840 posts analyzed Updated Jul 2026
Averages 27 posts/day, top 10% activity. Most active Fridays around 12 PM UTC. Mostly text posts (79%).
r/desmoines Traffic & Engagement r/desmoines Traffic & Engagement
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Upvote Distribution
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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 | 76 (9.1%) | 21 | 24 |
| moines | 75 (8.9%) | 21 | 24 |
| looking | 56 (6.7%) | 5 | 9 |
| iowa | 36 (4.3%) | 24 | 10 |
| best | 34 (4.0%) | 6 | 19 |
| anyone | 29 (3.5%) | 19 | 19 |
| dsm | 27 (3.2%) | 16 | 24 |
| recommendations | 25 (3.0%) | 4 | 12 |
| local | 23 (2.7%) | 6 | 8 |
| area | 22 (2.6%) | 4 | 10 |
r/desmoines Mentioned Domains Mentioned Domains in r/desmoines
Most linked sites Most linked sites in this subreddit
| Domain | Links | Upvotes |
|---|---|---|
| kcci.com | 14 | 88 |
| who13.com | 5 | 18 |
| desmoinesregister.com | 4 | 34 |
| c.org | 3 | 1 |
r/desmoines Top Posts Top Performing Posts in r/desmoines
Highest-performing posts Highest-performing posts. Each title links to Reddit.
Everything I ate in your fair city over an extended weekend
You have a beautiful city
Pleasant Hill Flock camera left destroyed on Northeast 23rd Avenue
Found lachupacabraj’s truck
To every lawmaker the voted to legalize fireworks
Looks like we’ll be in the shaft of a hard storm tomorrow night
I found Up/Down!
This sums up my day.
Waukee 4th of July parade
Fuck Crow Tow
| Title | Upvotes | Comments | Type | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Everything I ate in your fair city over an extended weekend | 574 | 181 | image | Jul 20 |
| You have a beautiful city | 486 | 28 | image | Jul 16 |
| Pleasant Hill Flock camera left destroyed on Northeast 23rd Avenue | 485 | 74 | link | Jul 23 |
| Found lachupacabraj’s truck | 406 | 42 | image | Jul 3 |
| To every lawmaker the voted to legalize fireworks | 401 | 228 | text | Jul 4 |
| Looks like we’ll be in the shaft of a hard storm tomorrow night | 329 | 53 | image | Jul 6 |
| I found Up/Down! | 308 | 34 | image | Jul 21 |
| This sums up my day. | 280 | 63 | image | Jul 4 |
| Waukee 4th of July parade | 272 | 59 | text | Jul 4 |
| Fuck Crow Tow | 263 | 43 | text | Jul 7 |
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 Fridays around 12 PM 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 27 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 22 upvotes this month (net score per post).
What kind of posts does r/desmoines get most?
On r/desmoines, most posts are text posts (79%)