639 posts analyzed Updated Aug 2026
Averages 21 posts/day, top 10% activity. Most active Mondays around 2 PM UTC. Mostly text posts (55%).
r/oakland Traffic & Engagement r/oakland 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/oakland Most Active Times When r/oakland 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/oakland Flair Performance r/oakland Flair Performance
Upvotes and volume by flair Average upvotes and post volume by flair
| Flair | Posts | Upvotes |
|---|---|---|
| Question | 69 (29.9%) | 13 |
| Events | 35 (15.2%) | 33 |
| Just for Fun | 23 (10.0%) | 78 |
| Housing | 19 (8.2%) | 15 |
| Food/Drink | 17 (7.4%) | 32 |
| Advice | 17 (7.4%) | 8 |
| Local Politics | 16 (6.9%) | 71 |
| Crime | 13 (5.6%) | 93 |
| Photography | 11 (4.8%) | 115 |
| Rant | 8 (3.5%) | 425 |
Post Type Breakdown
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r/oakland Trending Keywords Trending Keywords in r/oakland
Ranked by how often they appear Title keywords ranked by how often they appear
| Keyword | Mentions ▼ | Upvotes | Comments |
|---|---|---|---|
| oakland | 162 (25.4%) | 67 | 18 |
| bay | 32 (5.0%) | 28 | 14 |
| anyone | 26 (4.1%) | 9 | 8 |
| looking | 26 (4.1%) | 17 | 10 |
| park | 19 (3.0%) | 42 | 7 |
| area | 18 (2.8%) | 27 | 20 |
| east | 18 (2.8%) | 26 | 6 |
| people | 15 (2.4%) | 110 | 17 |
| lake | 15 (2.4%) | 322 | 21 |
| downtown | 14 (2.2%) | 275 | 24 |
r/oakland Mentioned Domains Mentioned Domains in r/oakland
Most linked sites Most linked sites in this subreddit
| Domain | Links | Upvotes |
|---|---|---|
| oaklandside.org | 38 | 66 |
| sfchronicle.com | 12 | 79 |
| bizjournals.com | 5 | 45 |
| sfgate.com | 5 | 93 |
| ktvu.com | 4 | 62 |
| youtu.be | 3 | 9 |
r/oakland Top Posts Top Performing Posts in r/oakland
Highest-performing posts Highest-performing posts. Each title links to Reddit.
STOP DROPPING OFF DOMESTIC DUCKS AT LAKE MERRITT!
2 fewer mattresses on the street
urban compassion project soft launched compassion threads in downtown oakland last night. 40 people shopped for free, 103 lbs of nice streetwear stayed out of the landfill, and we brought an empty storefront back to life in downtown oakland.
I painted one of those graffitied mail trucks
On Saturday, while cleaning 5,000 pounds of dumping around the Lake Merritt Channel, 53 UCP volunteers experienced what felt like a giant bat ray coming by to thank us!
Caught someone dumping in Allendale
Dear Car Thief: Sorry I scared you this morning, are these your bump keys?
I’m back, baby. Getting ready for tomorrow.
Heron under a pink skies
urban compassion project is about to launch compassion threads at 1420 broadway: keeping new clothing out of landfills, clothing our community for free, and bringing downtown oakland storefronts back to life
r/oakland Audience Overlap r/oakland Subreddit Overlap & Related Communities
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r/oakland FAQ Frequently Asked Questions About r/oakland
What's the best time to post on r/oakland?
Based on posting volume, r/oakland is most active on Mondays around 2 PM UTC. That window has the most community activity, but busier hours also mean more competition for attention.
How active is r/oakland?
r/oakland averages 21 posts per day and ranks in the top 10% for activity among tracked SFW subreddits.
How many upvotes do posts on r/oakland get?
Posts on r/oakland average about 50 upvotes this month (net score per post).
What kind of posts does r/oakland get most?
On r/oakland, most posts are text posts (55%)