- Subscribers
- 498,036
- Average Upvotes
- 724.6
- Average Comments
- 25.0
- Min. Upvotes to HOT
- 23
r/socialism
Best Time to Post on r/socialism (UTC TIME)
r/socialism peaks Mondays 7pm-9pm UTC
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About r/socialism
r/socialism was created on June 29, 2008, making it 17 years and 10 months old and one of the earliest subreddits on Reddit. With 498,036 members, this is a mid-size community that has built a substantial following and typically sees consistent daily activity.
r/socialism is steadily growing, with 2,341 new members in the last 30 days.
r/socialism Engagement Analysis
r/socialism shows very high engagement relative to its size, with an average of 724.6 upvotes per post across its 498,036 members. The community is primarily content-consumption focused, with a comment-to-upvote ratio of 0.03. To reach the Hot section of r/socialism, posts typically need at least 23 upvotes, reflecting the community's activity level.
Posts on r/socialism receive an average of 25.0 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/socialism Posting Patterns Analysis
Based on an analysis of 100 top posts from the past week, Monday is the most active day with 20 posts reaching the top, while Thursday sees the least activity with 8 posts. Weekday activity is higher than weekends, suggesting a more professionally-oriented community.
The peak posting hours are around 7pm UTC (11 posts), 6pm UTC (8 posts), and 4pm UTC (8 posts). The quietest hours are 12am UTC, 8am UTC, and 5am UTC, with only 2-1 posts each reaching the top during these times.
Weekly breakdown: Monday (20), Tuesday (18), Wednesday (14), Thursday (8), Friday (19), Saturday (11), Sunday (10) posts reaching the top.
r/socialism Growth Analysis
r/socialism currently has 498,036 subscribers. Over the past 30 days, the community has grown by 2,341 members (0.47%), averaging 76 new subscribers per day. This growth rate places r/socialism in the top 8% of all tracked subreddits.
Over the past 90 days, r/socialism has gained 9,643 subscribers (1.97%). Since tracking began 625 days ago, the community has added 39,635 total subscribers. Growth has been accelerating recently compared to the longer-term trend.
r/socialism Milestones
- Fastest growth period: +1,943 subscribers Feb 2026
r/socialism Growth Trend
r/socialism is steadily growing, with 2,341 new members in the last 30 days.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many subscribers does r/socialism have?
r/socialism has 498,036 subscribers as of April 2026.
What is the best time to post on r/socialism?
The best time to post on r/socialism is Mondays 7pm-9pm UTC, based on analysis of top-performing posts from the past week.
Is r/socialism growing?
r/socialism is steadily growing, with 2,341 new members in the last 30 days.
When was r/socialism created?
r/socialism was created on June 29, 2008, making it 17 years old.
How many upvotes do you need to reach Hot on r/socialism?
Posts on r/socialism typically need at least 23 upvotes to reach the Hot section.
r/socialism Key Statistics Summary
r/socialism is a Reddit community with 498,036 subscribers. The community describes itself as: "An international community for socialists, to discuss current events in our world from our anti-capitalist perspective(s). Certain knowledge of socialism is expected from participants. This is not..." The best time to post on r/socialism is Mondays 7pm-9pm UTC. Posts receive an average of 724.6 upvotes and 25.0 comments. The minimum upvotes needed to reach the Hot section is approximately 23. The subreddit is adding approximately 76 new members each day. Founded 17 years ago, r/socialism is tracked and analyzed by RedditList as part of its comprehensive database of over 106,351 subreddits.
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Last updated: 2026-04-26 08:20:18