- Subscribers
- 144,664
- Average Upvotes
- 140.8
- Average Comments
- 50.7
- Min. Upvotes to HOT
- 2
r/AskChicago
Best Time to Post on r/AskChicago (UTC TIME)
r/AskChicago peaks Mondays 4pm-6pm UTC
AskChicago Subscriber Count - redditli.st
About r/AskChicago
r/AskChicago was created on September 17, 2012, making it 13 years and 8 months old and one of the older subreddits on Reddit. With 144,664 members, this is a mid-size community that has built a substantial following and typically sees consistent daily activity.
r/AskChicago is experiencing strong growth, with 4,600 new members in the last 30 days.
r/AskChicago Engagement Analysis
r/AskChicago shows moderate engagement relative to its size, with an average of 140.8 upvotes per post across its 144,664 members. The community is moderately discussion-oriented, with a comment-to-upvote ratio of 0.36. To reach the Hot section of r/AskChicago, posts typically need at least 2 upvotes, reflecting the community's activity level.
Posts on r/AskChicago receive an average of 50.7 comments, indicating a community with a healthy balance between content appreciation and active discussion. Members regularly engage with posts through both upvotes and comments.
r/AskChicago Posting Patterns Analysis
Based on an analysis of 100 top posts from the past week, Monday is the most active day with 20 posts reaching the top, while Friday sees the least activity with 10 posts. Activity is fairly evenly distributed between weekdays and weekends.
The peak posting hours are around 4pm UTC (9 posts), 1am UTC (8 posts), and 7pm UTC (7 posts). The quietest hours are 2pm UTC, 8am UTC, and 6am UTC, with only 2-1 posts each reaching the top during these times.
Weekly breakdown: Monday (20), Tuesday (16), Wednesday (12), Thursday (14), Friday (10), Saturday (15), Sunday (13) posts reaching the top.
r/AskChicago Growth Analysis
r/AskChicago currently has 144,664 subscribers. Over the past 30 days, the community has grown by 4,600 members (3.28%), averaging 153 new subscribers per day. This growth rate places r/AskChicago in the top 1% of all tracked subreddits.
Over the past 90 days, r/AskChicago has gained 15,802 subscribers (12.26%). Since tracking began 644 days ago, the community has added 92,750 total subscribers. Growth has been accelerating recently compared to the longer-term trend.
r/AskChicago Milestones
- Reached 100K subscribers Jul 2025
- Fastest growth period: +3,047 subscribers Apr 2025
r/AskChicago Growth Trend
r/AskChicago is experiencing strong growth, with 4,600 new members in the last 30 days.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many subscribers does r/AskChicago have?
r/AskChicago has 144,664 subscribers as of May 2026.
What is the best time to post on r/AskChicago?
The best time to post on r/AskChicago is Mondays 4pm-6pm UTC, based on analysis of top-performing posts from the past week.
Is r/AskChicago growing?
r/AskChicago is experiencing strong growth, with 4,600 new members in the last 30 days.
When was r/AskChicago created?
r/AskChicago was created on September 17, 2012, making it 13 years old.
How many upvotes do you need to reach Hot on r/AskChicago?
Posts on r/AskChicago typically need at least 2 upvotes to reach the Hot section.
r/AskChicago Key Statistics Summary
r/AskChicago is a Reddit community with 144,664 subscribers. The community describes itself as: "/r/AskChicago is a place to ask Chicagoans questions about the Windy City." The best time to post on r/AskChicago is Mondays 4pm-6pm UTC. Posts receive an average of 140.8 upvotes and 50.7 comments. The minimum upvotes needed to reach the Hot section is approximately 2. The subreddit is adding approximately 153 new members each day. Founded 13 years ago, r/AskChicago is tracked and analyzed by RedditList as part of its comprehensive database of over 106,352 subreddits.
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Last updated: 2026-05-13 21:15:26