- Subscribers
- 547,616
- Average Upvotes
- 260.7
- Average Comments
- 48.5
- Min. Upvotes to HOT
- 7
r/houston
Best Time to Post on r/houston (UTC TIME)
r/houston peaks Wednesdays 6pm-8pm UTC
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About r/houston
r/houston was created on June 19, 2008, making it 17 years and 9 months old and one of the earliest subreddits on Reddit. With 547,616 members, this is a mid-size community that has built a substantial following and typically sees consistent daily activity.
r/houston is experiencing strong growth, with 8,584 new members in the last 30 days.
r/houston Engagement Analysis
r/houston shows moderate engagement relative to its size, with an average of 260.7 upvotes per post across its 547,616 members. The community is primarily content-consumption focused, with a comment-to-upvote ratio of 0.19. To reach the Hot section of r/houston, posts typically need at least 7 upvotes, reflecting the community's activity level.
Posts on r/houston receive an average of 48.5 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/houston Posting Patterns Analysis
Based on an analysis of 100 top posts from the past week, Wednesday is the most active day with 19 posts reaching the top, while Sunday sees the least activity with 5 posts. Weekday activity is higher than weekends, suggesting a more professionally-oriented community.
The peak posting hours are around 6pm UTC (11 posts), 9pm UTC (8 posts), and 5pm UTC (8 posts). The quietest hours are 11am UTC, 9am UTC, and 10am UTC, with only 1-1 posts each reaching the top during these times.
Weekly breakdown: Monday (15), Tuesday (13), Wednesday (19), Thursday (15), Friday (17), Saturday (16), Sunday (5) posts reaching the top.
r/houston Growth Analysis
r/houston currently has 547,616 subscribers. Over the past 30 days, the community has grown by 8,584 members (1.59%), averaging 226 new subscribers per day. This growth rate places r/houston in the top 2% of all tracked subreddits.
Over the past 90 days, r/houston has gained 16,971 subscribers (3.2%). Since tracking began 599 days ago, the community has added 105,535 total subscribers.
r/houston Milestones
- Reached 500K subscribers Jun 2025
- Fastest growth period: +3,970 subscribers Mar 2025
r/houston Growth Trend
r/houston is experiencing strong growth, with 8,584 new members in the last 30 days.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many subscribers does r/houston have?
r/houston has 547,616 subscribers as of April 2026.
What is the best time to post on r/houston?
The best time to post on r/houston is Wednesdays 6pm-8pm UTC, based on analysis of top-performing posts from the past week.
Is r/houston growing?
r/houston is experiencing strong growth, with 8,584 new members in the last 30 days.
When was r/houston created?
r/houston was created on June 19, 2008, making it 17 years old.
How many upvotes do you need to reach Hot on r/houston?
Posts on r/houston typically need at least 7 upvotes to reach the Hot section.
r/houston Key Statistics Summary
r/houston is a Reddit community with 547,616 subscribers. The community describes itself as: "For everyone in the Houston metro area. Keep up with the news about the 9-county region on the Gulf Coast of Texas." The best time to post on r/houston is Wednesdays 6pm-8pm UTC. Posts receive an average of 260.7 upvotes and 48.5 comments. The minimum upvotes needed to reach the Hot section is approximately 7. The subreddit is adding approximately 226 new members each day. Founded 17 years ago, r/houston 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 07:55:11