254 posts analyzed Updated Jul 2026
Averages 8 posts/day, top 25% activity. Most active Thursdays around 8 PM UTC. Mostly text posts (86%).
r/PoliticalScience Traffic & Engagement r/PoliticalScience 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/PoliticalScience Most Active Times When r/PoliticalScience Is Most Active
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r/PoliticalScience Flair Performance r/PoliticalScience Flair Performance
Upvotes and volume by flair Average upvotes and post volume by flair
| Flair | Posts | Upvotes |
|---|---|---|
| Question/discussion | 146 (57.5%) | 2 |
| Resource/study | 47 (18.5%) | 3 |
| Career advice | 42 (16.5%) | 3 |
| Research help | 15 (5.9%) | 2 |
| Humor | 4 (1.6%) | 1 |
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r/PoliticalScience Trending Keywords Trending Keywords in r/PoliticalScience
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| Keyword | Mentions ▼ | Upvotes | Comments |
|---|---|---|---|
| political | 68 (26.8%) | 3 | 4 |
| science | 33 (13.0%) | 3 | 4 |
| politics | 25 (9.8%) | 3 | 4 |
| sci | 10 (3.9%) | 4 | 8 |
r/PoliticalScience Mentioned Domains Mentioned Domains in r/PoliticalScience
Most linked sites Most linked sites in this subreddit
| Domain | Links | Upvotes |
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| youtu.be | 3 | 1 |
r/PoliticalScience Top Posts Top Performing Posts in r/PoliticalScience
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Occupational affliction: Anyone else experiencing severe "academic despair" and depression watching political systems collapse?
would anyone mind telling me what they did after graduating?
What distinguishes an authoritarian regime from a totalitarian regime ?Is the totalitarianism simply a more authoritarianism or they considered fundamental different concepts ?
The US Supreme Court's "historical tradition" test for the 2A is fundamentally dishonest
Rate my independently done research paper.
Hi Reddit! I’m an American Political Science student in her sophomore year in college. I am here to ask, who and what forged your political identity? My point of study is political socialization.
Intro
What to do with bachelors degree
Best Comparative Politics Book
Political book suggestions
r/PoliticalScience Audience Overlap r/PoliticalScience Subreddit Overlap & Related Communities
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r/PoliticalScience FAQ Frequently Asked Questions About r/PoliticalScience
What's the best time to post on r/PoliticalScience?
Based on posting volume, r/PoliticalScience is most active on Thursdays around 8 PM UTC. That window has the most community activity, but busier hours also mean more competition for attention.
How active is r/PoliticalScience?
r/PoliticalScience averages 8 posts per day and ranks in the top 25% for activity among tracked SFW subreddits.
How many upvotes do posts on r/PoliticalScience get?
Posts on r/PoliticalScience average about 2 upvotes this month (net score per post).
What kind of posts does r/PoliticalScience get most?
On r/PoliticalScience, most posts are text posts (86%)