1.1K posts analyzed Updated Jun 2026
Averages 38 posts/day, top 5% activity. Most active Thursdays around 8 PM UTC. Mostly link posts.
r/thebulwark Traffic & Engagement r/thebulwark 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/thebulwark Most Active Times When r/thebulwark Is Most Active
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r/thebulwark Flair Performance r/thebulwark Flair Performance
Upvotes and volume by flair Average upvotes and post volume by flair
| Flair | Posts | Upvotes |
|---|---|---|
| Non-Bulwark Source | 102 (20.4%) | 33 |
| EVERYTHING IS AWFUL | 39 (7.8%) | 51 |
| thebulwark.com | 33 (6.6%) | 69 |
| The Bulwark Podcast | 32 (6.4%) | 50 |
| Off-Topic/Discussion | 32 (6.4%) | 34 |
| GOOD LUCK, AMERICA | 29 (5.8%) | 71 |
| TRUMPISM CORRUPTS | 27 (5.4%) | 63 |
| Fluff | 27 (5.4%) | 48 |
| Humor | 20 (4.0%) | 86 |
| Everything Trump Touches Dies | 19 (3.8%) | 102 |
Post Type Breakdown
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r/thebulwark Trending Keywords Trending Keywords in r/thebulwark
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| Keyword | Mentions ▼ | Upvotes | Comments |
|---|---|---|---|
| trump | 199 (17.4%) | 49 | 24 |
| iran | 87 (7.6%) | 42 | 29 |
| deal | 40 (3.5%) | 55 | 27 |
| maga | 38 (3.3%) | 29 | 16 |
| israel | 35 (3.1%) | 32 | 42 |
| says | 34 (3.0%) | 50 | 35 |
| bulwark | 33 (2.9%) | 39 | 59 |
| platner | 32 (2.8%) | 57 | 111 |
| war | 29 (2.5%) | 31 | 18 |
| center | 26 (2.3%) | 42 | 20 |
r/thebulwark Mentioned Domains Mentioned Domains in r/thebulwark
Most linked sites Most linked sites in this subreddit
| Domain | Links | Upvotes |
|---|---|---|
| youtube.com | 48 | 25 |
| youtu.be | 46 | 26 |
| nytimes.com | 28 | 63 |
| theguardian.com | 20 | 59 |
| thebulwark.com | 16 | 40 |
| apnews.com | 13 | 46 |
| lnk.thebulwark.com | 13 | 26 |
| open.substack.com | 12 | 9 |
| cnn.com | 11 | 35 |
| bbc.com | 10 | 28 |
r/thebulwark Top Posts Top Performing Posts in r/thebulwark
Highest-performing posts Highest-performing posts. Each title links to Reddit.
Perfect timing. Trump gets outclassed once again.
So are we done making excuses that this isn’t just about unbridled bigotry?
Hunter is becoming one of the more interesting commentators in this moment in time
"The Reflecting Pool"
We live in absurd times ...
Props to CNN’s chyron writer
Trump gets brutally booed at NBA Finals Game 3
Lyndsey Fifield, the woman vaguely accusing Platner, was the founder of "Ladies for Kavanaugh" and called Christine Blasey Ford "a politically motivated liar"
How things are going in Trump's Washington: The reflecting pool is now green of algae and the attempt of paint over "86 47" has made it even more visible in the grass. Yay? ¯\_(ツ)_/¯
Someone Please Explain This - Kristen Welker
| Title | Upvotes | Comments | Type | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Perfect timing. Trump gets outclassed once again. | 700 | 55 | image | Jun 15 |
| So are we done making excuses that this isn’t just about unbridled bigotry? | 555 | 284 | image | Jun 15 |
| Hunter is becoming one of the more interesting commentators in this moment in time | 527 | 221 | image | Jun 24 |
| "The Reflecting Pool" | 483 | 17 | image | Jun 26 |
| We live in absurd times ... | 465 | 26 | image | Jun 14 |
| Props to CNN’s chyron writer | 459 | 9 | image | Jun 12 |
| Trump gets brutally booed at NBA Finals Game 3 | 454 | 84 | text | Jun 8 |
| Lyndsey Fifield, the woman vaguely accusing Platner, was the founder of "Ladies for Kavanaugh" and called Christine Blasey Ford "a politically motivated liar" | 428 | 219 | text | Jun 7 |
| How things are going in Trump's Washington: The reflecting pool is now green of algae and the attempt of paint over "86 47" has made it even more visible in the grass. Yay? ¯\_(ツ)_/¯ | 418 | 55 | image | Jun 14 |
| Someone Please Explain This - Kristen Welker | 411 | 229 | text | Jun 8 |
r/thebulwark Audience Overlap r/thebulwark Subreddit Overlap & Related Communities
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r/thebulwark FAQ Frequently Asked Questions About r/thebulwark
What's the best time to post on r/thebulwark?
Based on posting volume, r/thebulwark is most active on Thursdays around 8 PM UTC. That window has the most community activity, but busier hours also mean more competition for attention.
How active is r/thebulwark?
r/thebulwark averages 38 posts per day and ranks in the top 5% for activity among tracked SFW subreddits.
How many upvotes do posts on r/thebulwark get?
Posts on r/thebulwark average about 50 upvotes this month (net score per post).
What kind of posts does r/thebulwark get most?
On r/thebulwark, posts are a mix of formats, mostly link posts