2.8K posts analyzed Updated Sep 2026
Averages 93 posts/day, top 5% activity. Most active Tuesdays around 8 PM UTC. Mostly link posts (100%).
r/theguardian Traffic & Engagement r/theguardian 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/theguardian Most Active Times When r/theguardian Is Most Active
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r/theguardian Flair Performance r/theguardian Flair Performance
Upvotes and volume by flair Average upvotes and post volume by flair
| Flair | Posts | Upvotes |
|---|---|---|
| News | 2.2K (80.0%) | 1 |
| Culture | 231 (8.3%) | 1 |
| Opinion | 198 (7.1%) | 2 |
| Lifestyle | 127 (4.5%) | 1 |
| You be the judge | 3 (0.1%) | 1 |
Post Type Breakdown
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r/theguardian Trending Keywords Trending Keywords in r/theguardian
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| Keyword | Mentions ▼ | Upvotes | Comments |
|---|---|---|---|
| review | 221 (7.9%) | 1 | 0 |
| trump | 201 (7.2%) | 2 | 0 |
| says | 153 (5.5%) | 2 | 0 |
| first | 78 (2.8%) | 1 | 0 |
| burnham | 76 (2.7%) | 1 | 0 |
| war | 75 (2.7%) | 2 | 0 |
| people | 65 (2.3%) | 2 | 0 |
| right | 65 (2.3%) | 2 | 0 |
| back | 60 (2.1%) | 1 | 0 |
| police | 59 (2.1%) | 1 | 0 |
r/theguardian Mentioned Domains Mentioned Domains in r/theguardian
Most linked sites Most linked sites in this subreddit
| Domain | Links | Upvotes |
|---|---|---|
| theguardian.com | 2.8K | 1 |
r/theguardian Top Posts Top Performing Posts in r/theguardian
Highest-performing posts Highest-performing posts. Each title links to Reddit.
Ed Sheeran thought fans didn’t want artists to be politically engaged. He’s finding out how wrong he was | Jason Okundaye
South Park changes name to South America in response to Trump changes
Elon Musk told ex-girlfriend he needed ‘a legion of children before the civil war’
Charlotte Church accuses Ed Sheeran of choosing ‘capitalism over doing the right thing’
‘The weaker he gets, the more dangerous he gets’: Trump lashes out as his power wanes
Republican Thomas Massie proposes impeaching Pete Hegseth over Iran war
YouTube star Ms Rachel to match Macklemore’s $1m Palestine aid donation
Democracy indicators in US at lowest levels for 50 years, data shows
All supporting acts withdraw from Ed Sheeran’s tour in solidarity with Macklemore
This smokejumper says the US has lost its empathy. That’s why he’s running for Congress
r/theguardian Audience Overlap r/theguardian Subreddit Overlap & Related Communities
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r/theguardian FAQ Frequently Asked Questions About r/theguardian
What's the best time to post on r/theguardian?
Based on posting volume, r/theguardian is most active on Tuesdays around 8 PM UTC. That window has the most community activity, but busier hours also mean more competition for attention.
How active is r/theguardian?
r/theguardian averages 93 posts per day and ranks in the top 5% for activity among tracked SFW subreddits.
How many upvotes do posts on r/theguardian get?
Posts on r/theguardian average about 1 upvotes this month (net score per post).
What kind of posts does r/theguardian get most?
On r/theguardian, most posts are link posts (100%)