340 posts analyzed Updated Sep 2026
Averages 11 posts/day, top 25% activity. Most active Sundays around 3 PM UTC. Mostly text posts.
r/sciencefiction Traffic & Engagement r/sciencefiction Traffic & Engagement
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r/sciencefiction Most Active Times When r/sciencefiction Is Most Active
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r/sciencefiction Flair Performance r/sciencefiction Flair Performance
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r/sciencefiction Trending Keywords Trending Keywords in r/sciencefiction
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| Keyword | Mentions ▼ | Upvotes | Comments |
|---|---|---|---|
| sci | 54 (15.9%) | 78 | 35 |
| science | 32 (9.4%) | 22 | 34 |
| fiction | 31 (9.1%) | 23 | 35 |
| series | 18 (5.3%) | 136 | 21 |
| short | 16 (4.7%) | 5 | 5 |
| book | 15 (4.4%) | 33 | 18 |
| star | 14 (4.1%) | 49 | 61 |
| story | 14 (4.1%) | 4 | 4 |
| first | 12 (3.5%) | 14 | 7 |
| ukrainian | 11 (3.2%) | 1 | 0 |
r/sciencefiction Mentioned Domains Mentioned Domains in r/sciencefiction
Most linked sites Most linked sites in this subreddit
| Domain | Links | Upvotes |
|---|---|---|
| youtube.com | 13 | 4 |
| youtu.be | 10 | 17 |
r/sciencefiction Top Posts Top Performing Posts in r/sciencefiction
Highest-performing posts Highest-performing posts. Each title links to Reddit.
Oblivion was ahead of it's time
This might be one of the most badass suit up scenes in all of sci-fi
Who's looking forward to the new Neuromancer TV series?
Can’t be the only one…
What could be the most realistic alien in sci-fi?
I was asked to make a Triffid based on the 1981 BBC series...
Prometheus Ring - rorating habitat megastructure - 3D, no AI, OC, 2026
Can everyone please go watch Scavenger's Reign and love it, and then demand a second season!??
If I were a Hollywood mega-producer, I’d greenlight my 8 favorite Sci-Fi novels for film or TV
September 13, 1999. Never Forget.
| Title | Upvotes | Comments | Type | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oblivion was ahead of it's time | 7.3K | 157 | image | Sep 6 |
| This might be one of the most badass suit up scenes in all of sci-fi | 1.5K | 214 | image | Sep 14 |
| Who's looking forward to the new Neuromancer TV series? | 1.4K | 163 | image | Sep 1 |
| Can’t be the only one… | 952 | 23 | image | Sep 23 |
| What could be the most realistic alien in sci-fi? | 644 | 348 | image | Sep 16 |
| I was asked to make a Triffid based on the 1981 BBC series... | 550 | 36 | image | Sep 29 |
| Prometheus Ring - rorating habitat megastructure - 3D, no AI, OC, 2026 | 534 | 46 | image | Sep 30 |
| Can everyone please go watch Scavenger's Reign and love it, and then demand a second season!?? | 529 | 88 | text | Sep 19 |
| If I were a Hollywood mega-producer, I’d greenlight my 8 favorite Sci-Fi novels for film or TV | 471 | 168 | image | Sep 17 |
| September 13, 1999. Never Forget. | 446 | 29 | image | Sep 13 |
r/sciencefiction Audience Overlap r/sciencefiction Subreddit Overlap & Related Communities
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r/sciencefiction FAQ Frequently Asked Questions About r/sciencefiction
What's the best time to post on r/sciencefiction?
Based on posting volume, r/sciencefiction 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/sciencefiction?
r/sciencefiction averages 11 posts per day and ranks in the top 25% for activity among tracked SFW subreddits.
How many upvotes do posts on r/sciencefiction get?
Posts on r/sciencefiction average about 62 upvotes this month (net score per post).
What kind of posts does r/sciencefiction get most?
On r/sciencefiction, posts are a mix of formats, mostly text posts