166 posts analyzed Updated Aug 2026
Averages 5 posts/day, top 25% activity. Most active Mondays around 8 AM UTC. Mostly link posts (74%).
r/historyvideos Traffic & Engagement r/historyvideos Traffic & Engagement
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Upvote Distribution
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r/historyvideos Most Active Times When r/historyvideos Is Most Active
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r/historyvideos Flair Performance r/historyvideos Flair Performance
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r/historyvideos Trending Keywords Trending Keywords in r/historyvideos
Ranked by how often they appear Title keywords ranked by how often they appear
| Keyword | Mentions ▼ | Upvotes | Comments |
|---|---|---|---|
| history | 37 (22.3%) | 1 | 3 |
| ancient | 15 (9.0%) | 1 | 0 |
| war | 12 (7.2%) | 1 | 0 |
| documentary | 11 (6.6%) | 1 | 0 |
r/historyvideos Mentioned Domains Mentioned Domains in r/historyvideos
Most linked sites Most linked sites in this subreddit
| Domain | Links | Upvotes |
|---|---|---|
| youtube.com | 63 | 1 |
| youtu.be | 45 | 1 |
r/historyvideos Top Posts Top Performing Posts in r/historyvideos
Highest-performing posts Highest-performing posts. Each title links to Reddit.
Unit 731
Standing Cells at Auschwitz
German Resistance Against Nazis
Shirō Ishii
Teaser 3
The Top 5 Greatest U.S. Presidents
I found a YouTuber that uses AI to generate fake accounts of WW2 and I'm worried about the impact this misinformation is going to have on the historical record
Whisper Jokes
South African Police Riot Squads crashing the most deadliest riots in South Africa's history started by school children, the second deadliest are the Jacob Zuma riots(Soweto Youth Uprising)
The Rise and Fall of Sparta | A Complete Documentary
| Title | Upvotes | Comments | Type | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unit 731 | 166 | 23 | image | Aug 11 |
| Standing Cells at Auschwitz | 32 | 16 | image | Aug 15 |
| German Resistance Against Nazis | 26 | 0 | image | Aug 11 |
| Shirō Ishii | 24 | 0 | image | Aug 12 |
| Teaser 3 | 5 | 0 | image | Aug 27 |
| The Top 5 Greatest U.S. Presidents | 5 | 1 | link | Aug 18 |
| I found a YouTuber that uses AI to generate fake accounts of WW2 and I'm worried about the impact this misinformation is going to have on the historical record | 4 | 18 | text | Aug 4 |
| Whisper Jokes | 4 | 1 | image | Aug 17 |
| South African Police Riot Squads crashing the most deadliest riots in South Africa's history started by school children, the second deadliest are the Jacob Zuma riots(Soweto Youth Uprising) | 3 | 0 | image | Aug 1 |
| The Rise and Fall of Sparta | A Complete Documentary | 3 | 0 | link | Aug 29 |
r/historyvideos Audience Overlap r/historyvideos Subreddit Overlap & Related Communities
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r/historyvideos FAQ Frequently Asked Questions About r/historyvideos
What's the best time to post on r/historyvideos?
Based on posting volume, r/historyvideos is most active on Mondays around 8 AM UTC. That window has the most community activity, but busier hours also mean more competition for attention.
How active is r/historyvideos?
r/historyvideos averages 5 posts per day and ranks in the top 25% for activity among tracked SFW subreddits.
How many upvotes do posts on r/historyvideos get?
Posts on r/historyvideos average about 2 upvotes this month (net score per post).
What kind of posts does r/historyvideos get most?
On r/historyvideos, most posts are link posts (74%)