247 posts analyzed Updated Jul 2026
Averages 8 posts/day, top 25% activity. Most active Thursdays around 7 AM UTC. Mostly text posts (66%).
r/Step1Exam Traffic & Engagement r/Step1Exam Traffic & Engagement
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r/Step1Exam Most Active Times When r/Step1Exam Is Most Active
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r/Step1Exam Flair Performance r/Step1Exam Flair Performance
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r/Step1Exam Trending Keywords Trending Keywords in r/Step1Exam
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| Keyword | Mentions ▼ | Upvotes | Comments |
|---|---|---|---|
| step | 123 (49.8%) | 2 | 2 |
| study | 36 (14.6%) | 2 | 2 |
| usmle | 33 (13.4%) | 2 | 2 |
| partner | 29 (11.7%) | 2 | 3 |
| exam | 16 (6.5%) | 1 | 1 |
| uworld | 15 (6.1%) | 2 | 0 |
| help | 15 (6.1%) | 1 | 1 |
| looking | 15 (6.1%) | 2 | 1 |
| nbme | 15 (6.1%) | 1 | 1 |
| passed | 15 (6.1%) | 5 | 2 |
r/Step1Exam Mentioned Domains Mentioned Domains in r/Step1Exam
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Its posts are text, images, or discussion rather than outbound links.
r/Step1Exam Top Posts Top Performing Posts in r/Step1Exam
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Step 1 Experience
Passed finally yayyyy
Passed Step 1
Accountability partner needed
Passed in 2nd attempt
Can anyone guide me regarding step 1 prep?
Hopping on Uworld abruptly
Guess who passed !!!
Study plan
Study partner for USMLE Step 1
| Title | Upvotes | Comments | Type | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Step 1 Experience | 41 | 26 | text | Jul 18 |
| Passed finally yayyyy | 35 | 10 | image | Jul 23 |
| Passed Step 1 | 10 | 17 | text | Jul 24 |
| Accountability partner needed | 9 | 13 | text | Jul 1 |
| Passed in 2nd attempt | 7 | 4 | text | Jul 7 |
| Can anyone guide me regarding step 1 prep? | 7 | 5 | text | Jul 28 |
| Hopping on Uworld abruptly | 6 | 1 | text | Jul 29 |
| Guess who passed !!! | 6 | 0 | text | Jul 15 |
| Study plan | 5 | 0 | text | Jul 5 |
| Study partner for USMLE Step 1 | 5 | 16 | text | Jul 2 |
r/Step1Exam Audience Overlap r/Step1Exam Subreddit Overlap & Related Communities
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r/Step1Exam FAQ Frequently Asked Questions About r/Step1Exam
What's the best time to post on r/Step1Exam?
Based on posting volume, r/Step1Exam is most active on Thursdays around 7 AM UTC. That window has the most community activity, but busier hours also mean more competition for attention.
How active is r/Step1Exam?
r/Step1Exam averages 8 posts per day and ranks in the top 25% for activity among tracked SFW subreddits.
How many upvotes do posts on r/Step1Exam get?
Posts on r/Step1Exam average about 2 upvotes this month (net score per post).
What kind of posts does r/Step1Exam get most?
On r/Step1Exam, most posts are text posts (66%)