2.2K posts analyzed Updated Sep 2026
Averages 73 posts/day, top 5% activity. Most active Fridays around 2 PM UTC. Mostly text posts (62%).
r/washingtondc Traffic & Engagement r/washingtondc Traffic & Engagement
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Upvote Distribution
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r/washingtondc Most Active Times When r/washingtondc Is Most Active
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r/washingtondc Flair Performance r/washingtondc Flair Performance
Upvotes and volume by flair Average upvotes and post volume by flair
| Flair | Posts | Upvotes |
|---|---|---|
| [Discussion] | 920 (41.9%) | 44 |
| [News] | 268 (12.2%) | 190 |
| [Fun!] | 171 (7.8%) | 77 |
| [Rant] | 163 (7.4%) | 118 |
| [Event] | 154 (7.0%) | 10 |
| [Transportation] | 125 (5.7%) | 56 |
| [Weather] | 65 (3.0%) | 275 |
| [IT'S HAPPENING!] | 60 (2.7%) | 108 |
| [Meetup] | 56 (2.6%) | 22 |
| [Politics] | 37 (1.7%) | 73 |
Post Type Breakdown
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r/washingtondc Trending Keywords Trending Keywords in r/washingtondc
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| Keyword | Mentions ▼ | Upvotes | Comments |
|---|---|---|---|
| anyone | 75 (3.4%) | 47 | 13 |
| center | 70 (3.2%) | 413 | 58 |
| looking | 67 (3.0%) | 95 | 21 |
| trump | 67 (3.0%) | 322 | 55 |
| kennedy | 65 (3.0%) | 437 | 61 |
| washington | 63 (2.9%) | 85 | 28 |
| best | 56 (2.5%) | 34 | 24 |
| metro | 52 (2.4%) | 117 | 32 |
| free | 50 (2.3%) | 132 | 16 |
| dmv | 46 (2.1%) | 25 | 22 |
r/washingtondc Mentioned Domains Mentioned Domains in r/washingtondc
Most linked sites Most linked sites in this subreddit
| Domain | Links | Upvotes |
|---|---|---|
| washingtonpost.com | 18 | 314 |
| wusa9.com | 11 | 131 |
| washingtonsun.com | 9 | 73 |
| nytimes.com | 7 | 180 |
| 51st.news | 6 | 35 |
| apnews.com | 6 | 125 |
| dc.citycast.fm | 6 | 86 |
| nbcwashington.com | 6 | 177 |
| popville.com | 6 | 271 |
| youtu.be | 6 | 1 |
r/washingtondc Top Posts Top Performing Posts in r/washingtondc
Highest-performing posts Highest-performing posts. Each title links to Reddit.
My underage daughter was offered a free flight by a creepy DCA employee
Trump seen looking at a placard that says "Kennedy Center Demolition"
The irony.
ALERT! Missing DC mom
Is this the rapture? Is God taking the president?
To the stranger who walked my dog and me home from the park last night
Extremely high turnout at the Kennedy Center tonight!!!
No Big Deal, Just Armed Troops and FBI Outside My Kindergartener's School
I went on 9/3/26 hoping this would not be the last time...it was glorious
Has anyone posted this one in Dupont yet?
| Title | Upvotes | Comments | Type | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| My underage daughter was offered a free flight by a creepy DCA employee | 5.7K | 547 | image | Sep 6 |
| Trump seen looking at a placard that says "Kennedy Center Demolition" | 4.6K | 705 | image | Sep 16 |
| The irony. | 3.3K | 270 | image | Sep 5 |
| ALERT! Missing DC mom | 3.2K | 243 | image | Sep 8 |
| Is this the rapture? Is God taking the president? | 2.9K | 345 | image | Sep 4 |
| To the stranger who walked my dog and me home from the park last night | 2.9K | 104 | text | Sep 12 |
| Extremely high turnout at the Kennedy Center tonight!!! | 2.7K | 62 | image | Sep 18 |
| No Big Deal, Just Armed Troops and FBI Outside My Kindergartener's School | 2.7K | 342 | image | Sep 17 |
| I went on 9/3/26 hoping this would not be the last time...it was glorious | 2.6K | 109 | image | Sep 19 |
| Has anyone posted this one in Dupont yet? | 2.6K | 162 | image | Sep 4 |
r/washingtondc Audience Overlap r/washingtondc Subreddit Overlap & Related Communities
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r/washingtondc FAQ Frequently Asked Questions About r/washingtondc
What's the best time to post on r/washingtondc?
Based on posting volume, r/washingtondc is most active on Fridays around 2 PM UTC. That window has the most community activity, but busier hours also mean more competition for attention.
How active is r/washingtondc?
r/washingtondc averages 73 posts per day and ranks in the top 5% for activity among tracked SFW subreddits.
How many upvotes do posts on r/washingtondc get?
Posts on r/washingtondc average about 85 upvotes this month (net score per post).
What kind of posts does r/washingtondc get most?
On r/washingtondc, most posts are text posts (62%)