241 posts analyzed Updated Sep 2026
Averages 8 posts/day, top 25% activity. Most active Tuesdays around 5 PM UTC. Mostly text posts.
r/HistoryBooks Traffic & Engagement r/HistoryBooks Traffic & Engagement
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r/HistoryBooks Most Active Times When r/HistoryBooks Is Most Active
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r/HistoryBooks Flair Performance r/HistoryBooks Flair Performance
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r/HistoryBooks Trending Keywords Trending Keywords in r/HistoryBooks
Ranked by how often they appear Title keywords ranked by how often they appear
| Keyword | Mentions ▼ | Upvotes | Comments |
|---|---|---|---|
| history | 73 (30.3%) | 8 | 7 |
| book | 55 (22.8%) | 14 | 6 |
| books | 52 (21.6%) | 12 | 10 |
| best | 13 (5.4%) | 6 | 7 |
| american | 10 (4.2%) | 2 | 3 |
| recommendations | 10 (4.2%) | 4 | 6 |
| war | 10 (4.2%) | 34 | 15 |
r/HistoryBooks Mentioned Domains Mentioned Domains in r/HistoryBooks
Most linked sites Most linked sites in this subreddit
| Domain | Links | Upvotes |
|---|---|---|
| studyebooks.com | 6 | 3 |
r/HistoryBooks Top Posts Top Performing Posts in r/HistoryBooks
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Used book haul.
What (one of) a World War II historian’s bookshelves looks like
History books.
Beach reading
Finally got a shelf to officially start my library
Communities of Violence
Slowly building a Stalingrad library
Just getting into history - thoughts
NEED A SOLID, UNABASHED, AND HISTORICALLY CORRECT RECOMMENDATION
A few birthday purchases!
| Title | Upvotes | Comments | Type | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Used book haul. | 325 | 39 | image | Sep 28 |
| What (one of) a World War II historian’s bookshelves looks like | 222 | 83 | image | Sep 1 |
| History books. | 163 | 80 | image | Sep 29 |
| Beach reading | 129 | 6 | image | Sep 24 |
| Finally got a shelf to officially start my library | 124 | 13 | image | Sep 30 |
| Communities of Violence | 123 | 7 | image | Sep 9 |
| Slowly building a Stalingrad library | 110 | 46 | image | Sep 7 |
| Just getting into history - thoughts | 91 | 50 | image | Sep 30 |
| NEED A SOLID, UNABASHED, AND HISTORICALLY CORRECT RECOMMENDATION | 90 | 28 | image | Sep 4 |
| A few birthday purchases! | 89 | 4 | image | Sep 28 |
r/HistoryBooks Audience Overlap r/HistoryBooks Subreddit Overlap & Related Communities
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r/HistoryBooks FAQ Frequently Asked Questions About r/HistoryBooks
What's the best time to post on r/HistoryBooks?
Based on posting volume, r/HistoryBooks is most active on Tuesdays around 5 PM UTC. That window has the most community activity, but busier hours also mean more competition for attention.
How active is r/HistoryBooks?
r/HistoryBooks averages 8 posts per day and ranks in the top 25% for activity among tracked SFW subreddits.
How many upvotes do posts on r/HistoryBooks get?
Posts on r/HistoryBooks average about 12 upvotes this month (net score per post).
What kind of posts does r/HistoryBooks get most?
On r/HistoryBooks, posts are a mix of formats, mostly text posts