400 posts analyzed Updated Jul 2026
Averages 13 posts/day, top 25% activity. Most active Fridays around 1 PM UTC. Mostly image posts (99%).
r/oldphotos Traffic & Engagement r/oldphotos Traffic & Engagement
Volume and engagement over time Posting volume and engagement over time
Post Format
Upvote Distribution
How upvoted posts perform Only posts with 2+ upvotes. The bands below show how those posts are spread by upvote count.
r/oldphotos Most Active Times When r/oldphotos Is Most Active
Peak posting by day and hour (UTC) When this community posts most, by day and hour (UTC)
Most Active by Day
r/oldphotos Flair Performance r/oldphotos Flair Performance
Upvotes and volume by flair Average upvotes and post volume by flair
This subreddit doesn't use post flairs.
No flaired posts were found in this month's data.
Post Type Breakdown
Share by text, image, or link Share of posts by format: text, image, or link
r/oldphotos Trending Keywords Trending Keywords in r/oldphotos
Ranked by how often they appear Title keywords ranked by how often they appear
| Keyword | Mentions ▼ | Upvotes | Comments |
|---|---|---|---|
| great | 87 (21.8%) | 187 | 10 |
| grandfather | 42 (10.5%) | 169 | 17 |
| photo | 39 (9.8%) | 165 | 12 |
| grandmother | 34 (8.5%) | 357 | 12 |
| old | 31 (7.8%) | 393 | 15 |
| circa | 27 (6.8%) | 151 | 7 |
| photos | 26 (6.5%) | 445 | 18 |
| mom | 25 (6.3%) | 676 | 18 |
| lady | 21 (5.3%) | 97 | 4 |
| years | 21 (5.3%) | 749 | 27 |
r/oldphotos Mentioned Domains Mentioned Domains in r/oldphotos
Most linked sites Most linked sites in this subreddit
This community doesn't link off-site.
Its posts are text, images, or discussion rather than outbound links.
r/oldphotos Top Posts Top Performing Posts in r/oldphotos
Highest-performing posts Highest-performing posts. Each title links to Reddit.
My Mum in 1972. She passed away yesterday.
My grandmother passed away last Wednesday at 90 years old. Here’s some photos of her life. I miss her so much already.
My parents were married 81 years ago today during WWII. My Mom had no money for a dress so she borrowed this beautiful gown from her roommate.
My dad, 1960. We celebrated his 72nd birthday today ☺️
Civil War woman early 1860s
My mother at her First Communion. One of my favorite photos ever. (~1968)
My grandma and I. 1972. Yes she was a young grandma, only 39.
My grandparents in 1961 (grandad is 24 y.o. and grandma is 22 y.o. here)
My mom in 1964 before me, my sister and brother came along and made her hair gray.
My dad in his freshman year in college 1973 aged 18. He died in 2009 and I miss him so much
| Title | Upvotes | Comments | Type | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| My Mum in 1972. She passed away yesterday. | 8.1K | 355 | image | Jul 16 |
| My grandmother passed away last Wednesday at 90 years old. Here’s some photos of her life. I miss her so much already. | 6.1K | 142 | image | Jul 5 |
| My parents were married 81 years ago today during WWII. My Mom had no money for a dress so she borrowed this beautiful gown from her roommate. | 5.5K | 56 | image | Jul 9 |
| My dad, 1960. We celebrated his 72nd birthday today ☺️ | 1.8K | 31 | image | Jul 3 |
| Civil War woman early 1860s | 1.8K | 89 | image | Jul 27 |
| My mother at her First Communion. One of my favorite photos ever. (~1968) | 1.6K | 25 | image | Jul 6 |
| My grandma and I. 1972. Yes she was a young grandma, only 39. | 1.5K | 50 | image | Jul 20 |
| My grandparents in 1961 (grandad is 24 y.o. and grandma is 22 y.o. here) | 1.5K | 61 | image | Jul 4 |
| My mom in 1964 before me, my sister and brother came along and made her hair gray. | 1.4K | 42 | image | Jul 17 |
| My dad in his freshman year in college 1973 aged 18. He died in 2009 and I miss him so much | 1.4K | 33 | image | Jul 22 |
r/oldphotos Audience Overlap r/oldphotos Subreddit Overlap & Related Communities
Overlapping audiences Communities with overlapping audiences
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 Fridays around 1 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 232 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%)