470 posts analyzed Updated Sep 2026
Averages 16 posts/day, top 25% activity. Most active Mondays around 6 PM UTC. Mostly text posts (81%).
r/addiction Traffic & Engagement r/addiction 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/addiction Most Active Times When r/addiction Is Most Active
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r/addiction Flair Performance r/addiction Flair Performance
Upvotes and volume by flair Average upvotes and post volume by flair
| Flair | Posts | Upvotes |
|---|---|---|
| Advice | 158 (33.9%) | 5 |
| Venting | 95 (20.4%) | 8 |
| Question | 79 (17.0%) | 5 |
| Discussion | 49 (10.5%) | 7 |
| Progress | 22 (4.7%) | 39 |
| Motivation | 16 (3.4%) | 17 |
| Other | 10 (2.1%) | 6 |
| Artwork/Poetry | 9 (1.9%) | 38 |
| Success Story | 8 (1.7%) | 70 |
| [TRIGGER WARNING] Overdose | 6 (1.3%) | 38 |
Post Type Breakdown
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r/addiction Trending Keywords Trending Keywords in r/addiction
Ranked by how often they appear Title keywords ranked by how often they appear
| Keyword | Mentions ▼ | Upvotes | Comments |
|---|---|---|---|
| addiction | 68 (14.5%) | 18 | 9 |
| help | 36 (7.7%) | 5 | 9 |
| life | 22 (4.7%) | 8 | 7 |
| need | 21 (4.5%) | 6 | 12 |
| i'm | 21 (4.5%) | 15 | 8 |
| advice | 18 (3.8%) | 2 | 5 |
| addict | 18 (3.8%) | 8 | 14 |
| relapse | 17 (3.6%) | 7 | 8 |
| meth | 16 (3.4%) | 13 | 14 |
| years | 15 (3.2%) | 54 | 10 |
r/addiction Mentioned Domains Mentioned Domains in r/addiction
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/addiction Top Posts Top Performing Posts in r/addiction
Highest-performing posts Highest-performing posts. Each title links to Reddit.
My addiction related comic I drew today
This has probably been posted, but think is one of the most accurate ways to describe addiction
Active addiction vs 2.5 years in recovery
I've been clean from crack for 2 years now. 🙏🏻
lemme just be proud of myself real quick ✨
Today I'm celebrating 29 years abstinent!
50 days clean and serene! I have finally discovered the gift of desperation.
Lost my brother last Sunday. He lost his battle after two and a half years sober.
My journey
Active addiction vs 9 months into my recovery and counting
| Title | Upvotes | Comments | Type | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| My addiction related comic I drew today | 318 | 50 | image | Sep 16 |
| This has probably been posted, but think is one of the most accurate ways to describe addiction | 286 | 23 | image | Sep 14 |
| Active addiction vs 2.5 years in recovery | 234 | 47 | image | Sep 6 |
| I've been clean from crack for 2 years now. 🙏🏻 | 209 | 15 | image | Sep 13 |
| lemme just be proud of myself real quick ✨ | 196 | 50 | image | Sep 7 |
| Today I'm celebrating 29 years abstinent! | 183 | 9 | image | Sep 4 |
| 50 days clean and serene! I have finally discovered the gift of desperation. | 168 | 21 | image | Sep 21 |
| Lost my brother last Sunday. He lost his battle after two and a half years sober. | 147 | 21 | image | Sep 15 |
| My journey | 139 | 27 | image | Sep 2 |
| Active addiction vs 9 months into my recovery and counting | 137 | 15 | image | Sep 12 |
r/addiction Audience Overlap r/addiction Subreddit Overlap & Related Communities
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r/addiction FAQ Frequently Asked Questions About r/addiction
What's the best time to post on r/addiction?
Based on posting volume, r/addiction is most active on Mondays around 6 PM UTC. That window has the most community activity, but busier hours also mean more competition for attention.
How active is r/addiction?
r/addiction averages 16 posts per day and ranks in the top 25% for activity among tracked SFW subreddits.
How many upvotes do posts on r/addiction get?
Posts on r/addiction average about 10 upvotes this month (net score per post).
What kind of posts does r/addiction get most?
On r/addiction, most posts are text posts (81%)