281 posts analyzed Updated Aug 2026
Averages 9 posts/day, top 25% activity. Most active Mondays around 1 PM UTC. Mostly text posts (100%).
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| Keyword | Mentions ▼ | Upvotes | Comments |
|---|---|---|---|
| tolkien | 39 (13.9%) | 47 | 42 |
| sauron | 30 (10.7%) | 28 | 39 |
| ring | 21 (7.5%) | 29 | 38 |
| earth | 13 (4.6%) | 18 | 35 |
| elves | 13 (4.6%) | 84 | 64 |
| middle | 12 (4.3%) | 18 | 35 |
| hobbit | 12 (4.3%) | 31 | 25 |
| silmarillion | 11 (3.9%) | 40 | 52 |
| think | 10 (3.6%) | 67 | 41 |
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MODS: Please ban AI posts
Why Tolkien disliked Frank Herbert's Dune?
New Proposed Restriction on Posting in r/tolkienfans
Gandalf was really lucky both Bilbo and Frodo were bachelors.
Honestly, it's hard NOT to envy the Elves
How come Tolkien didn't like travelling, given his written works? Bilbo dreamed of seeing mountains and elves, and adventures are celebrated in his books
Why Barad-dûr is definitely bigger than you think (revised edition)
Tolkien’s mention of our age in The Fall of Gondolin
Isn't it odd that Gandalf and Boromir don't already know each other during Elrond's council?
The Balrog and Gandalf recognising each other
| Title | Upvotes | Comments | Type | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| MODS: Please ban AI posts | 1.3K | 93 | text | Aug 1 |
| Why Tolkien disliked Frank Herbert's Dune? | 556 | 325 | text | Aug 15 |
| New Proposed Restriction on Posting in r/tolkienfans | 318 | 75 | text | Aug 12 |
| Gandalf was really lucky both Bilbo and Frodo were bachelors. | 304 | 37 | text | Aug 16 |
| Honestly, it's hard NOT to envy the Elves | 261 | 139 | text | Aug 19 |
| How come Tolkien didn't like travelling, given his written works? Bilbo dreamed of seeing mountains and elves, and adventures are celebrated in his books | 240 | 98 | text | Aug 31 |
| Why Barad-dûr is definitely bigger than you think (revised edition) | 202 | 43 | text | Aug 30 |
| Tolkien’s mention of our age in The Fall of Gondolin | 183 | 55 | text | Aug 27 |
| Isn't it odd that Gandalf and Boromir don't already know each other during Elrond's council? | 182 | 107 | text | Aug 5 |
| The Balrog and Gandalf recognising each other | 167 | 111 | text | Aug 11 |
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r/tolkienfans FAQ Frequently Asked Questions About r/tolkienfans
What's the best time to post on r/tolkienfans?
Based on posting volume, r/tolkienfans is most active on Mondays around 1 PM UTC. That window has the most community activity, but busier hours also mean more competition for attention.
How active is r/tolkienfans?
r/tolkienfans averages 9 posts per day and ranks in the top 25% for activity among tracked SFW subreddits.
How many upvotes do posts on r/tolkienfans get?
Posts on r/tolkienfans average about 37 upvotes this month (net score per post).
What kind of posts does r/tolkienfans get most?
On r/tolkienfans, most posts are text posts (100%)