446 posts analyzed Updated Sep 2026
Averages 15 posts/day, top 25% activity. Most active Tuesdays around 2 PM UTC. Mostly text posts (62%).
r/AskForHelp Traffic & Engagement r/AskForHelp 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/AskForHelp Most Active Times When r/AskForHelp 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/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) | 157 (35.2%) | 2 |
| Advice/Emotional Support ONLY | 104 (23.3%) | 3 |
| Cash Request ($30 MAX) | 101 (22.6%) | 1 |
| Amazon Wishlist ($150 Total) | 50 (11.2%) | 1 |
| Gratitude/Thank You/Confirmation | 20 (4.5%) | 3 |
| Giveaway/Offer | 6 (1.3%) | 0 |
| Locked by mods 🔐 | 5 (1.1%) | 1 |
| Request Fulfilled | 3 (0.7%) | 1 |
Post Type Breakdown
Share by text, image, or link Share of posts by format: text, image, or link
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 | 202 (45.3%) | 1 | 4 |
| need | 96 (21.5%) | 1 | 6 |
| usa | 47 (10.5%) | 2 | 6 |
| please | 42 (9.4%) | 1 | 4 |
| food | 22 (4.9%) | 1 | 6 |
| family | 16 (3.6%) | 1 | 4 |
| request | 16 (3.6%) | 1 | 7 |
| money | 16 (3.6%) | 0 | 5 |
| home | 16 (3.6%) | 1 | 7 |
| advice | 13 (2.9%) | 1 | 4 |
r/AskForHelp Mentioned Domains Mentioned Domains in r/AskForHelp
Most linked sites Most linked sites in this subreddit
| Domain | Links | Upvotes |
|---|---|---|
| gofund.me | 23 | 1 |
| amazon.com | 9 | 1 |
| gofundme.com | 5 | 1 |
r/AskForHelp Top Posts Top Performing Posts in r/AskForHelp
Highest-performing posts Highest-performing posts. Each title links to Reddit.
I found an old picture of my late mother and I'm feeling a wave of guilt and sadness.
help with stable housing and medical costs after crippling, near death health emergency left me disabled.
Help me pay my cat's bill - Italy
Desperate sad girl post
Thank you! RS, WY USA
Thank you for the snacks/school supplies!
Please help me cover three month echocardiogram follow up for my cat
Suki's FIP Medication (Orlando , Florida)
[Request][Baton Rouge, LA] 38 year old male stuck in nursing home after lumbar/spine infection
Sickle cell warrior
| Title | Upvotes | Comments | Type | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| I found an old picture of my late mother and I'm feeling a wave of guilt and sadness. | 193 | 51 | image | Sep 10 |
| help with stable housing and medical costs after crippling, near death health emergency left me disabled. | 56 | 23 | image | Sep 5 |
| Help me pay my cat's bill - Italy | 40 | 4 | image | Sep 21 |
| Desperate sad girl post | 35 | 93 | image | Sep 2 |
| Thank you! RS, WY USA | 23 | 10 | image | Sep 19 |
| Thank you for the snacks/school supplies! | 22 | 7 | image | Sep 7 |
| Please help me cover three month echocardiogram follow up for my cat | 21 | 4 | image | Sep 12 |
| Suki's FIP Medication (Orlando , Florida) | 11 | 7 | image | Sep 14 |
| [Request][Baton Rouge, LA] 38 year old male stuck in nursing home after lumbar/spine infection | 11 | 28 | image | Sep 11 |
| Sickle cell warrior | 9 | 2 | image | Sep 22 |
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 Tuesdays around 2 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 15 posts per day and ranks in the top 25% for activity among tracked SFW subreddits.
How many upvotes do posts on r/AskForHelp get?
Posts on r/AskForHelp average about 2 upvotes this month (net score per post).
What kind of posts does r/AskForHelp get most?
On r/AskForHelp, most posts are text posts (62%)