863 posts analyzed Updated Jun 2026
Averages 29 posts/day, top 10% activity. Most active Mondays around 12 PM UTC. Mostly text posts (89%).
r/TheCivilService Traffic & Engagement r/TheCivilService 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/TheCivilService Most Active Times When r/TheCivilService Is Most Active
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r/TheCivilService Flair Performance r/TheCivilService Flair Performance
Upvotes and volume by flair Average upvotes and post volume by flair
| Flair | Posts | Upvotes |
|---|---|---|
| Recruitment | 82 (32.4%) | 6 |
| Discussion | 75 (29.6%) | 12 |
| Question | 71 (28.1%) | 2 |
| News | 13 (5.1%) | 63 |
| Humour/Misc | 8 (3.2%) | 148 |
| Inclusion & Accessibility | 4 (1.6%) | 6 |
Post Type Breakdown
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r/TheCivilService Trending Keywords Trending Keywords in r/TheCivilService
Ranked by how often they appear Title keywords ranked by how often they appear
| Keyword | Mentions ▼ | Upvotes | Comments |
|---|---|---|---|
| interview | 129 (14.9%) | 1 | 6 |
| service | 73 (8.5%) | 12 | 17 |
| civil | 63 (7.3%) | 16 | 22 |
| role | 58 (6.7%) | 2 | 8 |
| job | 55 (6.4%) | 10 | 12 |
| hmrc | 49 (5.7%) | 3 | 11 |
| advice | 44 (5.1%) | 5 | 10 |
| caseworker | 36 (4.2%) | 1 | 5 |
| compliance | 32 (3.7%) | 1 | 5 |
| work | 32 (3.7%) | 19 | 18 |
r/TheCivilService Mentioned Domains Mentioned Domains in r/TheCivilService
Most linked sites Most linked sites in this subreddit
| Domain | Links | Upvotes |
|---|---|---|
| civilserviceworld.com | 6 | 84 |
| bbc.co.uk | 4 | 84 |
| theguardian.com | 3 | 36 |
r/TheCivilService Top Posts Top Performing Posts in r/TheCivilService
Highest-performing posts Highest-performing posts. Each title links to Reddit.
Directors sending out 'my personal updates for this week' emails is one of my biggest pet peeves
I'm sick of Copilot
Tone deaf - Doughnut day
Think they want inside leg measurements too
Worst 'icebreaker' you've seen done at work?
I've just recruited a G6 - Sift
So, who wants to help fix Capita's balls up?
The Number 10 lectern is out. Looks like we are all getting a new boss.
I never want to see another “it’s my first day what should I wear” post
ALL CAPS FRIDAY
| Title | Upvotes | Comments | Type | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Directors sending out 'my personal updates for this week' emails is one of my biggest pet peeves | 669 | 125 | text | Jun 12 |
| I'm sick of Copilot | 663 | 257 | text | Jun 24 |
| Tone deaf - Doughnut day | 310 | 85 | text | Jun 4 |
| Think they want inside leg measurements too | 278 | 77 | image | Jun 20 |
| Worst 'icebreaker' you've seen done at work? | 266 | 145 | text | Jun 12 |
| I've just recruited a G6 - Sift | 257 | 84 | text | Jun 1 |
| So, who wants to help fix Capita's balls up? | 253 | 49 | image | Jun 17 |
| The Number 10 lectern is out. Looks like we are all getting a new boss. | 251 | 127 | text | Jun 22 |
| I never want to see another “it’s my first day what should I wear” post | 228 | 47 | text | Jun 24 |
| ALL CAPS FRIDAY | 219 | 164 | text | Jun 25 |
r/TheCivilService Audience Overlap r/TheCivilService Subreddit Overlap & Related Communities
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r/TheCivilService FAQ Frequently Asked Questions About r/TheCivilService
What's the best time to post on r/TheCivilService?
Based on posting volume, r/TheCivilService is most active on Mondays around 12 PM UTC. That window has the most community activity, but busier hours also mean more competition for attention.
How active is r/TheCivilService?
r/TheCivilService averages 29 posts per day and ranks in the top 10% for activity among tracked SFW subreddits.
How many upvotes do posts on r/TheCivilService get?
Posts on r/TheCivilService average about 12 upvotes this month (net score per post).
What kind of posts does r/TheCivilService get most?
On r/TheCivilService, most posts are text posts (89%)