220 posts analyzed Updated Jul 2026
Averages 7 posts/day, top 25% activity. Most active Tuesdays around 8 AM UTC. Mostly text posts.
r/archiveofourown Traffic & Engagement r/archiveofourown Traffic & Engagement
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r/archiveofourown Flair Performance r/archiveofourown Flair Performance
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r/archiveofourown Trending Keywords Trending Keywords in r/archiveofourown
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| Keyword | Mentions ▼ | Upvotes | Comments |
|---|---|---|---|
| ao3 | 39 (17.7%) | 10 | 9 |
| fic | 27 (12.3%) | 5 | 3 |
| fics | 25 (11.4%) | 8 | 5 |
| fanfic | 20 (9.1%) | 4 | 6 |
| help | 17 (7.7%) | 1 | 1 |
| looking | 15 (6.8%) | 4 | 1 |
| fanfiction | 12 (5.5%) | 6 | 5 |
| first | 10 (4.5%) | 31 | 10 |
| read | 10 (4.5%) | 18 | 7 |
r/archiveofourown Mentioned Domains Mentioned Domains in r/archiveofourown
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| Domain | Links | Upvotes |
|---|---|---|
| archiveofourown.org | 6 | 1 |
r/archiveofourown Top Posts Top Performing Posts in r/archiveofourown
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I've identified two additional AI-specific html tags
my first ever hate comment
Don't like, don't read
Claude AI AO3 skin
So I posted a work on ao3 for the first time and I got this comment pretty much immediately after posting.
I’m so worried my fics are too “chat GPT” like 😭
There's a new addition kids
What are tags you see used incorrectly?
What are some things you enjoy seeing in fanfiction?
How it feels to write a fanfic that’s an unpopular ship so it doesn’t get the attention you wanted
| Title | Upvotes | Comments | Type | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| I've identified two additional AI-specific html tags | 360 | 48 | text | Jul 4 |
| my first ever hate comment | 173 | 40 | image | Jul 28 |
| Don't like, don't read | 160 | 26 | image | Jul 31 |
| Claude AI AO3 skin | 136 | 59 | text | Jul 8 |
| So I posted a work on ao3 for the first time and I got this comment pretty much immediately after posting. | 119 | 49 | image | Jul 23 |
| I’m so worried my fics are too “chat GPT” like 😭 | 105 | 62 | text | Jul 7 |
| There's a new addition kids | 98 | 2 | image | Jul 21 |
| What are tags you see used incorrectly? | 88 | 36 | text | Jul 15 |
| What are some things you enjoy seeing in fanfiction? | 66 | 46 | text | Jul 3 |
| How it feels to write a fanfic that’s an unpopular ship so it doesn’t get the attention you wanted | 61 | 20 | image | Jul 29 |
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 8 AM 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 7 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 11 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