- Subscribers
- 257,252
- Average Upvotes
- 14.7
- Average Comments
- 31.3
- Min. Upvotes to HOT
- 1
r/AskHistory
Best Time to Post on r/AskHistory (UTC TIME)
r/AskHistory peaks Wednesdays 2am-4am UTC
AskHistory Subscriber Count - redditli.st
About r/AskHistory
r/AskHistory was created on January 20, 2011, making it 15 years and 6 months old and one of the earliest subreddits on Reddit. With 257,252 members, this is a mid-size community that has built a substantial following and typically sees consistent daily activity.
r/AskHistory is experiencing strong growth, with 5,156 new members in the last 30 days.
r/AskHistory Engagement Analysis
r/AskHistory shows typical engagement for a community of this scale, with an average of 14.7 upvotes per post across its 257,252 members. The community is highly discussion-oriented, with a comment-to-upvote ratio of 2.13. To reach the Hot section of r/AskHistory, posts typically need at least 1 upvotes, reflecting the community's activity level.
Posts on r/AskHistory receive an average of 31.3 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/AskHistory Posting Patterns Analysis
Based on an analysis of 54 top posts from the past week, Wednesday is the most active day with 14 posts reaching the top, while Friday sees the least activity with 5 posts. Activity is fairly evenly distributed between weekdays and weekends.
The peak posting hours are around 2am UTC (8 posts), 4pm UTC (5 posts), and 8pm UTC (4 posts). The quietest hours are 7pm UTC, 6am UTC, and 7am UTC, with only 1-1 posts each reaching the top during these times.
Weekly breakdown: Monday (5), Tuesday (9), Wednesday (14), Thursday (5), Friday (5), Saturday (7), Sunday (9) posts reaching the top.
r/AskHistory Growth Analysis
r/AskHistory currently has 257,252 subscribers. Over the past 30 days, the community has grown by 5,156 members (2.05%), averaging 161 new subscribers per day. This growth rate places r/AskHistory in the top 1% of all tracked subreddits.
Over the past 90 days, r/AskHistory has gained 11,375 subscribers (4.63%). Since tracking began 649 days ago, the community has added 83,388 total subscribers.
r/AskHistory Milestones
- Reached 250K subscribers Jun 2026
- Fastest growth period: +6,276 subscribers Jan 2025
r/AskHistory Growth Trend
r/AskHistory is experiencing strong growth, with 5,156 new members in the last 30 days.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many subscribers does r/AskHistory have?
r/AskHistory has 257,252 subscribers as of August 2026.
What is the best time to post on r/AskHistory?
The best time to post on r/AskHistory is Wednesdays 2am-4am UTC, based on analysis of top-performing posts from the past week.
Is r/AskHistory growing?
r/AskHistory is experiencing strong growth, with 5,156 new members in the last 30 days.
When was r/AskHistory created?
r/AskHistory was created on January 20, 2011, making it 15 years old.
How many upvotes do you need to reach Hot on r/AskHistory?
Posts on r/AskHistory typically need at least 1 upvotes to reach the Hot section.
r/AskHistory Key Statistics Summary
r/AskHistory is a Reddit community with 257,252 subscribers. The community describes itself as: "For asking casual questions about historical events prior to 01/01/2001. Also see r/History or r/AskHistorians." The best time to post on r/AskHistory is Wednesdays 2am-4am UTC. Posts receive an average of 14.7 upvotes and 31.3 comments. The minimum upvotes needed to reach the Hot section is approximately 1. The subreddit is adding approximately 161 new members each day. Founded 15 years ago, r/AskHistory is tracked and analyzed by RedditList as part of its comprehensive database of over 106,367 subreddits.
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Last updated: 2026-07-24 20:27:39