165 posts analyzed Updated Aug 2026
Averages 5 posts/day, top 50% activity. Most active Fridays around 10 PM UTC. Mostly text posts (68%).
r/washu Traffic & Engagement r/washu Traffic & Engagement
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r/washu Most Active Times When r/washu Is Most Active
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r/washu Flair Performance r/washu Flair Performance
Upvotes and volume by flair Average upvotes and post volume by flair
| Flair | Posts | Upvotes |
|---|---|---|
| Housing | 30 (18.6%) | 2 |
| Extracurriculars | 30 (18.6%) | 3 |
| Classes | 29 (18.0%) | 2 |
| Discussion | 23 (14.3%) | 5 |
| Admissions | 15 (9.3%) | 2 |
| News | 15 (9.3%) | 9 |
| Jobs | 13 (8.1%) | 1 |
| Financial Aid | 6 (3.7%) | 3 |
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r/washu Trending Keywords Trending Keywords in r/washu
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| Keyword | Mentions ▼ | Upvotes | Comments |
|---|---|---|---|
| washu | 28 (17.0%) | 6 | 4 |
| august | 25 (15.2%) | 2 | 1 |
| free | 10 (6.1%) | 3 | 0 |
| open | 10 (6.1%) | 4 | 1 |
r/washu Mentioned Domains Mentioned Domains in r/washu
Most linked sites Most linked sites in this subreddit
| Domain | Links | Upvotes |
|---|---|---|
| happenings.washu.edu | 7 | 2 |
| samfoxschool.washu.edu | 4 | 1 |
| stlmag.com | 4 | 17 |
| library.washu.edu | 3 | 2 |
r/washu Top Posts Top Performing Posts in r/washu
Highest-performing posts Highest-performing posts. Each title links to Reddit.
WashU’s Martin says he did not help write the Trump administration’s letter
WashU’s mascot finally has a name: Meet Forest
Turf war over parking is brewing in Forest Park: The city is eyeing a three-hour limit on the western edge of the park—which would give WashU employees the boot.
I made a better app than WUGO/Presence
[Open] Mod Application
WashU Cinema Presents: Raiders of the Lost Ark. August 27, 2026, 8 pm - 10 pm. Danforth Campus Brown Hall 100. Ticket $4 - $7. Free for WashU Students
Crushed Red
Federal lawsuit alleges WashU fired employee after racial discrimination complaint
Dining here sucks
Is this a safe area?
| Title | Upvotes | Comments | Type | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| WashU’s Martin says he did not help write the Trump administration’s letter | 31 | 13 | link | Aug 6 |
| WashU’s mascot finally has a name: Meet Forest | 28 | 6 | link | Aug 20 |
| Turf war over parking is brewing in Forest Park: The city is eyeing a three-hour limit on the western edge of the park—which would give WashU employees the boot. | 28 | 15 | link | Aug 13 |
| I made a better app than WUGO/Presence | 27 | 8 | image | Aug 15 |
| [Open] Mod Application | 18 | 1 | text | Aug 10 |
| WashU Cinema Presents: Raiders of the Lost Ark. August 27, 2026, 8 pm - 10 pm. Danforth Campus Brown Hall 100. Ticket $4 - $7. Free for WashU Students | 13 | 0 | link | Aug 20 |
| Crushed Red | 13 | 3 | text | Aug 28 |
| Federal lawsuit alleges WashU fired employee after racial discrimination complaint | 13 | 11 | link | Aug 25 |
| Dining here sucks | 9 | 25 | text | Aug 26 |
| Is this a safe area? | 8 | 18 | image | Aug 17 |
r/washu Audience Overlap r/washu Subreddit Overlap & Related Communities
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r/washu FAQ Frequently Asked Questions About r/washu
What's the best time to post on r/washu?
Based on posting volume, r/washu is most active on Fridays around 10 PM UTC. That window has the most community activity, but busier hours also mean more competition for attention.
How active is r/washu?
r/washu averages 5 posts per day and ranks in the top 50% for activity among tracked SFW subreddits.
How many upvotes do posts on r/washu get?
Posts on r/washu average about 3 upvotes this month (net score per post).
What kind of posts does r/washu get most?
On r/washu, most posts are text posts (68%)