15.5K posts analyzed Updated Jul 2026
Averages 501 posts/day, top 1% activity. Most active Thursdays around 3 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 | 14.4K (93.1%) | 5 |
| Trigger Warning | 1.1K (6.9%) | 5 |
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r/BreakUps Trending Keywords Trending Keywords in r/BreakUps
Ranked by how often they appear Title keywords ranked by how often they appear
| Keyword | Mentions ▼ | Upvotes | Comments |
|---|---|---|---|
| breakup | 1.2K (7.5%) | 5 | 6 |
| broke | 1.0K (6.6%) | 7 | 7 |
| relationship | 968 (6.2%) | 4 | 5 |
| back | 784 (5.0%) | 6 | 10 |
| still | 732 (4.7%) | 3 | 5 |
| years | 720 (4.6%) | 5 | 5 |
| break | 684 (4.4%) | 4 | 6 |
| feel | 661 (4.3%) | 5 | 6 |
| advice | 634 (4.1%) | 2 | 4 |
| need | 632 (4.1%) | 6 | 5 |
r/BreakUps Mentioned Domains Mentioned Domains in r/BreakUps
Most linked sites Most linked sites in this subreddit
| Domain | Links | Upvotes |
|---|---|---|
| youtu.be | 5 | 1 |
| youtube.com | 5 | 1 |
r/BreakUps Top Posts Top Performing Posts in r/BreakUps
Highest-performing posts Highest-performing posts. Each title links to Reddit.
I think I’d like a human somewhere to know I’m hurting. It’s been 6 weeks and I haven’t told anyone this happened.
My ex texted me after almost a year. Funny how closure comes when you no longer need it.
He texted me a year and a half later
I broke no contact today
He broke no contact
No Contact=No Contact FOREVER
I feel so pathetic.
avoidant attachment is a joke
Exes who immediately look for a rebound are pathetic
Perhaps I’ll have to remember you for longer than I have known you
| Title | Upvotes | Comments | Type | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| I think I’d like a human somewhere to know I’m hurting. It’s been 6 weeks and I haven’t told anyone this happened. | 1.7K | 427 | image | Jul 3 |
| My ex texted me after almost a year. Funny how closure comes when you no longer need it. | 1.6K | 282 | image | Jul 21 |
| He texted me a year and a half later | 1.4K | 221 | image | Jul 26 |
| I broke no contact today | 1.1K | 345 | image | Jul 14 |
| He broke no contact | 1.1K | 309 | image | Jul 18 |
| No Contact=No Contact FOREVER | 899 | 221 | text | Jul 11 |
| I feel so pathetic. | 720 | 384 | image | Jul 24 |
| avoidant attachment is a joke | 668 | 219 | image | Jul 19 |
| Exes who immediately look for a rebound are pathetic | 641 | 357 | text | Jul 12 |
| Perhaps I’ll have to remember you for longer than I have known you | 610 | 45 | image | Jul 1 |
r/BreakUps Audience Overlap r/BreakUps Subreddit Overlap & Related Communities
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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 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/BreakUps?
r/BreakUps averages 501 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%)