454 posts analyzed Updated Sep 2026
Averages 15 posts/day, top 25% activity. Most active Thursdays around 11 AM UTC. Mostly text posts (60%).
r/Somerville Traffic & Engagement r/Somerville 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/Somerville Most Active Times When r/Somerville 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/Somerville Flair Performance r/Somerville Flair Performance
Upvotes and volume by flair Average upvotes and post volume by flair
This subreddit doesn't use post flairs.
No flaired posts were found in this month's data.
Post Type Breakdown
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r/Somerville Trending Keywords Trending Keywords in r/Somerville
Ranked by how often they appear Title keywords ranked by how often they appear
| Keyword | Mentions ▼ | Upvotes | Comments |
|---|---|---|---|
| somerville | 63 (13.9%) | 37 | 19 |
| square | 29 (6.4%) | 31 | 15 |
| davis | 26 (5.7%) | 38 | 16 |
| anyone | 21 (4.6%) | 11 | 9 |
| cambridge | 18 (4.0%) | 52 | 13 |
| community | 16 (3.5%) | 44 | 32 |
| bike | 14 (3.1%) | 44 | 27 |
| help | 12 (2.6%) | 24 | 7 |
| yard | 11 (2.4%) | 8 | 2 |
| best | 11 (2.4%) | 20 | 36 |
r/Somerville Mentioned Domains Mentioned Domains in r/Somerville
Most linked sites Most linked sites in this subreddit
| Domain | Links | Upvotes |
|---|---|---|
| youtube.com | 4 | 4 |
| thebostoncalendar.com | 3 | 7 |
| youtu.be | 3 | 16 |
r/Somerville Top Posts Top Performing Posts in r/Somerville
Highest-performing posts Highest-performing posts. Each title links to Reddit.
I built a little free library
Yafa Bakery & Café looks to convert empty space in Davis Square into its second location - Cambridge
Visit from the Mayor
Thank you for being so welcoming
What the fuck
Am I an asshole if I take down all the AI posters around Davis & surrounding areas?
STOP BLOCKING THE BOX
are the star market bathrooms usually this liminal or is somerville just an exception…?
Got followed on the community path around 9pm
To everyone who helped me get home last night-THANK YOU!
| Title | Upvotes | Comments | Type | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| I built a little free library | 1.3K | 52 | image | Sep 18 |
| Yafa Bakery & Café looks to convert empty space in Davis Square into its second location - Cambridge | 465 | 54 | link | Sep 22 |
| Visit from the Mayor | 436 | 12 | image | Sep 4 |
| Thank you for being so welcoming | 391 | 32 | text | Sep 2 |
| What the fuck | 361 | 144 | image | Sep 30 |
| Am I an asshole if I take down all the AI posters around Davis & surrounding areas? | 315 | 85 | text | Sep 12 |
| STOP BLOCKING THE BOX | 309 | 65 | image | Sep 15 |
| are the star market bathrooms usually this liminal or is somerville just an exception…? | 287 | 45 | image | Sep 26 |
| Got followed on the community path around 9pm | 271 | 54 | text | Sep 21 |
| To everyone who helped me get home last night-THANK YOU! | 260 | 13 | text | Sep 12 |
r/Somerville Audience Overlap r/Somerville Subreddit Overlap & Related Communities
Overlapping audiences Communities with overlapping audiences
r/Somerville FAQ Frequently Asked Questions About r/Somerville
What's the best time to post on r/Somerville?
Based on posting volume, r/Somerville is most active on Thursdays around 11 AM UTC. That window has the most community activity, but busier hours also mean more competition for attention.
How active is r/Somerville?
r/Somerville averages 15 posts per day and ranks in the top 25% for activity among tracked SFW subreddits.
How many upvotes do posts on r/Somerville get?
Posts on r/Somerville average about 32 upvotes this month (net score per post).
What kind of posts does r/Somerville get most?
On r/Somerville, most posts are text posts (60%)