385 posts analyzed Updated Jul 2026
Averages 12 posts/day, top 25% activity. Most active Wednesdays around 12 PM UTC. Mostly text posts (70%).
r/reading Traffic & Engagement r/reading Traffic & Engagement
Volume and engagement over time Posting volume and engagement over time
Post Format
Upvote Distribution
How upvoted posts perform Only posts with 2+ upvotes. The bands below show how those posts are spread by upvote count.
r/reading Most Active Times When r/reading 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/reading Flair Performance r/reading Flair Performance
Upvotes and volume by flair Average upvotes and post volume by flair
| Flair | Posts | Upvotes |
|---|---|---|
| Question | 76 (53.9%) | 5 |
| Information | 29 (20.6%) | 10 |
| Article | 10 (7.1%) | 51 |
| Food & Drink | 8 (5.7%) | 43 |
| Pic | 8 (5.7%) | 36 |
| Books... wait a second... | 6 (4.3%) | 1 |
| Friendly Face | 4 (2.8%) | 13 |
Post Type Breakdown
Share by text, image, or link Share of posts by format: text, image, or link
r/reading Trending Keywords Trending Keywords in r/reading
Ranked by how often they appear Title keywords ranked by how often they appear
| Keyword | Mentions ▼ | Upvotes | Comments |
|---|---|---|---|
| reading | 128 (33.3%) | 15 | 10 |
| looking | 25 (6.5%) | 3 | 2 |
| books | 22 (5.7%) | 2 | 2 |
| read | 21 (5.5%) | 1 | 1 |
| anyone | 21 (5.5%) | 6 | 5 |
| book | 18 (4.7%) | 2 | 1 |
| recommendations | 16 (4.2%) | 3 | 6 |
| help | 14 (3.6%) | 5 | 9 |
| around | 13 (3.4%) | 16 | 15 |
| free | 12 (3.1%) | 9 | 7 |
r/reading Mentioned Domains Mentioned Domains in r/reading
Most linked sites Most linked sites in this subreddit
| Domain | Links | Upvotes |
|---|---|---|
| bbc.co.uk | 6 | 57 |
| thereadingreporter.substack.com | 6 | 17 |
r/reading Top Posts Top Performing Posts in r/reading
Highest-performing posts Highest-performing posts. Each title links to Reddit.
Lego Dinosaur Reading Station
Data centre planned for Microsoft UK HQ at Thames Valley Park
Sign the Petition to Stop Data Centre in Reading
I’m pretty sure half of that is Reading
Milkyway spotted in Reading
Keep Reading tidy
Reading Data Centre - Public Enquiry today
Accident near GreenPark
Little spin around woodley (in Reading).
Beers. Boardgames. Biscuit Factory.
| Title | Upvotes | Comments | Type | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lego Dinosaur Reading Station | 215 | 12 | image | Jul 24 |
| Data centre planned for Microsoft UK HQ at Thames Valley Park | 183 | 112 | link | Jul 2 |
| Sign the Petition to Stop Data Centre in Reading | 160 | 115 | link | Jul 18 |
| I’m pretty sure half of that is Reading | 140 | 8 | image | Jul 4 |
| Milkyway spotted in Reading | 119 | 14 | image | Jul 12 |
| Keep Reading tidy | 113 | 26 | image | Jul 25 |
| Reading Data Centre - Public Enquiry today | 110 | 52 | text | Jul 7 |
| Accident near GreenPark | 108 | 55 | image | Jul 19 |
| Little spin around woodley (in Reading). | 100 | 52 | image | Jul 9 |
| Beers. Boardgames. Biscuit Factory. | 82 | 21 | image | Jul 22 |
r/reading Audience Overlap r/reading Subreddit Overlap & Related Communities
Overlapping audiences Communities with overlapping audiences
r/reading FAQ Frequently Asked Questions About r/reading
What's the best time to post on r/reading?
Based on posting volume, r/reading is most active on Wednesdays around 12 PM UTC. That window has the most community activity, but busier hours also mean more competition for attention.
How active is r/reading?
r/reading averages 12 posts per day and ranks in the top 25% for activity among tracked SFW subreddits.
How many upvotes do posts on r/reading get?
Posts on r/reading average about 11 upvotes this month (net score per post).
What kind of posts does r/reading get most?
On r/reading, most posts are text posts (70%)