892 posts analyzed Updated Sep 2026
Averages 30 posts/day, top 10% activity. Most active Wednesdays around 11 AM UTC. Mostly text posts (100%).
r/expats Traffic & Engagement r/expats 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/expats Most Active Times When r/expats Is Most Active
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r/expats Flair Performance r/expats Flair Performance
Upvotes and volume by flair Average upvotes and post volume by flair
| Flair | Posts | Upvotes |
|---|---|---|
| General Advice | 157 (43.3%) | 9 |
| Social / Personal | 72 (19.8%) | 16 |
| Visa / Citizenship | 28 (7.7%) | 11 |
| Employment | 21 (5.8%) | 1 |
| Financial | 17 (4.7%) | 2 |
| Taxes | 12 (3.3%) | 1 |
| r/IWantOut | 10 (2.8%) | 28 |
| Housing / Shipping | 9 (2.5%) | 1 |
| Phone / Services | 7 (1.9%) | 0 |
| Pets | 7 (1.9%) | 1 |
Post Type Breakdown
Share by text, image, or link Share of posts by format: text, image, or link
r/expats Trending Keywords Trending Keywords in r/expats
Ranked by how often they appear Title keywords ranked by how often they appear
| Keyword | Mentions ▼ | Upvotes | Comments |
|---|---|---|---|
| moving | 109 (12.2%) | 4 | 15 |
| abroad | 83 (9.3%) | 3 | 11 |
| move | 71 (8.0%) | 4 | 18 |
| country | 56 (6.3%) | 3 | 13 |
| home | 49 (5.5%) | 5 | 16 |
| living | 40 (4.5%) | 2 | 14 |
| looking | 39 (4.4%) | 13 | 13 |
| back | 38 (4.3%) | 21 | 43 |
| advice | 38 (4.3%) | 26 | 30 |
| life | 37 (4.2%) | 5 | 8 |
r/expats Mentioned Domains Mentioned Domains in r/expats
Most linked sites Most linked sites in this subreddit
This community doesn't link off-site.
Its posts are text, images, or discussion rather than outbound links.
r/expats Top Posts Top Performing Posts in r/expats
Highest-performing posts Highest-performing posts. Each title links to Reddit.
Moved to America from the UK and it’s so expensive
Employer cancelled my Netherlands relocation after I moved here. Looking for advice
Things I wish someone told me about Ireland
UAE gave me a chance nobody else did. But you can lose everything here in 30 days.
Advice on Going Back to the U.S after 10 Years in Tokyo as a Black Female (20s)
Dual US/UK citizen considering renouncing: No family left, zero ties, and the US tax nightmare is breaking me.
Moved from Austria to the US ~15 years ago
Leaving the US to Finland After A Nightmare
My reverse culture shock is hurting me (Germany)
I am totally miserable.
| Title | Upvotes | Comments | Type | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Moved to America from the UK and it’s so expensive | 1.1K | 1.1K | text | Sep 18 |
| Employer cancelled my Netherlands relocation after I moved here. Looking for advice | 480 | 341 | text | Sep 28 |
| Things I wish someone told me about Ireland | 413 | 182 | text | Sep 12 |
| UAE gave me a chance nobody else did. But you can lose everything here in 30 days. | 361 | 117 | text | Sep 5 |
| Advice on Going Back to the U.S after 10 Years in Tokyo as a Black Female (20s) | 303 | 208 | text | Sep 20 |
| Dual US/UK citizen considering renouncing: No family left, zero ties, and the US tax nightmare is breaking me. | 288 | 424 | text | Sep 30 |
| Moved from Austria to the US ~15 years ago | 236 | 232 | text | Sep 5 |
| Leaving the US to Finland After A Nightmare | 190 | 75 | text | Sep 16 |
| My reverse culture shock is hurting me (Germany) | 178 | 157 | text | Sep 16 |
| I am totally miserable. | 138 | 345 | text | Sep 14 |
r/expats Audience Overlap r/expats Subreddit Overlap & Related Communities
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r/expats FAQ Frequently Asked Questions About r/expats
What's the best time to post on r/expats?
Based on posting volume, r/expats is most active on Wednesdays around 11 AM UTC. That window has the most community activity, but busier hours also mean more competition for attention.
How active is r/expats?
r/expats averages 30 posts per day and ranks in the top 10% for activity among tracked SFW subreddits.
How many upvotes do posts on r/expats get?
Posts on r/expats average about 8 upvotes this month (net score per post).
What kind of posts does r/expats get most?
On r/expats, most posts are text posts (100%)