r/uap
Created in 2011. A community for serious UAP-related discussion, aiming to find the signal amongst considerable noise. Please read our…
How to think about r/uap
The community focuses on serious discussions surrounding Unidentified Aerial Phenomena (UAP), aiming to sift through misinformation and sensationalism to uncover credible insights. Established in 2011, it attracts members interested in scientific methods and critical analysis of UAP sightings and research. The emphasis is on rational discourse, making it distinct from more casual or sensationalist UFO communities.
Confidence 4/5
Audience
Members typically include enthusiasts, researchers, and skeptics, ranging from amateur astronomers to academics. The community attracts individuals who are serious about understanding UAP phenomena, often with a scientific or analytical mindset. The vibe is generally respectful but can be critical of unfounded claims, reflecting a desire for evidence-based discussions.
Posting culture
Content that thrives includes well-researched articles, scientific studies, and methodical analyses of UAP sightings. Posts that lack credible sources or promote conspiracy theories are often downvoted. Members are encouraged to follow strict posting guidelines, contributing thoughtfully and engaging in discussions that prioritize evidence over speculation. The posting cadence is steady, with ongoing discussions about current events and new research.
Brand engagement notes
Brands looking to engage with this community should approach with caution, as overt promotional content is often met with skepticism. Authentic engagement through sharing valuable insights, research findings, or educational content about UAPs is more likely to resonate. Brands should avoid sensationalism and instead focus on contributing to the community's knowledge base, perhaps through collaborations with credible researchers or by sponsoring informative discussions.
Top keywords
What r/uap talks about
Weighted by how often each term appears in posts and comments, relative to baseline frequency. The largest words are the strongest signals of community focus.
External signals
Where the community looks
Top external domains linked from posts and comments — a quick read on the sources of truth this audience trusts.
Top contributors
Who shapes the conversation
The most active and most-upvoted posters and commenters in this community. Useful when planning outreach or studying a community's tastemakers.
Top posters
By post count
- u/toolsforconviviality
- u/efh1
- u/europeantechie
- u/Implacable_Gaze
- u/AppleRealistic4034
- u/quantumcryogenics
- u/DrBrianKeating
- u/twist_games
- u/UAPofNH
- u/srk42
- u/UFOResearch
- u/KaneHau
- u/BigfootDynamite
- u/[deleted]
- u/meldiwin
- u/Aheeem
- u/SmoothConcern6583
- u/UFSHOW
- u/UEmd
- u/prototyperspective
- u/NickMadrid68
- u/wetkhajit
- u/TopHatSasquatch
- u/Hipsterkicks
- u/DogsAreTheBest36
- u/Necessary-Owl-9295
- u/IngocnitoCoward
- u/Akaramedu
- u/UAPDATASEEKER
- u/Cloudberrymaster
- u/Outrageous_Resist447
- u/PsiloCyan95
- u/drewcifier32
- u/Kosmix3
- u/OtherWisdom
- u/liqourice
- u/UFOLOGY_SHORTS
- u/dopp3lganger
- u/Shiny-Tie-126
- u/OwnFreeWill2064
- u/jormungandrsjig
- u/Objective-Agent5981
- u/yobboman
- u/freeufc
- u/Top-Preparation-9040
- u/Artane_33
- u/Alx__
- u/Common-Stay-1455
- u/chessboxer4
- u/kenpublius
- u/Lord_of_Atlantis
- u/FluffheadJohn
- u/SyphusTraining
- u/Leolily1221
- u/RoswellUFOSymposium
- u/aaronnichols164
- u/gtfotu
