385 posts analyzed Updated Aug 2026
Averages 12 posts/day, top 25% activity. Most active Fridays around 1 PM UTC. Mostly text posts.
r/publichealth Traffic & Engagement r/publichealth 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/publichealth Most Active Times When r/publichealth Is Most Active
Peak posting by day and hour (UTC) When this community posts most, by day and hour (UTC)
Most Active by Day
r/publichealth Flair Performance r/publichealth Flair Performance
Upvotes and volume by flair Average upvotes and post volume by flair
| Flair | Posts | Upvotes |
|---|---|---|
| NEWS | 120 (31.6%) | 58 |
| DISCUSSION | 76 (20.0%) | 18 |
| CAREER DEVELOPMENT | 47 (12.4%) | 1 |
| RESEARCH | 35 (9.2%) | 24 |
| ALERT | 32 (8.4%) | 12 |
| RESOURCE | 26 (6.8%) | 2 |
| SUPPORT NEEDED | 15 (3.9%) | 1 |
| JUST VENTING | 11 (2.9%) | 109 |
| GRAD SCHOOL | 11 (2.9%) | 1 |
| FLUFF | 7 (1.8%) | 26 |
Post Type Breakdown
Share by text, image, or link Share of posts by format: text, image, or link
r/publichealth Trending Keywords Trending Keywords in r/publichealth
Ranked by how often they appear Title keywords ranked by how often they appear
| Keyword | Mentions ▼ | Upvotes | Comments |
|---|---|---|---|
| health | 71 (18.4%) | 21 | 3 |
| public | 41 (10.7%) | 19 | 3 |
| every | 25 (6.5%) | 30 | 5 |
| mph | 21 (5.5%) | 1 | 1 |
| healthcare | 19 (4.9%) | 31 | 9 |
| removed | 18 (4.7%) | 1 | 1 |
| moderator | 16 (4.2%) | 1 | 1 |
| research | 13 (3.4%) | 26 | 4 |
| cancer | 12 (3.1%) | 3 | 0 |
| looking | 12 (3.1%) | 5 | 2 |
r/publichealth Mentioned Domains Mentioned Domains in r/publichealth
Most linked sites Most linked sites in this subreddit
| Domain | Links | Upvotes |
|---|---|---|
| news10.com | 9 | 34 |
| cnn.com | 5 | 80 |
| scientificamerican.com | 5 | 137 |
| abcnews.com | 4 | 21 |
| youtube.com | 3 | 20 |
| independent.co.uk | 3 | 141 |
| science.org | 3 | 5 |
| wsws.org | 3 | 121 |
r/publichealth Top Posts Top Performing Posts in r/publichealth
Highest-performing posts Highest-performing posts. Each title links to Reddit.
I am very sick and tired of anti vaxxers.
FDA Announces Recall of Foods Sold at Target, Trader Joe’s, Walmart, and More—Here’s the Full List
Dr Fauci held in contempt of Congress and could be prosecuted after refusing to answer any COVID questions under Fifth Amendment
Farm linked to cyclosporiasis outbreak hadn't been inspected in 7 years as FDA lags on foreign inspection targets
Recall of 1.6M dozen eggs classified under FDA's highest risk level — USA TODAY
CDC Lost 3,636 Covered Employees. Health Science Took the Largest Hit.
Cyclospora outbreak tied to two deaths as parasite-borne illness continues to rage
Yale study finds 'Medicare for All' could save $1 trillion and 114,000 lives every year
Experts Say COVID Cases Are Rising Again In These Parts Of The U.S.
Senate committee holds Fauci in contempt as multiple outbreaks rage across the US
r/publichealth Audience Overlap r/publichealth Subreddit Overlap & Related Communities
Overlapping audiences Communities with overlapping audiences
r/publichealth FAQ Frequently Asked Questions About r/publichealth
What's the best time to post on r/publichealth?
Based on posting volume, r/publichealth is most active on Fridays around 1 PM UTC. That window has the most community activity, but busier hours also mean more competition for attention.
How active is r/publichealth?
r/publichealth averages 12 posts per day and ranks in the top 25% for activity among tracked SFW subreddits.
How many upvotes do posts on r/publichealth get?
Posts on r/publichealth average about 30 upvotes this month (net score per post).
What kind of posts does r/publichealth get most?
On r/publichealth, posts are a mix of formats, mostly text posts