155 posts analyzed Updated Sep 2026
Averages 5 posts/day, top 50% activity. Most active Saturdays around 8 AM UTC. Mostly image posts (68%).
r/nycHistory Traffic & Engagement r/nycHistory 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/nycHistory Most Active Times When r/nycHistory 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/nycHistory Flair Performance r/nycHistory Flair Performance
Upvotes and volume by flair Average upvotes and post volume by flair
| Flair | Posts | Upvotes |
|---|---|---|
| Historic Picture | 17 (30.4%) | 124 |
| Original content | 12 (21.4%) | 65 |
| Article | 7 (12.5%) | 45 |
| Event | 7 (12.5%) | 14 |
| Question | 4 (7.1%) | 11 |
| Transit History | 3 (5.4%) | 72 |
| Documentary | 3 (5.4%) | 80 |
| Historic Place | 3 (5.4%) | 198 |
Post Type Breakdown
Share by text, image, or link Share of posts by format: text, image, or link
r/nycHistory Trending Keywords Trending Keywords in r/nycHistory
Ranked by how often they appear Title keywords ranked by how often they appear
| Keyword | Mentions ▼ | Upvotes | Comments |
|---|---|---|---|
| york | 24 (15.5%) | 112 | 10 |
| street | 17 (11.0%) | 133 | 12 |
| city | 15 (9.7%) | 121 | 8 |
| photo | 14 (9.0%) | 99 | 8 |
| nyc | 13 (8.4%) | 57 | 5 |
| world | 10 (6.5%) | 105 | 20 |
| years | 10 (6.5%) | 101 | 12 |
| manhattan | 10 (6.5%) | 122 | 12 |
r/nycHistory Mentioned Domains Mentioned Domains in r/nycHistory
Most linked sites Most linked sites in this subreddit
| Domain | Links | Upvotes |
|---|---|---|
| gothamist.com | 3 | 31 |
| youtu.be | 3 | 2 |
| youtube.com | 3 | 3 |
r/nycHistory Top Posts Top Performing Posts in r/nycHistory
Highest-performing posts Highest-performing posts. Each title links to Reddit.
Time Square, New York during the Blizzard of 1978
The construction of the Twin Towers
New York City Police Department Temporary HQ after September 11, 2001
Old City Hall Station
1st and 23rd (1958)
1919. Old Penn Station. 8 Acers: 7th to 8th Avenues-31rd t0 33rd Streets. Mid-Town Manhattan. 11 Platforms, 21 Tracks. Torn Down 1963
1974. Jack Dempsey's Irish Bar & Restaurant. Broadway between 49th 50th Streets in the Brill Building, Famous for it's Cheesecake & the World's Heavyweight Boxing Champ Greeting Customers.
Then and Now
The last standing building in NYC where a President took the oath of office
Billy's Topless - 24th and 6th. The end stop on many a night.
| Title | Upvotes | Comments | Type | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Time Square, New York during the Blizzard of 1978 | 912 | 70 | image | Sep 16 |
| The construction of the Twin Towers | 669 | 15 | image | Sep 11 |
| New York City Police Department Temporary HQ after September 11, 2001 | 628 | 57 | image | Sep 4 |
| Old City Hall Station | 592 | 18 | image | Sep 30 |
| 1st and 23rd (1958) | 580 | 26 | image | Sep 30 |
| 1919. Old Penn Station. 8 Acers: 7th to 8th Avenues-31rd t0 33rd Streets. Mid-Town Manhattan. 11 Platforms, 21 Tracks. Torn Down 1963 | 563 | 77 | image | Sep 1 |
| 1974. Jack Dempsey's Irish Bar & Restaurant. Broadway between 49th 50th Streets in the Brill Building, Famous for it's Cheesecake & the World's Heavyweight Boxing Champ Greeting Customers. | 373 | 36 | image | Sep 27 |
| Then and Now | 335 | 39 | image | Sep 28 |
| The last standing building in NYC where a President took the oath of office | 319 | 11 | image | Sep 20 |
| Billy's Topless - 24th and 6th. The end stop on many a night. | 314 | 39 | image | Sep 7 |
r/nycHistory Audience Overlap r/nycHistory Subreddit Overlap & Related Communities
Overlapping audiences Communities with overlapping audiences
r/nycHistory FAQ Frequently Asked Questions About r/nycHistory
What's the best time to post on r/nycHistory?
Based on posting volume, r/nycHistory is most active on Saturdays around 8 AM UTC. That window has the most community activity, but busier hours also mean more competition for attention.
How active is r/nycHistory?
r/nycHistory averages 5 posts per day and ranks in the top 50% for activity among tracked SFW subreddits.
How many upvotes do posts on r/nycHistory get?
Posts on r/nycHistory average about 89 upvotes this month (net score per post).
What kind of posts does r/nycHistory get most?
On r/nycHistory, most posts are image posts (68%)