5.4K posts analyzed Updated Jul 2026
Averages 174 posts/day, top 1% activity. Most active Fridays around 9 AM UTC. Mostly link posts (100%).
r/worldnews Traffic & Engagement r/worldnews Traffic & Engagement
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Upvote Distribution
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r/worldnews Most Active Times When r/worldnews Is Most Active
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r/worldnews Flair Performance r/worldnews Flair Performance
Upvotes and volume by flair Average upvotes and post volume by flair
| Flair | Posts | Upvotes |
|---|---|---|
| Russia/Ukraine | 780 (24.7%) | 2.1K |
| Not Appropriate Subreddit | 421 (13.3%) | 128 |
| Israel/Palestine | 242 (7.7%) | 947 |
| Dynamic Paywall | 227 (7.2%) | 693 |
| No Images/Videos | 215 (6.8%) | 2 |
| Queue Flooding | 214 (6.8%) | 1 |
| Covered by other articles | 205 (6.5%) | 201 |
| Behind Soft Paywall | 153 (4.8%) | 907 |
| Opinion/Analysis | 136 (4.3%) | 186 |
| No Live Feeds | 81 (2.6%) | 1 |
Post Type Breakdown
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r/worldnews Trending Keywords Trending Keywords in r/worldnews
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| Keyword | Mentions ▼ | Upvotes | Comments |
|---|---|---|---|
| says | 532 (9.8%) | 1.4K | 125 |
| iran | 527 (9.8%) | 899 | 112 |
| ukraine | 404 (7.5%) | 1.9K | 118 |
| trump | 372 (6.9%) | 1.6K | 181 |
| russian | 311 (5.8%) | 1.8K | 96 |
| russia | 289 (5.3%) | 2.0K | 128 |
| removed | 246 (4.5%) | 8 | 2 |
| moderator | 225 (4.2%) | 1 | 1 |
| china | 214 (4.0%) | 414 | 45 |
| attack | 205 (3.8%) | 666 | 87 |
r/worldnews Mentioned Domains Mentioned Domains in r/worldnews
Most linked sites Most linked sites in this subreddit
| Domain | Links | Upvotes |
|---|---|---|
| reuters.com | 589 | 660 |
| bbc.com | 277 | 422 |
| theguardian.com | 260 | 524 |
| apnews.com | 229 | 586 |
| youtube.com | 158 | 1 |
| united24media.com | 111 | 3.0K |
| jpost.com | 99 | 459 |
| kyivindependent.com | 92 | 2.0K |
| kyivpost.com | 81 | 3.2K |
| cnn.com | 72 | 974 |
r/worldnews Top Posts Top Performing Posts in r/worldnews
Highest-performing posts Highest-performing posts. Each title links to Reddit.
Russia planning attack on Poland to test Nato resolve, US warns
'End American Aid': Netanyahu Says Israel No Longer Needs US Assistance
London Mayor: 'I will act to enforce arrest warrant against Netanyahu'
“Russia Has Lost the Black Sea,” Zelenskyy Says
Billionaire Elon Musk has thrown his support behind far-right leader Marine Le Pen's bid for the French presidency, calling her "France's last hope", and prompting accusations of foreign interference in the 2027 election
JD Vance accuses Israel of 'manipulating' US public opinion to prolong Iran war
'Moscow will fall' — 13 Russian power stations shut down across occupied Ukraine, military says
Brazil denies entry to Trump officials ahead of elections
Telegraph: Zelensky will not be allowed to speak at the NATO summit to avoid offending Trump.
We Don’t Want Russia Without Fuel, We Want Ukraine Without War, Zelenksy Says
r/worldnews Audience Overlap r/worldnews Subreddit Overlap & Related Communities
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r/worldnews FAQ Frequently Asked Questions About r/worldnews
What's the best time to post on r/worldnews?
Based on posting volume, r/worldnews is most active on Fridays around 9 AM UTC. That window has the most community activity, but busier hours also mean more competition for attention.
How active is r/worldnews?
r/worldnews averages 174 posts per day and ranks in the top 1% for activity among tracked SFW subreddits.
How many upvotes do posts on r/worldnews get?
Posts on r/worldnews average about 736 upvotes this month (net score per post).
What kind of posts does r/worldnews get most?
On r/worldnews, most posts are link posts (100%)