- Subscribers
- 76,361
- Average Upvotes
- 19.1
- Average Comments
- 14.1
- Min. Upvotes to HOT
- 0
r/thepast
Best Time to Post on r/thepast (UTC TIME)
r/thepast peaks Sundays 4am-6am UTC
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About r/thepast
r/thepast was created on June 09, 2011, making it 15 years and 3 months old and one of the earliest subreddits on Reddit. With 76,361 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 1,208 new members in the last 30 days.
r/thepast Engagement Analysis
r/thepast shows moderate engagement relative to its size, with an average of 19.1 upvotes per post across its 76,361 members. The community is highly discussion-oriented, with a comment-to-upvote ratio of 0.74.
Posts on r/thepast receive an average of 14.1 comments, indicating a highly engaged community where members actively participate in conversations rather than passively consuming content. This level of discussion is characteristic of communities that value dialogue and diverse perspectives.
r/thepast Posting Patterns Analysis
Based on an analysis of 34 top posts from the past week, Sunday is the most active day with 10 posts reaching the top, while Tuesday sees the least activity with 2 posts. Weekend activity tends to outpace weekdays, suggesting a more leisure-oriented community.
The peak posting hours are around 4am UTC (4 posts), 9am UTC (4 posts), and 3pm UTC (3 posts). The quietest hours are 10am UTC, 7pm UTC, and 1pm UTC, with only 1-1 posts each reaching the top during these times.
Weekly breakdown: Monday (4), Tuesday (2), Wednesday (6), Thursday (5), Friday (4), Saturday (3), Sunday (10) posts reaching the top.
r/thepast Growth Analysis
r/thepast currently has 76,361 subscribers. Over the past 30 days, the community has grown by 1,208 members (1.61%), averaging 38 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 3,297 subscribers (4.51%). Since tracking began 649 days ago, the community has added 52,116 total subscribers.
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 1,208 new members in the last 30 days.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many subscribers does r/thepast have?
r/thepast has 76,361 subscribers as of September 2026.
What is the best time to post on r/thepast?
The best time to post on r/thepast is Sundays 4am-6am UTC, based on analysis of top-performing posts from the past week.
Is r/thepast growing?
r/thepast is experiencing strong growth, with 1,208 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.
r/thepast Key Statistics Summary
r/thepast is a Reddit community with 76,361 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 Sundays 4am-6am UTC. Posts receive an average of 19.1 upvotes and 14.1 comments. The subreddit is adding approximately 38 new members each day. Founded 15 years ago, r/thepast is tracked and analyzed by RedditList as part of its comprehensive database of over 106,367 subreddits.
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Last updated: 2026-07-24 19:11:17