1.0K posts analyzed Updated Jun 2026
Averages 34 posts/day, top 5% activity. Most active Mondays around 8 PM UTC. Mostly text posts (55%).
r/Detroit Traffic & Engagement r/Detroit Traffic & Engagement
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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/Detroit Most Active Times When r/Detroit Is Most Active
Peak posting by day and hour (UTC) When this community posts most, by day and hour (UTC)
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r/Detroit Flair Performance r/Detroit Flair Performance
Upvotes and volume by flair Average upvotes and post volume by flair
| Flair | Posts | Upvotes |
|---|---|---|
| Talk Detroit | 288 (29.2%) | 37 |
| Community | 188 (19.0%) | 34 |
| News | 138 (14.0%) | 102 |
| Picture | 118 (12.0%) | 215 |
| Food/Drink | 87 (8.8%) | 56 |
| Sports | 29 (2.9%) | 7 |
| Transit | 21 (2.1%) | 38 |
| Automotive | 20 (2.0%) | 67 |
| News- Paywall | 20 (2.0%) | 133 |
| Lost/Found | 17 (1.7%) | 138 |
Post Type Breakdown
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r/Detroit Trending Keywords Trending Keywords in r/Detroit
Ranked by how often they appear Title keywords ranked by how often they appear
| Keyword | Mentions ▼ | Upvotes | Comments |
|---|---|---|---|
| detroit | 252 (24.9%) | 67 | 18 |
| looking | 45 (4.5%) | 26 | 8 |
| city | 36 (3.6%) | 125 | 46 |
| metro | 31 (3.1%) | 19 | 19 |
| area | 30 (3.0%) | 23 | 22 |
| anyone | 30 (3.0%) | 49 | 19 |
| michigan | 27 (2.7%) | 272 | 37 |
| bridge | 27 (2.7%) | 132 | 37 |
| best | 26 (2.6%) | 17 | 28 |
| police | 21 (2.1%) | 78 | 34 |
r/Detroit Mentioned Domains Mentioned Domains in r/Detroit
Most linked sites Most linked sites in this subreddit
| Domain | Links | Upvotes |
|---|---|---|
| detroitnews.com | 24 | 138 |
| wxyz.com | 17 | 106 |
| facebook.com | 13 | 32 |
| freep.com | 13 | 86 |
| clickondetroit.com | 10 | 109 |
| instagram.com | 7 | 20 |
| metrotimes.com | 7 | 175 |
| crainsdetroit.com | 6 | 102 |
| youtu.be | 6 | 19 |
| bridgedetroit.com | 6 | 43 |
r/Detroit Top Posts Top Performing Posts in r/Detroit
Highest-performing posts Highest-performing posts. Each title links to Reddit.
i am obsessed with this finalist in this year's Michigan “I voted” sticker design contest
Long Live The Detroit-Windsor Relationship
Detroit did a good job here having this street become more walkable and transit friendly.
My queen
MISSING MOPED UPDATE: Found!!!!
ICE abandons plans for Romulus detention center, AG says
Hot take: Lake St. Clair is basically privatized.
DTE paid no federal income taxes for 12th straight year despite more than $1.5B profit • Michigan Advance
Fawn in front yard next to sidewalk
I saved a kid from drowning on the dangerous side of Belle Isle this weekend. Parents, please read this.
| Title | Upvotes | Comments | Type | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| i am obsessed with this finalist in this year's Michigan “I voted” sticker design contest | 3.2K | 60 | image | Jun 4 |
| Long Live The Detroit-Windsor Relationship | 1.7K | 56 | image | Jun 23 |
| Detroit did a good job here having this street become more walkable and transit friendly. | 1.4K | 115 | image | Jun 6 |
| My queen | 1.4K | 167 | image | Jun 24 |
| MISSING MOPED UPDATE: Found!!!! | 1.3K | 69 | image | Jun 3 |
| ICE abandons plans for Romulus detention center, AG says | 1.2K | 28 | link | Jun 18 |
| Hot take: Lake St. Clair is basically privatized. | 995 | 480 | text | Jun 14 |
| DTE paid no federal income taxes for 12th straight year despite more than $1.5B profit • Michigan Advance | 946 | 48 | link | Jun 12 |
| Fawn in front yard next to sidewalk | 913 | 70 | image | Jun 14 |
| I saved a kid from drowning on the dangerous side of Belle Isle this weekend. Parents, please read this. | 887 | 73 | text | Jun 22 |
r/Detroit Audience Overlap r/Detroit Subreddit Overlap & Related Communities
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r/Detroit FAQ Frequently Asked Questions About r/Detroit
What's the best time to post on r/Detroit?
Based on posting volume, r/Detroit is most active on Mondays around 8 PM UTC. That window has the most community activity, but busier hours also mean more competition for attention.
How active is r/Detroit?
r/Detroit averages 34 posts per day and ranks in the top 5% for activity among tracked SFW subreddits.
How many upvotes do posts on r/Detroit get?
Posts on r/Detroit average about 73 upvotes this month (net score per post).
What kind of posts does r/Detroit get most?
On r/Detroit, most posts are text posts (55%)