488 posts analyzed Updated Jun 2026
Averages 16 posts/day, top 25% activity. Most active Tuesdays around 10 AM UTC. Mostly link posts (92%).
r/Shortfilms Traffic & Engagement r/Shortfilms Traffic & Engagement
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Upvote Distribution
How upvoted posts perform Only posts with 2+ upvotes. The bands below show how those posts are spread by upvote count.
r/Shortfilms Most Active Times When r/Shortfilms Is Most Active
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r/Shortfilms Flair Performance r/Shortfilms Flair Performance
Upvotes and volume by flair Average upvotes and post volume by flair
| Flair | Posts | Upvotes |
|---|---|---|
| Horror | 94 (19.3%) | 1 |
| Comedy | 66 (13.6%) | 1 |
| Drama | 53 (10.9%) | 1 |
| Sci-Fi & Fantasy | 41 (8.4%) | 1 |
| Thriller | 34 (7.0%) | 2 |
| Experimental | 31 (6.4%) | 2 |
| Animation/Cartoon/Anime | 27 (5.5%) | 1 |
| Action and Adventure | 25 (5.1%) | 1 |
| Documentary | 19 (3.9%) | 1 |
| Art Film | 14 (2.9%) | 2 |
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r/Shortfilms Trending Keywords Trending Keywords in r/Shortfilms
Ranked by how often they appear Title keywords ranked by how often they appear
| Keyword | Mentions ▼ | Upvotes | Comments |
|---|---|---|---|
| short | 318 (65.2%) | 1 | 1 |
| film | 285 (58.4%) | 1 | 1 |
| horror | 86 (17.6%) | 2 | 1 |
| comedy | 46 (9.4%) | 1 | 1 |
| award | 25 (5.1%) | 1 | 1 |
| winning | 23 (4.7%) | 1 | 1 |
| thriller | 22 (4.5%) | 2 | 1 |
| produced | 21 (4.3%) | 2 | 1 |
| indie | 20 (4.1%) | 2 | 1 |
| drama | 19 (3.9%) | 2 | 1 |
r/Shortfilms Mentioned Domains Mentioned Domains in r/Shortfilms
Most linked sites Most linked sites in this subreddit
| Domain | Links | Upvotes |
|---|---|---|
| youtu.be | 300 | 1 |
| youtube.com | 126 | 1 |
| m.youtube.com | 6 | 2 |
| vimeo.com | 6 | 1 |
| instagram.com | 5 | 1 |
r/Shortfilms Top Posts Top Performing Posts in r/Shortfilms
Highest-performing posts Highest-performing posts. Each title links to Reddit.
Tick. – A 1-Minute Film About ADHD | John Christian Love ('Ernie' from 'Better Call Saul'; criminally under-viewed)
New Psycho Horror on YouTube Called 'Lost Time' by Santigui Camara
BEAUTY OF CHAOS 🎞️ / A Srilankan Short Film
TOUCH GRASS (2026) | Geek Comedy Short
YUMMO SPOT | Short Horror Comedy Film
"GREEN" Desert Horror/Thriller
This short film (OPEN DOOR) just got a six-figure feature development deal.
A Broken Man | A 5-minute short about feeling like everyone else has life figured out.
A Brush of Violence (A 40-minute thriller that took 2 weeks of shooting across 17 locations with 31 cast and crew)
Malus Domesticated - Psychological Surrealist Drama
r/Shortfilms Audience Overlap r/Shortfilms Subreddit Overlap & Related Communities
Overlapping audiences Communities with overlapping audiences
r/Shortfilms FAQ Frequently Asked Questions About r/Shortfilms
What's the best time to post on r/Shortfilms?
Based on posting volume, r/Shortfilms is most active on Tuesdays around 10 AM UTC. That window has the most community activity, but busier hours also mean more competition for attention.
How active is r/Shortfilms?
r/Shortfilms averages 16 posts per day and ranks in the top 25% for activity among tracked SFW subreddits.
How many upvotes do posts on r/Shortfilms get?
Posts on r/Shortfilms average about 1 upvotes this month (net score per post).
What kind of posts does r/Shortfilms get most?
On r/Shortfilms, most posts are link posts (92%)