frequently Asked Questions About r/Calgary
What's the best time to post on r/Calgary?
Based on posting volume, r/Calgary is most active on Sundays around 11 PM UTC. That window has the most community activity, but busier hours also mean more competition for attention.
How active is r/Calgary?
r/Calgary averages 69 posts per day and ranks in the top 5% for activity among tracked SFW subreddits.
How many upvotes do posts on r/Calgary get?
Posts on r/Calgary average about 66 upvotes this month (net score per post).
What kind of posts does r/Calgary get most?
On r/Calgary, most posts are text posts (67%)