555 posts analyzed Updated Sep 2026
Averages 19 posts/day, top 10% activity. Most active Tuesdays around 12 PM UTC. Mostly text posts (93%).
r/podcasts Traffic & Engagement r/podcasts Traffic & Engagement
Volume and engagement over time Posting volume and engagement over time
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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/podcasts Most Active Times When r/podcasts 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/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 | 166 (29.9%) | 13 |
| Other Podcast Genre | 56 (10.1%) | 11 |
| Arts & Culture | 52 (9.4%) | 5 |
| Horror & Paranormal | 48 (8.6%) | 13 |
| Comedy | 43 (7.7%) | 5 |
| True Crime | 32 (5.8%) | 36 |
| Health & Welbeing | 27 (4.9%) | 5 |
| History & Geography | 25 (4.5%) | 17 |
| Business & Finance | 20 (3.6%) | 5 |
| News & Current Affairs | 19 (3.4%) | 12 |
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 | 223 (40.2%) | 11 | 21 |
| podcasts | 154 (27.8%) | 13 | 18 |
| looking | 47 (8.5%) | 16 | 25 |
| recommendations | 46 (8.3%) | 5 | 13 |
| best | 25 (4.5%) | 34 | 24 |
| listen | 24 (4.3%) | 22 | 44 |
| history | 19 (3.4%) | 11 | 21 |
| episode | 18 (3.2%) | 26 | 34 |
| episodes | 18 (3.2%) | 10 | 13 |
| favorite | 18 (3.2%) | 6 | 16 |
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.
Best deep dive podcasts that make you smarter?
Best podcast I have ever listened to.
Looking for a "page turner" to take my mind off life. I prefer long-form, investigative pieces.
What is the single most terrifying true crime podcast episode that gave you actual chills?
What makes you stop listening to a podcast?
Top 3 Podcasts of the Year?
Whoever suggested “reply all” in the comment section on someone else’s post.. if you see this, thank you so much! This is exactly what I’ve been looking for!
What's the best podcast that hasn't gone mainstream
What podcast would you give anything to listen to again for the first time?
Love Trapped
| Title | Upvotes | Comments | Type | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Best deep dive podcasts that make you smarter? | 302 | 177 | text | Sep 14 |
| Best podcast I have ever listened to. | 284 | 63 | text | Sep 27 |
| Looking for a "page turner" to take my mind off life. I prefer long-form, investigative pieces. | 217 | 198 | text | Sep 25 |
| What is the single most terrifying true crime podcast episode that gave you actual chills? | 213 | 244 | text | Sep 26 |
| What makes you stop listening to a podcast? | 184 | 860 | text | Sep 12 |
| Top 3 Podcasts of the Year? | 173 | 61 | text | Sep 28 |
| Whoever suggested “reply all” in the comment section on someone else’s post.. if you see this, thank you so much! This is exactly what I’ve been looking for! | 171 | 62 | text | Sep 28 |
| What's the best podcast that hasn't gone mainstream | 170 | 225 | text | Sep 8 |
| What podcast would you give anything to listen to again for the first time? | 142 | 433 | text | Sep 20 |
| Love Trapped | 132 | 28 | text | Sep 1 |
r/podcasts Audience Overlap r/podcasts Subreddit Overlap & Related Communities
Overlapping audiences Communities with overlapping audiences
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 Tuesdays 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 19 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 11 upvotes this month (net score per post).
What kind of posts does r/podcasts get most?
On r/podcasts, most posts are text posts (93%)