- Subscribers
- 167,493
- Average Upvotes
- 374.9
- Average Comments
- 16.2
- Min. Upvotes to HOT
- 43
r/XFiles
Best Time to Post on r/XFiles (UTC TIME)
r/XFiles peaks Wednesdays 8pm-10pm UTC
XFiles Subscriber Count - redditli.st
About r/XFiles
r/XFiles was created on June 10, 2010, making it 15 years and 9 months old and one of the earliest subreddits on Reddit. With 167,493 members, this is a mid-size community that has built a substantial following and typically sees consistent daily activity.
r/XFiles is experiencing strong growth, with 3,629 new members in the last 30 days.
r/XFiles Engagement Analysis
r/XFiles shows very high engagement relative to its size, with an average of 374.9 upvotes per post across its 167,493 members. The community is primarily content-consumption focused, with a comment-to-upvote ratio of 0.04. To reach the Hot section of r/XFiles, posts typically need at least 43 upvotes, reflecting the community's activity level.
Posts on r/XFiles receive an average of 16.2 comments, indicating a community that primarily engages through upvoting content. Posts tend to be appreciated more through voting than through discussion in the comments.
r/XFiles Posting Patterns Analysis
Based on an analysis of 100 top posts from the past week, Wednesday is the most active day with 18 posts reaching the top, while Thursday sees the least activity with 12 posts. Activity is fairly evenly distributed between weekdays and weekends.
The peak posting hours are around 8pm UTC (10 posts), 10pm UTC (10 posts), and 7pm UTC (9 posts). The quietest hours are 1pm UTC, 2pm UTC, and 4pm UTC, with only 1-1 posts each reaching the top during these times.
Weekly breakdown: Monday (13), Tuesday (12), Wednesday (18), Thursday (12), Friday (15), Saturday (15), Sunday (15) posts reaching the top.
r/XFiles Growth Analysis
r/XFiles currently has 167,493 subscribers. Over the past 30 days, the community has grown by 3,629 members (2.21%), averaging 96 new subscribers per day. This growth rate places r/XFiles in the top 1% of all tracked subreddits.
Over the past 90 days, r/XFiles has gained 8,480 subscribers (5.33%). Since tracking began 589 days ago, the community has added 47,248 total subscribers.
r/XFiles Milestones
- Fastest growth period: +2,083 subscribers Jan 2025
r/XFiles Growth Trend
r/XFiles is experiencing strong growth, with 3,629 new members in the last 30 days.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many subscribers does r/XFiles have?
r/XFiles has 167,493 subscribers as of March 2026.
What is the best time to post on r/XFiles?
The best time to post on r/XFiles is Wednesdays 8pm-10pm UTC, based on analysis of top-performing posts from the past week.
Is r/XFiles growing?
r/XFiles is experiencing strong growth, with 3,629 new members in the last 30 days.
When was r/XFiles created?
r/XFiles was created on June 10, 2010, making it 15 years old.
How many upvotes do you need to reach Hot on r/XFiles?
Posts on r/XFiles typically need at least 43 upvotes to reach the Hot section.
r/XFiles Key Statistics Summary
r/XFiles is a Reddit community with 167,493 subscribers. The community describes itself as: "Welcome to Reddit's X-Files Community! This is a place for lovers of everything X-Files, The Lone Gunmen, and Millennium. (Sub Icon designed by /u/Canes-305)" The best time to post on r/XFiles is Wednesdays 8pm-10pm UTC. Posts receive an average of 374.9 upvotes and 16.2 comments. The minimum upvotes needed to reach the Hot section is approximately 43. The subreddit is adding approximately 96 new members each day. Founded 15 years ago, r/XFiles is tracked and analyzed by RedditList as part of its comprehensive database of over 106,347 subreddits.
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Last updated: 2026-03-20 13:06:02