670 posts analyzed Updated Sep 2026
Averages 22 posts/day, top 10% activity. Most active Tuesdays around 11 AM UTC. Mostly text posts (75%).
r/desmoines Traffic & Engagement r/desmoines Traffic & Engagement
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r/desmoines Most Active Times When r/desmoines Is Most Active
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r/desmoines Flair Performance r/desmoines Flair Performance
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r/desmoines Trending Keywords Trending Keywords in r/desmoines
Ranked by how often they appear Title keywords ranked by how often they appear
| Keyword | Mentions ▼ | Upvotes | Comments |
|---|---|---|---|
| des | 75 (11.2%) | 32 | 20 |
| moines | 75 (11.2%) | 32 | 20 |
| anyone | 39 (5.8%) | 25 | 24 |
| iowa | 34 (5.1%) | 32 | 11 |
| dsm | 28 (4.2%) | 20 | 23 |
| recommendations | 25 (3.7%) | 3 | 11 |
| best | 20 (3.0%) | 11 | 31 |
| looking | 20 (3.0%) | 8 | 11 |
| city | 16 (2.4%) | 51 | 21 |
| good | 15 (2.2%) | 16 | 22 |
r/desmoines Mentioned Domains Mentioned Domains in r/desmoines
Most linked sites Most linked sites in this subreddit
| Domain | Links | Upvotes |
|---|---|---|
| kcci.com | 8 | 34 |
| desmoinesregister.com | 4 | 54 |
| youtube.com | 4 | 37 |
| weareiowa.com | 3 | 73 |
| youtu.be | 3 | 45 |
r/desmoines Top Posts Top Performing Posts in r/desmoines
Highest-performing posts Highest-performing posts. Each title links to Reddit.
I took this picture on December 29, 2025 😢😢😢
To the Woman Crying in Her Car
Anti Flock posters spotted today
The person who delivered my pizza made me rethink my evening
Just stop already
full house at Val Air tonight
The Four Horsewomen Of The Apocalypse
801 Grand this morning
In the wild…
Panorama of Val Air Ballroom 5 minutes before updated start time for Rob Sand Town Hall. Event has been delayed due to the high number of people still filing in.
| Title | Upvotes | Comments | Type | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| I took this picture on December 29, 2025 😢😢😢 | 1.2K | 171 | image | Sep 17 |
| To the Woman Crying in Her Car | 855 | 57 | text | Sep 2 |
| Anti Flock posters spotted today | 699 | 55 | image | Sep 8 |
| The person who delivered my pizza made me rethink my evening | 607 | 113 | text | Sep 13 |
| Just stop already | 567 | 68 | image | Sep 15 |
| full house at Val Air tonight | 434 | 43 | image | Sep 30 |
| The Four Horsewomen Of The Apocalypse | 427 | 65 | image | Sep 30 |
| 801 Grand this morning | 392 | 10 | image | Sep 18 |
| In the wild… | 331 | 23 | image | Sep 28 |
| Panorama of Val Air Ballroom 5 minutes before updated start time for Rob Sand Town Hall. Event has been delayed due to the high number of people still filing in. | 327 | 37 | image | Sep 30 |
r/desmoines Audience Overlap r/desmoines Subreddit Overlap & Related Communities
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r/desmoines FAQ Frequently Asked Questions About r/desmoines
What's the best time to post on r/desmoines?
Based on posting volume, r/desmoines is most active on Tuesdays around 11 AM UTC. That window has the most community activity, but busier hours also mean more competition for attention.
How active is r/desmoines?
r/desmoines averages 22 posts per day and ranks in the top 10% for activity among tracked SFW subreddits.
How many upvotes do posts on r/desmoines get?
Posts on r/desmoines average about 33 upvotes this month (net score per post).
What kind of posts does r/desmoines get most?
On r/desmoines, most posts are text posts (75%)