1.6K posts analyzed Updated Jul 2026
Averages 51 posts/day, top 5% activity. Most active Thursdays around 6 PM UTC. Mostly image posts.
r/nyc Traffic & Engagement r/nyc 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/nyc Most Active Times When r/nyc 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/nyc Flair Performance r/nyc Flair Performance
Upvotes and volume by flair Average upvotes and post volume by flair
| Flair | Posts | Upvotes |
|---|---|---|
| News | 223 (35.0%) | 197 |
| Discussion | 38 (6.0%) | 105 |
| PSA | 35 (5.5%) | 116 |
| Photo | 30 (4.7%) | 304 |
| Breaking | 25 (3.9%) | 222 |
| Urgent | 25 (3.9%) | 71 |
| Art | 24 (3.8%) | 153 |
| NYC History | 22 (3.5%) | 53 |
| Interesting | 21 (3.3%) | 201 |
| Event | 16 (2.5%) | 17 |
Post Type Breakdown
Share by text, image, or link Share of posts by format: text, image, or link
r/nyc Trending Keywords Trending Keywords in r/nyc
Ranked by how often they appear Title keywords ranked by how often they appear
| Keyword | Mentions ▼ | Upvotes | Comments |
|---|---|---|---|
| nyc | 342 (21.8%) | 150 | 52 |
| york | 159 (10.2%) | 174 | 47 |
| mamdani | 147 (9.4%) | 213 | 112 |
| city | 109 (7.0%) | 127 | 50 |
| mayor | 69 (4.4%) | 165 | 93 |
| july | 51 (3.3%) | 156 | 21 |
| building | 50 (3.2%) | 238 | 39 |
| brooklyn | 49 (3.1%) | 103 | 25 |
| manhattan | 45 (2.9%) | 144 | 42 |
| free | 40 (2.5%) | 77 | 14 |
r/nyc Mentioned Domains Mentioned Domains in r/nyc
Most linked sites Most linked sites in this subreddit
| Domain | Links | Upvotes |
|---|---|---|
| nypost.com | 47 | 121 |
| gothamist.com | 42 | 170 |
| nytimes.com | 42 | 85 |
| youtube.com | 31 | 3 |
| amny.com | 21 | 91 |
| thecityreporter.nyc | 20 | 115 |
| youtu.be | 20 | 3 |
| themirror.com | 20 | 305 |
| news10.com | 20 | 46 |
| nydailynews.com | 18 | 94 |
r/nyc Top Posts Top Performing Posts in r/nyc
Highest-performing posts Highest-performing posts. Each title links to Reddit.
Mamdani announces "Benjamin Netanyahu is a war criminal"
July 15 hearing could END NYC horse carriages
There are humpback whales feeding within sight of the NYC skyline right now - and 15 years ago there were basically none
Mayor Mamdani just announced that he will be opening 5 city-run, tax-funded grocery stores: "Prices set at 30% below retail prices"
Two people climb to the top of the Empire State Building spire holding flag reading "When the power of love beats the love of power the world knows peace"
I made an app to compare Uber, Lyft, Empower, Curb prices
It’s ok he has the collapsing building handled
I sent Mamdani a "Good Luck" dollar earlier this year and just got this response
fireworks seen from N subway last night
Charlie Kirk statue to be unveiled in NYC. People say it'll be “destroyed & vandalized" in seconds.
r/nyc Audience Overlap r/nyc Subreddit Overlap & Related Communities
Overlapping audiences Communities with overlapping audiences
r/nyc FAQ Frequently Asked Questions About r/nyc
What's the best time to post on r/nyc?
Based on posting volume, r/nyc is most active on Thursdays around 6 PM UTC. That window has the most community activity, but busier hours also mean more competition for attention.
How active is r/nyc?
r/nyc averages 51 posts per day and ranks in the top 5% for activity among tracked SFW subreddits.
How many upvotes do posts on r/nyc get?
Posts on r/nyc average about 120 upvotes this month (net score per post).
What kind of posts does r/nyc get most?
On r/nyc, posts are a mix of formats, mostly image posts