561 posts analyzed Updated Sep 2026
Averages 19 posts/day, top 10% activity. Most active Wednesdays around 4 PM UTC. Mostly text posts (100%).
r/SecurityClearance Traffic & Engagement r/SecurityClearance Traffic & Engagement
Volume and engagement over time Posting volume and engagement over time
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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/SecurityClearance Most Active Times When r/SecurityClearance Is Most Active
Peak posting by day and hour (UTC) When this community posts most, by day and hour (UTC)
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r/SecurityClearance Flair Performance r/SecurityClearance Flair Performance
Upvotes and volume by flair Average upvotes and post volume by flair
| Flair | Posts | Upvotes |
|---|---|---|
| Question | 406 (73.0%) | 3 |
| Discussion | 54 (9.7%) | 12 |
| What are my chances? | 49 (8.8%) | 2 |
| Clearance Granted | 33 (5.9%) | 10 |
| Weed | 11 (2.0%) | 1 |
| FYI | 3 (0.5%) | 22 |
Post Type Breakdown
Share by text, image, or link Share of posts by format: text, image, or link
r/SecurityClearance Trending Keywords Trending Keywords in r/SecurityClearance
Ranked by how often they appear Title keywords ranked by how often they appear
| Keyword | Mentions ▼ | Upvotes | Comments |
|---|---|---|---|
| clearance | 148 (26.4%) | 5 | 9 |
| secret | 59 (10.5%) | 6 | 11 |
| question | 35 (6.2%) | 2 | 5 |
| security | 33 (5.9%) | 4 | 8 |
| timeline | 33 (5.9%) | 9 | 8 |
| granted | 26 (4.6%) | 9 | 8 |
| background | 26 (4.6%) | 2 | 5 |
| interview | 24 (4.3%) | 2 | 5 |
| foreign | 23 (4.1%) | 5 | 8 |
| job | 23 (4.1%) | 6 | 9 |
r/SecurityClearance Mentioned Domains Mentioned Domains in r/SecurityClearance
Most linked sites Most linked sites in this subreddit
This community doesn't link off-site.
Its posts are text, images, or discussion rather than outbound links.
r/SecurityClearance Top Posts Top Performing Posts in r/SecurityClearance
Highest-performing posts Highest-performing posts. Each title links to Reddit.
Can I hear some SF86 “if I can get a clearance you can get a clearance” stories please…
Friend didn't tell me he was DACA
i lost my job because my TS has been in adjudication for 24
Piracy and Secret Clearance
They still have our SF-86s forever. MyIDCare just expired.
Announcing you have a TS clearance on social media
25th Anniversary
TS/SCI Timeline — Offer Rescinded
Civilian's Perspective of "Classified" Material
TS suspended indefinitely
| Title | Upvotes | Comments | Type | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Can I hear some SF86 “if I can get a clearance you can get a clearance” stories please… | 88 | 93 | text | Sep 11 |
| Friend didn't tell me he was DACA | 88 | 42 | text | Sep 22 |
| i lost my job because my TS has been in adjudication for 24 | 87 | 55 | text | Sep 17 |
| Piracy and Secret Clearance | 80 | 78 | text | Sep 13 |
| They still have our SF-86s forever. MyIDCare just expired. | 80 | 23 | text | Sep 8 |
| Announcing you have a TS clearance on social media | 75 | 50 | text | Sep 9 |
| 25th Anniversary | 58 | 5 | image | Sep 11 |
| TS/SCI Timeline — Offer Rescinded | 52 | 31 | text | Sep 16 |
| Civilian's Perspective of "Classified" Material | 49 | 65 | text | Sep 16 |
| TS suspended indefinitely | 47 | 52 | text | Sep 29 |
r/SecurityClearance Audience Overlap r/SecurityClearance Subreddit Overlap & Related Communities
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r/SecurityClearance FAQ Frequently Asked Questions About r/SecurityClearance
What's the best time to post on r/SecurityClearance?
Based on posting volume, r/SecurityClearance is most active on Wednesdays around 4 PM UTC. That window has the most community activity, but busier hours also mean more competition for attention.
How active is r/SecurityClearance?
r/SecurityClearance averages 19 posts per day and ranks in the top 10% for activity among tracked SFW subreddits.
How many upvotes do posts on r/SecurityClearance get?
Posts on r/SecurityClearance average about 4 upvotes this month (net score per post).
What kind of posts does r/SecurityClearance get most?
On r/SecurityClearance, most posts are text posts (100%)