444 posts analyzed Updated Jul 2026
Averages 14 posts/day, top 25% activity. Most active Wednesdays around 8 AM UTC. Mostly link posts (71%).
r/Documentaries Traffic & Engagement r/Documentaries Traffic & Engagement
Volume and engagement over time Posting volume and engagement over time
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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/Documentaries Most Active Times When r/Documentaries 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/Documentaries Flair Performance r/Documentaries Flair Performance
Upvotes and volume by flair Average upvotes and post volume by flair
| Flair | Posts | Upvotes |
|---|---|---|
| History | 81 (19.0%) | 6 |
| Recommendation Request | 68 (16.0%) | 10 |
| Society | 29 (6.8%) | 56 |
| Crime | 27 (6.3%) | 27 |
| Disaster | 19 (4.5%) | 10 |
| Nature/Animals | 18 (4.2%) | 45 |
| Sports | 11 (2.6%) | 1 |
| Biography | 10 (2.3%) | 5 |
| Human Rights | 10 (2.3%) | 86 |
| Economics | 10 (2.3%) | 19 |
Post Type Breakdown
Share by text, image, or link Share of posts by format: text, image, or link
r/Documentaries Trending Keywords Trending Keywords in r/Documentaries
Ranked by how often they appear Title keywords ranked by how often they appear
| Keyword | Mentions ▼ | Upvotes | Comments |
|---|---|---|---|
| documentary | 72 (16.2%) | 27 | 8 |
| removed | 46 (10.4%) | 3 | 3 |
| moderator | 44 (9.9%) | 3 | 3 |
| request | 32 (7.2%) | 20 | 30 |
| recommendation | 29 (6.5%) | 22 | 33 |
| history | 28 (6.3%) | 11 | 6 |
| documentaries | 21 (4.7%) | 42 | 39 |
| life | 20 (4.5%) | 18 | 4 |
| war | 18 (4.0%) | 25 | 10 |
| people | 15 (3.4%) | 4 | 6 |
r/Documentaries Mentioned Domains Mentioned Domains in r/Documentaries
Most linked sites Most linked sites in this subreddit
| Domain | Links | Upvotes |
|---|---|---|
| youtu.be | 187 | 34 |
| youtube.com | 112 | 49 |
| m.youtube.com | 7 | 11 |
r/Documentaries Top Posts Top Performing Posts in r/Documentaries
Highest-performing posts Highest-performing posts. Each title links to Reddit.
Apartheid in Palestine (2026) [0:44:58]
Unseen Video Exposes Russian Commander At Bucha Massacre Site (2026) [0:3:29]
The Bridge (2006) A controversial documentary that filmed the Golden Gate Bridge for a year, capturing footage of 23 of the 24 suicides that occurred. [1:34:10]
Why so many American Jews are turning away from Israel (2026) - short doc looking into the how Israel has lost support amongst Jewish American since October 7th [00:14:30]
Can I Sneak This Boat Through A Military Blockade? (2026) - On board an aid flotilla heading to Cuba, showing the impact of U.S sanctions on Cuban residents [1:27:58]
Eating Animals (2017) - Nearly all of the meat, eggs, and dairy we eat comes from the industrial system known as “factory farming.” This film spotlights the heroic farmers, whistleblowers, and innovators who are standing up to fight this system and provide a new way forward. [01:34:12]
Exposing the Russian Military Unit Behind a Massacre in Bucha | Visual Investigations (2023) [28:50]
Ireland Has a Serious Russia Problem (2026) [00:42:42]
The Careless Machine: Exposing Instagram's Darkest Secret (2026) - Instagram running ads promoting child abuse material (CSAM) in India - BBC World Service Documentaries [00:26:57]
A Scientist Was Poisoned at the South Pole & No One Knows How (2026) - Investigating the unexplained death of astrophysicist Rodney Marks at the Amundsen-Scott South Pole Station, where toxicology later revealed methanol poisoning [17:18]
r/Documentaries Audience Overlap r/Documentaries Subreddit Overlap & Related Communities
Overlapping audiences Communities with overlapping audiences
r/Documentaries FAQ Frequently Asked Questions About r/Documentaries
What's the best time to post on r/Documentaries?
Based on posting volume, r/Documentaries is most active on Wednesdays around 8 AM UTC. That window has the most community activity, but busier hours also mean more competition for attention.
How active is r/Documentaries?
r/Documentaries averages 14 posts per day and ranks in the top 25% for activity among tracked SFW subreddits.
How many upvotes do posts on r/Documentaries get?
Posts on r/Documentaries average about 29 upvotes this month (net score per post).
What kind of posts does r/Documentaries get most?
On r/Documentaries, most posts are link posts (71%)