162 posts analyzed Updated Jun 2026
Averages 5 posts/day, top 25% activity. Most active Tuesdays around 8 AM UTC. Mostly image posts.
r/medieval Traffic & Engagement r/medieval 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/medieval Most Active Times When r/medieval Is Most Active
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r/medieval Flair Performance r/medieval Flair Performance
Upvotes and volume by flair Average upvotes and post volume by flair
| Flair | Posts | Upvotes |
|---|---|---|
| History 📚 | 50 (31.3%) | 82 |
| Art 🎨 | 39 (24.4%) | 145 |
| Questions ❓ | 16 (10.0%) | 43 |
| Discussion 💬 | 12 (7.5%) | 23 |
| Weapons and Armor ⚔️ | 11 (6.9%) | 162 |
| Daily Life 🏰 | 11 (6.9%) | 59 |
| Recreation 👑 | 8 (5.0%) | 119 |
| Literature 📖 | 7 (4.4%) | 152 |
| Religion ✝️ | 3 (1.9%) | 62 |
| Humor 😂 | 3 (1.9%) | 118 |
Post Type Breakdown
Share by text, image, or link Share of posts by format: text, image, or link
r/medieval Trending Keywords Trending Keywords in r/medieval
Ranked by how often they appear Title keywords ranked by how often they appear
| Keyword | Mentions ▼ | Upvotes | Comments |
|---|---|---|---|
| medieval | 45 (27.8%) | 76 | 4 |
| century | 11 (6.8%) | 146 | 6 |
| medievalists | 10 (6.2%) | 13 | 0 |
| net | 10 (6.2%) | 13 | 0 |
r/medieval Mentioned Domains Mentioned Domains in r/medieval
Most linked sites Most linked sites in this subreddit
| Domain | Links | Upvotes |
|---|---|---|
| youtube.com | 14 | 4 |
| medievalists.net | 10 | 13 |
| youtu.be | 4 | 6 |
r/medieval Top Posts Top Performing Posts in r/medieval
Highest-performing posts Highest-performing posts. Each title links to Reddit.
The Medieval City of Nürnberg, Germany and details from the castle and city walls.
Every SINGLE retelling :/
Painted these lil fellas, which helmets should I do next?
This painting always struck a chord with me
This is me, climbing the tower of Stickhausen Castle, East Frisia
Pulls Ferry, Norwich, UK 15th century waterway
Some late-medieval early-Renaissance inspired illustrations I drew since last year
My new Kettle Hat and Surcoat, late 13th/early 14th century.
Some of the "Lady with the Unicorn" paintings transposed to cross-stitch patterns by my wife
Hand stitches in new Eggers' film Werwulf (from the trailer)
| Title | Upvotes | Comments | Type | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Medieval City of Nürnberg, Germany and details from the castle and city walls. | 1.2K | 16 | image | Jun 4 |
| Every SINGLE retelling :/ | 993 | 31 | image | Jun 27 |
| Painted these lil fellas, which helmets should I do next? | 882 | 46 | image | Jun 16 |
| This painting always struck a chord with me | 792 | 14 | image | Jun 1 |
| This is me, climbing the tower of Stickhausen Castle, East Frisia | 598 | 40 | image | Jun 28 |
| Pulls Ferry, Norwich, UK 15th century waterway | 573 | 4 | image | Jun 4 |
| Some late-medieval early-Renaissance inspired illustrations I drew since last year | 500 | 14 | image | Jun 8 |
| My new Kettle Hat and Surcoat, late 13th/early 14th century. | 482 | 18 | image | Jun 18 |
| Some of the "Lady with the Unicorn" paintings transposed to cross-stitch patterns by my wife | 466 | 13 | image | Jun 6 |
| Hand stitches in new Eggers' film Werwulf (from the trailer) | 429 | 32 | image | Jun 29 |
r/medieval Audience Overlap r/medieval Subreddit Overlap & Related Communities
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r/medieval FAQ Frequently Asked Questions About r/medieval
What's the best time to post on r/medieval?
Based on posting volume, r/medieval is most active on Tuesdays around 8 AM UTC. That window has the most community activity, but busier hours also mean more competition for attention.
How active is r/medieval?
r/medieval averages 5 posts per day and ranks in the top 25% for activity among tracked SFW subreddits.
How many upvotes do posts on r/medieval get?
Posts on r/medieval average about 98 upvotes this month (net score per post).
What kind of posts does r/medieval get most?
On r/medieval, posts are a mix of formats, mostly image posts