379 posts analyzed Updated Aug 2026
Averages 12 posts/day, top 25% activity. Most active Fridays around 11 AM UTC. Mostly link posts (88%).
r/GoodNewsUK Traffic & Engagement r/GoodNewsUK 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/GoodNewsUK Most Active Times When r/GoodNewsUK 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/GoodNewsUK Flair Performance r/GoodNewsUK Flair Performance
Upvotes and volume by flair Average upvotes and post volume by flair
| Flair | Posts | Upvotes |
|---|---|---|
| Transport | 54 (14.3%) | 186 |
| Renewables & Energy | 51 (13.5%) | 223 |
| Nature & Rewilding | 42 (11.1%) | 282 |
| Logistics & Manufacturing | 40 (10.6%) | 267 |
| Healthcare | 39 (10.3%) | 194 |
| Financial and Economic Data | 37 (9.8%) | 330 |
| Discussion | 28 (7.4%) | 162 |
| Research & Innovation | 27 (7.2%) | 219 |
| Critical Infrastructure | 16 (4.2%) | 277 |
| Urban Development & Housing | 13 (3.4%) | 284 |
Post Type Breakdown
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r/GoodNewsUK Trending Keywords Trending Keywords in r/GoodNewsUK
Ranked by how often they appear Title keywords ranked by how often they appear
| Keyword | Mentions ▼ | Upvotes | Comments |
|---|---|---|---|
| british | 31 (8.2%) | 369 | 40 |
| first | 28 (7.4%) | 286 | 38 |
| solar | 25 (6.6%) | 233 | 20 |
| year | 22 (5.8%) | 141 | 17 |
| investment | 20 (5.3%) | 154 | 26 |
| london | 19 (5.0%) | 186 | 19 |
| project | 16 (4.2%) | 123 | 5 |
| battery | 12 (3.2%) | 172 | 13 |
| scottish | 12 (3.2%) | 157 | 12 |
| work | 12 (3.2%) | 144 | 26 |
r/GoodNewsUK Mentioned Domains Mentioned Domains in r/GoodNewsUK
Most linked sites Most linked sites in this subreddit
| Domain | Links | Upvotes |
|---|---|---|
| bbc.co.uk | 61 | 265 |
| theguardian.com | 24 | 334 |
| bbc.com | 18 | 197 |
| ukdefencejournal.org.uk | 12 | 293 |
| reuters.com | 12 | 187 |
| gov.uk | 10 | 330 |
| themanufacturer.com | 8 | 110 |
| networkrailmediacentre.co.uk | 7 | 98 |
| ianvisits.co.uk | 7 | 282 |
| independent.co.uk | 6 | 644 |
r/GoodNewsUK Top Posts Top Performing Posts in r/GoodNewsUK
Highest-performing posts Highest-performing posts. Each title links to Reddit.
British supermarkets pull disposable BBQs from shelves to reduce wildfire risk
Lung Cancer Vaccine developed in the UK
Government orders that public spending must back British jobs and skills in every postcode
Almost nine in 10 support the building of a new £6.6bn reservoir in Oxfordshire, survey shows
Temporary ban on sale of disposable BBQs over wildfire risk
[Home office] Latest figures show that in the first six months of 2026, Immigration Enforcement arrested more than 4,700 illegal workers – the most successful six-month period in British history.
Britain will soon be Europe’s energy powerhouse
Beavers in Devon create wetland areas that stay green and boost resilience in drought
Mark Carney cosies up to Britain after US tariff tirade
MI6 is top European foreign intelligence service, peer review finds | MI6
r/GoodNewsUK Audience Overlap r/GoodNewsUK Subreddit Overlap & Related Communities
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r/GoodNewsUK FAQ Frequently Asked Questions About r/GoodNewsUK
What's the best time to post on r/GoodNewsUK?
Based on posting volume, r/GoodNewsUK is most active on Fridays around 11 AM UTC. That window has the most community activity, but busier hours also mean more competition for attention.
How active is r/GoodNewsUK?
r/GoodNewsUK averages 12 posts per day and ranks in the top 25% for activity among tracked SFW subreddits.
How many upvotes do posts on r/GoodNewsUK get?
Posts on r/GoodNewsUK average about 224 upvotes this month (net score per post).
What kind of posts does r/GoodNewsUK get most?
On r/GoodNewsUK, most posts are link posts (88%)