172 posts analyzed Updated Aug 2026
Averages 6 posts/day, top 25% activity. Most active Wednesdays around 2 PM UTC. Mostly text posts (79%).
r/ALS Traffic & Engagement r/ALS Traffic & Engagement
Volume and engagement over time Posting volume and engagement over time
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/ALS Most Active Times When r/ALS 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/ALS Flair Performance r/ALS Flair Performance
Upvotes and volume by flair Average upvotes and post volume by flair
| Flair | Posts | Upvotes |
|---|---|---|
| Question | 11 (21.2%) | 4 |
| Support Advice | 9 (17.3%) | 8 |
| Just Venting | 7 (13.5%) | 16 |
| Support | 6 (11.5%) | 20 |
| Bereavement | 6 (11.5%) | 41 |
| ALS Story | 4 (7.7%) | 20 |
| Informative | 3 (5.8%) | 40 |
| Helpful Technology | 3 (5.8%) | 10 |
| Research | 3 (5.8%) | 6 |
Post Type Breakdown
Share by text, image, or link Share of posts by format: text, image, or link
r/ALS Trending Keywords Trending Keywords in r/ALS
Ranked by how often they appear Title keywords ranked by how often they appear
| Keyword | Mentions ▼ | Upvotes | Comments |
|---|---|---|---|
| als | 60 (34.9%) | 10 | 5 |
| dad | 11 (6.4%) | 11 | 7 |
| help | 11 (6.4%) | 5 | 4 |
| anyone | 10 (5.8%) | 4 | 3 |
r/ALS Mentioned Domains Mentioned Domains in r/ALS
Most linked sites Most linked sites in this subreddit
| Domain | Links | Upvotes |
|---|---|---|
| youtube.com | 3 | 9 |
r/ALS Top Posts Top Performing Posts in r/ALS
Highest-performing posts Highest-performing posts. Each title links to Reddit.
My mom, my best person in the whole world, passed away today
My Wife Skydiving
HE STOOD UP!!! FOR THE FIRST TIME IN 6 MONTHS HE STOOD UP!!!
Sandra Bullock speaks for the first time about the loss of her partner, Bryan Randall. He died after a three-year fight with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS)
My Father, the strongest individual I have ever known, my superhero passed away 2 days ago on August 13, 2026.
Recently diagnosed - preparing for divorce
Funny how life works and the curve balls it throws you.
Anticipatory Grief is a Bitch
She is gone.
Grief... oh my heart, sick from disbelief
| Title | Upvotes | Comments | Type | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| My mom, my best person in the whole world, passed away today | 128 | 16 | image | Aug 14 |
| My Wife Skydiving | 109 | 8 | image | Aug 29 |
| HE STOOD UP!!! FOR THE FIRST TIME IN 6 MONTHS HE STOOD UP!!! | 101 | 12 | text | Aug 4 |
| Sandra Bullock speaks for the first time about the loss of her partner, Bryan Randall. He died after a three-year fight with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) | 78 | 7 | link | Aug 21 |
| My Father, the strongest individual I have ever known, my superhero passed away 2 days ago on August 13, 2026. | 71 | 8 | text | Aug 15 |
| Recently diagnosed - preparing for divorce | 56 | 61 | text | Aug 9 |
| Funny how life works and the curve balls it throws you. | 50 | 9 | text | Aug 12 |
| Anticipatory Grief is a Bitch | 49 | 17 | text | Aug 11 |
| She is gone. | 47 | 10 | text | Aug 17 |
| Grief... oh my heart, sick from disbelief | 43 | 18 | text | Aug 31 |
r/ALS Audience Overlap r/ALS Subreddit Overlap & Related Communities
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r/ALS FAQ Frequently Asked Questions About r/ALS
What's the best time to post on r/ALS?
Based on posting volume, r/ALS is most active on Wednesdays around 2 PM UTC. That window has the most community activity, but busier hours also mean more competition for attention.
How active is r/ALS?
r/ALS averages 6 posts per day and ranks in the top 25% for activity among tracked SFW subreddits.
How many upvotes do posts on r/ALS get?
Posts on r/ALS average about 12 upvotes this month (net score per post).
What kind of posts does r/ALS get most?
On r/ALS, most posts are text posts (79%)