6.1K posts analyzed Updated Jul 2026
Averages 198 posts/day, top 1% activity. Most active Fridays around 5 PM UTC. Mostly text posts (92%).
r/autism Traffic & Engagement r/autism 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/autism Most Active Times When r/autism 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/autism Flair Performance r/autism Flair Performance
Upvotes and volume by flair Average upvotes and post volume by flair
| Flair | Posts | Upvotes |
|---|---|---|
| Question | 1.2K (19.6%) | 16 |
| Vent Advice Wanted | 902 (14.7%) | 16 |
| Social Struggles | 756 (12.4%) | 23 |
| 🫶🏻 Friendships/Relationships | 378 (6.2%) | 9 |
| Newly Diagnosed | 288 (4.7%) | 11 |
| 🎧 Sensory Issues | 252 (4.1%) | 22 |
| Assessment Journey | 229 (3.7%) | 6 |
| Communication | 199 (3.3%) | 9 |
| Shutdown/Meltdowns | 179 (2.9%) | 17 |
| 💼 Education/Employment | 155 (2.5%) | 14 |
Post Type Breakdown
Share by text, image, or link Share of posts by format: text, image, or link
r/autism Trending Keywords Trending Keywords in r/autism
Ranked by how often they appear Title keywords ranked by how often they appear
| Keyword | Mentions ▼ | Upvotes | Comments |
|---|---|---|---|
| autism | 773 (12.6%) | 18 | 18 |
| autistic | 726 (11.8%) | 24 | 19 |
| people | 531 (8.7%) | 25 | 22 |
| anyone | 403 (6.6%) | 20 | 14 |
| feel | 328 (5.3%) | 17 | 11 |
| else | 297 (4.8%) | 19 | 14 |
| help | 241 (3.9%) | 12 | 12 |
| i'm | 237 (3.9%) | 13 | 13 |
| know | 195 (3.2%) | 9 | 10 |
| need | 179 (2.9%) | 7 | 8 |
r/autism Mentioned Domains Mentioned Domains in r/autism
Most linked sites Most linked sites in this subreddit
| Domain | Links | Upvotes |
|---|---|---|
| youtu.be | 11 | 1 |
| c.org | 6 | 1 |
| qualtricsxmxmttmyprx.qualtrics.com | 4 | 1 |
| youtube.com | 4 | 1 |
r/autism Top Posts Top Performing Posts in r/autism
Highest-performing posts Highest-performing posts. Each title links to Reddit.
My partner is so cool! They sound-insulated our fridge for me.
Should other places do this?
Does this make sense to anyone? Pls help
Ex shaved my sons head against his will as punishment
Recently diagnosed with stage 4 cancer, felling bad that my first reaction was that I'll finally be able to rest...
Fuck everything and everyone
***Update post to Ex shaved my sons as punishment
It honestly hurts when I see comments like this.
Funny examples of you taking things literally
Being autistic is a death sentence, especially if you're depressed.
| Title | Upvotes | Comments | Type | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| My partner is so cool! They sound-insulated our fridge for me. | 3.6K | 300 | image | Jul 2 |
| Should other places do this? | 1.7K | 228 | image | Jul 23 |
| Does this make sense to anyone? Pls help | 1.5K | 249 | image | Jul 3 |
| Ex shaved my sons head against his will as punishment | 1.3K | 276 | text | Jul 6 |
| Recently diagnosed with stage 4 cancer, felling bad that my first reaction was that I'll finally be able to rest... | 1.2K | 56 | text | Jul 13 |
| Fuck everything and everyone | 1.2K | 203 | text | Jul 5 |
| ***Update post to Ex shaved my sons as punishment | 1.2K | 164 | image | Jul 9 |
| It honestly hurts when I see comments like this. | 1.1K | 200 | image | Jul 4 |
| Funny examples of you taking things literally | 1.1K | 411 | text | Jul 29 |
| Being autistic is a death sentence, especially if you're depressed. | 1.1K | 166 | text | Jul 18 |
r/autism Audience Overlap r/autism Subreddit Overlap & Related Communities
Overlapping audiences Communities with overlapping audiences
r/autism FAQ Frequently Asked Questions About r/autism
What's the best time to post on r/autism?
Based on posting volume, r/autism is most active on Fridays around 5 PM UTC. That window has the most community activity, but busier hours also mean more competition for attention.
How active is r/autism?
r/autism averages 198 posts per day and ranks in the top 1% for activity among tracked SFW subreddits.
How many upvotes do posts on r/autism get?
Posts on r/autism average about 17 upvotes this month (net score per post).
What kind of posts does r/autism get most?
On r/autism, most posts are text posts (92%)