Reddit Videos Popularity Metrics
Data Science and Analytics
Tags and Keywords
Trusted By




"No reviews yet"
Free
About
This dataset provides various metrics for analysing the popularity and content quality of videos posted on Reddit, specifically within the subredditvideos community. It offers detailed insights into how media content is received by the Reddit community, compiled from metrics such as upvotes, comment counts, post date and time, and body text. The dataset allows users to explore the types of videos being shared and the topics under discussion, gaining a better understanding of what content resonates with the Reddit community. It helps in identifying content with the potential to reach a wide audience and reveals trends in video popularity over time, which can assist researchers in uncovering valuable findings about media trends on social media platforms like Reddit.
Columns
- title: The title of the video post. (String)
- score: The number of upvotes the post has received. (Integer)
- url: The URL of the video post. (String)
- comms_num: The number of comments the post has received. (Integer)
- created: The date and time the post was created. (DateTime)
- body: The body of the post, which includes a description of the video. (String)
- timestamp: The timestamp of when the post was created. (Integer)
- id: The unique identifier for the post.
Distribution
The dataset is typically provided in a CSV file format. While specific total row counts are not provided, the data includes value distributions indicating thousands of records. For instance, the 'score' column contains over 1,700 unique values, ranging from approximately -52 to over 111,000. The 'comms_num' column also shows over 1,700 records within specific ranges. The 'created' and 'timestamp' columns indicate a density of records, with over 1,000 entries for certain single-day periods.
Usage
This dataset is ideal for:
- Analysing the content and popularity of videos posted on Reddit.
- Comparing different types of content shared on the subredditvideos subreddit.
- Identifying posts that have performed well in terms of user upvotes.
- Conducting research analysis into popular topics or trends in media consumption behaviour among Reddit users, such as trending topics among young adults.
- Gaining insight into viewer engagement with stories submitted by this subreddit's members.
- Identifying and tracking trends in the popularity of various video genres (e.g., interviews, music videos, educational content).
- Investigating audience engagement with specific content types to determine what resonates most with Reddit users.
- Examining correlations between video score or comment count and video characteristics such as length, topic, or visual style.
Coverage
The dataset covers content from the subredditvideos subreddit on Reddit.
- Geographic Scope: Global, reflecting the worldwide user base of Reddit.
- Time Range: The data includes posts from approximately December 2022, specifically from 10th December to 17th December 2022.
- Demographic Scope: The dataset reflects content and engagement from the general Reddit community and user base. No specific demographic groups are targeted or excluded in the data availability.
License
CC0
Who Can Use It
This dataset is suitable for:
- Researchers: To uncover valuable findings about media trends on social media sites.
- Data Scientists and Analysts: For analysing content and popularity of videos, and for comparing different content types.
- Content Strategists: To understand what content resonates with the Reddit community and has the potential to reach a wide audience.
- Anyone interested in social media analytics: To explore user engagement, popular topics, and trends in online video consumption.
Dataset Name Suggestions
- Reddit Videos Popularity Metrics
- Subredditvideos Engagement Data
- Reddit Video Content Analysis
- Social Media Video Trends (Reddit)
- Reddit /r/videos Dataset
Attributes
Original Data Source: Reddit: /r/videos