3.3K posts analyzed Updated Sep 2026
Averages 111 posts/day, top 1% activity. Most active Tuesdays around 2 AM UTC. Mostly text posts (85%).
r/UPSC Traffic & Engagement r/UPSC Traffic & Engagement
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Upvote Distribution
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r/UPSC Most Active Times When r/UPSC Is Most Active
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r/UPSC Flair Performance r/UPSC Flair Performance
Upvotes and volume by flair Average upvotes and post volume by flair
| Flair | Posts | Upvotes |
|---|---|---|
| UPSC Beginner | 502 (15.2%) | 2 |
| Help | 440 (13.3%) | 5 |
| General Opinion and Discussion | 273 (8.2%) | 19 |
| Ask r/UPSC | 273 (8.2%) | 7 |
| Optional | 262 (7.9%) | 3 |
| Mains | 236 (7.1%) | 12 |
| Study Material Help | 234 (7.1%) | 4 |
| Answer Writing and review | 162 (4.9%) | 5 |
| Prelims | 124 (3.7%) | 13 |
| Rant | 115 (3.5%) | 30 |
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r/UPSC Trending Keywords Trending Keywords in r/UPSC
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| Keyword | Mentions ▼ | Upvotes | Comments |
|---|---|---|---|
| upsc | 751 (22.6%) | 6 | 6 |
| mains | 386 (11.6%) | 12 | 10 |
| help | 294 (8.8%) | 2 | 4 |
| optional | 292 (8.8%) | 3 | 4 |
| need | 280 (8.4%) | 3 | 4 |
| anyone | 197 (5.9%) | 2 | 4 |
| ias | 162 (4.9%) | 7 | 7 |
| please | 143 (4.3%) | 4 | 4 |
| answer | 133 (4.0%) | 9 | 6 |
| preparation | 128 (3.9%) | 4 | 4 |
r/UPSC Mentioned Domains Mentioned Domains in r/UPSC
Most linked sites Most linked sites in this subreddit
| Domain | Links | Upvotes |
|---|---|---|
| youtu.be | 14 | 6 |
| docs.google.com | 5 | 1 |
r/UPSC Top Posts Top Performing Posts in r/UPSC
Highest-performing posts Highest-performing posts. Each title links to Reddit.
Indian express upholding spirit of journalism in India
Piracy at the cost of student's career?
An Ex-officer’s perspective on why he quit civil services, and why aspirants should think beyond the exam
For those preparing for government exams, what are your backup plans?
Not expected from The Hindu
Which pen is this ? Mentioned in Kanishk Kataria post
APOLOGY FROM THE HINDU
After going through pyq and this year mains - newspapers are making so much sense now
Best pen ever used in my life
Just saw this and laughed so hard😭
| Title | Upvotes | Comments | Type | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Indian express upholding spirit of journalism in India | 1.1K | 63 | image | Sep 23 |
| Piracy at the cost of student's career? | 1.1K | 237 | image | Sep 17 |
| An Ex-officer’s perspective on why he quit civil services, and why aspirants should think beyond the exam | 757 | 188 | image | Sep 14 |
| For those preparing for government exams, what are your backup plans? | 539 | 160 | image | Sep 25 |
| Not expected from The Hindu | 458 | 80 | image | Sep 12 |
| Which pen is this ? Mentioned in Kanishk Kataria post | 419 | 72 | image | Sep 12 |
| APOLOGY FROM THE HINDU | 413 | 15 | image | Sep 13 |
| After going through pyq and this year mains - newspapers are making so much sense now | 334 | 66 | image | Sep 2 |
| Best pen ever used in my life | 311 | 69 | image | Sep 24 |
| Just saw this and laughed so hard😭 | 306 | 14 | image | Sep 12 |
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r/UPSC FAQ Frequently Asked Questions About r/UPSC
What's the best time to post on r/UPSC?
Based on posting volume, r/UPSC is most active on Tuesdays around 2 AM UTC. That window has the most community activity, but busier hours also mean more competition for attention.
How active is r/UPSC?
r/UPSC averages 111 posts per day and ranks in the top 1% for activity among tracked SFW subreddits.
How many upvotes do posts on r/UPSC get?
Posts on r/UPSC average about 8 upvotes this month (net score per post).
What kind of posts does r/UPSC get most?
On r/UPSC, most posts are text posts (85%)