- Subscribers
- 80,949
- Average Upvotes
- 33.6
- Average Comments
- 19.6
- Min. Upvotes to HOT
- 0
r/universe
Best Time to Post on r/universe (UTC TIME)
r/universe peaks Saturdays 4am-6am UTC
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About r/universe
r/universe was created on May 26, 2009, making it 17 years and 5 months old and one of the earliest subreddits on Reddit. With 80,949 members, this is a growing community that has moved beyond the niche stage and attracts regular new members.
r/universe is experiencing strong growth, with 17,856 new members in the last 30 days.
r/universe Engagement Analysis
r/universe shows moderate engagement relative to its size, with an average of 33.6 upvotes per post across its 80,949 members. The community is highly discussion-oriented, with a comment-to-upvote ratio of 0.58.
Posts on r/universe receive an average of 19.6 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/universe Posting Patterns Analysis
Based on an analysis of 28 top posts from the past week, Saturday is the most active day with 6 posts reaching the top, while Friday sees the least activity with 3 posts. Weekend activity tends to outpace weekdays, suggesting a more leisure-oriented community.
The peak posting hours are around 4am UTC (3 posts), 12am UTC (3 posts), and 8pm UTC (3 posts). The quietest hours are 9am UTC, 2pm UTC, and 8am UTC, with only 1-1 posts each reaching the top during these times.
Weekly breakdown: Monday (5), Tuesday (3), Wednesday (3), Thursday (5), Friday (3), Saturday (6), Sunday (3) posts reaching the top.
r/universe Growth Analysis
r/universe currently has 80,949 subscribers. Over the past 30 days, the community has grown by 17,856 members (28.3%), averaging 184 new subscribers per day. This growth rate places r/universe in the top 0% of all tracked subreddits.
Over the past 90 days, r/universe has gained 17,856 subscribers (28.3%). Since tracking began 746 days ago, the community has added 52,461 total subscribers. The recent growth rate is consistent with the community's longer-term trajectory.
r/universe Milestones
- Reached 50K subscribers Oct 2025
- Fastest growth period: +17,380 subscribers Oct 2026
r/universe Growth Trend
r/universe is experiencing strong growth, with 17,856 new members in the last 30 days.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many subscribers does r/universe have?
r/universe has 80,949 subscribers as of November 2026.
What is the best time to post on r/universe?
The best time to post on r/universe is Saturdays 4am-6am UTC, based on analysis of top-performing posts from the past week.
Is r/universe growing?
r/universe is experiencing strong growth, with 17,856 new members in the last 30 days.
When was r/universe created?
r/universe was created on May 26, 2009, making it 17 years old.
r/universe Key Statistics Summary
r/universe is a Reddit community with 80,949 subscribers. The community describes itself as: "The Universe is a forum for sharing and discussion of Astronomy, Astrophotography, Astrophysics & Cosmology." The best time to post on r/universe is Saturdays 4am-6am UTC. Posts receive an average of 33.6 upvotes and 19.6 comments. The subreddit is adding approximately 184 new members each day. Founded 17 years ago, r/universe is tracked and analyzed by RedditList as part of its comprehensive database of over 106,374 subreddits.
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Last updated: 2026-10-30 06:35:32