417 posts analyzed Updated Sep 2026
Averages 14 posts/day, top 25% activity. Most active Wednesdays around 12 PM UTC. Mostly link posts.
r/philadelphia Traffic & Engagement r/philadelphia Traffic & Engagement
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Upvote Distribution
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r/philadelphia Most Active Times When r/philadelphia Is Most Active
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r/philadelphia Flair Performance r/philadelphia Flair Performance
Upvotes and volume by flair Average upvotes and post volume by flair
| Flair | Posts | Upvotes |
|---|---|---|
| Question? :snoo_thoughtful: | 106 (25.6%) | 63 |
| News | 72 (17.4%) | 272 |
| Photo of the Day :libertybell: | 34 (8.2%) | 761 |
| Serious :snoo: | 26 (6.3%) | 366 |
| Events :phanatic: | 22 (5.3%) | 61 |
| Crime Post | 22 (5.3%) | 181 |
| Local Business | 22 (5.3%) | 112 |
| 📣📣Rants and Raves📣📣 | 20 (4.8%) | 176 |
| Politics | 18 (4.3%) | 172 |
| Transit :septa: | 16 (3.9%) | 195 |
Post Type Breakdown
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r/philadelphia Trending Keywords Trending Keywords in r/philadelphia
Ranked by how often they appear Title keywords ranked by how often they appear
| Keyword | Mentions ▼ | Upvotes | Comments |
|---|---|---|---|
| philly | 58 (13.9%) | 172 | 37 |
| philadelphia | 49 (11.8%) | 458 | 60 |
| city | 36 (8.6%) | 157 | 72 |
| center | 20 (4.8%) | 131 | 60 |
| natural | 20 (4.8%) | 994 | 93 |
| academy | 18 (4.3%) | 1.1K | 101 |
| anyone | 16 (3.8%) | 64 | 38 |
| street | 14 (3.4%) | 444 | 42 |
| sciences | 14 (3.4%) | 1.3K | 121 |
| police | 12 (2.9%) | 240 | 94 |
r/philadelphia Mentioned Domains Mentioned Domains in r/philadelphia
Most linked sites Most linked sites in this subreddit
| Domain | Links | Upvotes |
|---|---|---|
| inquirer.com | 26 | 239 |
| nbcphiladelphia.com | 15 | 285 |
| share.inquirer.com | 12 | 248 |
| 6abc.com | 12 | 361 |
| phillyvoice.com | 11 | 232 |
| whyy.org | 9 | 87 |
| fox29.com | 4 | 236 |
| bizjournals.com | 4 | 130 |
| billypenn.com | 4 | 76 |
| youtube.com | 3 | 249 |
r/philadelphia Top Posts Top Performing Posts in r/philadelphia
Highest-performing posts Highest-performing posts. Each title links to Reddit.
The Academy of Natural Sciences was ABSOLUTELY PACKED today, Philadelphia does NOT want to see it go! 🦖
Last nights moonset
5 years ago today the Vine Street Expressway turned into the Venice Canals
Academy of Natural Sciences is closing their museum on September 30
ICE Recruit Fatally Shoots Himself Outside Philadelphia Field Office After Being Told He'd Be Fired
Last night’s beautiful sunset
One of those West Philly sunrises 🌇
Patco train crossing the Ben Franklin Bridge
Last nights crescent moon
Philadelphia's Academy of Natural Sciences closes for good after nearly 200 years
| Title | Upvotes | Comments | Type | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Academy of Natural Sciences was ABSOLUTELY PACKED today, Philadelphia does NOT want to see it go! 🦖 | 9.8K | 263 | image | Sep 5 |
| Last nights moonset | 6.1K | 74 | image | Sep 14 |
| 5 years ago today the Vine Street Expressway turned into the Venice Canals | 3.6K | 144 | image | Sep 2 |
| Academy of Natural Sciences is closing their museum on September 30 | 3.5K | 718 | image | Sep 1 |
| ICE Recruit Fatally Shoots Himself Outside Philadelphia Field Office After Being Told He'd Be Fired | 2.4K | 312 | link | Sep 16 |
| Last night’s beautiful sunset | 2.2K | 35 | image | Sep 26 |
| One of those West Philly sunrises 🌇 | 2.1K | 56 | image | Sep 23 |
| Patco train crossing the Ben Franklin Bridge | 1.9K | 31 | image | Sep 18 |
| Last nights crescent moon | 1.6K | 20 | image | Sep 15 |
| Philadelphia's Academy of Natural Sciences closes for good after nearly 200 years | 1.6K | 160 | link | Sep 28 |
r/philadelphia Audience Overlap r/philadelphia Subreddit Overlap & Related Communities
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r/philadelphia FAQ Frequently Asked Questions About r/philadelphia
What's the best time to post on r/philadelphia?
Based on posting volume, r/philadelphia is most active on Wednesdays around 12 PM UTC. That window has the most community activity, but busier hours also mean more competition for attention.
How active is r/philadelphia?
r/philadelphia averages 14 posts per day and ranks in the top 25% for activity among tracked SFW subreddits.
How many upvotes do posts on r/philadelphia get?
Posts on r/philadelphia average about 237 upvotes this month (net score per post).
What kind of posts does r/philadelphia get most?
On r/philadelphia, posts are a mix of formats, mostly link posts