2.0K posts analyzed Updated Jun 2026
Averages 65 posts/day, top 5% activity. Most active Thursdays around 10 AM UTC. Mostly text posts (93%).
r/Step2 Traffic & Engagement r/Step2 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/Step2 Most Active Times When r/Step2 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/Step2 Flair Performance r/Step2 Flair Performance
Upvotes and volume by flair Average upvotes and post volume by flair
| Flair | Posts | Upvotes |
|---|---|---|
| Study methods | 795 (40.7%) | 4 |
| Questions | 521 (26.7%) | 4 |
| Am I ready? | 323 (16.5%) | 4 |
| Shitpost | 148 (7.6%) | 8 |
| Exam Write-Up | 117 (6.0%) | 13 |
| Science question | 48 (2.5%) | 3 |
Post Type Breakdown
Share by text, image, or link Share of posts by format: text, image, or link
r/Step2 Trending Keywords Trending Keywords in r/Step2
Ranked by how often they appear Title keywords ranked by how often they appear
| Keyword | Mentions ▼ | Upvotes | Comments |
|---|---|---|---|
| step | 414 (21.2%) | 5 | 3 |
| nbme | 239 (12.2%) | 3 | 4 |
| score | 168 (8.6%) | 6 | 5 |
| exam | 153 (7.8%) | 5 | 5 |
| advice | 111 (5.7%) | 3 | 3 |
| help | 107 (5.5%) | 2 | 2 |
| need | 103 (5.3%) | 2 | 2 |
| study | 101 (5.2%) | 1 | 1 |
| uworld | 90 (4.6%) | 2 | 2 |
| test | 84 (4.3%) | 7 | 6 |
r/Step2 Mentioned Domains Mentioned Domains in r/Step2
Most linked sites Most linked sites in this subreddit
| Domain | Links | Upvotes |
|---|---|---|
| apps.apple.com | 4 | 1 |
r/Step2 Top Posts Top Performing Posts in r/Step2
Highest-performing posts Highest-performing posts. Each title links to Reddit.
List of High-Yield Topics that Appear/Repeat on NBMEs
You Didn’t Get This Far by Accident
Took the Real Deal 06/01 -A message for June test takers-
Just did step 2 today
WHEN THE ANSWER FEELS TO OBVIOUS, IT USUALLY IS
Today’s exam was fine
Tomorrow might be the day 🥺and I don’t know if I’m ready for it.
From devastation (189) to acceptable (245) in 5 weeks
To everyone holding their breath until Wednesday... read this. ❤️
Just called NBME, they said July 1st, explanation below
| Title | Upvotes | Comments | Type | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| List of High-Yield Topics that Appear/Repeat on NBMEs | 328 | 27 | image | Jun 4 |
| You Didn’t Get This Far by Accident | 273 | 27 | text | Jun 11 |
| Took the Real Deal 06/01 -A message for June test takers- | 156 | 66 | text | Jun 1 |
| Just did step 2 today | 104 | 31 | text | Jun 24 |
| WHEN THE ANSWER FEELS TO OBVIOUS, IT USUALLY IS | 104 | 11 | text | Jun 7 |
| Today’s exam was fine | 103 | 56 | text | Jun 17 |
| Tomorrow might be the day 🥺and I don’t know if I’m ready for it. | 89 | 25 | text | Jun 30 |
| From devastation (189) to acceptable (245) in 5 weeks | 81 | 14 | text | Jun 7 |
| To everyone holding their breath until Wednesday... read this. ❤️ | 79 | 14 | text | Jun 30 |
| Just called NBME, they said July 1st, explanation below | 76 | 43 | text | Jun 23 |
r/Step2 Audience Overlap r/Step2 Subreddit Overlap & Related Communities
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r/Step2 FAQ Frequently Asked Questions About r/Step2
What's the best time to post on r/Step2?
Based on posting volume, r/Step2 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/Step2?
r/Step2 averages 65 posts per day and ranks in the top 5% for activity among tracked SFW subreddits.
How many upvotes do posts on r/Step2 get?
Posts on r/Step2 average about 4 upvotes this month (net score per post).
What kind of posts does r/Step2 get most?
On r/Step2, most posts are text posts (93%)