6.3K posts analyzed Updated Sep 2026
Averages 209 posts/day, top 1% activity. Most active Tuesdays around 2 PM UTC. Mostly text posts (100%).
r/dating Traffic & Engagement r/dating 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/dating Most Active Times When r/dating 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/dating Flair Performance r/dating Flair Performance
Upvotes and volume by flair Average upvotes and post volume by flair
| Flair | Posts | Upvotes |
|---|---|---|
| I Need Advice 😩 | 2.8K (45.4%) | 2 |
| Question ❓ | 1.9K (29.9%) | 5 |
| Just Venting 😮💨 | 685 (10.9%) | 9 |
| Support Needed 🫂 | 453 (7.2%) | 4 |
| Giving Advice 💌 | 264 (4.2%) | 18 |
| Long Distance ✈️ | 81 (1.3%) | 4 |
| Success Story 🎉 | 61 (1.0%) | 2 |
Post Type Breakdown
Share by text, image, or link Share of posts by format: text, image, or link
r/dating Trending Keywords Trending Keywords in r/dating
Ranked by how often they appear Title keywords ranked by how often they appear
| Keyword | Mentions ▼ | Upvotes | Comments |
|---|---|---|---|
| dating | 969 (15.5%) | 6 | 6 |
| date | 548 (8.7%) | 10 | 7 |
| someone | 310 (4.9%) | 9 | 8 |
| relationship | 303 (4.8%) | 9 | 4 |
| guy | 302 (4.8%) | 4 | 4 |
| first | 249 (4.0%) | 4 | 5 |
| need | 246 (3.9%) | 1 | 1 |
| girl | 230 (3.7%) | 3 | 1 |
| advice | 230 (3.7%) | 2 | 2 |
| looking | 229 (3.6%) | 2 | 2 |
r/dating Mentioned Domains Mentioned Domains in r/dating
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/dating Top Posts Top Performing Posts in r/dating
Highest-performing posts Highest-performing posts. Each title links to Reddit.
For the men who say women are too picky: how would you feel knowing a woman settled for you?
Dating would be a lot easier if men and women both dated people they were genuinely attracted to instead of trying to force themselves to date someone they feel lukewarm about
Social proof is real and it's the best way for men to find potential women to date.
Dating is better when you dont put a relationship on a pedestal
Sick of always being lusted over but never loved
"If he wanted he would" ladies... some of y'all miss an important detail
Anyone else given up on dating?
I’m not having sex outside of a relationship anymore and I’m not wrong.
Unreal first date, girl was extremely into me. A week later she soft launches a guy. Brutal.
I had a pleasant rejection today
r/dating Audience Overlap r/dating Subreddit Overlap & Related Communities
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r/dating FAQ Frequently Asked Questions About r/dating
What's the best time to post on r/dating?
Based on posting volume, r/dating is most active on Tuesdays around 2 PM UTC. That window has the most community activity, but busier hours also mean more competition for attention.
How active is r/dating?
r/dating averages 209 posts per day and ranks in the top 1% for activity among tracked SFW subreddits.
How many upvotes do posts on r/dating get?
Posts on r/dating average about 5 upvotes this month (net score per post).
What kind of posts does r/dating get most?
On r/dating, most posts are text posts (100%)