450 posts analyzed Updated Aug 2026
Averages 15 posts/day, top 25% activity. Most active Mondays around 1 PM UTC. Mostly text posts (92%).
r/umass Traffic & Engagement r/umass Traffic & Engagement
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Upvote Distribution
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r/umass Most Active Times When r/umass Is Most Active
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r/umass Flair Performance r/umass Flair Performance
Upvotes and volume by flair Average upvotes and post volume by flair
| Flair | Posts | Upvotes |
|---|---|---|
| On-Campus Housing | 121 (27.7%) | 3 |
| Sublets, Room Swaps, & Housing Requests or Offers | 81 (18.5%) | 2 |
| Academics | 52 (11.9%) | 3 |
| Campus & Facilities | 33 (7.6%) | 4 |
| Need Advice | 20 (4.6%) | 5 |
| In the Area | 19 (4.3%) | 7 |
| Student & School Jobs | 16 (3.7%) | 4 |
| Off-Campus Housing | 12 (2.7%) | 2 |
| Clubs & Student Organizations | 11 (2.5%) | 4 |
| Social | 10 (2.3%) | 3 |
Post Type Breakdown
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r/umass Trending Keywords Trending Keywords in r/umass
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| Keyword | Mentions ▼ | Upvotes | Comments |
|---|---|---|---|
| swap | 114 (25.3%) | 2 | 4 |
| room | 65 (14.4%) | 2 | 4 |
| southwest | 40 (8.9%) | 1 | 4 |
| umass | 35 (7.8%) | 5 | 7 |
| central | 30 (6.7%) | 2 | 4 |
| dorm | 28 (6.2%) | 2 | 5 |
| double | 26 (5.8%) | 1 | 2 |
| looking | 25 (5.6%) | 2 | 3 |
| northeast | 21 (4.7%) | 2 | 3 |
| move | 19 (4.2%) | 4 | 5 |
r/umass Mentioned Domains Mentioned Domains in r/umass
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/umass Top Posts Top Performing Posts in r/umass
Highest-performing posts Highest-performing posts. Each title links to Reddit.
Back at the place I love so much, but also where I developed my anxiety disorder that pushed me into psychiatry. Now I’m walking the campus as a Psychiatrist, reflecting on the growth.
It hurts but not wrong
Flock Cameras in the area
make administration answer to us and not private equity
UMass Radar Vehicles
Changing my meal plan to save $$$
What do we think about the pedestrian only zone pilot?
Why are these two overlapping?
Get your nails done in Amherst!
How active is the Student Government at University of Massachusetts Amherst?
| Title | Upvotes | Comments | Type | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Back at the place I love so much, but also where I developed my anxiety disorder that pushed me into psychiatry. Now I’m walking the campus as a Psychiatrist, reflecting on the growth. | 275 | 3 | image | Aug 22 |
| It hurts but not wrong | 93 | 19 | image | Aug 17 |
| Flock Cameras in the area | 62 | 20 | image | Aug 27 |
| make administration answer to us and not private equity | 47 | 11 | link | Aug 15 |
| UMass Radar Vehicles | 41 | 10 | image | Aug 26 |
| Changing my meal plan to save $$$ | 32 | 36 | text | Aug 17 |
| What do we think about the pedestrian only zone pilot? | 29 | 41 | text | Aug 26 |
| Why are these two overlapping? | 27 | 16 | image | Aug 31 |
| Get your nails done in Amherst! | 26 | 14 | image | Aug 11 |
| How active is the Student Government at University of Massachusetts Amherst? | 20 | 21 | text | Aug 28 |
r/umass Audience Overlap r/umass Subreddit Overlap & Related Communities
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r/umass FAQ Frequently Asked Questions About r/umass
What's the best time to post on r/umass?
Based on posting volume, r/umass 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/umass?
r/umass averages 15 posts per day and ranks in the top 25% for activity among tracked SFW subreddits.
How many upvotes do posts on r/umass get?
Posts on r/umass average about 4 upvotes this month (net score per post).
What kind of posts does r/umass get most?
On r/umass, most posts are text posts (92%)