160 posts analyzed Updated Sep 2026
Averages 5 posts/day, top 50% activity. Most active Tuesdays around 11 AM UTC. Mostly text posts (89%).
r/retirement Traffic & Engagement r/retirement Traffic & Engagement
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Upvote Distribution
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r/retirement Most Active Times When r/retirement Is Most Active
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r/retirement Flair Performance r/retirement Flair Performance
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This subreddit doesn't use post flairs.
No flaired posts were found in this month's data.
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r/retirement Trending Keywords Trending Keywords in r/retirement
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| Keyword | Mentions ▼ | Upvotes | Comments |
|---|---|---|---|
| retirement | 43 (26.9%) | 13 | 21 |
| retire | 15 (9.4%) | 4 | 8 |
| retired | 11 (6.9%) | 46 | 32 |
r/retirement Mentioned Domains Mentioned Domains in r/retirement
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This community doesn't link off-site.
Its posts are text, images, or discussion rather than outbound links.
r/retirement Top Posts Top Performing Posts in r/retirement
Highest-performing posts Highest-performing posts. Each title links to Reddit.
Eight months retired - Progress report
Today I told my boss I am quitting
Why do people think I'm always available to do stuff for them? Arrrrgh
For those who retired earlier than expected what was the reason. How are you now
What is Retirement? Really, what is it?
r/retirement speaks! Ten of you are featured in this USAT story.
Retirees — what filled the hours once work was gone?
Are the Go Go, Go Slow, No Go phases applicable?
Thoughts on spending early in retirement
What is a recommended travel company for active retirees?
| Title | Upvotes | Comments | Type | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eight months retired - Progress report | 289 | 66 | text | Sep 27 |
| Today I told my boss I am quitting | 257 | 104 | text | Sep 30 |
| Why do people think I'm always available to do stuff for them? Arrrrgh | 239 | 152 | text | Sep 15 |
| For those who retired earlier than expected what was the reason. How are you now | 214 | 287 | text | Sep 13 |
| What is Retirement? Really, what is it? | 168 | 408 | text | Sep 3 |
| r/retirement speaks! Ten of you are featured in this USAT story. | 159 | 23 | text | Sep 21 |
| Retirees — what filled the hours once work was gone? | 116 | 351 | text | Sep 17 |
| Are the Go Go, Go Slow, No Go phases applicable? | 103 | 214 | text | Sep 25 |
| Thoughts on spending early in retirement | 86 | 156 | text | Sep 16 |
| What is a recommended travel company for active retirees? | 73 | 82 | text | Sep 25 |
r/retirement Audience Overlap r/retirement Subreddit Overlap & Related Communities
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r/retirement FAQ Frequently Asked Questions About r/retirement
What's the best time to post on r/retirement?
Based on posting volume, r/retirement 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/retirement?
r/retirement averages 5 posts per day and ranks in the top 50% for activity among tracked SFW subreddits.
How many upvotes do posts on r/retirement get?
Posts on r/retirement average about 15 upvotes this month (net score per post).
What kind of posts does r/retirement get most?
On r/retirement, most posts are text posts (89%)