341 posts analyzed Updated Aug 2026
Averages 11 posts/day, top 25% activity. Most active Mondays around 9 AM UTC. Mostly link posts (86%).
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r/prisons Trending Keywords Trending Keywords in r/prisons
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| Keyword | Mentions ▼ | Upvotes | Comments |
|---|---|---|---|
| prison | 88 (25.8%) | 2 | 0 |
| incarcerated | 50 (14.7%) | 2 | 0 |
| people | 36 (10.6%) | 2 | 0 |
| jail | 36 (10.6%) | 2 | 0 |
| prisons | 32 (9.4%) | 2 | 0 |
| police | 27 (7.9%) | 2 | 0 |
| county | 27 (7.9%) | 1 | 0 |
| incarceration | 23 (6.7%) | 1 | 0 |
| years | 21 (6.2%) | 3 | 0 |
| state | 19 (5.6%) | 2 | 0 |
r/prisons Mentioned Domains Mentioned Domains in r/prisons
Most linked sites Most linked sites in this subreddit
| Domain | Links | Upvotes |
|---|---|---|
| themarshallproject.org | 10 | 2 |
| reason.com | 7 | 2 |
| davisvanguard.org | 6 | 1 |
| prisonjournalismproject.org | 5 | 1 |
| truthout.org | 5 | 2 |
| c.org | 5 | 2 |
| youtu.be | 4 | 1 |
| civilbeat.org | 4 | 3 |
| lawandcrime.com | 3 | 4 |
| nbcwashington.com | 3 | 1 |
r/prisons Top Posts Top Performing Posts in r/prisons
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The median yearly cost is 4x higher to jail someone than it is to house them
He’s Eligible for Up to $480,000 After Being Wrongly Imprisoned for 42 Years. The State Says No.
Man was 'eaten alive' by bedbugs while jail staffer let him stay in filthy, garbage-filled cell and deprived him of 'essential services'
The Privatization of Prison Food Is Selling Nutrition to the Lowest Bidder. Massive corporate contracts are leading to a decline in food quality and safety, impacting the health of incarcerated individuals.
Opinion: Kids need accountability and support, not handcuffs
Diarrhea lettuce company employs federal prisoners for $4.25/hr (they get $1.50/day), some who are Mexican nationals and would not be eligible to work otherwise.
California's Prison Reform Experiment Worked. The State's Crime Rate Has Fallen by 27% in 15 Years. | Facts don't care about the GOP's "crime wave" feelings.
Illinois lawmakers decry prison's 'gut-wrenching,' 'heartbreaking' conditions: After The Marshall Project found scores of fires set by men at a Joliet prison, legislators want improved fire safety and mental health treatment.
A Man Burned Alive in My New York Prison Last Month. Why Is Nobody Talking About It?
What if Prison Was Not Designed to Punish? In Germany, incarcerated people wear their own clothes, live in apartment-style cells and get family day passes — all to preserve human dignity.
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r/prisons FAQ Frequently Asked Questions About r/prisons
What's the best time to post on r/prisons?
Based on posting volume, r/prisons is most active on Mondays around 9 AM UTC. That window has the most community activity, but busier hours also mean more competition for attention.
How active is r/prisons?
r/prisons averages 11 posts per day and ranks in the top 25% for activity among tracked SFW subreddits.
How many upvotes do posts on r/prisons get?
Posts on r/prisons average about 2 upvotes this month (net score per post).
What kind of posts does r/prisons get most?
On r/prisons, most posts are link posts (86%)