710 posts analyzed Updated Sep 2026
Averages 24 posts/day, top 10% activity. Most active Thursdays around 1 PM UTC. Mostly text posts (70%).
r/fasting Traffic & Engagement r/fasting Traffic & Engagement
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Upvote Distribution
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r/fasting Most Active Times When r/fasting Is Most Active
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r/fasting Flair Performance r/fasting Flair Performance
Upvotes and volume by flair Average upvotes and post volume by flair
| Flair | Posts | Upvotes |
|---|---|---|
| Question | 422 (59.4%) | 6 |
| Discussion | 116 (16.3%) | 22 |
| Check-in | 115 (16.2%) | 25 |
| Progress Pic | 54 (7.6%) | 90 |
| Meme Monday | 3 (0.4%) | 899 |
Post Type Breakdown
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r/fasting Trending Keywords Trending Keywords in r/fasting
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| Keyword | Mentions ▼ | Upvotes | Comments |
|---|---|---|---|
| fast | 223 (31.4%) | 15 | 8 |
| fasting | 210 (29.6%) | 20 | 12 |
| day | 127 (17.9%) | 24 | 9 |
| water | 91 (12.8%) | 9 | 8 |
| days | 55 (7.8%) | 12 | 9 |
| weight | 43 (6.1%) | 23 | 11 |
| first | 30 (4.2%) | 12 | 5 |
| hour | 24 (3.4%) | 9 | 6 |
| loss | 24 (3.4%) | 8 | 5 |
| starting | 23 (3.2%) | 25 | 9 |
r/fasting Mentioned Domains Mentioned Domains in r/fasting
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This community doesn't link off-site.
Its posts are text, images, or discussion rather than outbound links.
r/fasting Top Posts Top Performing Posts in r/fasting
Highest-performing posts Highest-performing posts. Each title links to Reddit.
Is everyone like this?
30-Day Fast — 210 lbs → 164 lbs (-46 lbs)
2 years of diet, exercise, discipline and prioritising myself.
~25 kg lost
Dirty Fasting - 7 day progress
Are we there yet?
Isn't taking GLP-1s just fasting with extra steps? Why is it seen as healthier alternative to fasting?
Lost 100 lbs just 20 to go!
Made it to my goal weight after 2 years
Results of one year of fasting
| Title | Upvotes | Comments | Type | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Is everyone like this? | 2.0K | 95 | image | Sep 24 |
| 30-Day Fast — 210 lbs → 164 lbs (-46 lbs) | 710 | 70 | image | Sep 5 |
| 2 years of diet, exercise, discipline and prioritising myself. | 691 | 30 | image | Sep 7 |
| ~25 kg lost | 584 | 25 | image | Sep 20 |
| Dirty Fasting - 7 day progress | 573 | 43 | image | Sep 27 |
| Are we there yet? | 555 | 21 | image | Sep 30 |
| Isn't taking GLP-1s just fasting with extra steps? Why is it seen as healthier alternative to fasting? | 514 | 396 | text | Sep 30 |
| Lost 100 lbs just 20 to go! | 472 | 12 | image | Sep 29 |
| Made it to my goal weight after 2 years | 469 | 36 | image | Sep 18 |
| Results of one year of fasting | 377 | 19 | image | Sep 5 |
r/fasting Audience Overlap r/fasting Subreddit Overlap & Related Communities
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r/fasting FAQ Frequently Asked Questions About r/fasting
What's the best time to post on r/fasting?
Based on posting volume, r/fasting is most active on Thursdays around 1 PM UTC. That window has the most community activity, but busier hours also mean more competition for attention.
How active is r/fasting?
r/fasting averages 24 posts per day and ranks in the top 10% for activity among tracked SFW subreddits.
How many upvotes do posts on r/fasting get?
Posts on r/fasting average about 22 upvotes this month (net score per post).
What kind of posts does r/fasting get most?
On r/fasting, most posts are text posts (70%)