2.2K posts analyzed Updated Aug 2026
Averages 72 posts/day, top 5% activity. Most active Saturdays around 8 PM UTC. Mostly text posts (63%).
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] | 955 (42.9%) | 41 |
| [News] | 232 (10.4%) | 181 |
| [Fun!] | 208 (9.3%) | 92 |
| [Event] | 178 (8.0%) | 58 |
| [Rant] | 151 (6.8%) | 152 |
| [Transportation] | 123 (5.5%) | 45 |
| [Meetup] | 63 (2.8%) | 58 |
| [IT'S HAPPENING!] | 52 (2.3%) | 85 |
| [Sports] | 44 (2.0%) | 64 |
| [History] | 43 (1.9%) | 43 |
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r/washingtondc Trending Keywords Trending Keywords in r/washingtondc
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| Keyword | Mentions ▼ | Upvotes | Comments |
|---|---|---|---|
| anyone | 97 (4.3%) | 55 | 31 |
| looking | 95 (4.3%) | 15 | 8 |
| washington | 66 (3.0%) | 137 | 23 |
| national | 64 (2.9%) | 136 | 45 |
| best | 60 (2.7%) | 20 | 19 |
| metro | 54 (2.4%) | 191 | 50 |
| help | 53 (2.4%) | 78 | 19 |
| tickets | 49 (2.2%) | 8 | 10 |
| trump | 47 (2.1%) | 296 | 41 |
| free | 44 (2.0%) | 45 | 14 |
r/washingtondc Mentioned Domains Mentioned Domains in r/washingtondc
Most linked sites Most linked sites in this subreddit
| Domain | Links | Upvotes |
|---|---|---|
| apnews.com | 12 | 175 |
| youtube.com | 10 | 8 |
| notus.org | 10 | 186 |
| npr.org | 9 | 279 |
| wusa9.com | 8 | 140 |
| theguardian.com | 8 | 19 |
| youtu.be | 7 | 10 |
| wtop.com | 6 | 51 |
| washingtonpost.com | 6 | 221 |
| dc.citycast.fm | 5 | 128 |
r/washingtondc Top Posts Top Performing Posts in r/washingtondc
Highest-performing posts Highest-performing posts. Each title links to Reddit.
I adopted the block in front of the Russian Embassy on behalf of an org that sends ambulances to Ukraine.
i am about to be ~insufferable~
Eating out is starting to feel like a scam
Seems the guy’s event had a LARGE turnout
DC folks, please help us
Trump quietly cuts down historic Washington DC cherry trees to make room for golf course. The Trump administration has been accused of removing trees from a golf course in Washington, D.C., without getting approval from officials, despite being told to do so
Avant garde hotdog presentation at the Grand Prix
How does anyone have a job???
HOLY FUCK STOP PREACHING ON THE METRO
View of the storm from Georgetown’s library
| Title | Upvotes | Comments | Type | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| I adopted the block in front of the Russian Embassy on behalf of an org that sends ambulances to Ukraine. | 5.0K | 110 | image | Aug 14 |
| i am about to be ~insufferable~ | 5.0K | 105 | image | Aug 18 |
| Eating out is starting to feel like a scam | 4.1K | 639 | image | Aug 31 |
| Seems the guy’s event had a LARGE turnout | 3.4K | 178 | image | Aug 15 |
| DC folks, please help us | 3.3K | 316 | image | Aug 2 |
| Trump quietly cuts down historic Washington DC cherry trees to make room for golf course. The Trump administration has been accused of removing trees from a golf course in Washington, D.C., without getting approval from officials, despite being told to do so | 2.8K | 207 | link | Aug 31 |
| Avant garde hotdog presentation at the Grand Prix | 2.7K | 286 | image | Aug 23 |
| How does anyone have a job??? | 2.1K | 1.1K | text | Aug 13 |
| HOLY FUCK STOP PREACHING ON THE METRO | 2.0K | 321 | text | Aug 5 |
| View of the storm from Georgetown’s library | 2.0K | 36 | image | Aug 16 |
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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 Saturdays around 8 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 72 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 76 upvotes this month (net score per post).
What kind of posts does r/washingtondc get most?
On r/washingtondc, most posts are text posts (63%)