1.4K posts analyzed Updated Sep 2026
Averages 45 posts/day, top 5% activity. Most active Tuesdays around 2 PM UTC. Mostly link posts (95%).
r/law Traffic & Engagement r/law 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/law Most Active Times When r/law Is Most Active
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r/law Flair Performance r/law Flair Performance
Upvotes and volume by flair Average upvotes and post volume by flair
| Flair | Posts | Upvotes |
|---|---|---|
| Legal News | 510 (37.7%) | 980 |
| Judicial Branch | 324 (24.0%) | 975 |
| Executive Branch (Trump) | 283 (20.9%) | 1.3K |
| Other | 133 (9.8%) | 1.5K |
| Legislative Branch | 89 (6.6%) | 1.7K |
| Court Decision/Filing | 12 (0.9%) | 467 |
Post Type Breakdown
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r/law Trending Keywords Trending Keywords in r/law
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| Keyword | Mentions ▼ | Upvotes | Comments |
|---|---|---|---|
| trump | 337 (24.9%) | 1.6K | 108 |
| court | 247 (18.3%) | 908 | 60 |
| judge | 178 (13.2%) | 1.6K | 119 |
| supreme | 134 (9.9%) | 564 | 52 |
| federal | 90 (6.7%) | 901 | 47 |
| lawsuit | 87 (6.4%) | 508 | 19 |
| law | 79 (5.8%) | 953 | 79 |
| ice | 79 (5.8%) | 1.6K | 63 |
| says | 75 (5.5%) | 1.8K | 231 |
| doj | 65 (4.8%) | 868 | 70 |
r/law Mentioned Domains Mentioned Domains in r/law
Most linked sites Most linked sites in this subreddit
| Domain | Links | Upvotes |
|---|---|---|
| news.bloomberglaw.com | 84 | 836 |
| democracydocket.com | 82 | 748 |
| lawandcrime.com | 57 | 1.8K |
| theguardian.com | 39 | 1.1K |
| apnews.com | 38 | 815 |
| cnn.com | 36 | 679 |
| cbsnews.com | 30 | 616 |
| dailymail.com | 29 | 2.3K |
| military.com | 29 | 2.0K |
| independent.co.uk | 25 | 1.7K |
r/law Top Posts Top Performing Posts in r/law
Highest-performing posts Highest-performing posts. Each title links to Reddit.
House to Vote on Impeaching Hegseth Over Iran War
Andrew Tate indicted for trafficking and abusing 15-year-old
WATCH: Schmitt suggested Jack Smith perjured himself about a basketball game, but mixed up 2 teams
DoorDash Agrees To $131 Million Settlement With New York City Over Wage Theft Claims
MS NOW reports that their White House reproter was denied access to the White House this morning despite a court order demanding she have access
Appeals court backs finding Trump colluded with IRS, Treasury
Trump accuser E. Jean Carroll finally has her damages
Judge Tells RFK Jr. to Stop Using Fake AI Studies on Teen Pregnancy
Congressman Cohen Introduces Comprehensive Articles of Impeachment Against President Donald Trump
Thomas Massie Forces House Vote to Impeach Hegseth Over Iran War
| Title | Upvotes | Comments | Type | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| House to Vote on Impeaching Hegseth Over Iran War | 36.5K | 770 | link | Sep 15 |
| Andrew Tate indicted for trafficking and abusing 15-year-old | 36.4K | 683 | link | Sep 4 |
| WATCH: Schmitt suggested Jack Smith perjured himself about a basketball game, but mixed up 2 teams | 30.4K | 2.9K | image | Sep 29 |
| DoorDash Agrees To $131 Million Settlement With New York City Over Wage Theft Claims | 29.7K | 578 | link | Sep 22 |
| MS NOW reports that their White House reproter was denied access to the White House this morning despite a court order demanding she have access | 24.6K | 1.2K | image | Sep 24 |
| Appeals court backs finding Trump colluded with IRS, Treasury | 23.8K | 466 | link | Sep 30 |
| Trump accuser E. Jean Carroll finally has her damages | 23.0K | 1.1K | link | Sep 25 |
| Judge Tells RFK Jr. to Stop Using Fake AI Studies on Teen Pregnancy | 22.7K | 202 | link | Sep 1 |
| Congressman Cohen Introduces Comprehensive Articles of Impeachment Against President Donald Trump | 22.0K | 612 | link | Sep 24 |
| Thomas Massie Forces House Vote to Impeach Hegseth Over Iran War | 18.0K | 210 | link | Sep 15 |
r/law Audience Overlap r/law Subreddit Overlap & Related Communities
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r/law FAQ Frequently Asked Questions About r/law
What's the best time to post on r/law?
Based on posting volume, r/law is most active on Tuesdays around 2 PM UTC. That window has the most community activity, but busier hours also mean more competition for attention.
How active is r/law?
r/law averages 45 posts per day and ranks in the top 5% for activity among tracked SFW subreddits.
How many upvotes do posts on r/law get?
Posts on r/law average about 1,136 upvotes this month (net score per post).
What kind of posts does r/law get most?
On r/law, most posts are link posts (95%)