209 posts analyzed Updated Aug 2026
Averages 7 posts/day, top 25% activity. Most active Mondays around 9 AM UTC. Mostly image posts (65%).
r/DownSouth Traffic & Engagement r/DownSouth 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/DownSouth Most Active Times When r/DownSouth Is Most Active
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r/DownSouth Flair Performance r/DownSouth Flair Performance
Upvotes and volume by flair Average upvotes and post volume by flair
| Flair | Posts | Upvotes |
|---|---|---|
| Humour/Parody | 12 (24.5%) | 32 |
| History | 10 (20.4%) | 10 |
| News | 10 (20.4%) | 11 |
| Discussion | 6 (12.2%) | 11 |
| Opinion | 4 (8.2%) | 3 |
| Other | 4 (8.2%) | 6 |
| Economy | 3 (6.1%) | 1 |
Post Type Breakdown
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r/DownSouth Trending Keywords Trending Keywords in r/DownSouth
Ranked by how often they appear Title keywords ranked by how often they appear
| Keyword | Mentions ▼ | Upvotes | Comments |
|---|---|---|---|
| south | 48 (23.0%) | 24 | 10 |
| africa | 22 (10.5%) | 25 | 11 |
| african | 18 (8.6%) | 39 | 9 |
| anc | 18 (8.6%) | 45 | 12 |
| says | 13 (6.2%) | 36 | 10 |
| police | 11 (5.3%) | 34 | 6 |
r/DownSouth Mentioned Domains Mentioned Domains in r/DownSouth
Most linked sites Most linked sites in this subreddit
| Domain | Links | Upvotes |
|---|---|---|
| timeslive.co.za | 5 | 17 |
| dailymaverick.co.za | 4 | 15 |
r/DownSouth Top Posts Top Performing Posts in r/DownSouth
Highest-performing posts Highest-performing posts. Each title links to Reddit.
Shots fired
They don't want functional education.
The situation right now
It's lonely in the ANC.
[As Received] Seven South African high school students have made history by winning the International Space Settlement Design Competition at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida. Team ZA became the first African team ever to reach the finals in the competition's history.
The youth are going to be alright
[PAYWALL] It’s too crazy not to share.
He delivered them gold.
While Helen Zille is telling Johannesburg to vote for the DA, Cllr. Schay is clocking in the laps.
Newly appointed Limpopo Police Commissioner Jan Scheepers has vowed to crack down on corruption within the SAPS and warned corrupt officers to prepare to swap their blue uniforms for orange overalls. He says restoring public trust starts with rooting out criminality from within the police service.
r/DownSouth Audience Overlap r/DownSouth Subreddit Overlap & Related Communities
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r/DownSouth FAQ Frequently Asked Questions About r/DownSouth
What's the best time to post on r/DownSouth?
Based on posting volume, r/DownSouth is most active on Mondays around 9 AM UTC. That window has the most community activity, but busier hours also mean more competition for attention.
How active is r/DownSouth?
r/DownSouth averages 7 posts per day and ranks in the top 25% for activity among tracked SFW subreddits.
How many upvotes do posts on r/DownSouth get?
Posts on r/DownSouth average about 31 upvotes this month (net score per post).
What kind of posts does r/DownSouth get most?
On r/DownSouth, most posts are image posts (65%)