972 posts analyzed Updated Aug 2026
Averages 31 posts/day, top 5% activity. Most active Wednesdays around 5 PM UTC. Mostly text posts (100%).
r/Genealogy Traffic & Engagement r/Genealogy Traffic & Engagement
Volume and engagement over time Posting volume and engagement over time
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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/Genealogy Most Active Times When r/Genealogy Is Most Active
Peak posting by day and hour (UTC) When this community posts most, by day and hour (UTC)
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r/Genealogy Flair Performance r/Genealogy Flair Performance
Upvotes and volume by flair Average upvotes and post volume by flair
| Flair | Posts | Upvotes |
|---|---|---|
| Research Assistance | 461 (47.4%) | 4 |
| Methodology | 147 (15.1%) | 20 |
| Record Lookup | 65 (6.7%) | 4 |
| Genetic Genealogy | 57 (5.9%) | 7 |
| Studies and Stories | 55 (5.7%) | 27 |
| Tools and Tech | 49 (5.0%) | 15 |
| Transcription | 46 (4.7%) | 13 |
| Resource | 38 (3.9%) | 25 |
| DNA Testing | 34 (3.5%) | 8 |
| News & Announcements | 12 (1.2%) | 56 |
Post Type Breakdown
Share by text, image, or link Share of posts by format: text, image, or link
r/Genealogy Trending Keywords Trending Keywords in r/Genealogy
Ranked by how often they appear Title keywords ranked by how often they appear
| Keyword | Mentions ▼ | Upvotes | Comments |
|---|---|---|---|
| help | 225 (23.1%) | 3 | 8 |
| family | 113 (11.6%) | 11 | 16 |
| records | 82 (8.4%) | 4 | 7 |
| find | 74 (7.6%) | 4 | 10 |
| finding | 71 (7.3%) | 3 | 9 |
| great | 64 (6.6%) | 8 | 19 |
| record | 58 (6.0%) | 3 | 8 |
| looking | 56 (5.8%) | 5 | 7 |
| need | 50 (5.1%) | 3 | 7 |
| ancestry | 48 (4.9%) | 19 | 24 |
r/Genealogy Mentioned Domains Mentioned Domains in r/Genealogy
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/Genealogy Top Posts Top Performing Posts in r/Genealogy
Highest-performing posts Highest-performing posts. Each title links to Reddit.
Message from an Archivist: Please stop using AI to write your emails.
Well that was unexpected: Spotify and Kanye West helped me know more about my uncle.
Sharing a free tool for genealogists!
Thank you to the person who went to the overgrown almost forgotten graveyard, and recorded the names.
Simple genealogy search made mom cry!
A relative I've never met reached out because they're making a family tree
Anyone using FamilySearch AI feature? It is kinda stellar.
Ancestry Membership Hike
PSA: Community Trees like FamilySearch and Wikitree are NOT reliable or safe for your main tree
Why would a father’s name on a birth certificate be “ Legally Withheld” on ancestry?
| Title | Upvotes | Comments | Type | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Message from an Archivist: Please stop using AI to write your emails. | 918 | 165 | text | Aug 28 |
| Well that was unexpected: Spotify and Kanye West helped me know more about my uncle. | 534 | 33 | text | Aug 7 |
| Sharing a free tool for genealogists! | 518 | 76 | text | Aug 22 |
| Thank you to the person who went to the overgrown almost forgotten graveyard, and recorded the names. | 483 | 20 | text | Aug 7 |
| Simple genealogy search made mom cry! | 270 | 46 | text | Aug 26 |
| A relative I've never met reached out because they're making a family tree | 267 | 161 | text | Aug 24 |
| Anyone using FamilySearch AI feature? It is kinda stellar. | 217 | 102 | text | Aug 19 |
| Ancestry Membership Hike | 207 | 141 | text | Aug 10 |
| PSA: Community Trees like FamilySearch and Wikitree are NOT reliable or safe for your main tree | 204 | 118 | text | Aug 1 |
| Why would a father’s name on a birth certificate be “ Legally Withheld” on ancestry? | 179 | 80 | text | Aug 10 |
r/Genealogy Audience Overlap r/Genealogy Subreddit Overlap & Related Communities
Overlapping audiences Communities with overlapping audiences
r/Genealogy FAQ Frequently Asked Questions About r/Genealogy
What's the best time to post on r/Genealogy?
Based on posting volume, r/Genealogy is most active on Wednesdays around 5 PM UTC. That window has the most community activity, but busier hours also mean more competition for attention.
How active is r/Genealogy?
r/Genealogy averages 31 posts per day and ranks in the top 5% for activity among tracked SFW subreddits.
How many upvotes do posts on r/Genealogy get?
Posts on r/Genealogy average about 11 upvotes this month (net score per post).
What kind of posts does r/Genealogy get most?
On r/Genealogy, most posts are text posts (100%)