245 posts analyzed Updated Aug 2026
Averages 8 posts/day, top 25% activity. Most active Mondays around 9 AM UTC. Mostly link posts (91%).
r/independent Traffic & Engagement r/independent Traffic & Engagement
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r/independent Flair Performance r/independent Flair Performance
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| Flair | Posts | Upvotes |
|---|---|---|
| Video | 50 (21.6%) | 4 |
| Independent Campaign | 46 (19.8%) | 4 |
| Minor/Third Party | 38 (16.4%) | 3 |
| Article | 33 (14.2%) | 5 |
| Report | 18 (7.8%) | 4 |
| Discussion | 10 (4.3%) | 5 |
| News | 10 (4.3%) | 4 |
| Court Case | 9 (3.9%) | 4 |
| Question | 5 (2.2%) | 5 |
| Suggested Reform | 5 (2.2%) | 4 |
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r/independent Trending Keywords Trending Keywords in r/independent
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| Keyword | Mentions ▼ | Upvotes | Comments |
|---|---|---|---|
| independent | 74 (30.2%) | 4 | 2 |
| party | 42 (17.1%) | 4 | 2 |
| news | 40 (16.3%) | 4 | 2 |
| candidate | 36 (14.7%) | 4 | 1 |
| political | 31 (12.7%) | 3 | 1 |
| report | 26 (10.6%) | 3 | 1 |
| ballot | 25 (10.2%) | 3 | 1 |
| court | 18 (7.3%) | 4 | 3 |
| libertarian | 18 (7.3%) | 3 | 2 |
| state | 17 (6.9%) | 4 | 1 |
r/independent Mentioned Domains Mentioned Domains in r/independent
Most linked sites Most linked sites in this subreddit
| Domain | Links | Upvotes |
|---|---|---|
| youtu.be | 60 | 4 |
| independentpoliticalreport.com | 23 | 3 |
| news.ballotpedia.org | 10 | 3 |
| youtube.com | 6 | 3 |
| ivn.us | 6 | 8 |
| m.youtube.com | 6 | 3 |
| reason.com | 6 | 5 |
| san.com | 6 | 5 |
| stateline.org | 5 | 3 |
| ballot-access.org | 4 | 3 |
r/independent Top Posts Top Performing Posts in r/independent
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After much deliberation, we have unfortunately come to the decision to set the sub back to restricted access.
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Voters are sick of the 2-party system. A new poll shows they're open to big changes | KBBI Public Radio
An Independent Just Broke Through in Alaska — As Republicans Try to Kill the System That Made It Possible | Independent Voter News
US national debt surpasses $40 Trillion after doubling under Trump and Biden | USA Today
The Case That Could Bring an End to Super PACs | Independent Voter News
The left hates centrists/independents because the basis for all of their arguments on anything is anyone who disagrees with them is automatically "Maga/GOP supporter".
The Dems are Strategically Quitting (in some races hoping the Independent candidate will win where they can't. INTERVIEW: Todd Achilles) | Michael Smerconish
Tyson closes more beef plants as cattle supply hits 75-year low | SAN
Did the DNC Rig the 2016 Democratic Primary Against Bernie Sanders?
r/independent Audience Overlap r/independent Subreddit Overlap & Related Communities
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r/independent FAQ Frequently Asked Questions About r/independent
What's the best time to post on r/independent?
Based on posting volume, r/independent is most active on Mondays around 9 AM UTC. That window has the most community activity, but busier hours also mean more competition for attention.
How active is r/independent?
r/independent averages 8 posts per day and ranks in the top 25% for activity among tracked SFW subreddits.
How many upvotes do posts on r/independent get?
Posts on r/independent average about 4 upvotes this month (net score per post).
What kind of posts does r/independent get most?
On r/independent, most posts are link posts (91%)