2.1K posts analyzed Updated Jul 2026
Averages 68 posts/day, top 5% activity. Most active Thursdays around 4 PM UTC. Mostly text posts (56%).
r/halifax Traffic & Engagement r/halifax 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/halifax Most Active Times When r/halifax 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/halifax Flair Performance r/halifax Flair Performance
Upvotes and volume by flair Average upvotes and post volume by flair
| Flair | Posts | Upvotes |
|---|---|---|
| News, Weather & Politics | 497 (23.6%) | 53 |
| Discussion | 270 (12.8%) | 20 |
| Shops & Services | 216 (10.3%) | 14 |
| Work, Health & Housing | 145 (6.9%) | 22 |
| Food & Dining | 121 (5.7%) | 16 |
| Arts & Recreation | 120 (5.7%) | 66 |
| Happening Now | 112 (5.3%) | 34 |
| Driving & Transit | 111 (5.3%) | 45 |
| Sightseeing & Tourism | 92 (4.4%) | 30 |
| Support Local | 63 (3.0%) | 49 |
Post Type Breakdown
Share by text, image, or link Share of posts by format: text, image, or link
r/halifax Trending Keywords Trending Keywords in r/halifax
Ranked by how often they appear Title keywords ranked by how often they appear
| Keyword | Mentions ▼ | Upvotes | Comments |
|---|---|---|---|
| halifax | 412 (19.5%) | 55 | 28 |
| looking | 84 (4.0%) | 6 | 8 |
| nova | 76 (3.6%) | 86 | 27 |
| dartmouth | 69 (3.3%) | 31 | 18 |
| scotia | 65 (3.1%) | 59 | 29 |
| anyone | 61 (2.9%) | 13 | 15 |
| best | 59 (2.8%) | 15 | 20 |
| hrm | 53 (2.5%) | 14 | 17 |
| police | 42 (2.0%) | 41 | 29 |
| day | 40 (1.9%) | 119 | 19 |
r/halifax Mentioned Domains Mentioned Domains in r/halifax
Most linked sites Most linked sites in this subreddit
| Domain | Links | Upvotes |
|---|---|---|
| cbc.ca | 142 | 58 |
| ctvnews.ca | 77 | 58 |
| saltwire.com | 55 | 67 |
| globalnews.ca | 19 | 49 |
| yourhalifaxnow.ca | 18 | 40 |
| youtube.com | 17 | 22 |
| halifaxexaminer.ca | 16 | 58 |
| halifax.citynews.ca | 13 | 55 |
| youtu.be | 9 | 123 |
| southdartmouth.ca | 9 | 20 |
r/halifax Top Posts Top Performing Posts in r/halifax
Highest-performing posts Highest-performing posts. Each title links to Reddit.
I made an abandoned Nova Scotian home (and its garden) in a broken cup :)
Happy Canada Day
HALIFAX COCK CANNON BABYYYYY
Disgusting Behaviour from Hatfield Farm Owner
I have 3 paintings showing at Labour Day Picnic Café, if you’re stopping by for a coffee!
Got visited last night by dirty Mike and the boys.
Someone didn’t want to wait their turn in Millcove
Halifax Council votes “Yes” to supporting a Universal Basic Income
Halifax ranked ‘extreme’ for unaffordability, worst of Canadian cities scored: index report
Halifax government be like:
| Title | Upvotes | Comments | Type | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| I made an abandoned Nova Scotian home (and its garden) in a broken cup :) | 2.2K | 58 | image | Jul 19 |
| Happy Canada Day | 1.8K | 35 | image | Jul 1 |
| HALIFAX COCK CANNON BABYYYYY | 1.3K | 60 | image | Jul 1 |
| Disgusting Behaviour from Hatfield Farm Owner | 921 | 666 | image | Jul 30 |
| I have 3 paintings showing at Labour Day Picnic Café, if you’re stopping by for a coffee! | 876 | 32 | image | Jul 25 |
| Got visited last night by dirty Mike and the boys. | 868 | 58 | image | Jul 10 |
| Someone didn’t want to wait their turn in Millcove | 854 | 296 | image | Jul 1 |
| Halifax Council votes “Yes” to supporting a Universal Basic Income | 820 | 330 | link | Jul 21 |
| Halifax ranked ‘extreme’ for unaffordability, worst of Canadian cities scored: index report | 803 | 274 | link | Jul 21 |
| Halifax government be like: | 751 | 79 | image | Jul 30 |
r/halifax Audience Overlap r/halifax Subreddit Overlap & Related Communities
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r/halifax FAQ Frequently Asked Questions About r/halifax
What's the best time to post on r/halifax?
Based on posting volume, r/halifax is most active on Thursdays around 4 PM UTC. That window has the most community activity, but busier hours also mean more competition for attention.
How active is r/halifax?
r/halifax averages 68 posts per day and ranks in the top 5% for activity among tracked SFW subreddits.
How many upvotes do posts on r/halifax get?
Posts on r/halifax average about 42 upvotes this month (net score per post).
What kind of posts does r/halifax get most?
On r/halifax, most posts are text posts (56%)