645 posts analyzed Updated Sep 2026
Averages 22 posts/day, top 10% activity. Most active Sundays around 9 PM UTC. Mostly image posts (72%).
r/AcneScars Traffic & Engagement r/AcneScars 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/AcneScars Most Active Times When r/AcneScars Is Most Active
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r/AcneScars Flair Performance r/AcneScars Flair Performance
Upvotes and volume by flair Average upvotes and post volume by flair
| Flair | Posts | Upvotes |
|---|---|---|
| [Skin Concern] Atrophic Scarring | 266 (41.8%) | 6 |
| Discussion | 59 (9.3%) | 4 |
| [Skin Concern] Active Acne | 52 (8.2%) | 1 |
| [Skin Concern] Pigmentation | 35 (5.5%) | 1 |
| [Treatment] Lasers | 30 (4.7%) | 15 |
| [Skin Concern] Hypertrophic or Keloid Scarring | 25 (3.9%) | 3 |
| Information/Research | 21 (3.3%) | 3 |
| Thoughts/Review | 18 (2.8%) | 3 |
| Venting | 17 (2.7%) | 17 |
| [Treatment] Microneedling | 17 (2.7%) | 5 |
Post Type Breakdown
Share by text, image, or link Share of posts by format: text, image, or link
r/AcneScars Trending Keywords Trending Keywords in r/AcneScars
Ranked by how often they appear Title keywords ranked by how often they appear
| Keyword | Mentions ▼ | Upvotes | Comments |
|---|---|---|---|
| acne | 220 (34.1%) | 4 | 3 |
| scars | 216 (33.5%) | 4 | 3 |
| treatment | 78 (12.1%) | 7 | 5 |
| scar | 69 (10.7%) | 7 | 4 |
| help | 67 (10.4%) | 3 | 2 |
| skin | 50 (7.8%) | 9 | 5 |
| laser | 45 (7.0%) | 11 | 6 |
| subcision | 35 (5.4%) | 8 | 5 |
| microneedling | 35 (5.4%) | 4 | 3 |
| scarring | 35 (5.4%) | 2 | 3 |
r/AcneScars Mentioned Domains Mentioned Domains in r/AcneScars
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This community doesn't link off-site.
Its posts are text, images, or discussion rather than outbound links.
r/AcneScars Top Posts Top Performing Posts in r/AcneScars
Highest-performing posts Highest-performing posts. Each title links to Reddit.
HEAR ME OUT
People in the comments will never understand us
The Journey So Far (We aren’t done yet)
Treatments are subcision (x 4) and TCA peels at 30% - it’s a slow process! Top before, bottom after (not really after - during the process)
6 months post CO2 fractional (just did a second last week)
Just had my first laser session. Do you notice any improvement? And do other people with acne also experience negative feelings or low confidence because of their skin?
Deep scar progress
glamour spell - my ultimate guide to makeup for textured & discolored skin 💖
after a “magical” laser treatment…
20 months into my acne scar treatment journey - finally starting to see the OVERALL improvement (2 more years to go)
| Title | Upvotes | Comments | Type | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| HEAR ME OUT | 199 | 56 | image | Sep 1 |
| People in the comments will never understand us | 162 | 31 | image | Sep 24 |
| The Journey So Far (We aren’t done yet) | 123 | 39 | image | Sep 26 |
| Treatments are subcision (x 4) and TCA peels at 30% - it’s a slow process! Top before, bottom after (not really after - during the process) | 122 | 51 | image | Sep 12 |
| 6 months post CO2 fractional (just did a second last week) | 112 | 27 | image | Sep 27 |
| Just had my first laser session. Do you notice any improvement? And do other people with acne also experience negative feelings or low confidence because of their skin? | 93 | 50 | image | Sep 13 |
| Deep scar progress | 92 | 22 | image | Sep 19 |
| glamour spell - my ultimate guide to makeup for textured & discolored skin 💖 | 85 | 11 | image | Sep 5 |
| after a “magical” laser treatment… | 76 | 37 | image | Sep 9 |
| 20 months into my acne scar treatment journey - finally starting to see the OVERALL improvement (2 more years to go) | 68 | 29 | image | Sep 8 |
r/AcneScars Audience Overlap r/AcneScars Subreddit Overlap & Related Communities
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r/AcneScars FAQ Frequently Asked Questions About r/AcneScars
What's the best time to post on r/AcneScars?
Based on posting volume, r/AcneScars is most active on Sundays around 9 PM UTC. That window has the most community activity, but busier hours also mean more competition for attention.
How active is r/AcneScars?
r/AcneScars averages 22 posts per day and ranks in the top 10% for activity among tracked SFW subreddits.
How many upvotes do posts on r/AcneScars get?
Posts on r/AcneScars average about 6 upvotes this month (net score per post).
What kind of posts does r/AcneScars get most?
On r/AcneScars, most posts are image posts (72%)