165 posts analyzed Updated Sep 2026
Averages 6 posts/day, top 50% activity. Most active Tuesdays around 11 AM UTC. Mostly text posts (75%).
r/PublicPolicy Traffic & Engagement r/PublicPolicy 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/PublicPolicy Most Active Times When r/PublicPolicy 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/PublicPolicy Flair Performance r/PublicPolicy Flair Performance
Upvotes and volume by flair Average upvotes and post volume by flair
| Flair | Posts | Upvotes |
|---|---|---|
| Career Advice | 46 (70.8%) | 6 |
| Other | 16 (24.6%) | 4 |
| Politics of Policy Making | 3 (4.6%) | 17 |
Post Type Breakdown
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r/PublicPolicy Trending Keywords Trending Keywords in r/PublicPolicy
Ranked by how often they appear Title keywords ranked by how often they appear
| Keyword | Mentions ▼ | Upvotes | Comments |
|---|---|---|---|
| policy | 43 (26.1%) | 3 | 3 |
| public | 25 (15.2%) | 3 | 3 |
| mpp | 20 (12.1%) | 6 | 4 |
| career | 15 (9.1%) | 5 | 3 |
| advice | 12 (7.3%) | 2 | 2 |
| job | 10 (6.1%) | 6 | 3 |
r/PublicPolicy Mentioned Domains Mentioned Domains in r/PublicPolicy
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/PublicPolicy Top Posts Top Performing Posts in r/PublicPolicy
Highest-performing posts Highest-performing posts. Each title links to Reddit.
Are elite mpps just cash cows?
Should regulations include a built in date for reviewing whether they worked?
Transitioning with my MPP- failing
Should we start a parallel sub?
The HKS application for 2027-28 just opened :)
How to find an entry-level policy job in the US, 2026?
The IGO / NGO Career and Life Outcomes (not pretty)
Would you leave a well-paying development consulting job for a fully funded U.S. MPP?
NYC Is Finally Getting A MPP Program
Was this career a waste
| Title | Upvotes | Comments | Type | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Are elite mpps just cash cows? | 60 | 56 | text | Sep 10 |
| Should regulations include a built in date for reviewing whether they worked? | 51 | 6 | text | Sep 18 |
| Transitioning with my MPP- failing | 33 | 26 | text | Sep 22 |
| Should we start a parallel sub? | 32 | 16 | text | Sep 21 |
| The HKS application for 2027-28 just opened :) | 26 | 20 | text | Sep 1 |
| How to find an entry-level policy job in the US, 2026? | 21 | 2 | text | Sep 6 |
| The IGO / NGO Career and Life Outcomes (not pretty) | 20 | 10 | text | Sep 7 |
| Would you leave a well-paying development consulting job for a fully funded U.S. MPP? | 16 | 15 | text | Sep 26 |
| NYC Is Finally Getting A MPP Program | 16 | 2 | link | Sep 6 |
| Was this career a waste | 14 | 8 | text | Sep 22 |
r/PublicPolicy Audience Overlap r/PublicPolicy Subreddit Overlap & Related Communities
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r/PublicPolicy FAQ Frequently Asked Questions About r/PublicPolicy
What's the best time to post on r/PublicPolicy?
Based on posting volume, r/PublicPolicy is most active on Tuesdays around 11 AM UTC. That window has the most community activity, but busier hours also mean more competition for attention.
How active is r/PublicPolicy?
r/PublicPolicy averages 6 posts per day and ranks in the top 50% for activity among tracked SFW subreddits.
How many upvotes do posts on r/PublicPolicy get?
Posts on r/PublicPolicy average about 4 upvotes this month (net score per post).
What kind of posts does r/PublicPolicy get most?
On r/PublicPolicy, most posts are text posts (75%)