- Subscribers
- 62,127
- Average Upvotes
- 40.0
- Average Comments
- 34.8
- Min. Upvotes to HOT
- 6
r/Athens
Best Time to Post on r/Athens (UTC TIME)
r/Athens peaks Thursdays 8pm-10pm UTC
Athens Subscriber Count - redditli.st
About r/Athens
r/Athens was created on June 29, 2009, making it 16 years and 10 months old and one of the earliest subreddits on Reddit. With 62,127 members, this is a growing community that has moved beyond the niche stage and attracts regular new members.
r/Athens is experiencing strong growth, with 1,233 new members in the last 30 days.
r/Athens Engagement Analysis
r/Athens shows moderate engagement relative to its size, with an average of 40.0 upvotes per post across its 62,127 members. The community is highly discussion-oriented, with a comment-to-upvote ratio of 0.87. To reach the Hot section of r/Athens, posts typically need at least 6 upvotes, reflecting the community's activity level.
Posts on r/Athens receive an average of 34.8 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/Athens Posting Patterns Analysis
Based on an analysis of 100 top posts from the past week, Thursday is the most active day with 19 posts reaching the top, while Saturday sees the least activity with 4 posts. Weekday activity is higher than weekends, suggesting a more professionally-oriented community.
The peak posting hours are around 8pm UTC (10 posts), 5pm UTC (10 posts), and 7pm UTC (9 posts). The quietest hours are 7am UTC, 11pm UTC, and 4am UTC, with only 2-2 posts each reaching the top during these times.
Weekly breakdown: Monday (13), Tuesday (15), Wednesday (15), Thursday (19), Friday (19), Saturday (4), Sunday (15) posts reaching the top.
r/Athens Growth Analysis
r/Athens currently has 62,127 subscribers. Over the past 30 days, the community has grown by 1,233 members (2.02%), averaging 40 new subscribers per day. This growth rate places r/Athens in the top 1% of all tracked subreddits.
Over the past 90 days, r/Athens has gained 3,380 subscribers (5.75%). Since tracking began 630 days ago, the community has added 19,468 total subscribers.
r/Athens Milestones
- Reached 50K subscribers Apr 2025
- Fastest growth period: +587 subscribers Oct 2025
r/Athens Growth Trend
r/Athens is experiencing strong growth, with 1,233 new members in the last 30 days.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many subscribers does r/Athens have?
r/Athens has 62,127 subscribers as of May 2026.
What is the best time to post on r/Athens?
The best time to post on r/Athens is Thursdays 8pm-10pm UTC, based on analysis of top-performing posts from the past week.
Is r/Athens growing?
r/Athens is experiencing strong growth, with 1,233 new members in the last 30 days.
When was r/Athens created?
r/Athens was created on June 29, 2009, making it 16 years old.
How many upvotes do you need to reach Hot on r/Athens?
Posts on r/Athens typically need at least 6 upvotes to reach the Hot section.
r/Athens Key Statistics Summary
r/Athens is a Reddit community with 62,127 subscribers. The community describes itself as: "Athens, GA, USA: The Classic City!" The best time to post on r/Athens is Thursdays 8pm-10pm UTC. Posts receive an average of 40.0 upvotes and 34.8 comments. The minimum upvotes needed to reach the Hot section is approximately 6. The subreddit is adding approximately 40 new members each day. Founded 16 years ago, r/Athens is tracked and analyzed by RedditList as part of its comprehensive database of over 106,351 subreddits.
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Last updated: 2026-05-01 11:49:02