552 posts analyzed Updated Jul 2026
Averages 18 posts/day, top 10% activity. Most active Fridays around 4 PM UTC. Mostly text posts (68%).
r/PhysicsStudents Traffic & Engagement r/PhysicsStudents Traffic & Engagement
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Upvote Distribution
How upvoted posts perform Only posts with 2+ upvotes. The bands below show how those posts are spread by upvote count.
r/PhysicsStudents Most Active Times When r/PhysicsStudents Is Most Active
Peak posting by day and hour (UTC) When this community posts most, by day and hour (UTC)
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r/PhysicsStudents Flair Performance r/PhysicsStudents Flair Performance
Upvotes and volume by flair Average upvotes and post volume by flair
| Flair | Posts | Upvotes |
|---|---|---|
| Need Advice | 350 (63.4%) | 5 |
| Research | 52 (9.4%) | 2 |
| HW Help | 46 (8.3%) | 3 |
| Off Topic | 44 (8.0%) | 4 |
| Meme | 15 (2.7%) | 16 |
| Rant/Vent | 14 (2.5%) | 14 |
| Poll | 13 (2.4%) | 2 |
| Update | 13 (2.4%) | 5 |
| Meta | 5 (0.9%) | 0 |
Post Type Breakdown
Share by text, image, or link Share of posts by format: text, image, or link
r/PhysicsStudents Trending Keywords Trending Keywords in r/PhysicsStudents
Ranked by how often they appear Title keywords ranked by how often they appear
| Keyword | Mentions ▼ | Upvotes | Comments |
|---|---|---|---|
| physics | 244 (44.2%) | 5 | 6 |
| quantum | 35 (6.3%) | 5 | 4 |
| need | 34 (6.2%) | 3 | 3 |
| help | 33 (6.0%) | 2 | 4 |
| advice | 32 (5.8%) | 3 | 4 |
| study | 26 (4.7%) | 13 | 14 |
| mechanics | 24 (4.3%) | 7 | 6 |
| research | 23 (4.2%) | 3 | 5 |
| best | 22 (4.0%) | 4 | 3 |
| looking | 19 (3.4%) | 2 | 2 |
r/PhysicsStudents Mentioned Domains Mentioned Domains in r/PhysicsStudents
Most linked sites Most linked sites in this subreddit
| Domain | Links | Upvotes |
|---|---|---|
| youtu.be | 3 | 1 |
| youtube.com | 3 | 1 |
r/PhysicsStudents Top Posts Top Performing Posts in r/PhysicsStudents
Highest-performing posts Highest-performing posts. Each title links to Reddit.
What prof drew vs what a classmate beside me drew
Can someone explain how this works?? unopened sparkling water seems to roll back-and-forth on a flat surface
My physics textbook says that circulation of the version of the textbook outside of the Indian subcontinent is forbidden.
The person who inspires me to study physics just told me to go study engineering
There’s a lack of good physics related clothing. Do you like this design?
Ques.: Why does the door form stripes when almost closed?
How many hours do you guys spend studying? And how many problems do you solve daily?
MSc degree ends up in hospitality, feeling lost
How Do Physicists Utilize Python?
OP wrote using energy conservation in test...made meme after realisation
r/PhysicsStudents Audience Overlap r/PhysicsStudents Subreddit Overlap & Related Communities
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r/PhysicsStudents FAQ Frequently Asked Questions About r/PhysicsStudents
What's the best time to post on r/PhysicsStudents?
Based on posting volume, r/PhysicsStudents is most active on Fridays around 4 PM UTC. That window has the most community activity, but busier hours also mean more competition for attention.
How active is r/PhysicsStudents?
r/PhysicsStudents averages 18 posts per day and ranks in the top 10% for activity among tracked SFW subreddits.
How many upvotes do posts on r/PhysicsStudents get?
Posts on r/PhysicsStudents average about 5 upvotes this month (net score per post).
What kind of posts does r/PhysicsStudents get most?
On r/PhysicsStudents, most posts are text posts (68%)