511 posts analyzed Updated Aug 2026
Averages 17 posts/day, top 10% activity. Most active Sundays around 9 AM UTC. Mostly image posts.
r/newyorkcity Traffic & Engagement r/newyorkcity Traffic & Engagement
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Upvote Distribution
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r/newyorkcity Most Active Times When r/newyorkcity Is Most Active
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r/newyorkcity Flair Performance r/newyorkcity Flair Performance
Upvotes and volume by flair Average upvotes and post volume by flair
| Flair | Posts | Upvotes |
|---|---|---|
| News | 43 (18.8%) | 66 |
| Photo | 33 (14.4%) | 62 |
| Help a Tourist/Visitor | 26 (11.4%) | 4 |
| Opinion | 19 (8.3%) | 115 |
| Video | 18 (7.9%) | 19 |
| Politics | 17 (7.4%) | 48 |
| Historical Photo | 14 (6.1%) | 290 |
| Everyday Life | 12 (5.2%) | 83 |
| Event | 9 (3.9%) | 12 |
| History | 8 (3.5%) | 35 |
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r/newyorkcity Trending Keywords Trending Keywords in r/newyorkcity
Ranked by how often they appear Title keywords ranked by how often they appear
| Keyword | Mentions ▼ | Upvotes | Comments |
|---|---|---|---|
| nyc | 113 (22.1%) | 77 | 13 |
| mamdani | 56 (11.0%) | 225 | 28 |
| york | 56 (11.0%) | 81 | 11 |
| city | 49 (9.6%) | 80 | 13 |
| streets | 18 (3.5%) | 53 | 16 |
| zohran | 17 (3.3%) | 245 | 26 |
| summer | 17 (3.3%) | 33 | 7 |
| mayor | 15 (2.9%) | 403 | 47 |
| island | 15 (2.9%) | 200 | 24 |
| park | 15 (2.9%) | 83 | 5 |
r/newyorkcity Mentioned Domains Mentioned Domains in r/newyorkcity
Most linked sites Most linked sites in this subreddit
| Domain | Links | Upvotes |
|---|---|---|
| silive.com | 7 | 71 |
| youtube.com | 7 | 2 |
| youtu.be | 7 | 8 |
| pix11.com | 5 | 55 |
| theguardian.com | 4 | 144 |
| nytimes.com | 4 | 37 |
| c.org | 4 | 1 |
| nyc.gov | 3 | 557 |
| nypost.com | 3 | 13 |
| gothamist.com | 3 | 5 |
r/newyorkcity Top Posts Top Performing Posts in r/newyorkcity
Highest-performing posts Highest-performing posts. Each title links to Reddit.
Reporter asks Zohran Mamdani's former political opponent Curtis Sliwa what he thinks about the campaign to stop Mamdani from attending the 9/11 ceremony: “Ridiculous. He’s the mayor. Stop being sore losers.”
Vintage NYC slides found at an estate sale in Staten Island
Five guys emerge from a manhole near Penn Station at 4:19 AM
Mamdani is planning to cover 30% of NYC with trees by 2040, providing shade and natural beauty to every part of the city.
Mayor Mamdani speaks Mandarin to promote 2,000+ free Broadway tickets for NYC high schoolers. He called it "justice for the theatre kids". The tickets cover 7 shows...and the mayor learned a new language to get the word out.
I don't care if it's perceived as a photo op by the haters - Mamdani taking the time to paint a playground is what we need from all our elected leaders
The Mamdani Effect
Mamdani Loves Furries
ICE Agent in New York Captured on Video Pepper-Spraying Woman Filming from Across Street
Union Square pedestrian plaza hits 100% storefront occupancy
r/newyorkcity Audience Overlap r/newyorkcity Subreddit Overlap & Related Communities
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r/newyorkcity FAQ Frequently Asked Questions About r/newyorkcity
What's the best time to post on r/newyorkcity?
Based on posting volume, r/newyorkcity is most active on Sundays around 9 AM UTC. That window has the most community activity, but busier hours also mean more competition for attention.
How active is r/newyorkcity?
r/newyorkcity averages 17 posts per day and ranks in the top 10% for activity among tracked SFW subreddits.
How many upvotes do posts on r/newyorkcity get?
Posts on r/newyorkcity average about 65 upvotes this month (net score per post).
What kind of posts does r/newyorkcity get most?
On r/newyorkcity, posts are a mix of formats, mostly image posts