175 posts analyzed Updated Aug 2026
Averages 6 posts/day, top 25% activity. Most active Fridays around 9 AM UTC. Mostly text posts (94%).
r/PrisonUK Traffic & Engagement r/PrisonUK Traffic & Engagement
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r/PrisonUK Most Active Times When r/PrisonUK Is Most Active
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r/PrisonUK Flair Performance r/PrisonUK Flair Performance
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r/PrisonUK Trending Keywords Trending Keywords in r/PrisonUK
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| Keyword | Mentions ▼ | Upvotes | Comments |
|---|---|---|---|
| prison | 35 (20.0%) | 2 | 15 |
| officer | 18 (10.3%) | 2 | 13 |
| hmp | 14 (8.0%) | 2 | 4 |
| osg | 11 (6.3%) | 2 | 9 |
| advice | 10 (5.7%) | 3 | 6 |
r/PrisonUK Mentioned Domains Mentioned Domains in r/PrisonUK
Most linked sites Most linked sites in this subreddit
| Domain | Links | Upvotes |
|---|---|---|
| bbc.co.uk | 3 | 24 |
r/PrisonUK Top Posts Top Performing Posts in r/PrisonUK
Highest-performing posts Highest-performing posts. Each title links to Reddit.
So how many hidden phones were given away by the alarm today?
Dream job turned nightmare.
Prisoners freed early are returning to jail at rapid rate, governors tell BBC
Videos on social media
Told to Expect Custody- Advice Sought
My brother called from Leeds Prison on Remand
Am I allowed to send in an old PlayStation 1/2 console to a prisoner in a category B prison?
Ex-workers tell of 'chaotic atmosphere' at HMP Millsike
How come homosexuality is not as common as it is US prisons?
Fewer than 1,800 free spaces for male prisons in England and Wales
| Title | Upvotes | Comments | Type | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| So how many hidden phones were given away by the alarm today? | 139 | 54 | text | Aug 14 |
| Dream job turned nightmare. | 55 | 58 | text | Aug 8 |
| Prisoners freed early are returning to jail at rapid rate, governors tell BBC | 49 | 108 | link | Aug 30 |
| Videos on social media | 24 | 19 | text | Aug 12 |
| Told to Expect Custody- Advice Sought | 21 | 16 | text | Aug 26 |
| My brother called from Leeds Prison on Remand | 14 | 10 | text | Aug 8 |
| Am I allowed to send in an old PlayStation 1/2 console to a prisoner in a category B prison? | 13 | 75 | image | Aug 11 |
| Ex-workers tell of 'chaotic atmosphere' at HMP Millsike | 12 | 8 | link | Aug 17 |
| How come homosexuality is not as common as it is US prisons? | 11 | 16 | text | Aug 17 |
| Fewer than 1,800 free spaces for male prisons in England and Wales | 11 | 13 | link | Aug 19 |
r/PrisonUK Audience Overlap r/PrisonUK Subreddit Overlap & Related Communities
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r/PrisonUK FAQ Frequently Asked Questions About r/PrisonUK
What's the best time to post on r/PrisonUK?
Based on posting volume, r/PrisonUK is most active on Fridays around 9 AM UTC. That window has the most community activity, but busier hours also mean more competition for attention.
How active is r/PrisonUK?
r/PrisonUK averages 6 posts per day and ranks in the top 25% for activity among tracked SFW subreddits.
How many upvotes do posts on r/PrisonUK get?
Posts on r/PrisonUK average about 4 upvotes this month (net score per post).
What kind of posts does r/PrisonUK get most?
On r/PrisonUK, most posts are text posts (94%)