933 posts analyzed Updated Sep 2026
Averages 31 posts/day, top 5% activity. Most active Wednesdays around 2 PM UTC. Mostly text posts.
r/gay Traffic & Engagement r/gay Traffic & Engagement
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r/gay Most Active Times When r/gay Is Most Active
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r/gay Flair Performance r/gay Flair Performance
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No flaired posts were found in this month's data.
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r/gay Trending Keywords Trending Keywords in r/gay
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| Keyword | Mentions ▼ | Upvotes | Comments |
|---|---|---|---|
| gay | 183 (19.6%) | 108 | 18 |
| removed | 50 (5.4%) | 1 | 0 |
| moderator | 46 (4.9%) | 1 | 0 |
| men | 38 (4.1%) | 46 | 31 |
| lgbtq | 36 (3.9%) | 132 | 9 |
| guy | 33 (3.5%) | 44 | 21 |
| man | 29 (3.1%) | 120 | 11 |
| first | 28 (3.0%) | 155 | 12 |
| love | 26 (2.8%) | 53 | 10 |
| people | 26 (2.8%) | 78 | 12 |
r/gay Mentioned Domains Mentioned Domains in r/gay
Most linked sites Most linked sites in this subreddit
| Domain | Links | Upvotes |
|---|---|---|
| advocate.com | 32 | 268 |
| youtu.be | 8 | 22 |
| youtube.com | 8 | 46 |
| unclosetedmedia.com | 7 | 79 |
| out.com | 5 | 116 |
| enriqueanartelazo.substack.com | 5 | 141 |
| gaytimes.com | 3 | 5 |
r/gay Top Posts Top Performing Posts in r/gay
Highest-performing posts Highest-performing posts. Each title links to Reddit.
Takahashi Rui, a well-known Japanese volleyball player, comes out as gay.
A long time has passed......
I like how they just don’t gaf on grindr
At least you'll remember where you left them
I SAID YES 💍☀️
I got to marry my handsome man today ❤️💍🎉
Dolly Parton
Married my bestfriend
He went straight up for promotion
My first (gay) mural 🧡 "On s'en ballet couilles"
| Title | Upvotes | Comments | Type | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Takahashi Rui, a well-known Japanese volleyball player, comes out as gay. | 1.9K | 35 | image | Sep 28 |
| A long time has passed...... | 1.6K | 154 | image | Sep 18 |
| I like how they just don’t gaf on grindr | 1.6K | 62 | image | Sep 20 |
| At least you'll remember where you left them | 1.6K | 66 | image | Sep 19 |
| I SAID YES 💍☀️ | 1.5K | 61 | image | Sep 14 |
| I got to marry my handsome man today ❤️💍🎉 | 1.5K | 61 | image | Sep 6 |
| Dolly Parton | 1.4K | 8 | image | Sep 2 |
| Married my bestfriend | 1.3K | 63 | image | Sep 11 |
| He went straight up for promotion | 1.3K | 11 | image | Sep 11 |
| My first (gay) mural 🧡 "On s'en ballet couilles" | 1.3K | 30 | image | Sep 13 |
r/gay Audience Overlap r/gay Subreddit Overlap & Related Communities
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r/gay FAQ Frequently Asked Questions About r/gay
What's the best time to post on r/gay?
Based on posting volume, r/gay is most active on Wednesdays around 2 PM UTC. That window has the most community activity, but busier hours also mean more competition for attention.
How active is r/gay?
r/gay averages 31 posts per day and ranks in the top 5% for activity among tracked SFW subreddits.
How many upvotes do posts on r/gay get?
Posts on r/gay average about 74 upvotes this month (net score per post).
What kind of posts does r/gay get most?
On r/gay, posts are a mix of formats, mostly text posts