253 posts analyzed Updated Aug 2026
Averages 8 posts/day, top 25% activity. Most active Sundays around 1 PM UTC. Mostly text posts (77%).
r/Harvard Traffic & Engagement r/Harvard Traffic & Engagement
Volume and engagement over time Posting volume and engagement over time
Post Format
Upvote Distribution
How upvoted posts perform Only posts with 2+ upvotes. The bands below show how those posts are spread by upvote count.
r/Harvard Most Active Times When r/Harvard Is Most Active
Peak posting by day and hour (UTC) When this community posts most, by day and hour (UTC)
Most Active by Day
r/Harvard Flair Performance r/Harvard Flair Performance
Upvotes and volume by flair Average upvotes and post volume by flair
| Flair | Posts | Upvotes |
|---|---|---|
| Student and Alumni Life | 28 (37.3%) | 4 |
| General Discussion | 14 (18.7%) | 2 |
| News and Campus Events | 10 (13.3%) | 62 |
| Academics and Research | 7 (9.3%) | 3 |
| Housing | 6 (8.0%) | 2 |
| Career Development and Opportunities | 4 (5.3%) | 1 |
| Health and Wellness | 3 (4.0%) | 31 |
| Rant | 3 (4.0%) | 34 |
Post Type Breakdown
Share by text, image, or link Share of posts by format: text, image, or link
r/Harvard Trending Keywords Trending Keywords in r/Harvard
Ranked by how often they appear Title keywords ranked by how often they appear
| Keyword | Mentions ▼ | Upvotes | Comments |
|---|---|---|---|
| harvard | 64 (25.3%) | 9 | 4 |
| student | 19 (7.5%) | 2 | 2 |
| math | 18 (7.1%) | 2 | 2 |
| students | 12 (4.7%) | 1 | 1 |
| course | 10 (4.0%) | 2 | 2 |
r/Harvard Mentioned Domains Mentioned Domains in r/Harvard
Most linked sites Most linked sites in this subreddit
| Domain | Links | Upvotes |
|---|---|---|
| harvardmagazine.com | 8 | 11 |
r/Harvard Top Posts Top Performing Posts in r/Harvard
Highest-performing posts Highest-performing posts. Each title links to Reddit.
Remy is already hitting the books before next semester
Why the Closing of Harvard’s Writing Center Matters
Federal Judge Dismisses Trump Administration Antisemitism Lawsuit Against Harvard
"Where's the big sign that says 'Harvard' ?"
Harvard Layoff Community
Alumni email account (mail.harvard.edu) retired 1/14/2027
Yale vs. Harvard
Tom Conley, Beloved Kirkland House Master / Faculty Dean Passes
Radcliffe Institute Dean departs for Stanford
Non-english speaking tourists trying to enter Widener
| Title | Upvotes | Comments | Type | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Remy is already hitting the books before next semester | 441 | 8 | image | Aug 16 |
| Why the Closing of Harvard’s Writing Center Matters | 142 | 27 | link | Aug 19 |
| Federal Judge Dismisses Trump Administration Antisemitism Lawsuit Against Harvard | 133 | 6 | link | Aug 13 |
| "Where's the big sign that says 'Harvard' ?" | 100 | 43 | text | Aug 21 |
| Harvard Layoff Community | 89 | 13 | text | Aug 8 |
| Alumni email account (mail.harvard.edu) retired 1/14/2027 | 69 | 31 | text | Aug 28 |
| Yale vs. Harvard | 40 | 7 | image | Aug 31 |
| Tom Conley, Beloved Kirkland House Master / Faculty Dean Passes | 30 | 3 | text | Aug 14 |
| Radcliffe Institute Dean departs for Stanford | 30 | 4 | link | Aug 5 |
| Non-english speaking tourists trying to enter Widener | 30 | 5 | image | Aug 9 |
r/Harvard Audience Overlap r/Harvard Subreddit Overlap & Related Communities
Overlapping audiences Communities with overlapping audiences
r/Harvard FAQ Frequently Asked Questions About r/Harvard
What's the best time to post on r/Harvard?
Based on posting volume, r/Harvard is most active on Sundays around 1 PM UTC. That window has the most community activity, but busier hours also mean more competition for attention.
How active is r/Harvard?
r/Harvard averages 8 posts per day and ranks in the top 25% for activity among tracked SFW subreddits.
How many upvotes do posts on r/Harvard get?
Posts on r/Harvard average about 7 upvotes this month (net score per post).
What kind of posts does r/Harvard get most?
On r/Harvard, most posts are text posts (77%)