664 posts analyzed Updated Jul 2026
Averages 21 posts/day, top 10% activity. Most active Fridays around 12 PM UTC. Mostly text posts (97%).
r/podcasts Traffic & Engagement r/podcasts Traffic & Engagement
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Upvote Distribution
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r/podcasts Most Active Times When r/podcasts Is Most Active
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r/podcasts Flair Performance r/podcasts Flair Performance
Upvotes and volume by flair Average upvotes and post volume by flair
| Flair | Posts | Upvotes |
|---|---|---|
| General Podcast Discussions | 231 (34.9%) | 17 |
| Other Podcast Genre | 65 (9.8%) | 12 |
| Arts & Culture | 54 (8.2%) | 17 |
| True Crime | 46 (6.9%) | 14 |
| Comedy | 38 (5.7%) | 3 |
| History & Geography | 33 (5.0%) | 40 |
| Apps | 31 (4.7%) | 2 |
| Horror & Paranormal | 27 (4.1%) | 9 |
| Health & Welbeing | 26 (3.9%) | 13 |
| Fiction | 23 (3.5%) | 4 |
Post Type Breakdown
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r/podcasts Trending Keywords Trending Keywords in r/podcasts
Ranked by how often they appear Title keywords ranked by how often they appear
| Keyword | Mentions ▼ | Upvotes | Comments |
|---|---|---|---|
| podcast | 283 (42.6%) | 14 | 13 |
| podcasts | 165 (24.9%) | 19 | 21 |
| looking | 55 (8.3%) | 6 | 10 |
| recommendations | 45 (6.8%) | 5 | 10 |
| episode | 33 (5.0%) | 17 | 17 |
| good | 31 (4.7%) | 13 | 23 |
| help | 26 (3.9%) | 4 | 8 |
| best | 24 (3.6%) | 16 | 18 |
| recs | 23 (3.5%) | 8 | 15 |
| need | 21 (3.2%) | 25 | 23 |
r/podcasts Mentioned Domains Mentioned Domains in r/podcasts
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/podcasts Top Posts Top Performing Posts in r/podcasts
Highest-performing posts Highest-performing posts. Each title links to Reddit.
The Subscription Economy Is Breaking Podcasts
Podcasts that left you feeling, "Oh my god, how much crazier can this get?"
Who else doesn’t buy that Joe Rogan’s show is the most popular podcast?
Obsessed With A New Podcast - What To Carry, What To Burn
My list of well produced long-form / investigative journalism podcast series
What to Carry, What to Burn: amazing storytelling!
Podcasts don't need video. Change my mind
Which podcasts have you been listening to for the longest?
This episode of Hidden Brain unexpectedly rocked my world a bit this morning!
Last Podcast on the Left question
| Title | Upvotes | Comments | Type | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Subscription Economy Is Breaking Podcasts | 626 | 200 | text | Jul 20 |
| Podcasts that left you feeling, "Oh my god, how much crazier can this get?" | 586 | 306 | text | Jul 12 |
| Who else doesn’t buy that Joe Rogan’s show is the most popular podcast? | 565 | 57 | text | Jul 15 |
| Obsessed With A New Podcast - What To Carry, What To Burn | 558 | 93 | text | Jul 11 |
| My list of well produced long-form / investigative journalism podcast series | 542 | 119 | text | Jul 24 |
| What to Carry, What to Burn: amazing storytelling! | 352 | 32 | text | Jul 5 |
| Podcasts don't need video. Change my mind | 246 | 46 | text | Jul 22 |
| Which podcasts have you been listening to for the longest? | 205 | 669 | text | Jul 22 |
| This episode of Hidden Brain unexpectedly rocked my world a bit this morning! | 187 | 32 | text | Jul 1 |
| Last Podcast on the Left question | 182 | 202 | text | Jul 20 |
r/podcasts Audience Overlap r/podcasts Subreddit Overlap & Related Communities
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r/podcasts FAQ Frequently Asked Questions About r/podcasts
What's the best time to post on r/podcasts?
Based on posting volume, r/podcasts is most active on Fridays around 12 PM UTC. That window has the most community activity, but busier hours also mean more competition for attention.
How active is r/podcasts?
r/podcasts averages 21 posts per day and ranks in the top 10% for activity among tracked SFW subreddits.
How many upvotes do posts on r/podcasts get?
Posts on r/podcasts average about 14 upvotes this month (net score per post).
What kind of posts does r/podcasts get most?
On r/podcasts, most posts are text posts (97%)