352 posts analyzed Updated Jul 2026
Averages 11 posts/day, top 25% activity. Most active Fridays around 3 AM UTC. Mostly image posts (78%).
r/WWIIplanes Traffic & Engagement r/WWIIplanes Traffic & Engagement
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Upvote Distribution
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r/WWIIplanes Most Active Times When r/WWIIplanes Is Most Active
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r/WWIIplanes Flair Performance r/WWIIplanes Flair Performance
Upvotes and volume by flair Average upvotes and post volume by flair
| Flair | Posts | Upvotes |
|---|---|---|
| discussion | 12 (44.4%) | 216 |
| colorized | 8 (29.6%) | 199 |
| museum | 7 (25.9%) | 367 |
Post Type Breakdown
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r/WWIIplanes Trending Keywords Trending Keywords in r/WWIIplanes
Ranked by how often they appear Title keywords ranked by how often they appear
| Keyword | Mentions ▼ | Upvotes | Comments |
|---|---|---|---|
| aircraft | 36 (10.2%) | 301 | 23 |
| fighter | 30 (8.5%) | 206 | 9 |
| air | 30 (8.5%) | 268 | 13 |
| squadron | 28 (8.0%) | 205 | 6 |
| group | 24 (6.8%) | 377 | 11 |
| flying | 22 (6.3%) | 348 | 11 |
| wwii | 21 (6.0%) | 151 | 13 |
| pilot | 19 (5.4%) | 189 | 11 |
| force | 18 (5.1%) | 230 | 7 |
| raf | 17 (4.8%) | 211 | 6 |
r/WWIIplanes Mentioned Domains Mentioned Domains in r/WWIIplanes
Most linked sites Most linked sites in this subreddit
| Domain | Links | Upvotes |
|---|---|---|
| youtube.com | 20 | 45 |
| youtu.be | 11 | 24 |
| theaviationgeekclub.com | 7 | 130 |
r/WWIIplanes Top Posts Top Performing Posts in r/WWIIplanes
Highest-performing posts Highest-performing posts. Each title links to Reddit.
Turkish Fw-190 restoration project test flight
Captured F6F-5 Hellcat Yo-801: The Japanese Test Hellcat
Why didn’t American WWII radial engine aircraft have prop spinners even though basically all other nation’s radial aircraft did?
B-17 "E-Rat-Icator" from the 452nd Bomb Group was the only original aircraft from the group to survive the group's entire tour of duty in Europe- 120 recorded bombing missions and 138 recorded take-offs.
German teenagers examine a Messerschmitt BF 109 at an arms exhibition in 1940
PBY Catalina photographed by my Grandma in 1977 on Diego Garcia (enhanced)
Took a trip to the Steven F. Udvar Hazy Center in Virginia!
Northrop P-61B Black Widow over San Francisco Bay, 23 June 1948
Last Knight's Cross recipient has died.
Formation of B-24s flying over the French coast.
r/WWIIplanes Audience Overlap r/WWIIplanes Subreddit Overlap & Related Communities
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r/WWIIplanes FAQ Frequently Asked Questions About r/WWIIplanes
What's the best time to post on r/WWIIplanes?
Based on posting volume, r/WWIIplanes is most active on Fridays around 3 AM UTC. That window has the most community activity, but busier hours also mean more competition for attention.
How active is r/WWIIplanes?
r/WWIIplanes averages 11 posts per day and ranks in the top 25% for activity among tracked SFW subreddits.
How many upvotes do posts on r/WWIIplanes get?
Posts on r/WWIIplanes average about 223 upvotes this month (net score per post).
What kind of posts does r/WWIIplanes get most?
On r/WWIIplanes, most posts are image posts (78%)