386 posts analyzed Updated Sep 2026
Averages 13 posts/day, top 25% activity. Most active Sundays around 12 PM UTC. Mostly image posts (99%).
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r/oldphotos Trending Keywords Trending Keywords in r/oldphotos
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| Keyword | Mentions ▼ | Upvotes | Comments |
|---|---|---|---|
| great | 71 (18.4%) | 269 | 10 |
| photo | 60 (15.5%) | 204 | 13 |
| found | 33 (8.6%) | 179 | 21 |
| circa | 27 (7.0%) | 272 | 5 |
| old | 27 (7.0%) | 302 | 16 |
| dad | 27 (7.0%) | 533 | 16 |
| grandmother | 26 (6.7%) | 190 | 8 |
| grandfather | 24 (6.2%) | 225 | 11 |
| photos | 23 (6.0%) | 219 | 10 |
| family | 22 (5.7%) | 290 | 14 |
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r/oldphotos Top Posts Top Performing Posts in r/oldphotos
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My Grandma Verna Jean. She passed at 23 when my mom was 3 yo.
Great Uncle Leon and my beautiful aunt that I never met.
My mom, Debbie, approx. 1960-61. She passed away at 68 on 8/30/26 and I got to rediscover this gem. I always loved this picture and was happy to see it again. She still had that gold bracelet and it’s so tiny.
My dad in 1948. A great father and solid human passed this week. My heart is broken.
One of my favorite photos of my dad (left) and my uncle, circa 1942.
My Dad, Larry, at 15 years old in 1967. He passed away in July of this year after a battle with combined illnesses. He loved his family and classic rock. We have so few pictures of him this young, but his sister dug this one up❤️🩹 That hair lol. Love you, Dad. I’ll miss you forever.
My aunt and her cat, 1930
Glass negative of a family, 1913.
My greatgrandma, Hazel McNutt, half of the vaudeville act “ The McNutt Sisters”, 1911
Evelyn Nesbit 1901 a prominent culture icon of the gilded age and is often remembered as America's first supermodel. She was only about 16 years old in this photo. Rudolf Eckelmyer Jr took this amazing photo.
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r/oldphotos FAQ Frequently Asked Questions About r/oldphotos
What's the best time to post on r/oldphotos?
Based on posting volume, r/oldphotos is most active on Sundays around 12 PM UTC. That window has the most community activity, but busier hours also mean more competition for attention.
How active is r/oldphotos?
r/oldphotos averages 13 posts per day and ranks in the top 25% for activity among tracked SFW subreddits.
How many upvotes do posts on r/oldphotos get?
Posts on r/oldphotos average about 248 upvotes this month (net score per post).
What kind of posts does r/oldphotos get most?
On r/oldphotos, most posts are image posts (99%)