447 posts analyzed Updated Jul 2026
Averages 14 posts/day, top 25% activity. Most active Thursdays around 12 PM UTC. Mostly image posts (81%).
r/The1980s Traffic & Engagement r/The1980s Traffic & Engagement
Volume and engagement over time Posting volume and engagement over time
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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/The1980s Most Active Times When r/The1980s 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/The1980s Flair Performance r/The1980s Flair Performance
Upvotes and volume by flair Average upvotes and post volume by flair
| Flair | Posts | Upvotes |
|---|---|---|
| 80’s Music | 22 (38.6%) | 52 |
| 80’s Movie | 13 (22.8%) | 247 |
| Thirsty Thursday | 7 (12.3%) | 644 |
| 80’s Products | 6 (10.5%) | 197 |
| 80’s TV | 5 (8.8%) | 51 |
| 80’s Video Games | 4 (7.0%) | 34 |
Post Type Breakdown
Share by text, image, or link Share of posts by format: text, image, or link
r/The1980s Trending Keywords Trending Keywords in r/The1980s
Ranked by how often they appear Title keywords ranked by how often they appear
| Keyword | Mentions ▼ | Upvotes | Comments |
|---|---|---|---|
| 80s | 39 (8.7%) | 283 | 34 |
| model | 31 (6.9%) | 530 | 53 |
| back | 23 (5.2%) | 128 | 26 |
| 1980s | 21 (4.7%) | 216 | 14 |
| remember | 18 (4.0%) | 163 | 25 |
| loved | 17 (3.8%) | 47 | 7 |
| today | 15 (3.4%) | 130 | 12 |
| video | 15 (3.4%) | 103 | 73 |
| never | 15 (3.4%) | 47 | 15 |
| movie | 14 (3.1%) | 110 | 8 |
r/The1980s Mentioned Domains Mentioned Domains in r/The1980s
Most linked sites Most linked sites in this subreddit
| Domain | Links | Upvotes |
|---|---|---|
| youtu.be | 26 | 9 |
| youtube.com | 14 | 17 |
r/The1980s Top Posts Top Performing Posts in r/The1980s
Highest-performing posts Highest-performing posts. Each title links to Reddit.
My beautiful Aunt should have been a model (1987)
Joyce DeWitt in CBS Battle of the Network Stars, 1980
My mom in the 80s. Btw her dream was to become an (famous) actress but she was rejected for every role she applied for.
Heather Thomas famous pink bikini 1984
My frumpy mean spinster aunt should have been 1980s Phoebe Cates instead
Clue, one of my favorite movies from the 80s
Man of the 80's (One of Them)
Who remembers Hart to Hart?
Teri Hatcher "Tango & Cash" (1989)
Olivia d'Abo in ‘Conan the Destroyer’ (1984)
| Title | Upvotes | Comments | Type | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| My beautiful Aunt should have been a model (1987) | 14.7K | 1.1K | image | Jul 4 |
| Joyce DeWitt in CBS Battle of the Network Stars, 1980 | 6.3K | 224 | image | Jul 3 |
| My mom in the 80s. Btw her dream was to become an (famous) actress but she was rejected for every role she applied for. | 2.1K | 197 | image | Jul 16 |
| Heather Thomas famous pink bikini 1984 | 2.0K | 56 | image | Jul 6 |
| My frumpy mean spinster aunt should have been 1980s Phoebe Cates instead | 1.9K | 164 | image | Jul 5 |
| Clue, one of my favorite movies from the 80s | 1.8K | 97 | image | Jul 30 |
| Man of the 80's (One of Them) | 1.7K | 78 | image | Jul 7 |
| Who remembers Hart to Hart? | 1.6K | 123 | image | Jul 18 |
| Teri Hatcher "Tango & Cash" (1989) | 1.5K | 37 | image | Jul 3 |
| Olivia d'Abo in ‘Conan the Destroyer’ (1984) | 1.4K | 58 | image | Jul 30 |
r/The1980s Audience Overlap r/The1980s Subreddit Overlap & Related Communities
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r/The1980s FAQ Frequently Asked Questions About r/The1980s
What's the best time to post on r/The1980s?
Based on posting volume, r/The1980s is most active on Thursdays around 12 PM UTC. That window has the most community activity, but busier hours also mean more competition for attention.
How active is r/The1980s?
r/The1980s averages 14 posts per day and ranks in the top 25% for activity among tracked SFW subreddits.
How many upvotes do posts on r/The1980s get?
Posts on r/The1980s average about 192 upvotes this month (net score per post).
What kind of posts does r/The1980s get most?
On r/The1980s, most posts are image posts (81%)