3.3K posts analyzed Updated Aug 2026
Averages 106 posts/day, top 1% activity. Most active Saturdays around 10 PM UTC. Mostly text posts (70%).
r/Columbus Traffic & Engagement r/Columbus 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/Columbus Most Active Times When r/Columbus Is Most Active
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r/Columbus Flair Performance r/Columbus Flair Performance
Upvotes and volume by flair Average upvotes and post volume by flair
| Flair | Posts | Upvotes |
|---|---|---|
| REQUEST | 666 (42.0%) | 19 |
| PHOTO | 323 (20.4%) | 138 |
| NEWS | 143 (9.0%) | 136 |
| EVENT | 123 (7.8%) | 37 |
| WEATHER | 101 (6.4%) | 158 |
| FOOD | 65 (4.1%) | 28 |
| POLITICS | 56 (3.5%) | 361 |
| HUMOR | 46 (2.9%) | 161 |
| LOST | 24 (1.5%) | 45 |
| FOUND | 22 (1.4%) | 57 |
Post Type Breakdown
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r/Columbus Trending Keywords Trending Keywords in r/Columbus
Ranked by how often they appear Title keywords ranked by how often they appear
| Keyword | Mentions ▼ | Upvotes | Comments |
|---|---|---|---|
| columbus | 413 (12.6%) | 64 | 29 |
| ohio | 141 (4.3%) | 133 | 29 |
| looking | 135 (4.1%) | 13 | 11 |
| anyone | 111 (3.4%) | 26 | 18 |
| recommendations | 91 (2.8%) | 5 | 10 |
| best | 90 (2.7%) | 15 | 30 |
| help | 84 (2.6%) | 63 | 24 |
| city | 71 (2.2%) | 88 | 23 |
| need | 69 (2.1%) | 38 | 21 |
| state | 65 (2.0%) | 95 | 22 |
r/Columbus Mentioned Domains Mentioned Domains in r/Columbus
Most linked sites Most linked sites in this subreddit
| Domain | Links | Upvotes |
|---|---|---|
| youtube.com | 25 | 17 |
| dispatch.com | 23 | 173 |
| youtu.be | 15 | 38 |
| nbc4i.com | 15 | 133 |
| 10tv.com | 13 | 260 |
| wosu.org | 10 | 164 |
| instagram.com | 9 | 1 |
| facebook.com | 9 | 5 |
| bizjournals.com | 8 | 103 |
| tiffinohio.net | 5 | 20 |
r/Columbus Top Posts Top Performing Posts in r/Columbus
Highest-performing posts Highest-performing posts. Each title links to Reddit.
My sister Lynnea, her husband Luke, and their one-year-old son Logan were killed on I-71 in April. Their photo is now in a Husted campaign ad, and nobody asked us. We want it taken down.
Car was lifted off the road at I-71 and Weber
MAGA Rep Max Miller blames daycare as daughter rushed to hospital covered in bruises
Seen at the Ohio State Fair art exhibits
Hello there my fellow Ohioans!
To the 20+ Wedding party at BJ's Brewhouse in Polaris tonight, between 5 and 7pm....
The City Council hearing on Flock cameras was abysmal
Shoutout to AEP’s CEO making $36.6M while central Ohio sits in the dark
Note: don't buy a car from the Byers used car lot on E.Broad st.
Culture shock: just moved from NYC
| Title | Upvotes | Comments | Type | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| My sister Lynnea, her husband Luke, and their one-year-old son Logan were killed on I-71 in April. Their photo is now in a Husted campaign ad, and nobody asked us. We want it taken down. | 6.1K | 398 | image | Aug 25 |
| Car was lifted off the road at I-71 and Weber | 3.3K | 359 | image | Aug 11 |
| MAGA Rep Max Miller blames daycare as daughter rushed to hospital covered in bruises | 2.6K | 231 | link | Aug 7 |
| Seen at the Ohio State Fair art exhibits | 2.5K | 109 | image | Aug 2 |
| Hello there my fellow Ohioans! | 2.4K | 121 | image | Aug 2 |
| To the 20+ Wedding party at BJ's Brewhouse in Polaris tonight, between 5 and 7pm.... | 1.8K | 242 | text | Aug 1 |
| The City Council hearing on Flock cameras was abysmal | 1.8K | 188 | image | Aug 10 |
| Shoutout to AEP’s CEO making $36.6M while central Ohio sits in the dark | 1.7K | 268 | text | Aug 11 |
| Note: don't buy a car from the Byers used car lot on E.Broad st. | 1.7K | 66 | image | Aug 20 |
| Culture shock: just moved from NYC | 1.6K | 721 | text | Aug 19 |
r/Columbus Audience Overlap r/Columbus Subreddit Overlap & Related Communities
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r/Columbus FAQ Frequently Asked Questions About r/Columbus
What's the best time to post on r/Columbus?
Based on posting volume, r/Columbus is most active on Saturdays around 10 PM UTC. That window has the most community activity, but busier hours also mean more competition for attention.
How active is r/Columbus?
r/Columbus averages 106 posts per day and ranks in the top 1% for activity among tracked SFW subreddits.
How many upvotes do posts on r/Columbus get?
Posts on r/Columbus average about 61 upvotes this month (net score per post).
What kind of posts does r/Columbus get most?
On r/Columbus, most posts are text posts (70%)