2.7K posts analyzed Updated Aug 2026
Averages 86 posts/day, top 5% activity. Most active Tuesdays around 8 PM UTC. Mostly text posts (100%).
r/explainlikeimfive Traffic & Engagement r/explainlikeimfive Traffic & Engagement
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r/explainlikeimfive Most Active Times When r/explainlikeimfive Is Most Active
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r/explainlikeimfive Flair Performance r/explainlikeimfive Flair Performance
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| Flair | Posts | Upvotes |
|---|---|---|
| Other | 845 (31.8%) | 55 |
| Biology | 551 (20.8%) | 120 |
| Technology | 459 (17.3%) | 77 |
| Economics | 216 (8.1%) | 36 |
| Physics | 182 (6.9%) | 75 |
| Planetary Science | 128 (4.8%) | 109 |
| Engineering | 111 (4.2%) | 159 |
| Chemistry | 89 (3.4%) | 145 |
| Mathematics | 74 (2.8%) | 91 |
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r/explainlikeimfive Trending Keywords Trending Keywords in r/explainlikeimfive
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| Keyword | Mentions ▼ | Upvotes | Comments |
|---|---|---|---|
| eli5 | 2.3K (86.0%) | 98 | 37 |
| work | 149 (5.6%) | 46 | 21 |
| people | 146 (5.5%) | 96 | 35 |
| actually | 90 (3.4%) | 87 | 30 |
| time | 78 (2.9%) | 72 | 27 |
| same | 75 (2.8%) | 63 | 24 |
| make | 75 (2.8%) | 177 | 49 |
| much | 69 (2.6%) | 98 | 35 |
| water | 68 (2.6%) | 222 | 44 |
| even | 66 (2.5%) | 119 | 43 |
r/explainlikeimfive Mentioned Domains Mentioned Domains in r/explainlikeimfive
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This community doesn't link off-site.
Its posts are text, images, or discussion rather than outbound links.
r/explainlikeimfive Top Posts Top Performing Posts in r/explainlikeimfive
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ELI5: Why is it typical for kids to be "picky eaters" and limit their vegetable and fruit intake during the most crucial years of growth?
ELI5: What is the Hugging Face Breach and why are people worried about it?
ELI5 why does milk go from 1% to 2% and then a big jump to whole? what's in the middle?
ELI5: If working out is healthy, then why does the brain make up excuses to not do it?
ELI5: What PHYSICALLY is a smell? Are we breathing in tiny floating pieces of the object, or is it a gas/vapor?
ELI5: How can a game be in development for 8+ years without its graphics and technology becoming obsolete by the time it releases?
ELI5: Why are periods so long? Why can’t the body just get it over and done with in a day?
ELI5: Why/How is a negative times a negative a positive?? I’m 60 years old and I’ve never once understood it other than the fact that’s the way it is. ELI5, please!
ELI5: why is it bad to turn off laptop/computer using the power button, without following the proper “shut down computer” steps?
ELI5: What is the difference between a watch for 2 thousand dollars and one for like 100 thousand dollars? Even for few thousand, the quality should be for a lifetime, and the design very good. So what is the reason to justify such massive price difference?
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r/explainlikeimfive FAQ Frequently Asked Questions About r/explainlikeimfive
What's the best time to post on r/explainlikeimfive?
Based on posting volume, r/explainlikeimfive is most active on Tuesdays around 8 PM UTC. That window has the most community activity, but busier hours also mean more competition for attention.
How active is r/explainlikeimfive?
r/explainlikeimfive averages 86 posts per day and ranks in the top 5% for activity among tracked SFW subreddits.
How many upvotes do posts on r/explainlikeimfive get?
Posts on r/explainlikeimfive average about 83 upvotes this month (net score per post).
What kind of posts does r/explainlikeimfive get most?
On r/explainlikeimfive, most posts are text posts (100%)