192 posts analyzed Updated Jul 2026
Averages 6 posts/day, top 25% activity. Most active Thursdays around 6 AM UTC. Mostly text posts (75%).
r/genetics Traffic & Engagement r/genetics 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/genetics Most Active Times When r/genetics Is Most Active
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r/genetics Flair Performance r/genetics Flair Performance
Upvotes and volume by flair Average upvotes and post volume by flair
| Flair | Posts | Upvotes |
|---|---|---|
| Video | 15 (33.3%) | 2 |
| Career/Academic advice | 13 (28.9%) | 1 |
| Article | 10 (22.2%) | 19 |
| Homework help | 7 (15.6%) | 1 |
Post Type Breakdown
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r/genetics Trending Keywords Trending Keywords in r/genetics
Ranked by how often they appear Title keywords ranked by how often they appear
| Keyword | Mentions ▼ | Upvotes | Comments |
|---|---|---|---|
| genetic | 20 (10.4%) | 6 | 6 |
| genetics | 20 (10.4%) | 7 | 7 |
| dna | 18 (9.4%) | 7 | 7 |
| genes | 10 (5.2%) | 1 | 6 |
| help | 10 (5.2%) | 8 | 4 |
r/genetics Mentioned Domains Mentioned Domains in r/genetics
Most linked sites Most linked sites in this subreddit
| Domain | Links | Upvotes |
|---|---|---|
| youtube.com | 8 | 2 |
| youtu.be | 5 | 1 |
r/genetics Top Posts Top Performing Posts in r/genetics
Highest-performing posts Highest-performing posts. Each title links to Reddit.
Paul Berg, Nobel-Winning Pioneer of Genetic Engineering, Is Dead at 96
New low-cost, high-quality genome sequencing approach is 75% cheaper than deep whole-genome sequencing, powering larger genetics studies on mental illness and cancer across diverse ethnic backgrounds
Everyone alive may carry DNA from a ‘ghost lineage’ of human ancestors
Hello everyone. I have CMT — Charcot-Marie-Tooth disease, Type 2. I'm 55, wheelchair user. I live in Odesa, Ukraine. CMT took away my ability to use the bathroom independently. The state provides nothing — no equipment, no funding, no help. So I built my own ceiling hoist from scratch. Running since
Chilean mummies reveal a lost lineage of smallpox. Centuries-old DNA that was found in these mummies belongs to an extinct viral lineage of smallpox that was brought across the Atlantic during European colonization of the Americas
Blood types question
Polydactyl
I'm really confused about my parents and sisters blood type
Why did I end up taller than expected given my genetics and early puberty?
Unable to get a job
r/genetics Audience Overlap r/genetics Subreddit Overlap & Related Communities
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r/genetics FAQ Frequently Asked Questions About r/genetics
What's the best time to post on r/genetics?
Based on posting volume, r/genetics is most active on Thursdays around 6 AM UTC. That window has the most community activity, but busier hours also mean more competition for attention.
How active is r/genetics?
r/genetics averages 6 posts per day and ranks in the top 25% for activity among tracked SFW subreddits.
How many upvotes do posts on r/genetics get?
Posts on r/genetics average about 4 upvotes this month (net score per post).
What kind of posts does r/genetics get most?
On r/genetics, most posts are text posts (75%)