- Subscribers
- 3,217,242
- Average Upvotes
- 28.5
- Average Comments
- 7.7
- Min. Upvotes to HOT
- 1
r/Physics
Best Time to Post on r/Physics (UTC TIME)
r/Physics peaks Sundays 6pm-8pm UTC
Physics Subscriber Count - redditli.st
About r/Physics
r/Physics was created on March 16, 2008, making it 18 years and 1 month old and one of the earliest subreddits on Reddit. With 3,217,242 members, this is a large and well-established subreddit with significant reach and influence on Reddit.
r/Physics is steadily growing, with 7,805 new members in the last 30 days.
r/Physics Engagement Analysis
r/Physics shows typical engagement for a community of this scale, with an average of 28.5 upvotes per post across its 3,217,242 members. The community is moderately discussion-oriented, with a comment-to-upvote ratio of 0.27. To reach the Hot section of r/Physics, posts typically need at least 1 upvotes, reflecting the community's activity level.
Posts on r/Physics receive an average of 7.7 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/Physics Posting Patterns Analysis
Based on an analysis of 61 top posts from the past week, Sunday is the most active day with 14 posts reaching the top, while Thursday sees the least activity with 5 posts. Weekend activity tends to outpace weekdays, suggesting a more leisure-oriented community.
The peak posting hours are around 6pm UTC (5 posts), 2pm UTC (5 posts), and 10pm UTC (5 posts). The quietest hours are 7am UTC, 12pm UTC, and 9pm UTC, with only 1-1 posts each reaching the top during these times.
Weekly breakdown: Monday (6), Tuesday (8), Wednesday (8), Thursday (5), Friday (11), Saturday (9), Sunday (14) posts reaching the top.
r/Physics Growth Analysis
r/Physics currently has 3,217,242 subscribers. Over the past 30 days, the community has grown by 7,805 members (0.24%), averaging 252 new subscribers per day. This growth rate places r/Physics in the top 19% of all tracked subreddits.
Over the past 90 days, r/Physics has gained 23,487 subscribers (0.74%). Since tracking began 630 days ago, the community has added 470,071 total subscribers. Growth has been accelerating recently compared to the longer-term trend.
r/Physics Milestones
- Fastest growth period: +43,016 subscribers Jan 2025
r/Physics Growth Trend
r/Physics is steadily growing, with 7,805 new members in the last 30 days.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many subscribers does r/Physics have?
r/Physics has 3,217,242 subscribers as of May 2026.
What is the best time to post on r/Physics?
The best time to post on r/Physics is Sundays 6pm-8pm UTC, based on analysis of top-performing posts from the past week.
Is r/Physics growing?
r/Physics is steadily growing, with 7,805 new members in the last 30 days.
When was r/Physics created?
r/Physics was created on March 16, 2008, making it 18 years old.
How many upvotes do you need to reach Hot on r/Physics?
Posts on r/Physics typically need at least 1 upvotes to reach the Hot section.
r/Physics Key Statistics Summary
r/Physics is a Reddit community with 3,217,242 subscribers. The community describes itself as: "For physicists and physics students. See the rules before posting, and the subreddit wiki for common questions. Basic homework questions are not allowed." The best time to post on r/Physics is Sundays 6pm-8pm UTC. Posts receive an average of 28.5 upvotes and 7.7 comments. The minimum upvotes needed to reach the Hot section is approximately 1. The subreddit is adding approximately 252 new members each day. Founded 18 years ago, r/Physics 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 14:06:46