8.9K posts analyzed Updated Jul 2026
Averages 286 posts/day, top 1% activity. Most active Thursdays around 12 PM UTC. Mostly text posts (100%).
r/depression Traffic & Engagement r/depression Traffic & Engagement
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r/depression Most Active Times When r/depression Is Most Active
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r/depression Flair Performance r/depression Flair Performance
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r/depression Trending Keywords Trending Keywords in r/depression
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| Keyword | Mentions ▼ | Upvotes | Comments |
|---|---|---|---|
| life | 769 (8.7%) | 7 | 2 |
| depression | 718 (8.1%) | 4 | 2 |
| feel | 684 (7.7%) | 3 | 2 |
| want | 529 (6.0%) | 8 | 3 |
| i'm | 484 (5.5%) | 6 | 2 |
| know | 431 (4.8%) | 5 | 2 |
| depressed | 399 (4.5%) | 8 | 3 |
| anymore | 361 (4.1%) | 5 | 2 |
| don't | 360 (4.0%) | 4 | 1 |
| myself | 349 (3.9%) | 10 | 4 |
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r/depression Top Posts Top Performing Posts in r/depression
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Why do people act shocked when others commit suicide?
I just want to fucking die already
No free time as an adult makes me suicidal
NOT EVERYONE CAN AFFORD HELP!
Suicide attempt failed and now everyone knows
I uh. So yeah. Realized how badly I’ve failed my wife and family this morning.
Why the fuck is “go to therapy” the answer to being completely alone
Short circuiting to suicide everytime I encounter difficulties in my life.
I put myself into a coma.
You know shits bad when you stop dreaming for a better life and just start dreaming about death
| Title | Upvotes | Comments | Type | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Why do people act shocked when others commit suicide? | 1.1K | 105 | text | Jul 7 |
| I just want to fucking die already | 836 | 85 | text | Jul 20 |
| No free time as an adult makes me suicidal | 754 | 42 | text | Jul 19 |
| NOT EVERYONE CAN AFFORD HELP! | 734 | 136 | text | Jul 17 |
| Suicide attempt failed and now everyone knows | 662 | 77 | text | Jul 15 |
| I uh. So yeah. Realized how badly I’ve failed my wife and family this morning. | 628 | 106 | text | Jul 3 |
| Why the fuck is “go to therapy” the answer to being completely alone | 608 | 201 | text | Jul 29 |
| Short circuiting to suicide everytime I encounter difficulties in my life. | 591 | 92 | text | Jul 22 |
| I put myself into a coma. | 482 | 47 | text | Jul 25 |
| You know shits bad when you stop dreaming for a better life and just start dreaming about death | 444 | 29 | text | Jul 2 |
r/depression Audience Overlap r/depression Subreddit Overlap & Related Communities
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r/depression FAQ Frequently Asked Questions About r/depression
What's the best time to post on r/depression?
Based on posting volume, r/depression is most active on Thursdays around 12 PM UTC. That window has the most community activity, but busier hours also mean more competition for attention.
How active is r/depression?
r/depression averages 286 posts per day and ranks in the top 1% for activity among tracked SFW subreddits.
How many upvotes do posts on r/depression get?
Posts on r/depression average about 6 upvotes this month (net score per post).
What kind of posts does r/depression get most?
On r/depression, most posts are text posts (100%)