977 posts analyzed Updated Aug 2026
Averages 32 posts/day, top 5% activity. Most active Wednesdays around 12 PM UTC. Mostly text posts (96%).
r/step1 Traffic & Engagement r/step1 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/step1 Most Active Times When r/step1 Is Most Active
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r/step1 Flair Performance r/step1 Flair Performance
Upvotes and volume by flair Average upvotes and post volume by flair
| Flair | Posts | Upvotes |
|---|---|---|
| 💡 Need Advice | 515 (53.1%) | 3 |
| 📖 Study methods | 111 (11.4%) | 4 |
| 🤔 Recommendations | 106 (10.9%) | 3 |
| 🥂 PASSED: Write up! | 98 (10.1%) | 21 |
| 🤧 Rant | 49 (5.1%) | 7 |
| 😭 Am I Ready? | 46 (4.7%) | 3 |
| 🌏 International | 17 (1.8%) | 6 |
| 💻 Step application | 16 (1.6%) | 2 |
| ❔ Science Question | 12 (1.2%) | 2 |
Post Type Breakdown
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r/step1 Trending Keywords Trending Keywords in r/step1
Ranked by how often they appear Title keywords ranked by how often they appear
| Keyword | Mentions ▼ | Upvotes | Comments |
|---|---|---|---|
| step | 256 (26.2%) | 5 | 5 |
| nbme | 81 (8.3%) | 5 | 7 |
| exam | 80 (8.2%) | 5 | 6 |
| advice | 76 (7.8%) | 2 | 3 |
| passed | 73 (7.5%) | 17 | 11 |
| need | 66 (6.8%) | 2 | 3 |
| study | 60 (6.1%) | 3 | 2 |
| help | 50 (5.1%) | 2 | 4 |
| score | 44 (4.5%) | 3 | 7 |
| prep | 42 (4.3%) | 3 | 2 |
r/step1 Mentioned Domains Mentioned Domains in r/step1
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/step1 Top Posts Top Performing Posts in r/step1
Highest-performing posts Highest-performing posts. Each title links to Reddit.
Failed in 2023. Passed in 2026. F*ck this dogsh*t exam
Stop taking screenshots on uworld!!
PASS PASS PASS NO ANKIII RAHH
Passed with NBME scores below 62% and Free 120 scores of 64%!
do med students still read books??
Passed with low scores
USMLE Step 1 Preparation Guide: Complete Strategy (as little as 2 months) - worth reading
Got the P this week.🥹🩷 Read if you’re struggling with imposter syndrome.
Failed step 1 got the result this morning and writing this post afternoon
I GOT THE P 💘💘💘💘💘
| Title | Upvotes | Comments | Type | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Failed in 2023. Passed in 2026. F*ck this dogsh*t exam | 129 | 24 | text | Aug 21 |
| Stop taking screenshots on uworld!! | 115 | 41 | text | Aug 30 |
| PASS PASS PASS NO ANKIII RAHH | 86 | 54 | text | Aug 26 |
| Passed with NBME scores below 62% and Free 120 scores of 64%! | 81 | 37 | text | Aug 5 |
| do med students still read books?? | 70 | 43 | text | Aug 15 |
| Passed with low scores | 67 | 32 | text | Aug 18 |
| USMLE Step 1 Preparation Guide: Complete Strategy (as little as 2 months) - worth reading | 65 | 9 | text | Aug 16 |
| Got the P this week.🥹🩷 Read if you’re struggling with imposter syndrome. | 63 | 22 | text | Aug 1 |
| Failed step 1 got the result this morning and writing this post afternoon | 63 | 43 | text | Aug 19 |
| I GOT THE P 💘💘💘💘💘 | 61 | 31 | text | Aug 26 |
r/step1 Audience Overlap r/step1 Subreddit Overlap & Related Communities
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r/step1 FAQ Frequently Asked Questions About r/step1
What's the best time to post on r/step1?
Based on posting volume, r/step1 is most active on Wednesdays around 12 PM UTC. That window has the most community activity, but busier hours also mean more competition for attention.
How active is r/step1?
r/step1 averages 32 posts per day and ranks in the top 5% for activity among tracked SFW subreddits.
How many upvotes do posts on r/step1 get?
Posts on r/step1 average about 5 upvotes this month (net score per post).
What kind of posts does r/step1 get most?
On r/step1, most posts are text posts (96%)