565 posts analyzed Updated Sep 2026
Averages 19 posts/day, top 10% activity. Most active Tuesdays around 6 PM UTC. Mostly link posts (63%).
r/fednews Traffic & Engagement r/fednews Traffic & Engagement
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Upvote Distribution
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r/fednews Most Active Times When r/fednews Is Most Active
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r/fednews Flair Performance r/fednews Flair Performance
Upvotes and volume by flair Average upvotes and post volume by flair
| Flair | Posts | Upvotes |
|---|---|---|
| News / Article | 311 (55.1%) | 388 |
| Other | 57 (10.1%) | 88 |
| Official Guidance / Policy | 54 (9.6%) | 110 |
| Workplace & Culture | 53 (9.4%) | 47 |
| :OPM_seal: Pay & Benefits | 50 (8.9%) | 55 |
| Legal & Union Action | 21 (3.7%) | 68 |
| Original Analysis / OC | 18 (3.2%) | 281 |
Post Type Breakdown
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r/fednews Trending Keywords Trending Keywords in r/fednews
Ranked by how often they appear Title keywords ranked by how often they appear
| Keyword | Mentions ▼ | Upvotes | Comments |
|---|---|---|---|
| federal | 94 (16.6%) | 423 | 48 |
| trump | 57 (10.1%) | 504 | 41 |
| employees | 33 (5.8%) | 506 | 51 |
| opm | 30 (5.3%) | 196 | 43 |
| government | 22 (3.9%) | 201 | 32 |
| says | 20 (3.5%) | 266 | 23 |
| work | 20 (3.5%) | 312 | 31 |
| job | 18 (3.2%) | 264 | 16 |
| fbi | 17 (3.0%) | 1.1K | 69 |
| administration | 17 (3.0%) | 451 | 23 |
r/fednews Mentioned Domains Mentioned Domains in r/fednews
Most linked sites Most linked sites in this subreddit
| Domain | Links | Upvotes |
|---|---|---|
| govexec.com | 28 | 406 |
| federalhiringdata.com | 20 | 154 |
| federalnewsnetwork.com | 18 | 232 |
| apnews.com | 17 | 107 |
| thehill.com | 15 | 471 |
| news.bloomberglaw.com | 12 | 237 |
| fedweek.com | 12 | 136 |
| nytimes.com | 9 | 559 |
| theatlantic.com | 7 | 197 |
| share.newsbreak.com | 6 | 1 |
r/fednews Top Posts Top Performing Posts in r/fednews
Highest-performing posts Highest-performing posts. Each title links to Reddit.
Kash Patel struggles to explain why bestiality was dropped as FBI disqualification
110 members of Congress have now signed a letter asking congressional leadership to reject the 2027 federal civilian pay freeze and provide a pay raise of at least 3.8%.**The letter asks Congress to enact the **4.1% raise proposed in the FAIR Act**, or
Trump formally proposes pay freeze for most federal workers, 3.8% increase for law enforcement
“Members of both parties urged congressional leaders to “at minimum” authorize an across-the-board 3.8% pay raise for civilian federal employees”
Report: Pentagon whistleblowers send 'urgent SOS' about 'dumb' Hegseth
Russel Vought will reportedly be given veto power over all NIH grants via executive order
5 suicides in 5 weeks. What’s going on at Cyber Command at Fort Meade?
Federal Employees Were Paid $9.5 Billion Not to Work in 2025 Under DOGE Effort
FBI Now Allowing History of Bestiality Among New Recruits
FBI agent pushed to open criminal investigation into Elon Musk over DOGE
r/fednews Audience Overlap r/fednews Subreddit Overlap & Related Communities
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r/fednews FAQ Frequently Asked Questions About r/fednews
What's the best time to post on r/fednews?
Based on posting volume, r/fednews is most active on Tuesdays around 6 PM UTC. That window has the most community activity, but busier hours also mean more competition for attention.
How active is r/fednews?
r/fednews averages 19 posts per day and ranks in the top 10% for activity among tracked SFW subreddits.
How many upvotes do posts on r/fednews get?
Posts on r/fednews average about 254 upvotes this month (net score per post).
What kind of posts does r/fednews get most?
On r/fednews, most posts are link posts (63%)