313 posts analyzed Updated Sep 2026
Averages 10 posts/day, top 25% activity. Most active Wednesdays around 10 AM UTC. Mostly text posts (92%).
r/Step3 Traffic & Engagement r/Step3 Traffic & Engagement
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Upvote Distribution
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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
Upvotes and volume by flair Average upvotes and post volume by flair
| Flair | Posts | Upvotes |
|---|---|---|
| Question | 170 (54.7%) | 2 |
| Am I ready? | 37 (11.9%) | 2 |
| Exam write-up | 36 (11.6%) | 12 |
| Study method advice | 33 (10.6%) | 3 |
| Venting | 22 (7.1%) | 6 |
| Looking for a study partner | 8 (2.6%) | 1 |
| Shitpost | 5 (1.6%) | 6 |
Post Type Breakdown
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r/Step3 Trending Keywords Trending Keywords in r/Step3
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| Keyword | Mentions ▼ | Upvotes | Comments |
|---|---|---|---|
| step | 112 (35.8%) | 3 | 4 |
| day | 41 (13.1%) | 4 | 6 |
| exam | 28 (8.9%) | 4 | 8 |
| ccs | 23 (7.3%) | 2 | 4 |
| score | 21 (6.7%) | 3 | 7 |
| results | 20 (6.4%) | 3 | 10 |
| passed | 18 (5.8%) | 14 | 11 |
| days | 17 (5.4%) | 4 | 6 |
| advice | 15 (4.8%) | 2 | 6 |
| nbme | 14 (4.5%) | 2 | 3 |
r/Step3 Mentioned Domains Mentioned Domains in r/Step3
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This community doesn't link off-site.
Its posts are text, images, or discussion rather than outbound links.
r/Step3 Top Posts Top Performing Posts in r/Step3
Highest-performing posts Highest-performing posts. Each title links to Reddit.
Passed Step 3 last Wednesday.
PASSED WITH A 243!!!!!
Passed with barely 10-15 days of studying
DONE WITH THE USMLEs!!!!
Passed step 3
Thoughts after Day 2
Keep an eye on your Health
STEP 3 prep & experience (respectfully don’t do everything I did, I went overdrive with prep)..
Passed Step3 on my 2nd attempt.
My Step 3 experience as someone with ADHD
| Title | Upvotes | Comments | Type | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Passed Step 3 last Wednesday. | 83 | 32 | image | Sep 15 |
| PASSED WITH A 243!!!!! | 30 | 29 | text | Sep 16 |
| Passed with barely 10-15 days of studying | 27 | 22 | text | Sep 30 |
| DONE WITH THE USMLEs!!!! | 24 | 10 | text | Sep 2 |
| Passed step 3 | 23 | 4 | text | Sep 9 |
| Thoughts after Day 2 | 22 | 10 | text | Aug 31 |
| Keep an eye on your Health | 20 | 6 | text | Sep 26 |
| STEP 3 prep & experience (respectfully don’t do everything I did, I went overdrive with prep).. | 20 | 20 | text | Sep 27 |
| Passed Step3 on my 2nd attempt. | 20 | 6 | text | Sep 30 |
| My Step 3 experience as someone with ADHD | 19 | 9 | text | Sep 9 |
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 10 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 10 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 4 upvotes this month (net score per post).
What kind of posts does r/Step3 get most?
On r/Step3, most posts are text posts (92%)