1.6K posts analyzed Updated Sep 2026
Averages 53 posts/day, top 5% activity. Most active Wednesdays around 10 AM UTC. Mostly text posts (55%).
r/philly Traffic & Engagement r/philly Traffic & Engagement
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r/philly Most Active Times When r/philly Is Most Active
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r/philly Flair Performance r/philly Flair Performance
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r/philly Trending Keywords Trending Keywords in r/philly
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| Keyword | Mentions ▼ | Upvotes | Comments |
|---|---|---|---|
| philly | 293 (18.4%) | 54 | 23 |
| philadelphia | 85 (5.3%) | 74 | 34 |
| city | 76 (4.8%) | 38 | 18 |
| anyone | 74 (4.7%) | 35 | 16 |
| looking | 68 (4.3%) | 17 | 6 |
| help | 43 (2.7%) | 40 | 18 |
| center | 38 (2.4%) | 22 | 14 |
| know | 37 (2.3%) | 63 | 17 |
| free | 36 (2.3%) | 32 | 16 |
| tonight | 34 (2.1%) | 3 | 8 |
r/philly Mentioned Domains Mentioned Domains in r/philly
Most linked sites Most linked sites in this subreddit
| Domain | Links | Upvotes |
|---|---|---|
| inquirer.com | 19 | 180 |
| youtube.com | 9 | 10 |
| instagram.com | 8 | 25 |
| nbcphiladelphia.com | 7 | 77 |
| 6abc.com | 6 | 72 |
| share.inquirer.com | 6 | 196 |
| phillyplaindealer.com | 5 | 16 |
| youtu.be | 5 | 11 |
| phillyvoice.com | 4 | 37 |
| rollingstone.com | 3 | 471 |
r/philly Top Posts Top Performing Posts in r/philly
Highest-performing posts Highest-performing posts. Each title links to Reddit.
Lincoln Financial Field among seven venues that refused to let Macklemore perform because of his pro-Palestine statements
Democrat loved by MAGA ignites firestorm after bombshell report: ‘Garbage human being’
All Hands on Deck: We're protesting the closure of the Academy of Natural Sciences Museum
Ed sheeran is scared of philly
There are the Philadelphia Eagles male cheerleaders.
Philly has our own Backrooms
Is it 2028 yet?!?!?! 🤬
Mystery Incorporated solves another one
ICE seen in Brewerytown 6AM, 29th & Jefferson!
Planes are so packed with Eagles fans heading to Nashville today, American Airlines was offering $3500 to anybody willing to switch flights
| Title | Upvotes | Comments | Type | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lincoln Financial Field among seven venues that refused to let Macklemore perform because of his pro-Palestine statements | 1.4K | 73 | link | Sep 14 |
| Democrat loved by MAGA ignites firestorm after bombshell report: ‘Garbage human being’ | 1.4K | 343 | link | Sep 4 |
| All Hands on Deck: We're protesting the closure of the Academy of Natural Sciences Museum | 1.3K | 92 | image | Sep 3 |
| Ed sheeran is scared of philly | 1.2K | 245 | image | Sep 20 |
| There are the Philadelphia Eagles male cheerleaders. | 1.2K | 374 | image | Sep 1 |
| Philly has our own Backrooms | 1.1K | 112 | image | Sep 25 |
| Is it 2028 yet?!?!?! 🤬 | 1.0K | 224 | image | Sep 9 |
| Mystery Incorporated solves another one | 941 | 57 | image | Sep 10 |
| ICE seen in Brewerytown 6AM, 29th & Jefferson! | 935 | 104 | image | Sep 14 |
| Planes are so packed with Eagles fans heading to Nashville today, American Airlines was offering $3500 to anybody willing to switch flights | 914 | 91 | image | Sep 20 |
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r/philly FAQ Frequently Asked Questions About r/philly
What's the best time to post on r/philly?
Based on posting volume, r/philly is most active on Wednesdays around 10 AM UTC. That window has the most community activity, but busier hours also mean more competition for attention.
How active is r/philly?
r/philly averages 53 posts per day and ranks in the top 5% for activity among tracked SFW subreddits.
How many upvotes do posts on r/philly get?
Posts on r/philly average about 50 upvotes this month (net score per post).
What kind of posts does r/philly get most?
On r/philly, most posts are text posts (55%)