280 posts analyzed Updated Sep 2026
Averages 9 posts/day, top 25% activity. Most active Wednesdays around 11 AM UTC. Mostly image posts (77%).
r/The1980s Traffic & Engagement r/The1980s 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/The1980s Most Active Times When r/The1980s Is Most Active
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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 Movie | 118 (42.8%) | 49 |
| 80’s Music | 45 (16.3%) | 35 |
| 80’s Video Games | 37 (13.4%) | 101 |
| 80’s TV | 32 (11.6%) | 157 |
| 80’s Fashion | 12 (4.3%) | 12 |
| 80’s Pictures | 10 (3.6%) | 11 |
| 80’s WTF | 9 (3.3%) | 27 |
| 80’s Events | 5 (1.8%) | 250 |
| 80’s Tech | 5 (1.8%) | 48 |
| 80’s Products | 3 (1.1%) | 886 |
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r/The1980s Trending Keywords Trending Keywords in r/The1980s
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| Keyword | Mentions ▼ | Upvotes | Comments |
|---|---|---|---|
| movie | 22 (7.9%) | 116 | 49 |
| 80s | 21 (7.5%) | 84 | 14 |
| 1980s | 11 (3.9%) | 183 | 7 |
| 80's | 11 (3.9%) | 22 | 8 |
| remember | 11 (3.9%) | 194 | 53 |
| school | 10 (3.6%) | 34 | 9 |
| back | 10 (3.6%) | 205 | 24 |
r/The1980s Mentioned Domains Mentioned Domains in r/The1980s
Most linked sites Most linked sites in this subreddit
| Domain | Links | Upvotes |
|---|---|---|
| youtu.be | 24 | 6 |
| youtube.com | 12 | 3 |
r/The1980s Top Posts Top Performing Posts in r/The1980s
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The original Lazer Tag StarLyte pistol (1986) was the toy that turned every suburban backyard into a sci-fi battlefield.
Happy Birthday to 80s bombshell Heather Thomas! Born on September 8, 1957.
Who else watched The People’s Court back in the 1980’s?
Ben Affleck, Matt Damon and Casey Affleck at Damon’s birthday party in the late 1980s.
Cassandra Peterson and her alter ego, Elvira, Mistress of the Dark, 1980s
It’s September 14, 1984. You get one movie ticket. What are you seeing?
I remember this band as a kid, I just don't remember their name?
Commando
Happy 64th birthday to American former actress Christina Ann "Kristy" McNichol (born September 11, 1962)!!! 🎂🎉❤️
I remember our teacher sending us home with a warning about the television movie, The Day After that was aired on November 20, 1983 on ABC. Over 100 million people watched the premiere on ABC, and : Newspapers and phone lines filled up with shocked viewers on November 21.
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 Wednesdays around 11 AM 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 9 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 74 upvotes this month (net score per post).
What kind of posts does r/The1980s get most?
On r/The1980s, most posts are image posts (77%)