- u/Osteoscleorsis
- u/GeraltOfRifia
- u/DouglasBalmain
- u/Hot----------Dog
- u/romanholder1
- u/bolrog_d2
- u/idntifydflyingobject
- u/MasticaFerro
- u/Mahrodi
- u/arthurchase74
- u/ultradimensionoid
- u/ceadesx
- u/gadarnol
- u/AmHoomon
- u/No-Courage-2358
- u/WarpedWilly
- u/bleve555
- u/Gatadat
- u/Snoo_85989
- u/talhaak
- u/deadlion69
- u/m8r-1975wk
- u/buttaknives
- u/jimihughes
- u/NDBradley
- u/Curiouslycurious101
- u/AftonCoger
- u/Naive_While_6177
- u/oblivion1738
- u/Critical-Risktaker
- u/nerdsutra
- u/Competitive-Bad697
- u/Slight-Atmosphere-57
- u/hellomaco
- u/Space_Phenomena_SID1
- u/PoorlyAttired
- u/GabrielGDelaTorre
- u/keeganb2000
- u/devoid0101
- u/Luwalker667
- u/SpookSkywatcher
- u/Drippidy
- u/everlovingkindness
By votes
- u/toolsforconviviality
- u/efh1
- u/UAPofNH
- u/BigfootDynamite
- u/Implacable_Gaze
- u/europeantechie
- u/srk42
- u/twist_games
- u/drewcifier32
- u/UEmd
- u/quantumcryogenics
- u/DrBrianKeating
- u/Kosmix3
- u/AppleRealistic4034
- u/UFOResearch
- u/KaneHau
- u/[deleted]
- u/TopHatSasquatch
- u/OtherWisdom
- u/liqourice
- u/UFOLOGY_SHORTS
- u/dopp3lganger
- u/Shiny-Tie-126
- u/Hipsterkicks
- u/SmoothConcern6583
- u/NickMadrid68
- u/OwnFreeWill2064
- u/meldiwin
- u/prototyperspective
- u/Akaramedu
- u/jormungandrsjig
- u/Aheeem
- u/DogsAreTheBest36
- u/yobboman
- u/Objective-Agent5981
- u/IngocnitoCoward
- u/Necessary-Owl-9295
- u/freeufc
- u/Top-Preparation-9040
- u/Artane_33
- u/Alx__
- u/Common-Stay-1455
- u/chessboxer4
- u/kenpublius
- u/wetkhajit
- u/Lord_of_Atlantis
- u/FluffheadJohn
- u/SyphusTraining
- u/Leolily1221
- u/RoswellUFOSymposium
- u/aaronnichols164
- u/UAPDATASEEKER
- u/gtfotu
- u/GeraltOfRifia
- u/DouglasBalmain
- u/Hot----------Dog
- u/romanholder1
- u/bolrog_d2
- u/idntifydflyingobject
- u/Osteoscleorsis
- u/MasticaFerro
- u/Mahrodi
- u/arthurchase74
- u/Cloudberrymaster
- u/ultradimensionoid
- u/ceadesx
- u/AmHoomon
- u/No-Courage-2358
- u/WarpedWilly
- u/Outrageous_Resist447
- u/UFSHOW
- u/gadarnol
- u/Gatadat
- u/Snoo_85989
- u/talhaak
- u/bleve555
- u/deadlion69
- u/jimihughes
- u/m8r-1975wk
- u/buttaknives
- u/NDBradley
- u/AftonCoger
- u/Curiouslycurious101
- u/nerdsutra
- u/oblivion1738
- u/Critical-Risktaker
- u/Competitive-Bad697
- u/hellomaco
- u/GabrielGDelaTorre
- u/Naive_While_6177
- u/Slight-Atmosphere-57
- u/Space_Phenomena_SID1
- u/devoid0101
- u/PoorlyAttired
- u/PsiloCyan95
- u/keeganb2000
- u/SpookSkywatcher
- u/Drippidy
- u/Luwalker667
- u/everlovingkindness
Top commenters
By comment count
- u/[deleted]
- u/joblagz2
- u/moon-worshiper
- u/Miguelags75
- u/DrestinBlack
- u/ASearchingLibrarian
- u/Heavy-Bill
- u/gregs1020
- u/toolsforconviviality
- u/jeerabiscuit
- u/timmy242
- u/dhhdhshsjskajka43729
- u/agent758
- u/MrTav
- u/capitalismisokiguess
- u/Ricerat
- u/europeantechie
- u/1BigNephilim
- u/RowAwayJim91
- u/SmoothConcern6583
- u/resonantedomain
- u/lets_talk2566
- u/twist_games
- u/Palaeolithic_Raccoon
- u/Rosanbo
- u/SweetCryptographer27
- u/NDBradley
- u/gadarnol
- u/DanVoges
- u/Krakenate
- u/nuchnibi
- u/FrankaSchwarz
- u/efh1
- u/tweakingforjesus
- u/UAPconsciousness
- u/KileefWoodray
- u/Ormsfang
- u/jburna_dnm
- u/khinzeer
- u/Cloudberrymaster
- u/Bleepin_BooperDooper
- u/Main-Error4687
- u/I_make_switch_a_roos
- u/Cyberweez
- u/yngsten
- u/Electronic-Quote7996
- u/RobleViejo
- u/kenpublius
- u/AgreeingWings25
- u/AVBforPrez
- u/jdiggityi
- u/onthisthing_
- u/Thatswutshesed
- u/kaukanapoissa
- u/Raspberry-Teddy752
- u/YoussLD
- u/rivalen217
