- Subscribers
- 348,362
- Average Upvotes
- 209.5
- Average Comments
- 67.6
- Min. Upvotes to HOT
- 2
r/skeptic
Best Time to Post on r/skeptic (UTC TIME)
r/skeptic peaks Wednesdays 4pm-6pm UTC
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About r/skeptic
r/skeptic was created on June 23, 2008, making it 17 years and 10 months old and one of the earliest subreddits on Reddit. With 348,362 members, this is a mid-size community that has built a substantial following and typically sees consistent daily activity.
r/skeptic is steadily growing, with 1,161 new members in the last 30 days.
r/skeptic Engagement Analysis
r/skeptic shows moderate engagement relative to its size, with an average of 209.5 upvotes per post across its 348,362 members. The community is moderately discussion-oriented, with a comment-to-upvote ratio of 0.32. To reach the Hot section of r/skeptic, posts typically need at least 2 upvotes, reflecting the community's activity level.
Posts on r/skeptic receive an average of 67.6 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/skeptic Posting Patterns Analysis
Based on an analysis of 40 top posts from the past week, Wednesday is the most active day with 10 posts reaching the top, while Thursday sees the least activity with 2 posts. Activity is fairly evenly distributed between weekdays and weekends.
The peak posting hours are around 4pm UTC (6 posts), 3pm UTC (5 posts), and 2pm UTC (3 posts). The quietest hours are 7am UTC, 12am UTC, and 2am UTC, with only 1-1 posts each reaching the top during these times.
Weekly breakdown: Monday (5), Tuesday (7), Wednesday (10), Thursday (2), Friday (4), Saturday (4), Sunday (8) posts reaching the top.
r/skeptic Growth Analysis
r/skeptic currently has 348,362 subscribers. Over the past 30 days, the community has grown by 1,161 members (0.33%), averaging 37 new subscribers per day. This growth rate places r/skeptic in the top 14% of all tracked subreddits.
Over the past 90 days, r/skeptic has gained 6,248 subscribers (1.83%). Since tracking began 636 days ago, the community has added 148,562 total subscribers. Growth has been accelerating recently compared to the longer-term trend.
r/skeptic Milestones
- Reached 250K subscribers Feb 2025
- Fastest growth period: +15,610 subscribers Mar 2025
r/skeptic Growth Trend
r/skeptic is steadily growing, with 1,161 new members in the last 30 days.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many subscribers does r/skeptic have?
r/skeptic has 348,362 subscribers as of May 2026.
What is the best time to post on r/skeptic?
The best time to post on r/skeptic is Wednesdays 4pm-6pm UTC, based on analysis of top-performing posts from the past week.
Is r/skeptic growing?
r/skeptic is steadily growing, with 1,161 new members in the last 30 days.
When was r/skeptic created?
r/skeptic was created on June 23, 2008, making it 17 years old.
How many upvotes do you need to reach Hot on r/skeptic?
Posts on r/skeptic typically need at least 2 upvotes to reach the Hot section.
r/skeptic Key Statistics Summary
r/skeptic is a Reddit community with 348,362 subscribers. The community describes itself as: "A sub for "scientific skepticism." Scientific Skepticism is about combining knowledge of science, philosophy, and critical thinking with careful analysis to help identify flawed reasoning and deception. " The best time to post on r/skeptic is Wednesdays 4pm-6pm UTC. Posts receive an average of 209.5 upvotes and 67.6 comments. The minimum upvotes needed to reach the Hot section is approximately 2. The subreddit is adding approximately 37 new members each day. Founded 17 years ago, r/skeptic is tracked and analyzed by RedditList as part of its comprehensive database of over 106,351 subreddits.
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Last updated: 2026-05-06 17:11:36