1.1K posts analyzed Updated Aug 2026
Averages 35 posts/day, top 5% activity. Most active Sundays around 12 PM UTC. Mostly text posts.
r/classicliterature Traffic & Engagement r/classicliterature Traffic & Engagement
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r/classicliterature Trending Keywords Trending Keywords in r/classicliterature
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| Keyword | Mentions ▼ | Upvotes | Comments |
|---|---|---|---|
| read | 143 (13.1%) | 52 | 41 |
| book | 127 (11.6%) | 50 | 30 |
| classic | 96 (8.8%) | 67 | 63 |
| classics | 82 (7.5%) | 64 | 32 |
| books | 77 (7.0%) | 74 | 50 |
| reading | 69 (6.3%) | 52 | 26 |
| literature | 67 (6.1%) | 59 | 59 |
| first | 45 (4.1%) | 44 | 12 |
| most | 33 (3.0%) | 103 | 94 |
| time | 31 (2.8%) | 66 | 18 |
r/classicliterature Mentioned Domains Mentioned Domains in r/classicliterature
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| Domain | Links | Upvotes |
|---|---|---|
| youtu.be | 9 | 1 |
| youtube.com | 4 | 1 |
r/classicliterature Top Posts Top Performing Posts in r/classicliterature
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For anyone whos feeling lost
The Classics But Make Them Cocktails
What other books get a horrible rep from people who’ve never read them?
Who’s the MOST evil character in classic literature
Is there a better place to read Wuthering Heights than outside the Brontë Parsonage?
What reading “The Sun Also Rises” felt like
OG Diary.
even if it doesn't get me anywhere it's my sanctuary
What’s the most disturbing scene you’ve encountered in classic literature?
I have finally completed all 20 volumes of Zola’s Rougon-Macquart series!
| Title | Upvotes | Comments | Type | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| For anyone whos feeling lost | 2.3K | 27 | image | Aug 17 |
| The Classics But Make Them Cocktails | 1.5K | 68 | image | Aug 13 |
| What other books get a horrible rep from people who’ve never read them? | 1.4K | 516 | image | Aug 22 |
| Who’s the MOST evil character in classic literature | 1.2K | 881 | image | Aug 14 |
| Is there a better place to read Wuthering Heights than outside the Brontë Parsonage? | 1.1K | 44 | image | Aug 12 |
| What reading “The Sun Also Rises” felt like | 1.0K | 63 | image | Aug 12 |
| OG Diary. | 983 | 20 | image | Aug 16 |
| even if it doesn't get me anywhere it's my sanctuary | 929 | 85 | image | Aug 3 |
| What’s the most disturbing scene you’ve encountered in classic literature? | 909 | 631 | image | Aug 17 |
| I have finally completed all 20 volumes of Zola’s Rougon-Macquart series! | 765 | 125 | image | Aug 11 |
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r/classicliterature FAQ Frequently Asked Questions About r/classicliterature
What's the best time to post on r/classicliterature?
Based on posting volume, r/classicliterature is most active on Sundays around 12 PM UTC. That window has the most community activity, but busier hours also mean more competition for attention.
How active is r/classicliterature?
r/classicliterature averages 35 posts per day and ranks in the top 5% for activity among tracked SFW subreddits.
How many upvotes do posts on r/classicliterature get?
Posts on r/classicliterature average about 49 upvotes this month (net score per post).
What kind of posts does r/classicliterature get most?
On r/classicliterature, posts are a mix of formats, mostly text posts