1.5K posts analyzed Updated Aug 2026
Averages 48 posts/day, top 5% activity. Most active Saturdays around 6 PM UTC. Mostly image posts (55%).
r/rnb Traffic & Engagement r/rnb 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/rnb Most Active Times When r/rnb 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/rnb Flair Performance r/rnb Flair Performance
Upvotes and volume by flair Average upvotes and post volume by flair
| Flair | Posts | Upvotes |
|---|---|---|
| DISCUSSION 💭 | 281 (18.9%) | 80 |
| 90s | 256 (17.2%) | 37 |
| 00s | 186 (12.5%) | 29 |
| 80s | 141 (9.5%) | 66 |
| PERFORMANCE 🎤 | 90 (6.1%) | 65 |
| 20s | 78 (5.2%) | 11 |
| 70s | 78 (5.2%) | 57 |
| 10s | 62 (4.2%) | 11 |
| FRESH 🆕 | 43 (2.9%) | 8 |
| NEWS/ARTICLES 📝 | 36 (2.4%) | 110 |
Post Type Breakdown
Share by text, image, or link Share of posts by format: text, image, or link
r/rnb Trending Keywords Trending Keywords in r/rnb
Ranked by how often they appear Title keywords ranked by how often they appear
| Keyword | Mentions ▼ | Upvotes | Comments |
|---|---|---|---|
| love | 106 (7.1%) | 42 | 5 |
| album | 65 (4.3%) | 26 | 21 |
| jackson | 52 (3.5%) | 102 | 21 |
| music | 44 (2.9%) | 46 | 17 |
| song | 43 (2.9%) | 15 | 13 |
| live | 43 (2.9%) | 64 | 15 |
| time | 36 (2.4%) | 80 | 25 |
| songs | 35 (2.3%) | 66 | 32 |
| think | 34 (2.3%) | 26 | 22 |
| best | 34 (2.3%) | 44 | 14 |
r/rnb Mentioned Domains Mentioned Domains in r/rnb
Most linked sites Most linked sites in this subreddit
| Domain | Links | Upvotes |
|---|---|---|
| youtu.be | 266 | 10 |
| youtube.com | 86 | 5 |
| open.spotify.com | 28 | 2 |
| superthrowbackparty.net | 6 | 1 |
| instagram.com | 6 | 2 |
| music.youtube.com | 6 | 1 |
| northernsoulkeepthefaith.substack.com | 5 | 1 |
| music.apple.com | 5 | 2 |
| m.youtube.com | 3 | 1 |
| tiktok.com | 3 | 2 |
r/rnb Top Posts Top Performing Posts in r/rnb
Highest-performing posts Highest-performing posts. Each title links to Reddit.
Anika Noni Rose (dressed as Princess Tiana), Brandy (dressed as Cinderella), Halle Bailey (dressed as Ariel) • Disneyland, 2026
NBA star Donovan Mitchell officially ties the knot with R&B artist CoCo Jones
25 Years Ago, Aaliyah was Laid to Rest (August 31, 2001)
{Rest in Peace, Dolly Parton! 🙏🏾🕊️} • [“Dolly!” TV Show, 1987] Patti LaBelle & Dolly Parton singing “Shortnin’ Bread” while playing on their acrylic nails 😂
Michael loved himself some Diana Ross.
They don't make remixes like they used to.
Stephanie Mills - What cha gonna do with my Lovin’ (1979). Had a HUGE crush on her!!
R.I.P Samuel Monroe..Killed The Roles In Some Of My Favourite Movies..Rest Easy King 🙏❤️
Lionel Richie about Chris Brown and Usher tour
Céline Dion performing her rendition of “Bad” by Michael Jackson during her 1988 Incognito Tour
r/rnb Audience Overlap r/rnb Subreddit Overlap & Related Communities
Overlapping audiences Communities with overlapping audiences
r/rnb FAQ Frequently Asked Questions About r/rnb
What's the best time to post on r/rnb?
Based on posting volume, r/rnb is most active on Saturdays around 6 PM UTC. That window has the most community activity, but busier hours also mean more competition for attention.
How active is r/rnb?
r/rnb averages 48 posts per day and ranks in the top 5% for activity among tracked SFW subreddits.
How many upvotes do posts on r/rnb get?
Posts on r/rnb average about 59 upvotes this month (net score per post).
What kind of posts does r/rnb get most?
On r/rnb, most posts are image posts (55%)