185 posts analyzed Updated Sep 2026
Averages 6 posts/day, top 25% activity. Most active Wednesdays around 3 PM UTC. Mostly image posts (80%).
r/OldBooks Traffic & Engagement r/OldBooks Traffic & Engagement
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r/OldBooks Flair Performance r/OldBooks Flair Performance
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r/OldBooks Trending Keywords Trending Keywords in r/OldBooks
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| Keyword | Mentions ▼ | Upvotes | Comments |
|---|---|---|---|
| book | 47 (25.4%) | 29 | 4 |
| books | 23 (12.4%) | 29 | 2 |
| old | 17 (9.2%) | 13 | 2 |
| edition | 15 (8.1%) | 32 | 2 |
r/OldBooks Mentioned Domains Mentioned Domains in r/OldBooks
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| Domain | Links | Upvotes |
|---|---|---|
| annas-archive.is | 5 | 1 |
| ebay.io | 3 | 1 |
r/OldBooks Top Posts Top Performing Posts in r/OldBooks
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Paradise Lost copy from 1821. Found at Value Village for $5.99 CAD
The Iliad of Homer, 1538. Printed in Lyon, France, and Bound in a 15th Century Manuscript, with a page from an incunable reinforcing the binding.
Organized my book shelf! containing books from 1599-1897
$0.50 at goodwill. Needs a key to open
Definitely my favourite find!
Found book - Fledermaufe maybe 1916?
A small collection I've been building
The mysteries of tobacco 1846
1649 Latin Book of Ovid’s Heroides with Latin Marginalia and hand drawn illustrations from 1733 (from what I can tell)
Beautiful bindings and books from 1676-1753
| Title | Upvotes | Comments | Type | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paradise Lost copy from 1821. Found at Value Village for $5.99 CAD | 791 | 24 | image | Sep 30 |
| The Iliad of Homer, 1538. Printed in Lyon, France, and Bound in a 15th Century Manuscript, with a page from an incunable reinforcing the binding. | 444 | 6 | image | Sep 13 |
| Organized my book shelf! containing books from 1599-1897 | 402 | 17 | image | Sep 25 |
| $0.50 at goodwill. Needs a key to open | 336 | 26 | image | Sep 17 |
| Definitely my favourite find! | 241 | 11 | image | Sep 18 |
| Found book - Fledermaufe maybe 1916? | 180 | 47 | image | Sep 22 |
| A small collection I've been building | 156 | 5 | image | Sep 9 |
| The mysteries of tobacco 1846 | 128 | 4 | image | Sep 29 |
| 1649 Latin Book of Ovid’s Heroides with Latin Marginalia and hand drawn illustrations from 1733 (from what I can tell) | 127 | 6 | image | Sep 3 |
| Beautiful bindings and books from 1676-1753 | 126 | 6 | image | Sep 7 |
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r/OldBooks FAQ Frequently Asked Questions About r/OldBooks
What's the best time to post on r/OldBooks?
Based on posting volume, r/OldBooks is most active on Wednesdays around 3 PM UTC. That window has the most community activity, but busier hours also mean more competition for attention.
How active is r/OldBooks?
r/OldBooks averages 6 posts per day and ranks in the top 25% for activity among tracked SFW subreddits.
How many upvotes do posts on r/OldBooks get?
Posts on r/OldBooks average about 34 upvotes this month (net score per post).
What kind of posts does r/OldBooks get most?
On r/OldBooks, most posts are image posts (80%)