311 posts analyzed Updated Jul 2026
Averages 10 posts/day, top 25% activity. Most active Thursdays around 11 AM UTC. Mostly link posts (88%).
r/newwave Traffic & Engagement r/newwave Traffic & Engagement
Volume and engagement over time Posting volume and engagement over time
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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/newwave Most Active Times When r/newwave 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/newwave Flair Performance r/newwave Flair Performance
Upvotes and volume by flair Average upvotes and post volume by flair
| Flair | Posts | Upvotes |
|---|---|---|
| New Wave Classic | 199 (64.0%) | 23 |
| Obscure New Wave | 73 (23.5%) | 5 |
| New Wave Other | 21 (6.8%) | 43 |
| New Wave Cover | 6 (1.9%) | 5 |
| Discussion | 4 (1.3%) | 5 |
| New Wave Revival | 4 (1.3%) | 8 |
| News | 4 (1.3%) | 12 |
Post Type Breakdown
Share by text, image, or link Share of posts by format: text, image, or link
r/newwave Trending Keywords Trending Keywords in r/newwave
Ranked by how often they appear Title keywords ranked by how often they appear
| Keyword | Mentions ▼ | Upvotes | Comments |
|---|---|---|---|
| day | 32 (10.3%) | 4 | 0 |
| obscurity | 31 (10.0%) | 4 | 0 |
| wave | 16 (5.1%) | 12 | 5 |
| love | 11 (3.5%) | 29 | 2 |
| live | 11 (3.5%) | 9 | 0 |
| years | 11 (3.5%) | 63 | 3 |
r/newwave Mentioned Domains Mentioned Domains in r/newwave
Most linked sites Most linked sites in this subreddit
| Domain | Links | Upvotes |
|---|---|---|
| youtu.be | 179 | 16 |
| youtube.com | 88 | 20 |
| open.spotify.com | 4 | 1 |
r/newwave Top Posts Top Performing Posts in r/newwave
Highest-performing posts Highest-performing posts. Each title links to Reddit.
Happy Birthday to Deborah Ann Harry of Blondie who just turned 81 years old…
My school let's seniors paint parking spots for the year. I decided to do the Violator cover.
Siouxsie and The Banshees - Kiss Them For Me
Thrift store finds in New Hampshire
Happy Birthday to Martin Lee Gore of Depeche Mode who just turned 65 years old…
Happy Birthday to Vincent John Martin (A.k.a. Vince Clark) who just turned 66 years old…
Happy Birthday to Neil Francis Tennant of Pet Shop Boys who just turned 72 years old…
Happy Birthday to Peter Mark Almond of Soft Cell who just turned 69 years old…
Anniversary of The B-52's Debut Album The B-52's
Pete Shelley - Homosapien (1981)
| Title | Upvotes | Comments | Type | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Happy Birthday to Deborah Ann Harry of Blondie who just turned 81 years old… | 200 | 6 | image | Jun 30 |
| My school let's seniors paint parking spots for the year. I decided to do the Violator cover. | 171 | 6 | image | Jul 31 |
| Siouxsie and The Banshees - Kiss Them For Me | 137 | 6 | link | Jul 5 |
| Thrift store finds in New Hampshire | 135 | 19 | image | Jul 18 |
| Happy Birthday to Martin Lee Gore of Depeche Mode who just turned 65 years old… | 114 | 0 | image | Jul 22 |
| Happy Birthday to Vincent John Martin (A.k.a. Vince Clark) who just turned 66 years old… | 111 | 14 | image | Jul 2 |
| Happy Birthday to Neil Francis Tennant of Pet Shop Boys who just turned 72 years old… | 106 | 3 | image | Jul 10 |
| Happy Birthday to Peter Mark Almond of Soft Cell who just turned 69 years old… | 104 | 5 | image | Jul 8 |
| Anniversary of The B-52's Debut Album The B-52's | 95 | 8 | link | Jul 6 |
| Pete Shelley - Homosapien (1981) | 92 | 7 | link | Jul 14 |
r/newwave Audience Overlap r/newwave Subreddit Overlap & Related Communities
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r/newwave FAQ Frequently Asked Questions About r/newwave
What's the best time to post on r/newwave?
Based on posting volume, r/newwave is most active on Thursdays around 11 AM UTC. That window has the most community activity, but busier hours also mean more competition for attention.
How active is r/newwave?
r/newwave averages 10 posts per day and ranks in the top 25% for activity among tracked SFW subreddits.
How many upvotes do posts on r/newwave get?
Posts on r/newwave average about 19 upvotes this month (net score per post).
What kind of posts does r/newwave get most?
On r/newwave, most posts are link posts (88%)