- u/Bigbear232323
- u/MoltoFugazi
- u/luckyleg33
- u/Rockoftime2
- u/kaneteris
- u/UEmd
- u/Deep-Darkest
- u/ziplock9000
- u/SubstantialPressure3
- u/Maxwell_RN
- u/Arnold729
- u/WinEnvironmental8218
- u/DrRBM
- u/dprophet32
- u/Stealthsonger
- u/Jabbajaw
- u/Feeling_Equipment928
- u/SignificantSyllabub4
- u/Charlie_redmoon
- u/Kaski57
- u/SardaukarChant
- u/Amazze
- u/jormungandrsjig
- u/No_Homework9278
- u/UAPofNH
- u/srk42
- u/ftworthmontoya
- u/thelemonsong2021
- u/Inflation-Witty
- u/Middle-Potential5765
- u/timeye13
- u/frankandbeans13
- u/Duodanglium
- u/ComeGetSome_
- u/harrybaggaguise
- u/Excellent_Ad2601
- u/riko77can
- u/pab_guy
- u/Ok_Hawk_2406
- u/Dv8r601
- u/radiofiend
- u/ufogirl1904
- u/dryfishman
By votes
- u/[deleted]
- u/khinzeer
- u/moon-worshiper
- u/Ormsfang
- u/Glittering-Example24
- u/DrestinBlack
- u/Arnold729
- u/toolsforconviviality
- u/twist_games
- u/joblagz2
- u/1BigNephilim
- u/megtwinkles
- u/Dry_Entrepreneur7955
- u/Charlienohands
- u/tweakingforjesus
- u/capitalismisokiguess
- u/europeantechie
- u/ASearchingLibrarian
- u/Rockoftime2
- u/HowGoodIsScotty
- u/UAPofNH
- u/nytelife
- u/MargaretDumont
- u/extra_less
- u/WhoopingWillow
- u/Krakenate
- u/DrRBM
- u/MartianTourist
- u/UFOLOGY_SHORTS
- u/GordieBombay-DUI-4TW
- u/differentmushrooms
- u/PoorlyAttired
- u/CachuHwch
- u/momoburger-chan
- u/GenderJuicy
- u/Cloudberrymaster
- u/corksta
- u/dspman11
- u/Heavy-Bill
- u/drummond40
- u/spiffyP
- u/queezus77
- u/Ataraxic_Animator
- u/Excellent_Ad2601
- u/YoussLD
- u/Nelson1352
- u/Duodanglium
- u/EntropyisEasy
- u/jeerabiscuit
- u/awwnuts
- u/revoman
- u/hummph
- u/WorryConstant7889
- u/prometheus2508
- u/AVBforPrez
- u/timeye13
- u/alexisefae
- u/timmy242
- u/Miguelags75
- u/SmoothConcern6583
- u/Zotar1235813
- u/yobboman
- u/donkleone
- u/Ok_Hawk_2406
- u/Ricerat
- u/mahanon_rising
- u/jonnyrockets
- u/Stealthsonger
- u/_0bsolete
- u/jormungandrsjig
- u/Impossible_Cause4588
- u/UAPDATASEEKER
- u/AndrogynousRain
- u/I_make_switch_a_roos
- u/gregs1020
- u/Alternative_Effort
- u/serenity404
- u/Oryx
- u/dprophet32
- u/bazdez
- u/SweetCryptographer27
- u/the_fabled_bard
- u/light24bulbs
- u/gadarnol
- u/Relevant_Sympathy782
- u/Dv8r601
- u/radiofiend
- u/TILTNSTACK
- u/efh1
- u/Main-Error4687
- u/UEmd
- u/Affectionate-Bag-581
- u/UAPconsciousness
- u/jburna_dnm
- u/Juan_Carlo
- u/freeufc
- u/sordidcandles
- u/Timtek608
- u/MrTav
- u/GummyPandaBear
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FAQ
r/uap — frequently asked questions
Quick facts about this subreddit's size, history, focus, and related communities.
How many subscribers does r/uap have?
r/uap has approximately 216,547 subscribers as of May 27, 2026.
When was r/uap created?
r/uap was created on August 3, 2011 (15 years ago).
What is r/uap about?
The community focuses on serious discussions surrounding Unidentified Aerial Phenomena (UAP), aiming to sift through misinformation and sensationalism to uncover credible insights. Established in 2011, it attracts members interested in scientific methods and critical analysis of UAP sightings and research. The emphasis is on rational discourse, making it distinct from more c…
What subreddits are similar to r/uap?
Communities similar to r/uap include r/ufob, r/ufobelievers, r/ufo, r/ufoscience, r/experiencers.
Who are the most active posters on r/uap?
The most frequent posters on r/uap include u/toolsforconviviality, u/efh1, u/europeantechie.
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