1.6K posts analyzed Updated Jul 2026
Averages 51 posts/day, top 5% activity. Most active Mondays around 5 PM UTC. Mostly text posts (92%).
r/cfs Traffic & Engagement r/cfs 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/cfs Most Active Times When r/cfs 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/cfs Flair Performance r/cfs Flair Performance
Upvotes and volume by flair Average upvotes and post volume by flair
| Flair | Posts | Upvotes |
|---|---|---|
| Advice | 301 (30.9%) | 14 |
| Vent/Rant | 229 (23.5%) | 53 |
| Symptoms | 55 (5.7%) | 7 |
| Treatments | 41 (4.2%) | 9 |
| Activism | 24 (2.5%) | 53 |
| Activities/Entertainment | 23 (2.4%) | 27 |
| New Member | 21 (2.2%) | 10 |
| Pacing | 20 (2.1%) | 9 |
| Success | 20 (2.1%) | 92 |
| Severe ME/CFS | 18 (1.8%) | 34 |
Post Type Breakdown
Share by text, image, or link Share of posts by format: text, image, or link
r/cfs Trending Keywords Trending Keywords in r/cfs
Ranked by how often they appear Title keywords ranked by how often they appear
| Keyword | Mentions ▼ | Upvotes | Comments |
|---|---|---|---|
| cfs | 205 (12.9%) | 34 | 16 |
| anyone | 103 (6.5%) | 16 | 14 |
| severe | 96 (6.0%) | 43 | 19 |
| pem | 84 (5.3%) | 12 | 13 |
| help | 57 (3.6%) | 22 | 14 |
| people | 57 (3.6%) | 58 | 24 |
| symptoms | 47 (3.0%) | 7 | 13 |
| crash | 41 (2.6%) | 31 | 14 |
| advice | 41 (2.6%) | 12 | 12 |
| else | 41 (2.6%) | 22 | 12 |
r/cfs Mentioned Domains Mentioned Domains in r/cfs
Most linked sites Most linked sites in this subreddit
| Domain | Links | Upvotes |
|---|---|---|
| i.imgur.com | 3 | 27 |
| pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov | 3 | 15 |
| youtube.com | 3 | 51 |
r/cfs Top Posts Top Performing Posts in r/cfs
Highest-performing posts Highest-performing posts. Each title links to Reddit.
Regained ability to embroider 6 months after brutal crash
Upgraded my CFS setup!
My setup
Beware: new "Recovery is Possible" study from Goldsmiths will be doing the rounds online
Chronic Fatigue Syndrome Linked to The Brain's Clearing System
Odyssey - don’t do it
Brain’s waste-clearing ability impaired in ME/CFS patients
I'm jealous of people who can function despite being disabled
Update: my sister apologized ❤️
The recovery content isn’t the worst part. The comment sections are.
| Title | Upvotes | Comments | Type | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Regained ability to embroider 6 months after brutal crash | 761 | 52 | image | Jul 14 |
| Upgraded my CFS setup! | 626 | 59 | image | Jul 22 |
| My setup | 576 | 41 | image | Jul 19 |
| Beware: new "Recovery is Possible" study from Goldsmiths will be doing the rounds online | 490 | 179 | text | Jul 23 |
| Chronic Fatigue Syndrome Linked to The Brain's Clearing System | 449 | 121 | link | Jul 9 |
| Odyssey - don’t do it | 437 | 98 | text | Jul 20 |
| Brain’s waste-clearing ability impaired in ME/CFS patients | 432 | 114 | link | Jul 3 |
| I'm jealous of people who can function despite being disabled | 404 | 100 | text | Jul 12 |
| Update: my sister apologized ❤️ | 384 | 41 | image | Jul 6 |
| The recovery content isn’t the worst part. The comment sections are. | 382 | 107 | text | Jul 27 |
r/cfs Audience Overlap r/cfs Subreddit Overlap & Related Communities
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r/cfs FAQ Frequently Asked Questions About r/cfs
What's the best time to post on r/cfs?
Based on posting volume, r/cfs is most active on Mondays around 5 PM UTC. That window has the most community activity, but busier hours also mean more competition for attention.
How active is r/cfs?
r/cfs averages 51 posts per day and ranks in the top 5% for activity among tracked SFW subreddits.
How many upvotes do posts on r/cfs get?
Posts on r/cfs average about 30 upvotes this month (net score per post).
What kind of posts does r/cfs get most?
On r/cfs, most posts are text posts (92%)