- Subscribers
- 664,259
- Average Upvotes
- 393.9
- Average Comments
- 24.0
- Min. Upvotes to HOT
- 6
r/wikipedia
Best Time to Post on r/wikipedia (UTC TIME)
r/wikipedia peaks Tuesdays 9pm-11pm UTC
wikipedia Subscriber Count - redditli.st
About r/wikipedia
r/wikipedia was created on January 25, 2008, making it 18 years and 4 months old and one of the earliest subreddits on Reddit. With 664,259 members, this is a mid-size community that has built a substantial following and typically sees consistent daily activity.
r/wikipedia is steadily growing, with 1,645 new members in the last 30 days.
r/wikipedia Engagement Analysis
r/wikipedia shows moderate engagement relative to its size, with an average of 393.9 upvotes per post across its 664,259 members. The community is primarily content-consumption focused, with a comment-to-upvote ratio of 0.06. To reach the Hot section of r/wikipedia, posts typically need at least 6 upvotes, reflecting the community's activity level.
Posts on r/wikipedia receive an average of 24.0 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, Tuesday is the most active day with 16 posts reaching the top, while Thursday sees the least activity with 11 posts. Weekend activity tends to outpace weekdays, suggesting a more leisure-oriented community.
The peak posting hours are around 9pm UTC (15 posts), 4pm UTC (10 posts), and 11am UTC (9 posts). The quietest hours are 8am UTC, 7am UTC, and 5am UTC, with only 1-1 posts each reaching the top during these times.
Weekly breakdown: Monday (14), Tuesday (16), Wednesday (16), Thursday (11), Friday (12), Saturday (16), Sunday (15) posts reaching the top.
r/wikipedia Growth Analysis
r/wikipedia currently has 664,259 subscribers. Over the past 30 days, the community has grown by 1,645 members (0.25%), averaging 50 new subscribers per day. This growth rate places r/wikipedia in the top 18% of all tracked subreddits.
Over the past 90 days, r/wikipedia has gained 12,536 subscribers (1.92%). Since tracking began 651 days ago, the community has added 97,034 total subscribers. Growth has been accelerating recently compared to the longer-term trend.
r/wikipedia Milestones
- Fastest growth period: +3,668 subscribers Jan 2025
r/wikipedia Growth Trend
r/wikipedia is steadily growing, with 1,645 new members in the last 30 days.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many subscribers does r/wikipedia have?
r/wikipedia has 664,259 subscribers as of May 2026.
What is the best time to post on r/wikipedia?
The best time to post on r/wikipedia is Tuesdays 9pm-11pm UTC, based on analysis of top-performing posts from the past week.
Is r/wikipedia growing?
r/wikipedia is steadily growing, with 1,645 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 6 upvotes to reach the Hot section.
r/wikipedia Key Statistics Summary
r/wikipedia is a Reddit community with 664,259 subscribers. The community describes itself as: "A place to share interesting Wikipedia articles, and talk about Wikipedia and its sister projects. Not officially affiliated with Wikipedia/Wikimedia." The best time to post on r/wikipedia is Tuesdays 9pm-11pm UTC. Posts receive an average of 393.9 upvotes and 24.0 comments. The minimum upvotes needed to reach the Hot section is approximately 6. The subreddit is adding approximately 50 new members each day. Founded 18 years ago, r/wikipedia is tracked and analyzed by RedditList as part of its comprehensive database of over 106,356 subreddits.
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Last updated: 2026-05-22 03:40:17