566 posts analyzed Updated Jul 2026
Averages 18 posts/day, top 10% activity. Most active Thursdays around 12 PM UTC. Mostly text posts (70%).
r/istanbul Traffic & Engagement r/istanbul 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/istanbul Most Active Times When r/istanbul 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/istanbul Flair Performance r/istanbul Flair Performance
Upvotes and volume by flair Average upvotes and post volume by flair
| Flair | Posts | Upvotes |
|---|---|---|
| Question | 198 (35.2%) | 4 |
| Looking for... | 134 (23.8%) | 2 |
| Discussion | 82 (14.6%) | 7 |
| Travel | 67 (11.9%) | 9 |
| Photography | 47 (8.3%) | 75 |
| News | 26 (4.6%) | 3 |
| Rant | 9 (1.6%) | 52 |
Post Type Breakdown
Share by text, image, or link Share of posts by format: text, image, or link
r/istanbul Trending Keywords Trending Keywords in r/istanbul
Ranked by how often they appear Title keywords ranked by how often they appear
| Keyword | Mentions ▼ | Upvotes | Comments |
|---|---|---|---|
| istanbul | 213 (37.6%) | 19 | 7 |
| looking | 36 (6.4%) | 2 | 3 |
| var | 20 (3.5%) | 2 | 7 |
| turkey | 20 (3.5%) | 10 | 10 |
| best | 17 (3.0%) | 13 | 6 |
| yorum | 13 (2.3%) | 1 | 2 |
| buy | 13 (2.3%) | 3 | 4 |
| trip | 12 (2.1%) | 1 | 4 |
| time | 12 (2.1%) | 63 | 11 |
| kad | 12 (2.1%) | 20 | 12 |
r/istanbul Mentioned Domains Mentioned Domains in r/istanbul
Most linked sites Most linked sites in this subreddit
| Domain | Links | Upvotes |
|---|---|---|
| youtube.com | 5 | 2 |
| vm.tiktok.com | 3 | 1 |
r/istanbul Top Posts Top Performing Posts in r/istanbul
Highest-performing posts Highest-performing posts. Each title links to Reddit.
Istanbul, my love. The people, the city. How wonderful.
My first time in Istanbul! Totally in love from day 1
Had a great time in the capital of the world !
Geometry in Istanbul
Artwork found in galata Istanbul
Prices are out of control. $7.60 for potato chips?
PSA: If you get robbed in Istanbul, going to the police might make you unable to return to Istanbul.
Summer Time in Kadıköy
Istanbul through my lens
Istanbul Is One of Those Cities You Never Truly Finish Exploring
| Title | Upvotes | Comments | Type | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Istanbul, my love. The people, the city. How wonderful. | 626 | 50 | image | Jul 13 |
| My first time in Istanbul! Totally in love from day 1 | 290 | 30 | image | Jul 31 |
| Had a great time in the capital of the world ! | 251 | 8 | image | Jul 3 |
| Geometry in Istanbul | 247 | 2 | image | Jul 27 |
| Artwork found in galata Istanbul | 244 | 34 | image | Jul 13 |
| Prices are out of control. $7.60 for potato chips? | 227 | 66 | image | Jul 24 |
| PSA: If you get robbed in Istanbul, going to the police might make you unable to return to Istanbul. | 197 | 70 | text | Jul 8 |
| Summer Time in Kadıköy | 176 | 10 | image | Jul 1 |
| Istanbul through my lens | 176 | 12 | image | Jul 14 |
| Istanbul Is One of Those Cities You Never Truly Finish Exploring | 173 | 17 | image | Jul 31 |
r/istanbul Audience Overlap r/istanbul Subreddit Overlap & Related Communities
Overlapping audiences Communities with overlapping audiences
r/istanbul FAQ Frequently Asked Questions About r/istanbul
What's the best time to post on r/istanbul?
Based on posting volume, r/istanbul is most active on Thursdays around 12 PM UTC. That window has the most community activity, but busier hours also mean more competition for attention.
How active is r/istanbul?
r/istanbul averages 18 posts per day and ranks in the top 10% for activity among tracked SFW subreddits.
How many upvotes do posts on r/istanbul get?
Posts on r/istanbul average about 11 upvotes this month (net score per post).
What kind of posts does r/istanbul get most?
On r/istanbul, most posts are text posts (70%)