1.2K posts analyzed Updated Sep 2026
Averages 42 posts/day, top 5% activity. Most active Tuesdays around 4 PM UTC. Mostly image posts (95%).
r/40something Traffic & Engagement r/40something Traffic & Engagement
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Post Format
Upvote Distribution
How upvoted posts perform Only posts with 2+ upvotes. The bands below show how those posts are spread by upvote count.
r/40something Most Active Times When r/40something Is Most Active
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r/40something Flair Performance r/40something Flair Performance
Upvotes and volume by flair Average upvotes and post volume by flair
| Flair | Posts | Upvotes |
|---|---|---|
| Selfies | 656 (52.7%) | 111 |
| 40 ain't that bad! | 223 (17.9%) | 108 |
| Crap. I'm old. | 129 (10.4%) | 108 |
| TooManySelfies | 99 (8.0%) | 1 |
| Discussion | 40 (3.2%) | 95 |
| Humor | 33 (2.7%) | 26 |
| Other. These flair options suck. | 28 (2.2%) | 38 |
| I made this | 20 (1.6%) | 80 |
| Nostalgia | 11 (0.9%) | 86 |
| Bathroom Selfie | 6 (0.5%) | 85 |
Post Type Breakdown
Share by text, image, or link Share of posts by format: text, image, or link
r/40something Trending Keywords Trending Keywords in r/40something
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| Keyword | Mentions ▼ | Upvotes | Comments |
|---|---|---|---|
| removed | 104 (8.3%) | 1 | 1 |
| moderator | 102 (8.2%) | 1 | 1 |
| day | 87 (7.0%) | 94 | 10 |
| weekend | 80 (6.4%) | 111 | 14 |
| happy | 74 (5.9%) | 90 | 12 |
| good | 65 (5.2%) | 157 | 21 |
| life | 62 (5.0%) | 101 | 20 |
| still | 57 (4.6%) | 80 | 13 |
| feeling | 56 (4.5%) | 171 | 17 |
| everyone | 50 (4.0%) | 131 | 20 |
r/40something Mentioned Domains Mentioned Domains in r/40something
Most linked sites Most linked sites in this subreddit
This community doesn't link off-site.
Its posts are text, images, or discussion rather than outbound links.
r/40something Top Posts Top Performing Posts in r/40something
Highest-performing posts Highest-performing posts. Each title links to Reddit.
I might get crazy tonight and stay out past 10! Nothing can tame this wild party animal! (F43)
I turn 43 today! I did the math twice.
Just turned 45 last week And I'm feeling better than ever. Here’s to embracing every year and enjoying the journey. 🥂✨
Tool Nerd !!!!!!!!!!! 🤓🧡💋🔧
I turned 43 today, wish me well🎉❤️
This dress would have slayed in ‘98 [42f]
40F I hope today is a pleasant Tuesday.
44 F. My kiddos tell me I look old…but I feel really good
42F fully embracing the grays, feeling more confident now than I did in my 20’s
F40 here. Saying good night to yall.
| Title | Upvotes | Comments | Type | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| I might get crazy tonight and stay out past 10! Nothing can tame this wild party animal! (F43) | 4.2K | 641 | image | Sep 12 |
| I turn 43 today! I did the math twice. | 3.3K | 302 | image | Sep 1 |
| Just turned 45 last week And I'm feeling better than ever. Here’s to embracing every year and enjoying the journey. 🥂✨ | 3.3K | 210 | image | Sep 12 |
| Tool Nerd !!!!!!!!!!! 🤓🧡💋🔧 | 2.8K | 254 | image | Sep 10 |
| I turned 43 today, wish me well🎉❤️ | 2.6K | 461 | image | Sep 18 |
| This dress would have slayed in ‘98 [42f] | 2.3K | 247 | image | Sep 1 |
| 40F I hope today is a pleasant Tuesday. | 2.1K | 120 | image | Sep 15 |
| 44 F. My kiddos tell me I look old…but I feel really good | 1.8K | 398 | image | Sep 14 |
| 42F fully embracing the grays, feeling more confident now than I did in my 20’s | 1.7K | 143 | image | Sep 18 |
| F40 here. Saying good night to yall. | 1.6K | 126 | image | Sep 13 |
r/40something Audience Overlap r/40something Subreddit Overlap & Related Communities
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r/40something FAQ Frequently Asked Questions About r/40something
What's the best time to post on r/40something?
Based on posting volume, r/40something is most active on Tuesdays around 4 PM UTC. That window has the most community activity, but busier hours also mean more competition for attention.
How active is r/40something?
r/40something averages 42 posts per day and ranks in the top 5% for activity among tracked SFW subreddits.
How many upvotes do posts on r/40something get?
Posts on r/40something average about 96 upvotes this month (net score per post).
What kind of posts does r/40something get most?
On r/40something, most posts are image posts (95%)