606 posts analyzed Updated Sep 2026
Averages 20 posts/day, top 10% activity. Most active Wednesdays around 7 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 | 93 (43.9%) | 11 |
| Events | 32 (15.1%) | 12 |
| Just for Fun | 20 (9.4%) | 106 |
| Food/Drink | 13 (6.1%) | 41 |
| Advice | 13 (6.1%) | 10 |
| Local Politics | 9 (4.2%) | 18 |
| Rant | 7 (3.3%) | 26 |
| Crime | 7 (3.3%) | 7 |
| Human Interest | 7 (3.3%) | 93 |
| Housing | 6 (2.8%) | 3 |
Post Type Breakdown
Share by text, image, or link Share of posts by format: text, image, or link
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 | 169 (27.9%) | 54 | 14 |
| bay | 30 (5.0%) | 15 | 11 |
| lake | 25 (4.1%) | 75 | 11 |
| east | 22 (3.6%) | 30 | 11 |
| best | 22 (3.6%) | 11 | 16 |
| anyone | 21 (3.5%) | 26 | 12 |
| looking | 17 (2.8%) | 20 | 6 |
| area | 16 (2.6%) | 28 | 13 |
| help | 15 (2.5%) | 25 | 6 |
| near | 14 (2.3%) | 25 | 11 |
r/oakland Mentioned Domains Mentioned Domains in r/oakland
Most linked sites Most linked sites in this subreddit
| Domain | Links | Upvotes |
|---|---|---|
| oaklandside.org | 49 | 59 |
| instagram.com | 5 | 61 |
| sfchronicle.com | 4 | 99 |
| sfgate.com | 4 | 151 |
| kqed.org | 3 | 37 |
| eastbaytimes.com | 3 | 48 |
| abc7news.com | 3 | 54 |
r/oakland Top Posts Top Performing Posts in r/oakland
Highest-performing posts Highest-performing posts. Each title links to Reddit.
I’m a Black firefighter documenting Black firefighters across the country. This is Oakland.
Seen on Morning Walk
BPP 60th anniversary
Oakland Survives
i attempted to pick up some trash today :[
Leucistic racoon *in* Lake Merritt this morning
Kind stranger in 2002
Thee Stork Club
Oakland Public Library’s Fruitvale Branch (Cesar E Chavez) is a gem! Next to BART with lovely patio and more
we worked with debbie for 18 months while the city failed her. last friday, we helped move her into her new home and cleaned the former living spot that had been plagued by illegal dumping! imagine what we could do if the city actually supported us and allocated its resources where they are needed.
| Title | Upvotes | Comments | Type | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| I’m a Black firefighter documenting Black firefighters across the country. This is Oakland. | 1.5K | 38 | image | Sep 26 |
| Seen on Morning Walk | 980 | 92 | image | Sep 15 |
| BPP 60th anniversary | 946 | 32 | image | Sep 7 |
| Oakland Survives | 844 | 21 | image | Sep 21 |
| i attempted to pick up some trash today :[ | 617 | 33 | image | Sep 30 |
| Leucistic racoon *in* Lake Merritt this morning | 581 | 35 | image | Sep 7 |
| Kind stranger in 2002 | 520 | 32 | text | Sep 2 |
| Thee Stork Club | 442 | 48 | text | Sep 24 |
| Oakland Public Library’s Fruitvale Branch (Cesar E Chavez) is a gem! Next to BART with lovely patio and more | 423 | 14 | image | Sep 14 |
| we worked with debbie for 18 months while the city failed her. last friday, we helped move her into her new home and cleaned the former living spot that had been plagued by illegal dumping! imagine what we could do if the city actually supported us and allocated its resources where they are needed. | 412 | 21 | image | Sep 22 |
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 Wednesdays around 7 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 20 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 38 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%)