206 posts analyzed Updated Aug 2026
Averages 7 posts/day, top 25% activity. Most active Saturdays around 3 PM UTC. Mostly text posts (89%).
r/deaf Traffic & Engagement r/deaf 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/deaf Most Active Times When r/deaf Is Most Active
Peak posting by day and hour (UTC) When this community posts most, by day and hour (UTC)
Most Active by Day
r/deaf Flair Performance r/deaf Flair Performance
Upvotes and volume by flair Average upvotes and post volume by flair
| Flair | Posts | Upvotes |
|---|---|---|
| Deaf/HoH with questions | 58 (28.7%) | 10 |
| Hearing with questions | 43 (21.3%) | 7 |
| Question on behalf of Deaf/HoH | 28 (13.9%) | 4 |
| Technology | 15 (7.4%) | 9 |
| Other | 14 (6.9%) | 5 |
| Vent | 12 (5.9%) | 37 |
| Daily life | 9 (4.5%) | 10 |
| Sign language | 7 (3.5%) | 1 |
| Project/research | 5 (2.5%) | 1 |
| News | 4 (2.0%) | 44 |
Post Type Breakdown
Share by text, image, or link Share of posts by format: text, image, or link
r/deaf Trending Keywords Trending Keywords in r/deaf
Ranked by how often they appear Title keywords ranked by how often they appear
| Keyword | Mentions ▼ | Upvotes | Comments |
|---|---|---|---|
| deaf | 58 (28.2%) | 15 | 10 |
| hearing | 31 (15.1%) | 11 | 9 |
| sign | 17 (8.3%) | 2 | 3 |
| asl | 16 (7.8%) | 13 | 13 |
| language | 10 (4.8%) | 2 | 2 |
| people | 10 (4.8%) | 29 | 3 |
r/deaf Mentioned Domains Mentioned Domains in r/deaf
Most linked sites Most linked sites in this subreddit
| Domain | Links | Upvotes |
|---|---|---|
| drive.google.com | 3 | 1 |
r/deaf Top Posts Top Performing Posts in r/deaf
Highest-performing posts Highest-performing posts. Each title links to Reddit.
My (F30) partner (M30) asked me to continue using my deaf voice when I'm with him
How Trump’s deportation machine deprives Deaf people of their humanity: An extra layer of cruelty is added by limiting communication access for Deaf people.
My partner won’t learn ASL with me after I’ve been diagnosed with hearing loss. How can I communicate how important this is to me?
Low key annoyed at the doctor I work for
Deaf at work: I put in all the effort to communicate, but my hearing coworkers ignore me. It’s not fair. 😤
Raised mainstream as HoH [Audiogram included]
Really disturbed by this Reddit post’s comments about the Deaf community
My parents won’t let me drive because they think it’s unsafe
Deaf & mute with no ASL/communication
We run a Minecraft server where voice chat isn't allowed, and it's been really nice
r/deaf Audience Overlap r/deaf Subreddit Overlap & Related Communities
Overlapping audiences Communities with overlapping audiences
r/deaf FAQ Frequently Asked Questions About r/deaf
What's the best time to post on r/deaf?
Based on posting volume, r/deaf is most active on Saturdays around 3 PM UTC. That window has the most community activity, but busier hours also mean more competition for attention.
How active is r/deaf?
r/deaf averages 7 posts per day and ranks in the top 25% for activity among tracked SFW subreddits.
How many upvotes do posts on r/deaf get?
Posts on r/deaf average about 9 upvotes this month (net score per post).
What kind of posts does r/deaf get most?
On r/deaf, most posts are text posts (89%)