946 posts analyzed Updated Sep 2026
Averages 32 posts/day, top 5% activity. Most active Tuesdays around 6 PM UTC. Mostly text posts (91%).
r/legal Traffic & Engagement r/legal Traffic & Engagement
Volume and engagement over time Posting volume and engagement over time
Post Format
Upvote Distribution
How upvoted posts perform Only posts with 2+ upvotes. The bands below show how those posts are spread by upvote count.
r/legal Most Active Times When r/legal Is Most Active
Peak posting by day and hour (UTC) When this community posts most, by day and hour (UTC)
Most Active by Day
r/legal Flair Performance r/legal Flair Performance
Upvotes and volume by flair Average upvotes and post volume by flair
| Flair | Posts | Upvotes |
|---|---|---|
| Advice needed | 693 (73.3%) | 112 |
| Question about law | 171 (18.1%) | 15 |
| Other | 61 (6.4%) | 2 |
| Legal news | 21 (2.2%) | 15 |
Post Type Breakdown
Share by text, image, or link Share of posts by format: text, image, or link
r/legal Trending Keywords Trending Keywords in r/legal
Ranked by how often they appear Title keywords ranked by how often they appear
| Keyword | Mentions ▼ | Upvotes | Comments |
|---|---|---|---|
| location | 74 (7.8%) | 6 | 10 |
| legal | 61 (6.5%) | 9 | 17 |
| advice | 51 (5.4%) | 4 | 12 |
| car | 44 (4.7%) | 289 | 81 |
| company | 43 (4.5%) | 85 | 34 |
| need | 37 (3.9%) | 9 | 11 |
| help | 36 (3.8%) | 2 | 8 |
| without | 30 (3.2%) | 379 | 88 |
| question | 30 (3.2%) | 1 | 5 |
| case | 29 (3.1%) | 10 | 10 |
r/legal Mentioned Domains Mentioned Domains in r/legal
Most linked sites Most linked sites in this subreddit
| Domain | Links | Upvotes |
|---|---|---|
| law.justia.com | 4 | 1 |
| c.org | 3 | 1 |
r/legal Top Posts Top Performing Posts in r/legal
Highest-performing posts Highest-performing posts. Each title links to Reddit.
My former employer forged my digital signature on a fake non-compete to get my new six-figure job offer rescinded.
I found a recorded quitclaim deed transferring part of my backyard to my neighbor with a signature that is not mine, and the county says it cannot simply remove it
My former employer appears to be copying my notary stamp and signature onto documents after I quit. I still have the physical stamp.
My employer made a payroll mistake and pulled $8,000 from my personal bank account without warning
Son paid off car. Dealer is making it difficult for him to receive the title
Print shop is selling copies of an illustration I created after I paid only for a private print run, and now claims receiving the file gave them permission
Mechanic did $2,100 in unauthorized work on my car and is refusing to release it
My town attached a permanent historical plaque directly to the brick wall of my privately owned building without asking, and says the preservation commission already authorized the installation for public benefit
Landlord kept my entire $2,400 deposit for "dust" and sent a bill charging $120 to change lightbulbs
My university claims ownership of a device I designed before enrolling because I tested one component in its laboratory. Is that enforceable?
r/legal Audience Overlap r/legal Subreddit Overlap & Related Communities
Overlapping audiences Communities with overlapping audiences
r/legal FAQ Frequently Asked Questions About r/legal
What's the best time to post on r/legal?
Based on posting volume, r/legal is most active on Tuesdays around 6 PM UTC. That window has the most community activity, but busier hours also mean more competition for attention.
How active is r/legal?
r/legal averages 32 posts per day and ranks in the top 5% for activity among tracked SFW subreddits.
How many upvotes do posts on r/legal get?
Posts on r/legal average about 86 upvotes this month (net score per post).
What kind of posts does r/legal get most?
On r/legal, most posts are text posts (91%)