1.0K posts analyzed Updated Sep 2026
Averages 35 posts/day, top 5% activity. Most active Wednesdays around 11 AM UTC. Mostly image posts.
r/chicago Traffic & Engagement r/chicago 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/chicago Most Active Times When r/chicago 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/chicago Flair Performance r/chicago Flair Performance
Upvotes and volume by flair Average upvotes and post volume by flair
| Flair | Posts | Upvotes |
|---|---|---|
| Picture | 226 (21.8%) | 376 |
| Article | 224 (21.6%) | 144 |
| Ask CHI | 197 (19.0%) | 40 |
| News | 138 (13.3%) | 136 |
| CHI Talks | 106 (10.2%) | 150 |
| Video | 55 (5.3%) | 273 |
| Event | 55 (5.3%) | 137 |
| Meme | 23 (2.2%) | 697 |
| Review | 12 (1.2%) | 84 |
Post Type Breakdown
Share by text, image, or link Share of posts by format: text, image, or link
r/chicago Trending Keywords Trending Keywords in r/chicago
Ranked by how often they appear Title keywords ranked by how often they appear
| Keyword | Mentions ▼ | Upvotes | Comments |
|---|---|---|---|
| chicago | 346 (33.4%) | 175 | 37 |
| park | 50 (4.8%) | 226 | 38 |
| city | 48 (4.6%) | 215 | 32 |
| today | 30 (2.9%) | 235 | 37 |
| illinois | 25 (2.4%) | 123 | 25 |
| west | 25 (2.4%) | 109 | 24 |
| street | 24 (2.3%) | 81 | 28 |
| mayor | 24 (2.3%) | 80 | 82 |
| day | 23 (2.2%) | 118 | 21 |
| times | 23 (2.2%) | 165 | 46 |
r/chicago Mentioned Domains Mentioned Domains in r/chicago
Most linked sites Most linked sites in this subreddit
| Domain | Links | Upvotes |
|---|---|---|
| chicago.suntimes.com | 49 | 119 |
| blockclubchicago.org | 35 | 187 |
| chicagotribune.com | 34 | 126 |
| wbez.org | 18 | 115 |
| wgntv.com | 17 | 124 |
| cbsnews.com | 16 | 186 |
| secretchicago.com | 15 | 202 |
| nbcchicago.com | 14 | 336 |
| youtube.com | 10 | 14 |
| youtu.be | 10 | 20 |
r/chicago Top Posts Top Performing Posts in r/chicago
Highest-performing posts Highest-performing posts. Each title links to Reddit.
My condolences to whoever’s car was parked on Grace and Kedzie. These jabroni demolition workers just crushed it.
A new 'L' route but every transfer station is named Western
Me reading the social media glazing of last weekend's Ye show
We built some bus stop benches this week. What other bus stops need benches?
[Highlight] A mariachi band performs the national anthem ahead of Bears-Eagles on Monday Night Football
Finally! A design for the CTA Circle Line that's affordable and easy to implement.
Chicagohenge via Randolf
a huge THANK YOU to whoever placed this bench at the Damen & Thomas bus stop over the weekend!
Pope Leo says 'no comment' when asked about Chicago White Sox 'miraculous' game
In honor of my longtime friend, Stephen Shult I want to remind anyone attending riotfest this year with rain in the forecast to be safe and look out for each other
r/chicago Audience Overlap r/chicago Subreddit Overlap & Related Communities
Overlapping audiences Communities with overlapping audiences
r/chicago FAQ Frequently Asked Questions About r/chicago
What's the best time to post on r/chicago?
Based on posting volume, r/chicago 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/chicago?
r/chicago averages 35 posts per day and ranks in the top 5% for activity among tracked SFW subreddits.
How many upvotes do posts on r/chicago get?
Posts on r/chicago average about 192 upvotes this month (net score per post).
What kind of posts does r/chicago get most?
On r/chicago, posts are a mix of formats, mostly image posts