496 posts analyzed Updated Jul 2026
Averages 16 posts/day, top 25% activity. Most active Wednesdays around 7 AM UTC. Mostly text posts (90%).
r/Step3 Traffic & Engagement r/Step3 Traffic & Engagement
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r/Step3 Most Active Times When r/Step3 Is Most Active
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r/Step3 Flair Performance r/Step3 Flair Performance
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r/Step3 Trending Keywords Trending Keywords in r/Step3
Ranked by how often they appear Title keywords ranked by how often they appear
| Keyword | Mentions ▼ | Upvotes | Comments |
|---|---|---|---|
| step | 165 (33.3%) | 4 | 4 |
| uworld | 64 (12.9%) | 1 | 1 |
| day | 54 (10.9%) | 6 | 8 |
| ccs | 53 (10.7%) | 3 | 2 |
| score | 32 (6.5%) | 3 | 6 |
| nbme | 28 (5.7%) | 3 | 3 |
| cases | 28 (5.7%) | 2 | 2 |
| exam | 26 (5.2%) | 3 | 3 |
| study | 25 (5.0%) | 2 | 1 |
| advice | 19 (3.8%) | 10 | 6 |
r/Step3 Mentioned Domains Mentioned Domains in r/Step3
Most linked sites Most linked sites in this subreddit
| Domain | Links | Upvotes |
|---|---|---|
| youtu.be | 4 | 1 |
r/Step3 Top Posts Top Performing Posts in r/Step3
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Passed on the 5th attempt!
Passed Step 3: Key advice from someone who is not a great test taker w/ HY test day advice
My Honest Review: USMLE Step 3
IMGs Taking Step 3 Before Residency — Don't Take It Lightly
Passed Step 3 today after taking it 2.5 weeks ago — what helped, what I would change, and a detailed write-up coming.
Barely Passed 2nd Attempt - there is hope
The part of CCS people don’t talk about enough
For IMGs, CCS is often a workflow problem, not a knowledge problem
Passed!!!!
It’s over
| Title | Upvotes | Comments | Type | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Passed on the 5th attempt! | 137 | 107 | image | Jul 22 |
| Passed Step 3: Key advice from someone who is not a great test taker w/ HY test day advice | 70 | 25 | text | Jul 24 |
| My Honest Review: USMLE Step 3 | 42 | 23 | text | Jul 1 |
| IMGs Taking Step 3 Before Residency — Don't Take It Lightly | 39 | 40 | text | Jul 27 |
| Passed Step 3 today after taking it 2.5 weeks ago — what helped, what I would change, and a detailed write-up coming. | 33 | 23 | text | Jul 15 |
| Barely Passed 2nd Attempt - there is hope | 30 | 32 | text | Jul 8 |
| The part of CCS people don’t talk about enough | 27 | 0 | text | Jul 2 |
| For IMGs, CCS is often a workflow problem, not a knowledge problem | 23 | 6 | text | Jul 7 |
| Passed!!!! | 17 | 57 | text | Jul 15 |
| It’s over | 17 | 5 | text | Jul 15 |
r/Step3 Audience Overlap r/Step3 Subreddit Overlap & Related Communities
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r/Step3 FAQ Frequently Asked Questions About r/Step3
What's the best time to post on r/Step3?
Based on posting volume, r/Step3 is most active on Wednesdays around 7 AM UTC. That window has the most community activity, but busier hours also mean more competition for attention.
How active is r/Step3?
r/Step3 averages 16 posts per day and ranks in the top 25% for activity among tracked SFW subreddits.
How many upvotes do posts on r/Step3 get?
Posts on r/Step3 average about 3 upvotes this month (net score per post).
What kind of posts does r/Step3 get most?
On r/Step3, most posts are text posts (90%)