170 posts analyzed Updated Aug 2026
Averages 6 posts/day, top 25% activity. Most active Saturdays around 6 PM UTC. Mostly text posts (69%).
r/theravada Traffic & Engagement r/theravada Traffic & Engagement
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r/theravada Most Active Times When r/theravada Is Most Active
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r/theravada Flair Performance r/theravada Flair Performance
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| Flair | Posts | Upvotes |
|---|---|---|
| Question | 43 (27.4%) | 7 |
| Dhamma Talk | 25 (15.9%) | 10 |
| Practice | 21 (13.4%) | 9 |
| Sutta | 20 (12.7%) | 7 |
| Life Advice | 8 (5.1%) | 8 |
| Dhammapada | 7 (4.5%) | 15 |
| Meditation | 7 (4.5%) | 9 |
| Pāli Canon | 7 (4.5%) | 5 |
| Dhamma Reflections | 6 (3.8%) | 19 |
| News | 4 (2.5%) | 9 |
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r/theravada Trending Keywords Trending Keywords in r/theravada
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| Keyword | Mentions ▼ | Upvotes | Comments |
|---|---|---|---|
| dhamma | 14 (8.2%) | 13 | 13 |
| ajahn | 11 (6.5%) | 16 | 4 |
| meditation | 11 (6.5%) | 8 | 12 |
| buddhism | 10 (5.9%) | 7 | 10 |
| theravada | 10 (5.9%) | 10 | 10 |
r/theravada Mentioned Domains Mentioned Domains in r/theravada
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| Domain | Links | Upvotes |
|---|---|---|
| youtube.com | 5 | 11 |
| youtu.be | 4 | 9 |
r/theravada Top Posts Top Performing Posts in r/theravada
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It's possible to teach the dhamma w/o using Buddhist terms...
Why Wait — Ajahn Chah
Dispassion for food and my obesity
Dhammapada Verse 50
Ajahn Brahmali: "Free Will, Myth or Reality? The Buddha Clears It Up."
Are we within the era of declining dhamma?
The relationship with one's parent: Early Buddhist Texts
The Cool and Untroubled Heart
Dhammapada Verse 34
Does the Pāli Canon say anything about phenomenological continuity across rebirth?
| Title | Upvotes | Comments | Type | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| It's possible to teach the dhamma w/o using Buddhist terms... | 60 | 13 | image | Aug 26 |
| Why Wait — Ajahn Chah | 36 | 4 | text | Aug 2 |
| Dispassion for food and my obesity | 28 | 9 | text | Aug 16 |
| Dhammapada Verse 50 | 27 | 0 | image | Aug 8 |
| Ajahn Brahmali: "Free Will, Myth or Reality? The Buddha Clears It Up." | 26 | 24 | link | Aug 16 |
| Are we within the era of declining dhamma? | 25 | 36 | text | Aug 3 |
| The relationship with one's parent: Early Buddhist Texts | 21 | 1 | text | Aug 25 |
| The Cool and Untroubled Heart | 21 | 9 | image | Aug 14 |
| Dhammapada Verse 34 | 21 | 1 | image | Aug 6 |
| Does the Pāli Canon say anything about phenomenological continuity across rebirth? | 19 | 21 | text | Aug 27 |
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r/theravada FAQ Frequently Asked Questions About r/theravada
What's the best time to post on r/theravada?
Based on posting volume, r/theravada is most active on Saturdays around 6 PM UTC. That window has the most community activity, but busier hours also mean more competition for attention.
How active is r/theravada?
r/theravada averages 6 posts per day and ranks in the top 25% for activity among tracked SFW subreddits.
How many upvotes do posts on r/theravada get?
Posts on r/theravada average about 9 upvotes this month (net score per post).
What kind of posts does r/theravada get most?
On r/theravada, most posts are text posts (69%)