1.7K posts analyzed Updated Jul 2026
Averages 53 posts/day, top 5% activity. Most active Wednesdays around 1 PM UTC. Mostly text posts (86%).
r/ChronicIllness Traffic & Engagement r/ChronicIllness Traffic & Engagement
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Upvote Distribution
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r/ChronicIllness Most Active Times When r/ChronicIllness Is Most Active
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r/ChronicIllness Flair Performance r/ChronicIllness Flair Performance
Upvotes and volume by flair Average upvotes and post volume by flair
| Flair | Posts | Upvotes |
|---|---|---|
| Question | 522 (31.6%) | 6 |
| Support wanted | 243 (14.7%) | 6 |
| Discussion | 237 (14.3%) | 10 |
| Vent | 182 (11.0%) | 13 |
| Rant | 172 (10.4%) | 15 |
| JUST Support | 59 (3.6%) | 15 |
| Personal Win | 37 (2.2%) | 20 |
| Resources | 34 (2.1%) | 4 |
| Mental Health | 30 (1.8%) | 12 |
| Autoimmune | 29 (1.8%) | 2 |
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r/ChronicIllness Trending Keywords Trending Keywords in r/ChronicIllness
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| Keyword | Mentions ▼ | Upvotes | Comments |
|---|---|---|---|
| chronic | 159 (9.6%) | 12 | 6 |
| illness | 120 (7.3%) | 16 | 7 |
| anyone | 93 (5.6%) | 15 | 8 |
| help | 84 (5.1%) | 2 | 2 |
| pain | 80 (4.8%) | 4 | 5 |
| feel | 79 (4.8%) | 14 | 5 |
| i'm | 73 (4.4%) | 8 | 6 |
| people | 57 (3.5%) | 23 | 11 |
| health | 57 (3.5%) | 10 | 5 |
| life | 56 (3.4%) | 18 | 7 |
r/ChronicIllness Mentioned Domains Mentioned Domains in r/ChronicIllness
Most linked sites Most linked sites in this subreddit
| Domain | Links | Upvotes |
|---|---|---|
| thedualdiagnosisdiaries.com | 4 | 1 |
r/ChronicIllness Top Posts Top Performing Posts in r/ChronicIllness
Highest-performing posts Highest-performing posts. Each title links to Reddit.
I find it odd that smoke breaks are normalized and widely accepted but taking breaks to nap or decompress due to a chronic illness isn't
I know many dont care. But I carried a cup up the stairs without spilling anything today.
“Is disability becoming a trend now?”
"You Always Manage To Feel Fine When It's Something Fun"......No, No I Do Not
Anyone Else Shocked by How Ableist Most People Are?
Why do able bodied people have such a hard time with the word "disabled"?
I’m so tired of the “push yourself” narrative.
What is the crappiest comment somebody has made about your chronic illness?
Daughter broke me yesterday
I Just Found out I Have a Life-Limiting/Terminal Illness
| Title | Upvotes | Comments | Type | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| I find it odd that smoke breaks are normalized and widely accepted but taking breaks to nap or decompress due to a chronic illness isn't | 458 | 45 | text | Jul 27 |
| I know many dont care. But I carried a cup up the stairs without spilling anything today. | 366 | 21 | text | Jul 13 |
| “Is disability becoming a trend now?” | 359 | 81 | text | Jul 12 |
| "You Always Manage To Feel Fine When It's Something Fun"......No, No I Do Not | 354 | 23 | text | Jul 7 |
| Anyone Else Shocked by How Ableist Most People Are? | 321 | 98 | text | Jul 25 |
| Why do able bodied people have such a hard time with the word "disabled"? | 287 | 42 | text | Jul 7 |
| I’m so tired of the “push yourself” narrative. | 267 | 40 | text | Jul 4 |
| What is the crappiest comment somebody has made about your chronic illness? | 238 | 219 | text | Jul 8 |
| Daughter broke me yesterday | 238 | 31 | text | Jul 7 |
| I Just Found out I Have a Life-Limiting/Terminal Illness | 232 | 30 | text | Jul 12 |
r/ChronicIllness Audience Overlap r/ChronicIllness Subreddit Overlap & Related Communities
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r/ChronicIllness FAQ Frequently Asked Questions About r/ChronicIllness
What's the best time to post on r/ChronicIllness?
Based on posting volume, r/ChronicIllness is most active on Wednesdays around 1 PM UTC. That window has the most community activity, but busier hours also mean more competition for attention.
How active is r/ChronicIllness?
r/ChronicIllness averages 53 posts per day and ranks in the top 5% for activity among tracked SFW subreddits.
How many upvotes do posts on r/ChronicIllness get?
Posts on r/ChronicIllness average about 9 upvotes this month (net score per post).
What kind of posts does r/ChronicIllness get most?
On r/ChronicIllness, most posts are text posts (86%)