186 posts analyzed Updated Jun 2026
Averages 6 posts/day, top 25% activity. Most active Tuesdays around 5 PM UTC. Mostly text posts (85%).
r/fiction Traffic & Engagement r/fiction Traffic & Engagement
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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/fiction Most Active Times When r/fiction 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/fiction Flair Performance r/fiction Flair Performance
Upvotes and volume by flair Average upvotes and post volume by flair
| Flair | Posts | Upvotes |
|---|---|---|
| Original Content | 34 (40.0%) | 1 |
| OC - Short Story | 14 (16.5%) | 1 |
| Horror | 11 (12.9%) | 1 |
| Question | 6 (7.1%) | 2 |
| Romance | 5 (5.9%) | 1 |
| OC - Flash Fiction | 4 (4.7%) | 1 |
| Fantasy | 4 (4.7%) | 1 |
| Discussion | 4 (4.7%) | 3 |
| Recommendation | 3 (3.5%) | 1 |
Post Type Breakdown
Share by text, image, or link Share of posts by format: text, image, or link
r/fiction Trending Keywords Trending Keywords in r/fiction
Ranked by how often they appear Title keywords ranked by how often they appear
| Keyword | Mentions ▼ | Upvotes | Comments |
|---|---|---|---|
| chapter | 38 (20.4%) | 1 | 0 |
| story | 29 (15.6%) | 1 | 0 |
| murder | 17 (9.1%) | 1 | 0 |
| dark | 17 (9.1%) | 1 | 0 |
| moon | 16 (8.6%) | 1 | 0 |
| between | 13 (7.0%) | 1 | 0 |
| book | 13 (7.0%) | 1 | 0 |
| short | 12 (6.5%) | 1 | 0 |
| dreams | 11 (5.9%) | 1 | 0 |
| fiction | 10 (5.4%) | 1 | 0 |
r/fiction Mentioned Domains Mentioned Domains in r/fiction
Most linked sites Most linked sites in this subreddit
| Domain | Links | Upvotes |
|---|---|---|
| youtu.be | 5 | 1 |
| inews.co.uk | 4 | 3 |
r/fiction Top Posts Top Performing Posts in r/fiction
Highest-performing posts Highest-performing posts. Each title links to Reddit.
I've read all of Terry Pratchett's Discworld novels - These are the 10 best
The pearl "john steinbeck"
The Women's Prize novel I'm giving to all my friends
Question on how to approach a plot point.
The Archive
The Message Every Night
Idk what to title this tbh
Have any fiction books genuinely changed your life? If so, how?
Lochwood: Entry 1 - The Wailing Man
Should I make a dramatic text on AO3? [Original Work)
| Title | Upvotes | Comments | Type | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| I've read all of Terry Pratchett's Discworld novels - These are the 10 best | 5 | 0 | link | Jun 15 |
| The pearl "john steinbeck" | 4 | 3 | text | Jun 23 |
| The Women's Prize novel I'm giving to all my friends | 3 | 2 | link | Jun 11 |
| Question on how to approach a plot point. | 3 | 2 | text | Jun 6 |
| The Archive | 3 | 0 | text | Jun 22 |
| The Message Every Night | 3 | 0 | text | Jun 2 |
| Idk what to title this tbh | 3 | 1 | text | Jun 5 |
| Have any fiction books genuinely changed your life? If so, how? | 3 | 0 | text | Jun 23 |
| Lochwood: Entry 1 - The Wailing Man | 3 | 0 | text | Jun 1 |
| Should I make a dramatic text on AO3? [Original Work) | 2 | 0 | text | Jun 3 |
r/fiction Audience Overlap r/fiction Subreddit Overlap & Related Communities
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r/fiction FAQ Frequently Asked Questions About r/fiction
What's the best time to post on r/fiction?
Based on posting volume, r/fiction is most active on Tuesdays around 5 PM UTC. That window has the most community activity, but busier hours also mean more competition for attention.
How active is r/fiction?
r/fiction averages 6 posts per day and ranks in the top 25% for activity among tracked SFW subreddits.
How many upvotes do posts on r/fiction get?
Posts on r/fiction average about 1 upvotes this month (net score per post).
What kind of posts does r/fiction get most?
On r/fiction, most posts are text posts (85%)