- Subscribers
- 660,223
- Average Upvotes
- 1019.1
- Average Comments
- 73.8
- Min. Upvotes to HOT
- 4
r/wikipedia
Best Time to Post on r/wikipedia (UTC TIME)
r/wikipedia peaks Wednesdays 12am-2am UTC
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About r/wikipedia
r/wikipedia was created on January 25, 2008, making it 18 years and 2 months old and one of the earliest subreddits on Reddit. With 660,223 members, this is a mid-size community that has built a substantial following and typically sees consistent daily activity.
r/wikipedia is experiencing strong growth, with 8,500 new members in the last 30 days.
r/wikipedia Engagement Analysis
r/wikipedia shows very high engagement relative to its size, with an average of 1019.1 upvotes per post across its 660,223 members. The community is primarily content-consumption focused, with a comment-to-upvote ratio of 0.07. To reach the Hot section of r/wikipedia, posts typically need at least 4 upvotes, reflecting the community's activity level.
Posts on r/wikipedia receive an average of 73.8 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/wikipedia Posting Patterns Analysis
Based on an analysis of 100 top posts from the past week, Wednesday is the most active day with 21 posts reaching the top, while Sunday sees the least activity with 9 posts. Weekday activity is higher than weekends, suggesting a more professionally-oriented community.
The peak posting hours are around 12am UTC (18 posts), 12pm UTC (10 posts), and 4pm UTC (7 posts). The quietest hours are 6am UTC, 3am UTC, and 1am UTC, with only 2-1 posts each reaching the top during these times.
Weekly breakdown: Monday (14), Tuesday (10), Wednesday (21), Thursday (18), Friday (12), Saturday (16), Sunday (9) posts reaching the top.
r/wikipedia Growth Analysis
r/wikipedia currently has 660,223 subscribers. Over the past 30 days, the community has grown by 8,500 members (1.3%), averaging 224 new subscribers per day. This growth rate places r/wikipedia in the top 3% of all tracked subreddits.
Over the past 90 days, r/wikipedia has gained 21,372 subscribers (3.35%). Since tracking began 599 days ago, the community has added 92,998 total subscribers.
r/wikipedia Milestones
- Fastest growth period: +3,668 subscribers Jan 2025
r/wikipedia Growth Trend
r/wikipedia is experiencing strong growth, with 8,500 new members in the last 30 days.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many subscribers does r/wikipedia have?
r/wikipedia has 660,223 subscribers as of April 2026.
What is the best time to post on r/wikipedia?
The best time to post on r/wikipedia is Wednesdays 12am-2am UTC, based on analysis of top-performing posts from the past week.
Is r/wikipedia growing?
r/wikipedia is experiencing strong growth, with 8,500 new members in the last 30 days.
When was r/wikipedia created?
r/wikipedia was created on January 25, 2008, making it 18 years old.
How many upvotes do you need to reach Hot on r/wikipedia?
Posts on r/wikipedia typically need at least 4 upvotes to reach the Hot section.
r/wikipedia Key Statistics Summary
r/wikipedia is a Reddit community with 660,223 subscribers. The community describes itself as: "A place to share interesting Wikipedia articles, and talk about Wikipedia and its sister projects" The best time to post on r/wikipedia is Wednesdays 12am-2am UTC. Posts receive an average of 1019.1 upvotes and 73.8 comments. The minimum upvotes needed to reach the Hot section is approximately 4. The subreddit is adding approximately 224 new members each day. Founded 18 years ago, r/wikipedia is tracked and analyzed by RedditList as part of its comprehensive database of over 106,348 subreddits.
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Last updated: 2026-03-31 08:30:32