305 posts analyzed Updated Jun 2026
Averages 10 posts/day, top 25% activity. Most active Thursdays around 10 AM UTC. Mostly link posts (90%).
r/scotus Traffic & Engagement r/scotus Traffic & Engagement
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Upvote Distribution
How upvoted posts perform Only posts with 2+ upvotes. The bands below show how those posts are spread by upvote count.
r/scotus Most Active Times When r/scotus Is Most Active
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r/scotus Flair Performance r/scotus Flair Performance
Upvotes and volume by flair Average upvotes and post volume by flair
| Flair | Posts | Upvotes |
|---|---|---|
| news | 191 (63.7%) | 808 |
| Opinion | 94 (31.3%) | 1.2K |
| Order | 12 (4.0%) | 17 |
| Cert Petition | 3 (1.0%) | 10 |
Post Type Breakdown
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r/scotus Trending Keywords Trending Keywords in r/scotus
Ranked by how often they appear Title keywords ranked by how often they appear
| Keyword | Mentions ▼ | Upvotes | Comments |
|---|---|---|---|
| court | 226 (74.1%) | 1.1K | 99 |
| supreme | 213 (69.8%) | 976 | 87 |
| trump | 51 (16.7%) | 558 | 52 |
| justices | 20 (6.6%) | 1.4K | 131 |
| justice | 20 (6.6%) | 2.1K | 59 |
| rules | 18 (5.9%) | 983 | 83 |
| citizenship | 18 (5.9%) | 1.6K | 256 |
| birthright | 17 (5.6%) | 1.7K | 259 |
| scotus | 17 (5.6%) | 960 | 80 |
| federal | 17 (5.6%) | 621 | 110 |
r/scotus Mentioned Domains Mentioned Domains in r/scotus
Most linked sites Most linked sites in this subreddit
| Domain | Links | Upvotes |
|---|---|---|
| documents.lastweekinlaw.com | 18 | 2.3K |
| news.bloomberglaw.com | 16 | 185 |
| rawstory.com | 13 | 2.1K |
| cnn.com | 12 | 586 |
| slate.com | 11 | 1.6K |
| nbcnews.com | 11 | 381 |
| nytimes.com | 9 | 742 |
| vox.com | 9 | 1.5K |
| supremecourt.gov | 8 | 10 |
| theatlantic.com | 8 | 1.1K |
r/scotus Top Posts Top Performing Posts in r/scotus
Highest-performing posts Highest-performing posts. Each title links to Reddit.
If Clarence Thomas Wasn't a Supreme Court Justice He Would Have Already Been Charged With Felony Tax Fraud in Virginia.
The Supreme Court Is Illegitimate
Supreme Court, 6-3: Children born in the U.S. to undocumented or temporary-visa parents are citizens — the Court strikes down Trump's order ending birthright citizenship — though only 5 Justices hold the Constitution itself guarantees it — Birthright Citizenship Case — Opinion megathread
Supreme Court, 5-4: States can keep counting mail ballots that arrive after election day if postmarked in time, the Court rules, rejecting an RNC challenge
Alabama ruling demolishes John Roberts’ claim that justices aren’t ‘political actors’
Supreme Court has a 'self-serving' interest in helping the GOP win the midterms: expert
Clarence Thomas, Unbound: Most Corrupt Supreme Court Justice More influential Than Ever
The Supreme Court Will Decide Whether ICE Can Hold People Indefinitely. We Should All Be Worried.
SCOTUS Cobbles Together Excuse to Let Alabama Discriminate Against Black Voters in New Order
Conservatives revolt after Trump-appointed Barrett joins liberals in ‘shockingly wrong’ mail ballot ruling
r/scotus Audience Overlap r/scotus Subreddit Overlap & Related Communities
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r/scotus FAQ Frequently Asked Questions About r/scotus
What's the best time to post on r/scotus?
Based on posting volume, r/scotus is most active on Thursdays around 10 AM UTC. That window has the most community activity, but busier hours also mean more competition for attention.
How active is r/scotus?
r/scotus averages 10 posts per day and ranks in the top 25% for activity among tracked SFW subreddits.
How many upvotes do posts on r/scotus get?
Posts on r/scotus average about 897 upvotes this month (net score per post).
What kind of posts does r/scotus get most?
On r/scotus, most posts are link posts (90%)