4.7K posts analyzed Updated Jul 2026
Averages 151 posts/day, top 1% activity. Most active Thursdays around 5 PM UTC. Mostly text posts (58%).
r/AskForHelp Traffic & Engagement r/AskForHelp 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/AskForHelp Most Active Times When r/AskForHelp Is Most Active
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r/AskForHelp Flair Performance r/AskForHelp Flair Performance
Upvotes and volume by flair Average upvotes and post volume by flair
| Flair | Posts | Upvotes |
|---|---|---|
| GoFundMe ($3,000 MAX) | 22 (27.5%) | 1 |
| Cash Request ($30 MAX) | 18 (22.5%) | 0 |
| Advice/Emotional Support ONLY | 17 (21.3%) | 1 |
| Advice/Emotional Support | 12 (15.0%) | 0 |
| Amazon Wishlist ($150 Total) | 8 (10.0%) | 1 |
| Gratitude/Thank You | 3 (3.8%) | 0 |
Post Type Breakdown
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r/AskForHelp Trending Keywords Trending Keywords in r/AskForHelp
Ranked by how often they appear Title keywords ranked by how often they appear
| Keyword | Mentions ▼ | Upvotes | Comments |
|---|---|---|---|
| help | 2.4K (51.2%) | 1 | 8 |
| need | 1.1K (24.1%) | 1 | 9 |
| please | 519 (11.1%) | 1 | 8 |
| food | 198 (4.2%) | 1 | 10 |
| money | 190 (4.1%) | 1 | 8 |
| anyone | 164 (3.5%) | 1 | 7 |
| back | 134 (2.9%) | 1 | 7 |
| asking | 129 (2.8%) | 1 | 10 |
| looking | 125 (2.7%) | 1 | 8 |
| rent | 122 (2.6%) | 0 | 12 |
r/AskForHelp Mentioned Domains Mentioned Domains in r/AskForHelp
Most linked sites Most linked sites in this subreddit
| Domain | Links | Upvotes |
|---|---|---|
| gofund.me | 343 | 1 |
| gofundme.com | 53 | 1 |
| amazon.com | 40 | 1 |
| a.co | 11 | 1 |
| gogetfunding.com | 9 | 1 |
| cash.app | 8 | 1 |
| walmart.com | 6 | 1 |
| spot.fund | 4 | 0 |
| supportnow.org | 4 | 2 |
| givesendgo.com | 3 | 0 |
r/AskForHelp Top Posts Top Performing Posts in r/AskForHelp
Highest-performing posts Highest-performing posts. Each title links to Reddit.
Lost my penis, then had to flee across the country to avoid a domestic violence situation.
This user is requesting money for “cat food” but they just commented in a crack sub 5 hours ago.
This is why not a single sob story should be trusted without real proof.
User blocked me when I mentioned the drugs.
Thank you so much!!!
Requesting $75 for hotel
im 19 and live on my own. i lost my job 2 weeks ago, and severely behind on bills and can barely take care of my kitties.
Another scammer.
My old school Venezuelan Dad needs heart surgery.
Help for my daughter's stage 4 cancer. (She's holding the drum and PET scan is next, followed by the MRI)
| Title | Upvotes | Comments | Type | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lost my penis, then had to flee across the country to avoid a domestic violence situation. | 305 | 125 | image | Jul 9 |
| This user is requesting money for “cat food” but they just commented in a crack sub 5 hours ago. | 149 | 48 | image | Jul 19 |
| This is why not a single sob story should be trusted without real proof. | 138 | 47 | image | Jul 20 |
| User blocked me when I mentioned the drugs. | 132 | 64 | image | Jul 21 |
| Thank you so much!!! | 118 | 11 | image | Jul 13 |
| Requesting $75 for hotel | 114 | 70 | image | Jul 19 |
| im 19 and live on my own. i lost my job 2 weeks ago, and severely behind on bills and can barely take care of my kitties. | 99 | 34 | image | Jul 4 |
| Another scammer. | 95 | 127 | image | Jul 16 |
| My old school Venezuelan Dad needs heart surgery. | 89 | 22 | image | Jul 20 |
| Help for my daughter's stage 4 cancer. (She's holding the drum and PET scan is next, followed by the MRI) | 89 | 17 | image | Jul 8 |
r/AskForHelp Audience Overlap r/AskForHelp Subreddit Overlap & Related Communities
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r/AskForHelp FAQ Frequently Asked Questions About r/AskForHelp
What's the best time to post on r/AskForHelp?
Based on posting volume, r/AskForHelp is most active on Thursdays around 5 PM UTC. That window has the most community activity, but busier hours also mean more competition for attention.
How active is r/AskForHelp?
r/AskForHelp averages 151 posts per day and ranks in the top 1% for activity among tracked SFW subreddits.
How many upvotes do posts on r/AskForHelp get?
Posts on r/AskForHelp average about 1 upvotes this month (net score per post).
What kind of posts does r/AskForHelp get most?
On r/AskForHelp, most posts are text posts (58%)