- Subscribers
- 1,457,574
- Average Upvotes
- 107.5
- Average Comments
- 59.6
- Min. Upvotes to HOT
- 4
r/AskEconomics
Best Time to Post on r/AskEconomics (UTC TIME)
r/AskEconomics peaks Sundays 4pm-6pm UTC
AskEconomics Subscriber Count - redditli.st
About r/AskEconomics
r/AskEconomics was created on March 31, 2011, making it 15 years and 7 months old and one of the earliest subreddits on Reddit. With 1,457,574 members, this is a large and well-established subreddit with significant reach and influence on Reddit.
r/AskEconomics is experiencing strong growth, with 16,718 new members in the last 30 days.
r/AskEconomics Engagement Analysis
r/AskEconomics shows typical engagement for a community of this scale, with an average of 107.5 upvotes per post across its 1,457,574 members. The community is highly discussion-oriented, with a comment-to-upvote ratio of 0.55. To reach the Hot section of r/AskEconomics, posts typically need at least 4 upvotes, reflecting the community's activity level.
Posts on r/AskEconomics receive an average of 59.6 comments, indicating a highly engaged community where members actively participate in conversations rather than passively consuming content. This level of discussion is characteristic of communities that value dialogue and diverse perspectives.
r/AskEconomics Posting Patterns Analysis
Based on an analysis of 87 top posts from the past week, Sunday is the most active day with 23 posts reaching the top, while Thursday sees the least activity with 9 posts. Weekend activity tends to outpace weekdays, suggesting a more leisure-oriented community.
The peak posting hours are around 4pm UTC (7 posts), 6pm UTC (7 posts), and 3pm UTC (6 posts). The quietest hours are 2pm UTC, 9am UTC, and 11pm UTC, with only 1-1 posts each reaching the top during these times.
Weekly breakdown: Monday (9), Tuesday (13), Wednesday (13), Thursday (9), Friday (9), Saturday (11), Sunday (23) posts reaching the top.
r/AskEconomics Growth Analysis
r/AskEconomics currently has 1,457,574 subscribers. Over the past 30 days, the community has grown by 16,718 members (1.16%), averaging 172 new subscribers per day. This growth rate places r/AskEconomics in the top 6% of all tracked subreddits.
Over the past 90 days, r/AskEconomics has gained 16,718 subscribers (1.16%). Since tracking began 746 days ago, the community has added 140,526 total subscribers. The recent growth rate is consistent with the community's longer-term trajectory.
r/AskEconomics Milestones
- Fastest growth period: +15,595 subscribers Oct 2026
r/AskEconomics Growth Trend
r/AskEconomics is experiencing strong growth, with 16,718 new members in the last 30 days.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many subscribers does r/AskEconomics have?
r/AskEconomics has 1,457,574 subscribers as of November 2026.
What is the best time to post on r/AskEconomics?
The best time to post on r/AskEconomics is Sundays 4pm-6pm UTC, based on analysis of top-performing posts from the past week.
Is r/AskEconomics growing?
r/AskEconomics is experiencing strong growth, with 16,718 new members in the last 30 days.
When was r/AskEconomics created?
r/AskEconomics was created on March 31, 2011, making it 15 years old.
How many upvotes do you need to reach Hot on r/AskEconomics?
Posts on r/AskEconomics typically need at least 4 upvotes to reach the Hot section.
r/AskEconomics Key Statistics Summary
r/AskEconomics is a Reddit community with 1,457,574 subscribers. The community describes itself as: "A central repository for questions about economic theory, research, and policy. Please read the rules before posting, as we remove all comments which break the rules. Answers must be in-depth and..." The best time to post on r/AskEconomics is Sundays 4pm-6pm UTC. Posts receive an average of 107.5 upvotes and 59.6 comments. The minimum upvotes needed to reach the Hot section is approximately 4. The subreddit is adding approximately 172 new members each day. Founded 15 years ago, r/AskEconomics is tracked and analyzed by RedditList as part of its comprehensive database of over 106,374 subreddits.
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