424 posts analyzed Updated Aug 2026
Averages 14 posts/day, top 25% activity. Most active Sundays around 3 PM UTC. Mostly image posts (77%).
r/rarebooks Traffic & Engagement r/rarebooks Traffic & Engagement
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r/rarebooks Trending Keywords Trending Keywords in r/rarebooks
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| Keyword | Mentions ▼ | Upvotes | Comments |
|---|---|---|---|
| book | 94 (22.2%) | 17 | 4 |
| rare | 64 (15.1%) | 24 | 5 |
| edition | 58 (13.7%) | 37 | 5 |
| books | 42 (9.9%) | 28 | 5 |
| first | 37 (8.7%) | 20 | 3 |
| found | 29 (6.8%) | 62 | 8 |
| signed | 24 (5.7%) | 14 | 3 |
| copy | 22 (5.2%) | 50 | 6 |
| find | 19 (4.5%) | 31 | 5 |
| anyone | 17 (4.0%) | 29 | 5 |
r/rarebooks Mentioned Domains Mentioned Domains in r/rarebooks
Most linked sites Most linked sites in this subreddit
| Domain | Links | Upvotes |
|---|---|---|
| ebay.io | 10 | 1 |
| annas-archive.is | 4 | 1 |
r/rarebooks Top Posts Top Performing Posts in r/rarebooks
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This 18th century Amulet protects you from the Plague
I got to see a 1st Edition copy of Paradise Lost in my University’s Rare Books Room!
The CRAZIEST 19th century Broadside I’ve ever seen. OMG
Found a 1992 fantasy paperback for 50¢ that seems to have completely disappeared from the internet
Found this old book – can anyone help identify the language and age?
Found this book in my attic and I can't find any images online that match.
Can we get to 666 upvotes ?
Inherited 1724 John Bunyan
Update: I Finally Read Kelmin’s Tower (1992): 199 Pages, 47 Chapters, and One Extremely Strange Forgotten Fantasy Novel.
THE LOST 1720 ROBINSON CRUSOE EDITION
| Title | Upvotes | Comments | Type | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| This 18th century Amulet protects you from the Plague | 855 | 8 | image | Aug 23 |
| I got to see a 1st Edition copy of Paradise Lost in my University’s Rare Books Room! | 732 | 49 | image | Aug 19 |
| The CRAZIEST 19th century Broadside I’ve ever seen. OMG | 543 | 113 | image | Aug 7 |
| Found a 1992 fantasy paperback for 50¢ that seems to have completely disappeared from the internet | 513 | 75 | image | Aug 9 |
| Found this old book – can anyone help identify the language and age? | 425 | 41 | image | Aug 4 |
| Found this book in my attic and I can't find any images online that match. | 338 | 35 | image | Aug 17 |
| Can we get to 666 upvotes ? | 265 | 12 | image | Aug 31 |
| Inherited 1724 John Bunyan | 220 | 14 | image | Aug 26 |
| Update: I Finally Read Kelmin’s Tower (1992): 199 Pages, 47 Chapters, and One Extremely Strange Forgotten Fantasy Novel. | 215 | 51 | image | Aug 10 |
| THE LOST 1720 ROBINSON CRUSOE EDITION | 205 | 9 | image | Aug 13 |
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r/rarebooks FAQ Frequently Asked Questions About r/rarebooks
What's the best time to post on r/rarebooks?
Based on posting volume, r/rarebooks is most active on Sundays around 3 PM UTC. That window has the most community activity, but busier hours also mean more competition for attention.
How active is r/rarebooks?
r/rarebooks averages 14 posts per day and ranks in the top 25% for activity among tracked SFW subreddits.
How many upvotes do posts on r/rarebooks get?
Posts on r/rarebooks average about 23 upvotes this month (net score per post).
What kind of posts does r/rarebooks get most?
On r/rarebooks, most posts are image posts (77%)