388 posts analyzed Updated Aug 2026
Averages 13 posts/day, top 25% activity. Most active Thursdays around 2 PM UTC. Mostly text posts.
r/eastbay Traffic & Engagement r/eastbay 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/eastbay Most Active Times When r/eastbay Is Most Active
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r/eastbay Flair Performance r/eastbay Flair Performance
Upvotes and volume by flair Average upvotes and post volume by flair
| Flair | Posts | Upvotes |
|---|---|---|
| Oakland/Berkeley/Emeryville | 65 (47.8%) | 43 |
| Walnut Creek/Concord | 19 (14.0%) | 24 |
| Hayward/Castro Valley/San Leandro | 17 (12.5%) | 47 |
| Richmond/Pinole/Hercules | 14 (10.3%) | 53 |
| Tri-Valley | 13 (9.6%) | 14 |
| Lamorinda | 8 (5.9%) | 17 |
Post Type Breakdown
Share by text, image, or link Share of posts by format: text, image, or link
r/eastbay Trending Keywords Trending Keywords in r/eastbay
Ranked by how often they appear Title keywords ranked by how often they appear
| Keyword | Mentions ▼ | Upvotes | Comments |
|---|---|---|---|
| bay | 47 (12.1%) | 13 | 13 |
| looking | 30 (7.7%) | 9 | 5 |
| area | 25 (6.4%) | 9 | 12 |
| east | 23 (5.9%) | 17 | 17 |
| county | 23 (5.9%) | 55 | 27 |
| oakland | 22 (5.7%) | 69 | 19 |
| anyone | 20 (5.2%) | 12 | 9 |
| alameda | 19 (4.9%) | 63 | 32 |
| berkeley | 13 (3.4%) | 31 | 12 |
| home | 12 (3.1%) | 39 | 16 |
r/eastbay Mentioned Domains Mentioned Domains in r/eastbay
Most linked sites Most linked sites in this subreddit
| Domain | Links | Upvotes |
|---|---|---|
| localnewsmatters.org | 18 | 49 |
| eastbaytimes.com | 13 | 75 |
| kron4.com | 5 | 101 |
| sfchronicle.com | 5 | 50 |
r/eastbay Top Posts Top Performing Posts in r/eastbay
Highest-performing posts Highest-performing posts. Each title links to Reddit.
Democrat Aisha Wahab wins the special election for Eric Swalwell's former California district
Seen during the morning commute in Oakland
Alameda County approves $1.5M for LGBTQ+ healthcare
California’s crime rates are at record lows
Report finds higher cancer risk for people near Chevron refinery in Richmond
Oakland looks to establish itself as an incubator of Black filmmaking talent
Alameda County approves $1.4M plan for victims of Russell City destruction in 1960s
Overcrowded Contra Costa animal shelter offers free pet adoptions this summer
Aipac-linked Super Pacs spend millions in California to thwart progressive candidate
South Hayward food pantry closing after more than 50 years
| Title | Upvotes | Comments | Type | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democrat Aisha Wahab wins the special election for Eric Swalwell's former California district | 767 | 100 | link | Aug 20 |
| Seen during the morning commute in Oakland | 423 | 51 | image | Aug 4 |
| Alameda County approves $1.5M for LGBTQ+ healthcare | 352 | 19 | image | Aug 7 |
| California’s crime rates are at record lows | 312 | 209 | link | Aug 31 |
| Report finds higher cancer risk for people near Chevron refinery in Richmond | 270 | 34 | link | Aug 27 |
| Oakland looks to establish itself as an incubator of Black filmmaking talent | 267 | 7 | image | Aug 20 |
| Alameda County approves $1.4M plan for victims of Russell City destruction in 1960s | 243 | 72 | image | Aug 7 |
| Overcrowded Contra Costa animal shelter offers free pet adoptions this summer | 236 | 17 | image | Aug 3 |
| Aipac-linked Super Pacs spend millions in California to thwart progressive candidate | 224 | 154 | link | Aug 6 |
| South Hayward food pantry closing after more than 50 years | 223 | 40 | image | Aug 12 |
r/eastbay Audience Overlap r/eastbay Subreddit Overlap & Related Communities
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r/eastbay FAQ Frequently Asked Questions About r/eastbay
What's the best time to post on r/eastbay?
Based on posting volume, r/eastbay is most active on Thursdays around 2 PM UTC. That window has the most community activity, but busier hours also mean more competition for attention.
How active is r/eastbay?
r/eastbay averages 13 posts per day and ranks in the top 25% for activity among tracked SFW subreddits.
How many upvotes do posts on r/eastbay get?
Posts on r/eastbay average about 33 upvotes this month (net score per post).
What kind of posts does r/eastbay get most?
On r/eastbay, posts are a mix of formats, mostly text posts