12.7K posts analyzed Updated Sep 2026
Averages 425 posts/day, top 1% activity. Most active Wednesdays around 2 PM UTC. Mostly text posts (96%).
r/BreakUps Traffic & Engagement r/BreakUps Traffic & Engagement
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Upvote Distribution
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r/BreakUps Most Active Times When r/BreakUps Is Most Active
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r/BreakUps Flair Performance r/BreakUps Flair Performance
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| Flair | Posts | Upvotes |
|---|---|---|
| venting/ranting | 11.9K (93.1%) | 5 |
| Trigger Warning | 877 (6.9%) | 6 |
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r/BreakUps Trending Keywords Trending Keywords in r/BreakUps
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| Keyword | Mentions ▼ | Upvotes | Comments |
|---|---|---|---|
| breakup | 934 (7.3%) | 6 | 7 |
| broke | 926 (7.3%) | 6 | 8 |
| relationship | 846 (6.6%) | 3 | 6 |
| back | 723 (5.7%) | 8 | 10 |
| still | 710 (5.6%) | 3 | 5 |
| years | 666 (5.2%) | 7 | 6 |
| break | 601 (4.7%) | 3 | 6 |
| love | 561 (4.4%) | 4 | 5 |
| months | 529 (4.2%) | 7 | 8 |
| someone | 514 (4.0%) | 6 | 8 |
r/BreakUps Mentioned Domains Mentioned Domains in r/BreakUps
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| Domain | Links | Upvotes |
|---|---|---|
| youtu.be | 7 | 1 |
| youtube.com | 7 | 1 |
r/BreakUps Top Posts Top Performing Posts in r/BreakUps
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After months of NO CONTACT, asked her how's she doing and then...
Ex broke no contact after 3 years on my birthday with the weirdest texts
Why is he so hard to replace?
She cheated and I dumped her
Fuck the exes who quit too soon
My ex texted me after he found out im getting married
My girlfriend insulted me out of the blue
Made myself dinner for the first time since the breakup.
Found his saved search history on our smart TV and I feel sick
Yes, Avoidants come back.
| Title | Upvotes | Comments | Type | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| After months of NO CONTACT, asked her how's she doing and then... | 1.3K | 356 | image | Sep 3 |
| Ex broke no contact after 3 years on my birthday with the weirdest texts | 1.2K | 266 | image | Sep 5 |
| Why is he so hard to replace? | 893 | 176 | image | Sep 17 |
| She cheated and I dumped her | 863 | 41 | image | Sep 4 |
| Fuck the exes who quit too soon | 779 | 186 | text | Sep 14 |
| My ex texted me after he found out im getting married | 753 | 494 | image | Sep 15 |
| My girlfriend insulted me out of the blue | 729 | 797 | image | Sep 13 |
| Made myself dinner for the first time since the breakup. | 716 | 85 | image | Sep 19 |
| Found his saved search history on our smart TV and I feel sick | 629 | 176 | text | Sep 11 |
| Yes, Avoidants come back. | 485 | 102 | text | Sep 16 |
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r/BreakUps FAQ Frequently Asked Questions About r/BreakUps
What's the best time to post on r/BreakUps?
Based on posting volume, r/BreakUps is most active on Wednesdays around 2 PM UTC. That window has the most community activity, but busier hours also mean more competition for attention.
How active is r/BreakUps?
r/BreakUps averages 425 posts per day and ranks in the top 1% for activity among tracked SFW subreddits.
How many upvotes do posts on r/BreakUps get?
Posts on r/BreakUps average about 5 upvotes this month (net score per post).
What kind of posts does r/BreakUps get most?
On r/BreakUps, most posts are text posts (96%)