5.3K posts analyzed Updated Sep 2026
Averages 175 posts/day, top 1% activity. Most active Wednesdays around 5 PM UTC. Mostly text posts (93%).
r/autism Traffic & Engagement r/autism Traffic & Engagement
Volume and engagement over time Posting volume and engagement over time
Post Format
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)
Most Active by Day
r/autism Flair Performance r/autism Flair Performance
Upvotes and volume by flair Average upvotes and post volume by flair
| Flair | Posts | Upvotes |
|---|---|---|
| Question | 1.1K (20.6%) | 20 |
| Vent Advice Wanted | 766 (14.6%) | 15 |
| Social Struggles | 678 (12.9%) | 17 |
| 🫶🏻 Friendships/Relationships | 329 (6.3%) | 19 |
| Newly Diagnosed | 249 (4.7%) | 18 |
| 🎧 Sensory Issues | 245 (4.7%) | 10 |
| Assessment Journey | 196 (3.7%) | 9 |
| 💼 Education/Employment | 167 (3.2%) | 15 |
| Communication | 153 (2.9%) | 14 |
| Shutdown/Meltdowns | 149 (2.8%) | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| autistic | 585 (11.1%) | 27 | 20 |
| autism | 545 (10.4%) | 15 | 16 |
| people | 383 (7.3%) | 30 | 22 |
| anyone | 380 (7.2%) | 24 | 16 |
| feel | 325 (6.2%) | 21 | 13 |
| else | 277 (5.3%) | 26 | 16 |
| help | 199 (3.8%) | 5 | 7 |
| i'm | 193 (3.7%) | 11 | 8 |
| need | 172 (3.3%) | 14 | 9 |
| know | 160 (3.0%) | 12 | 10 |
r/autism Mentioned Domains Mentioned Domains in r/autism
Most linked sites Most linked sites in this subreddit
| Domain | Links | Upvotes |
|---|---|---|
| youtube.com | 11 | 1 |
| youtu.be | 5 | 1 |
| ebay.io | 3 | 1 |
r/autism Top Posts Top Performing Posts in r/autism
Highest-performing posts Highest-performing posts. Each title links to Reddit.
Making friends with other autistic people is so hard.
I finally got diagnosed
She changed her diaper on her own
My 16th birthday is in a few days, and I just tied my shoes for the first time!
My autistic partner struggles with understanding consent
anyone else here who often cant fall asleep
Does anyone else need lots of freetime?
update on my last post
It’s my birthday i have no friends
A taste of freedom, for now at least.
| Title | Upvotes | Comments | Type | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Making friends with other autistic people is so hard. | 2.1K | 130 | image | Sep 23 |
| I finally got diagnosed | 1.9K | 200 | image | Sep 16 |
| She changed her diaper on her own | 1.7K | 57 | text | Sep 26 |
| My 16th birthday is in a few days, and I just tied my shoes for the first time! | 1.6K | 140 | image | Sep 17 |
| My autistic partner struggles with understanding consent | 1.3K | 804 | text | Sep 27 |
| anyone else here who often cant fall asleep | 1.1K | 143 | image | Sep 15 |
| Does anyone else need lots of freetime? | 1.0K | 74 | text | Sep 22 |
| update on my last post | 942 | 89 | image | Sep 2 |
| It’s my birthday i have no friends | 865 | 609 | text | Sep 2 |
| A taste of freedom, for now at least. | 740 | 25 | image | Sep 2 |
r/autism Audience Overlap r/autism Subreddit Overlap & Related Communities
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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 Wednesdays 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 175 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 (93%)