297 posts analyzed Updated Sep 2026
Averages 10 posts/day, top 25% activity. Most active Tuesdays around 1 PM UTC. Mostly text posts.
r/archiveofourown Traffic & Engagement r/archiveofourown Traffic & Engagement
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Upvote Distribution
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r/archiveofourown Most Active Times When r/archiveofourown Is Most Active
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r/archiveofourown Flair Performance r/archiveofourown Flair Performance
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No flaired posts were found in this month's data.
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r/archiveofourown Trending Keywords Trending Keywords in r/archiveofourown
Ranked by how often they appear Title keywords ranked by how often they appear
| Keyword | Mentions ▼ | Upvotes | Comments |
|---|---|---|---|
| ao3 | 40 (13.5%) | 9 | 9 |
| fic | 40 (13.5%) | 45 | 3 |
| fanfic | 33 (11.1%) | 5 | 5 |
| help | 21 (7.1%) | 3 | 2 |
| looking | 18 (6.1%) | 1 | 1 |
| fanfics | 15 (5.0%) | 7 | 8 |
| read | 14 (4.7%) | 6 | 3 |
| que | 14 (4.7%) | 2 | 5 |
| chapter | 14 (4.7%) | 2 | 1 |
| fanfiction | 12 (4.0%) | 5 | 3 |
r/archiveofourown Mentioned Domains Mentioned Domains in r/archiveofourown
Most linked sites Most linked sites in this subreddit
| Domain | Links | Upvotes |
|---|---|---|
| archiveofourown.org | 9 | 1 |
r/archiveofourown Top Posts Top Performing Posts in r/archiveofourown
Highest-performing posts Highest-performing posts. Each title links to Reddit.
😭😭😭 I’m dying this is too cute 🐈 🐈⬛💕
Woke up to this comment…
I think we’ve all seen or felt this while reading a fic T-T
I just love eating up long fics
Found this gem in the author's note in the beginning of a longfic
one of us
This is a huge pet peeve of mine
My fic getting a shocking amount of positivity!!!
Thoughtful authors
This made my day:)
| Title | Upvotes | Comments | Type | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 😭😭😭 I’m dying this is too cute 🐈 🐈⬛💕 | 2.1K | 18 | image | Sep 29 |
| Woke up to this comment… | 1.6K | 35 | image | Sep 8 |
| I think we’ve all seen or felt this while reading a fic T-T | 1.4K | 29 | image | Sep 15 |
| I just love eating up long fics | 961 | 14 | image | Sep 27 |
| Found this gem in the author's note in the beginning of a longfic | 472 | 15 | image | Sep 10 |
| one of us | 269 | 6 | image | Sep 11 |
| This is a huge pet peeve of mine | 213 | 19 | image | Sep 17 |
| My fic getting a shocking amount of positivity!!! | 143 | 7 | image | Sep 29 |
| Thoughtful authors | 136 | 9 | image | Sep 8 |
| This made my day:) | 90 | 1 | image | Sep 15 |
r/archiveofourown Audience Overlap r/archiveofourown Subreddit Overlap & Related Communities
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r/archiveofourown FAQ Frequently Asked Questions About r/archiveofourown
What's the best time to post on r/archiveofourown?
Based on posting volume, r/archiveofourown is most active on Tuesdays around 1 PM UTC. That window has the most community activity, but busier hours also mean more competition for attention.
How active is r/archiveofourown?
r/archiveofourown averages 10 posts per day and ranks in the top 25% for activity among tracked SFW subreddits.
How many upvotes do posts on r/archiveofourown get?
Posts on r/archiveofourown average about 30 upvotes this month (net score per post).
What kind of posts does r/archiveofourown get most?
On r/archiveofourown, posts are a mix of formats, mostly text posts