1.7K posts analyzed Updated Jul 2026
Averages 55 posts/day, top 5% activity. Most active Wednesdays around 12 PM 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
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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 | 621 (36.4%) | 5 |
| Questions | 452 (26.5%) | 4 |
| Exam Write-Up | 257 (15.1%) | 19 |
| Am I ready? | 203 (11.9%) | 6 |
| Shitpost | 110 (6.4%) | 9 |
| Science question | 64 (3.7%) | 4 |
Post Type Breakdown
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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 | 372 (21.8%) | 8 | 5 |
| score | 207 (12.1%) | 8 | 8 |
| nbme | 190 (11.1%) | 5 | 5 |
| exam | 142 (8.3%) | 7 | 7 |
| test | 91 (5.3%) | 7 | 8 |
| help | 78 (4.6%) | 4 | 4 |
| advice | 72 (4.2%) | 5 | 3 |
| need | 70 (4.1%) | 4 | 3 |
| uworld | 67 (3.9%) | 3 | 3 |
| scores | 64 (3.8%) | 8 | 12 |
r/Step2 Mentioned Domains Mentioned Domains in r/Step2
Most linked sites Most linked sites in this subreddit
| Domain | Links | Upvotes |
|---|---|---|
| youtu.be | 4 | 1 |
r/Step2 Top Posts Top Performing Posts in r/Step2
Highest-performing posts Highest-performing posts. Each title links to Reddit.
From being initially nonverbal with autism to getting a 260 on Step 2, it’s possible!
I studied for Step2 from the psych ward after attempting suicide and just found out I scored 260.
NBMEs were never above 240. Exam result today = 255!!!!
Scored 284 on Step 2 CK — the mindset shift that helped me the most
only got one practice test above 240
You belong here.
209(after UW) ➡️ 259
I Almost Didn’t Take Step 2. I Scored 260.
To Anyone Taking Step 2
258 Step 2 story: the review strategy I wish I started earlier
| Title | Upvotes | Comments | Type | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| From being initially nonverbal with autism to getting a 260 on Step 2, it’s possible! | 231 | 33 | image | Jul 1 |
| I studied for Step2 from the psych ward after attempting suicide and just found out I scored 260. | 210 | 44 | text | Jul 29 |
| NBMEs were never above 240. Exam result today = 255!!!! | 185 | 77 | text | Jul 1 |
| Scored 284 on Step 2 CK — the mindset shift that helped me the most | 125 | 48 | text | Jul 12 |
| only got one practice test above 240 | 110 | 14 | text | Jul 22 |
| You belong here. | 109 | 10 | text | Jul 8 |
| 209(after UW) ➡️ 259 | 105 | 66 | image | Jul 4 |
| I Almost Didn’t Take Step 2. I Scored 260. | 103 | 21 | text | Jul 16 |
| To Anyone Taking Step 2 | 100 | 26 | text | Jul 7 |
| 258 Step 2 story: the review strategy I wish I started earlier | 97 | 33 | text | Jul 16 |
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 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/Step2?
r/Step2 averages 55 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 7 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%)