1.0K posts analyzed Updated Sep 2026
Averages 35 posts/day, top 5% activity. Most active Thursdays around 3 PM UTC. Mostly image posts (57%).
r/braces Traffic & Engagement r/braces 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/braces Most Active Times When r/braces Is Most Active
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r/braces Flair Performance r/braces Flair Performance
Upvotes and volume by flair Average upvotes and post volume by flair
| Flair | Posts | Upvotes |
|---|---|---|
| Question | 347 (33.1%) | 3 |
| Need advice! | 266 (25.4%) | 4 |
| Braces progress! | 138 (13.2%) | 17 |
| Similar experience? | 74 (7.1%) | 2 |
| Discussion | 64 (6.1%) | 2 |
| :braces_thumbs_up:Day 1! | 54 (5.2%) | 26 |
| Before and After | 36 (3.4%) | 42 |
| Rant! | 34 (3.2%) | 7 |
| Braces are off!!! | 31 (3.0%) | 89 |
| Meme | 3 (0.3%) | 47 |
Post Type Breakdown
Share by text, image, or link Share of posts by format: text, image, or link
r/braces Trending Keywords Trending Keywords in r/braces
Ranked by how often they appear Title keywords ranked by how often they appear
| Keyword | Mentions ▼ | Upvotes | Comments |
|---|---|---|---|
| braces | 382 (36.5%) | 13 | 6 |
| teeth | 107 (10.2%) | 4 | 5 |
| off | 78 (7.4%) | 33 | 7 |
| need | 60 (5.7%) | 11 | 5 |
| months | 59 (5.6%) | 23 | 5 |
| getting | 43 (4.1%) | 2 | 3 |
| progress | 40 (3.8%) | 24 | 3 |
| extractions | 38 (3.6%) | 14 | 5 |
| bite | 37 (3.5%) | 4 | 2 |
| retainer | 36 (3.4%) | 2 | 4 |
r/braces Mentioned Domains Mentioned Domains in r/braces
Most linked sites Most linked sites in this subreddit
This community doesn't link off-site.
Its posts are text, images, or discussion rather than outbound links.
r/braces Top Posts Top Performing Posts in r/braces
Highest-performing posts Highest-performing posts. Each title links to Reddit.
I have reached the end! Braces off today! Before and Today!
After two years I finally got my braces off! Here’s a few before and after pictures. Now I just need to learn how to smile
Braces are off, at 31
I'll be 60 in December and I got braces today
No more brace face!
$5k, 2.5 years, 4 extractions later, and.....
Gummy smile treatment with TADS almost done!
Finally done!
First time with braces at 27. Just 18 more months to go!
I'm free 😭
| Title | Upvotes | Comments | Type | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| I have reached the end! Braces off today! Before and Today! | 591 | 32 | image | Sep 4 |
| After two years I finally got my braces off! Here’s a few before and after pictures. Now I just need to learn how to smile | 526 | 43 | image | Sep 28 |
| Braces are off, at 31 | 487 | 51 | image | Sep 23 |
| I'll be 60 in December and I got braces today | 448 | 27 | image | Sep 14 |
| No more brace face! | 370 | 43 | image | Sep 30 |
| $5k, 2.5 years, 4 extractions later, and..... | 330 | 20 | image | Sep 2 |
| Gummy smile treatment with TADS almost done! | 284 | 39 | image | Sep 1 |
| Finally done! | 247 | 28 | image | Sep 1 |
| First time with braces at 27. Just 18 more months to go! | 207 | 39 | image | Sep 17 |
| I'm free 😭 | 194 | 21 | image | Sep 18 |
r/braces Audience Overlap r/braces Subreddit Overlap & Related Communities
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r/braces FAQ Frequently Asked Questions About r/braces
What's the best time to post on r/braces?
Based on posting volume, r/braces is most active on Thursdays around 3 PM UTC. That window has the most community activity, but busier hours also mean more competition for attention.
How active is r/braces?
r/braces averages 35 posts per day and ranks in the top 5% for activity among tracked SFW subreddits.
How many upvotes do posts on r/braces get?
Posts on r/braces average about 10 upvotes this month (net score per post).
What kind of posts does r/braces get most?
On r/braces, most posts are image posts (57%)