2.3K posts analyzed Updated Jul 2026
Averages 74 posts/day, top 5% activity. Most active Tuesdays around 8 PM UTC. Mostly text posts (88%).
r/FanFiction Traffic & Engagement r/FanFiction Traffic & Engagement
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Upvote Distribution
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r/FanFiction Most Active Times When r/FanFiction Is Most Active
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r/FanFiction Flair Performance r/FanFiction Flair Performance
Upvotes and volume by flair Average upvotes and post volume by flair
| Flair | Posts | Upvotes |
|---|---|---|
| Discussion | 647 (28.2%) | 11 |
| Lost Fic | 612 (26.7%) | 1 |
| Recs Wanted | 385 (16.8%) | 2 |
| Writing Questions | 367 (16.0%) | 6 |
| Venting | 69 (3.0%) | 23 |
| Activities and Events | 46 (2.0%) | 16 |
| Resources | 45 (2.0%) | 2 |
| Celebrate | 31 (1.4%) | 34 |
| Smut Talk | 27 (1.2%) | 5 |
| Trope Talk | 26 (1.1%) | 11 |
Post Type Breakdown
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r/FanFiction Trending Keywords Trending Keywords in r/FanFiction
Ranked by how often they appear Title keywords ranked by how often they appear
| Keyword | Mentions ▼ | Upvotes | Comments |
|---|---|---|---|
| fic | 428 (18.6%) | 4 | 4 |
| fanfic | 340 (14.8%) | 4 | 7 |
| looking | 302 (13.2%) | 2 | 2 |
| fanfiction | 225 (9.8%) | 7 | 11 |
| help | 209 (9.1%) | 1 | 3 |
| fics | 152 (6.6%) | 8 | 8 |
| writing | 122 (5.3%) | 9 | 11 |
| find | 118 (5.1%) | 3 | 3 |
| lost | 115 (5.0%) | 2 | 2 |
| fanfics | 93 (4.0%) | 9 | 9 |
r/FanFiction Mentioned Domains Mentioned Domains in r/FanFiction
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/FanFiction Top Posts Top Performing Posts in r/FanFiction
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I'm a grown ass man on the verge of tears, these authors are actually insane
Reading fanfics in adult life
I expect fanfics to be set when the original work was set unless otherwise specified
What are the most ridiculous reasons you've dropped a fic?
I finally completed one of my fics after a TEN YEAR hiatus!
I would like more queer MCs living in a world where most people aren't LGBTQ+
I finally finished my long fic after 6 years and 192,000 words!!!
I finally finished my 180k word long fic but…
Weird question: Do your characters ever "take over" a scene and surprise you, the author? ;)
Why do fandoms feel so depressing nowadays?
| Title | Upvotes | Comments | Type | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| I'm a grown ass man on the verge of tears, these authors are actually insane | 478 | 29 | text | Jul 20 |
| Reading fanfics in adult life | 287 | 292 | text | Jul 17 |
| I expect fanfics to be set when the original work was set unless otherwise specified | 287 | 100 | text | Jul 23 |
| What are the most ridiculous reasons you've dropped a fic? | 247 | 325 | text | Jul 9 |
| I finally completed one of my fics after a TEN YEAR hiatus! | 236 | 19 | text | Jul 5 |
| I would like more queer MCs living in a world where most people aren't LGBTQ+ | 230 | 52 | text | Jul 1 |
| I finally finished my long fic after 6 years and 192,000 words!!! | 190 | 25 | text | Jun 30 |
| I finally finished my 180k word long fic but… | 189 | 83 | text | Jul 24 |
| Weird question: Do your characters ever "take over" a scene and surprise you, the author? ;) | 162 | 157 | text | Jul 14 |
| Why do fandoms feel so depressing nowadays? | 159 | 108 | text | Jul 7 |
r/FanFiction Audience Overlap r/FanFiction Subreddit Overlap & Related Communities
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r/FanFiction FAQ Frequently Asked Questions About r/FanFiction
What's the best time to post on r/FanFiction?
Based on posting volume, r/FanFiction is most active on Tuesdays around 8 PM UTC. That window has the most community activity, but busier hours also mean more competition for attention.
How active is r/FanFiction?
r/FanFiction averages 74 posts per day and ranks in the top 5% for activity among tracked SFW subreddits.
How many upvotes do posts on r/FanFiction get?
Posts on r/FanFiction average about 7 upvotes this month (net score per post).
What kind of posts does r/FanFiction get most?
On r/FanFiction, most posts are text posts (88%)