388 posts analyzed Updated Aug 2026
Averages 13 posts/day, top 25% activity. Most active Fridays around 12 AM UTC. Mostly text posts (88%).
r/UCSC Traffic & Engagement r/UCSC 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/UCSC Most Active Times When r/UCSC Is Most Active
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r/UCSC Flair Performance r/UCSC Flair Performance
Upvotes and volume by flair Average upvotes and post volume by flair
| Flair | Posts | Upvotes |
|---|---|---|
| Question | 236 (61.8%) | 5 |
| General | 53 (13.9%) | 10 |
| Housing | 33 (8.6%) | 4 |
| Discussion | 30 (7.9%) | 10 |
| Rant | 10 (2.6%) | 24 |
| For Sale/Giveaway | 7 (1.8%) | 2 |
| Other | 7 (1.8%) | 37 |
| Image | 3 (0.8%) | 23 |
| Event | 3 (0.8%) | 2 |
Post Type Breakdown
Share by text, image, or link Share of posts by format: text, image, or link
r/UCSC Trending Keywords Trending Keywords in r/UCSC
Ranked by how often they appear Title keywords ranked by how often they appear
| Keyword | Mentions ▼ | Upvotes | Comments |
|---|---|---|---|
| ucsc | 35 (9.0%) | 15 | 6 |
| aid | 34 (8.8%) | 7 | 4 |
| financial | 30 (7.7%) | 7 | 4 |
| housing | 23 (5.9%) | 5 | 3 |
| anyone | 21 (5.4%) | 15 | 6 |
| looking | 16 (4.1%) | 4 | 1 |
| classes | 15 (3.9%) | 6 | 3 |
| porter | 13 (3.4%) | 7 | 6 |
| campus | 13 (3.4%) | 20 | 7 |
| transfer | 13 (3.4%) | 6 | 3 |
r/UCSC Mentioned Domains Mentioned Domains in r/UCSC
Most linked sites Most linked sites in this subreddit
This community doesn't link off-site.
Its posts are text, images, or discussion rather than outbound links.
r/UCSC Top Posts Top Performing Posts in r/UCSC
Highest-performing posts Highest-performing posts. Each title links to Reddit.
Any ex students on here? Anyone else feel heartbroken returning to Santa Cruz?
incoming UCSC student here. Should I be concerned of the deadly goblin on campus?
A courtesy reminder
There is. A fucking. Cockroach. In my dorm
UCSC Fiat Slug
UCSC student dies after car plummeted into ocean
domo rules
Thank you, kind person
I built SlugPath — UCSC class search + schedule planner that checks whether you can actually make the walk between your classes
Change my mind: Santa Cruz is better than Berkeley
| Title | Upvotes | Comments | Type | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Any ex students on here? Anyone else feel heartbroken returning to Santa Cruz? | 219 | 59 | text | Aug 9 |
| incoming UCSC student here. Should I be concerned of the deadly goblin on campus? | 155 | 30 | text | Aug 30 |
| A courtesy reminder | 114 | 7 | text | Aug 21 |
| There is. A fucking. Cockroach. In my dorm | 111 | 31 | image | Aug 13 |
| UCSC Fiat Slug | 85 | 3 | image | Aug 14 |
| UCSC student dies after car plummeted into ocean | 74 | 9 | text | Aug 14 |
| domo rules | 58 | 3 | image | Aug 31 |
| Thank you, kind person | 57 | 1 | text | Aug 7 |
| I built SlugPath — UCSC class search + schedule planner that checks whether you can actually make the walk between your classes | 56 | 19 | text | Aug 19 |
| Change my mind: Santa Cruz is better than Berkeley | 51 | 18 | text | Aug 4 |
r/UCSC Audience Overlap r/UCSC Subreddit Overlap & Related Communities
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r/UCSC FAQ Frequently Asked Questions About r/UCSC
What's the best time to post on r/UCSC?
Based on posting volume, r/UCSC is most active on Fridays around 12 AM UTC. That window has the most community activity, but busier hours also mean more competition for attention.
How active is r/UCSC?
r/UCSC averages 13 posts per day and ranks in the top 25% for activity among tracked SFW subreddits.
How many upvotes do posts on r/UCSC get?
Posts on r/UCSC average about 7 upvotes this month (net score per post).
What kind of posts does r/UCSC get most?
On r/UCSC, most posts are text posts (88%)