572 posts analyzed Updated Jun 2026
Averages 19 posts/day, top 10% activity. Most active Mondays around 1 PM UTC. Mostly text posts (83%).
r/addiction Traffic & Engagement r/addiction Traffic & Engagement
Volume and engagement over time Posting volume and engagement over time
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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
Peak posting by day and hour (UTC) When this community posts most, by day and hour (UTC)
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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 | 170 (29.9%) | 5 |
| Venting | 113 (19.9%) | 7 |
| Question | 113 (19.9%) | 5 |
| Discussion | 71 (12.5%) | 6 |
| Progress | 38 (6.7%) | 31 |
| Motivation | 27 (4.7%) | 30 |
| Other | 12 (2.1%) | 2 |
| Success Story | 11 (1.9%) | 88 |
| [TRIGGER WARNING] Overdose | 6 (1.1%) | 14 |
| Artwork/Poetry | 5 (0.9%) | 3 |
Post Type Breakdown
Share by text, image, or link Share of posts by format: text, image, or link
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 | 82 (14.3%) | 6 | 7 |
| help | 42 (7.3%) | 3 | 6 |
| need | 36 (6.3%) | 4 | 8 |
| sober | 26 (4.5%) | 29 | 5 |
| addicted | 26 (4.5%) | 4 | 7 |
| days | 25 (4.4%) | 29 | 5 |
| addict | 25 (4.4%) | 4 | 7 |
| advice | 20 (3.5%) | 2 | 6 |
| quit | 18 (3.1%) | 5 | 9 |
| know | 18 (3.1%) | 5 | 11 |
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.
2 years clean :)
Sober for 9 months today
Hit 12 years clean
I’d like to present my 3 month token!
Me after any minor inconvenience #relapsed
Sobriety is worth it, I promise. 811 days (2 years & 81 days)
600 days off meth
saw my daughter walking down the street
5 years sober from all drugs/alcohol on June 10th!
What drug is this?
| Title | Upvotes | Comments | Type | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 years clean :) | 604 | 33 | image | Jun 15 |
| Sober for 9 months today | 339 | 35 | image | Jun 26 |
| Hit 12 years clean | 316 | 39 | image | Jun 24 |
| I’d like to present my 3 month token! | 293 | 29 | image | Jun 13 |
| Me after any minor inconvenience #relapsed | 237 | 27 | image | Jun 8 |
| Sobriety is worth it, I promise. 811 days (2 years & 81 days) | 214 | 31 | image | Jun 15 |
| 600 days off meth | 190 | 17 | image | Jun 24 |
| saw my daughter walking down the street | 173 | 53 | text | Jun 27 |
| 5 years sober from all drugs/alcohol on June 10th! | 144 | 6 | image | Jun 16 |
| What drug is this? | 135 | 234 | image | Jun 15 |
r/addiction Audience Overlap r/addiction Subreddit Overlap & Related Communities
Overlapping audiences Communities with overlapping audiences
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 1 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 19 posts per day and ranks in the top 10% 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 (83%)