260 posts analyzed Updated Aug 2026
Averages 8 posts/day, top 25% activity. Most active Saturdays around 6 PM UTC. Mostly image posts (82%).
r/OldBooks Traffic & Engagement r/OldBooks Traffic & Engagement
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r/OldBooks Most Active Times When r/OldBooks Is Most Active
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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 | 60 (23.1%) | 21 | 5 |
| books | 31 (11.9%) | 37 | 3 |
| edition | 20 (7.7%) | 16 | 2 |
| old | 18 (6.9%) | 26 | 6 |
| first | 17 (6.5%) | 13 | 1 |
| bible | 13 (5.0%) | 51 | 5 |
| found | 13 (5.0%) | 29 | 5 |
| help | 13 (5.0%) | 3 | 2 |
| history | 12 (4.6%) | 10 | 1 |
| find | 10 (3.9%) | 24 | 3 |
r/OldBooks Mentioned Domains Mentioned Domains in r/OldBooks
Most linked sites Most linked sites in this subreddit
| Domain | Links | Upvotes |
|---|---|---|
| annas-archive.is | 4 | 1 |
| ebay.io | 3 | 1 |
r/OldBooks Top Posts Top Performing Posts in r/OldBooks
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Some of my gilt bound books 1870’s -1890’s
This Quran has been in my family for 500 years, exchanging hands from father to son ever since.
Jehan Froissart’s Chronicles - 1497
A bible from 1487
True bookporn to me as a collector of antique books.
A woman's personal journal on her travel to Europe, circa 1890!!
Nursery rhyme, 1919. Toxic
What’s the oldest book you own?
My collection of Milton, Shelley and Wordsworth
My 327 year old medical book. (And a few of my other favorites)
| Title | Upvotes | Comments | Type | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Some of my gilt bound books 1870’s -1890’s | 660 | 9 | image | Aug 19 |
| This Quran has been in my family for 500 years, exchanging hands from father to son ever since. | 514 | 84 | image | Aug 14 |
| Jehan Froissart’s Chronicles - 1497 | 382 | 23 | image | Aug 26 |
| A bible from 1487 | 326 | 20 | image | Aug 18 |
| True bookporn to me as a collector of antique books. | 246 | 5 | image | Aug 5 |
| A woman's personal journal on her travel to Europe, circa 1890!! | 197 | 7 | image | Aug 9 |
| Nursery rhyme, 1919. Toxic | 166 | 37 | image | Aug 6 |
| What’s the oldest book you own? | 164 | 116 | image | Aug 16 |
| My collection of Milton, Shelley and Wordsworth | 153 | 6 | image | Aug 20 |
| My 327 year old medical book. (And a few of my other favorites) | 145 | 14 | image | Aug 13 |
r/OldBooks Audience Overlap r/OldBooks Subreddit Overlap & Related Communities
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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 Saturdays around 6 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 8 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 28 upvotes this month (net score per post).
What kind of posts does r/OldBooks get most?
On r/OldBooks, most posts are image posts (82%)