- Subscribers
- 74,944
- Average Upvotes
- 68.5
- Average Comments
- 16.3
- Min. Upvotes to HOT
- 1
r/thepast
Best Time to Post on r/thepast (UTC TIME)
r/thepast peaks Saturdays 9am-11am UTC
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About r/thepast
r/thepast was created on June 09, 2011, making it 15 years old and one of the earliest subreddits on Reddit. With 74,944 members, this is a growing community that has moved beyond the niche stage and attracts regular new members.
r/thepast is experiencing strong growth, with 1,023 new members in the last 30 days.
r/thepast Engagement Analysis
r/thepast shows moderate engagement relative to its size, with an average of 68.5 upvotes per post across its 74,944 members. The community is moderately discussion-oriented, with a comment-to-upvote ratio of 0.24. To reach the Hot section of r/thepast, posts typically need at least 1 upvotes, reflecting the community's activity level.
Posts on r/thepast receive an average of 16.3 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/thepast Posting Patterns Analysis
Based on an analysis of 34 top posts from the past week, Saturday is the most active day with 7 posts reaching the top, while Sunday sees the least activity with 2 posts. Weekday activity is higher than weekends, suggesting a more professionally-oriented community.
The peak posting hours are around 9am UTC (6 posts), 12am UTC (3 posts), and 1am UTC (2 posts). The quietest hours are 12pm UTC, 6pm UTC, and 11am UTC, with only 1-1 posts each reaching the top during these times.
Weekly breakdown: Monday (4), Tuesday (5), Wednesday (5), Thursday (6), Friday (5), Saturday (7), Sunday (2) posts reaching the top.
r/thepast Growth Analysis
r/thepast currently has 74,944 subscribers. Over the past 30 days, the community has grown by 1,023 members (1.38%), averaging 33 new subscribers per day. This growth rate places r/thepast in the top 2% of all tracked subreddits.
Over the past 90 days, r/thepast has gained 4,177 subscribers (5.9%). Since tracking began 675 days ago, the community has added 51,118 total subscribers. Growth has been accelerating recently compared to the longer-term trend.
r/thepast Milestones
- Reached 25K subscribers Nov 2024
- Reached 50K subscribers Oct 2025
- Fastest growth period: +2,598 subscribers Sep 2025
r/thepast Growth Trend
r/thepast is experiencing strong growth, with 1,023 new members in the last 30 days.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many subscribers does r/thepast have?
r/thepast has 74,944 subscribers as of June 2026.
What is the best time to post on r/thepast?
The best time to post on r/thepast is Saturdays 9am-11am UTC, based on analysis of top-performing posts from the past week.
Is r/thepast growing?
r/thepast is experiencing strong growth, with 1,023 new members in the last 30 days.
When was r/thepast created?
r/thepast was created on June 09, 2011, making it 15 years old.
How many upvotes do you need to reach Hot on r/thepast?
Posts on r/thepast typically need at least 1 upvotes to reach the Hot section.
r/thepast Key Statistics Summary
r/thepast is a Reddit community with 74,944 subscribers. The community describes itself as: "A role-play subreddit where we pretend it's the past!" The best time to post on r/thepast is Saturdays 9am-11am UTC. Posts receive an average of 68.5 upvotes and 16.3 comments. The minimum upvotes needed to reach the Hot section is approximately 1. The subreddit is adding approximately 33 new members each day. Founded 15 years ago, r/thepast is tracked and analyzed by RedditList as part of its comprehensive database of over 106,360 subreddits.
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Last updated: 2026-06-14 20:43:12