2.5K posts analyzed Updated Sep 2026
Averages 84 posts/day, top 5% activity. Most active Wednesdays around 1 PM UTC. Mostly image posts.
r/gofundme Traffic & Engagement r/gofundme Traffic & Engagement
Volume and engagement over time Posting volume and engagement over time
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/gofundme Most Active Times When r/gofundme Is Most Active
Peak posting by day and hour (UTC) When this community posts most, by day and hour (UTC)
Most Active by Day
r/gofundme Flair Performance r/gofundme Flair Performance
Upvotes and volume by flair Average upvotes and post volume by flair
| Flair | Posts | Upvotes |
|---|---|---|
| Medical | 601 (23.9%) | 4 |
| Disaster/Emergency | 449 (17.8%) | 2 |
| Housing | 429 (17.1%) | 3 |
| Animal | 295 (11.7%) | 11 |
| Education | 214 (8.5%) | 1 |
| Etc | 144 (5.7%) | 1 |
| WISH | 125 (5.0%) | 1 |
| Work | 91 (3.6%) | 1 |
| Memorial | 91 (3.6%) | 6 |
| Question/Info | 28 (1.1%) | 1 |
Post Type Breakdown
Share by text, image, or link Share of posts by format: text, image, or link
r/gofundme Trending Keywords Trending Keywords in r/gofundme
Ranked by how often they appear Title keywords ranked by how often they appear
| Keyword | Mentions ▼ | Upvotes | Comments |
|---|---|---|---|
| help | 1.4K (56.4%) | 4 | 2 |
| please | 331 (13.2%) | 4 | 2 |
| need | 225 (8.9%) | 5 | 2 |
| family | 160 (6.4%) | 2 | 2 |
| donate | 149 (5.9%) | 1 | 2 |
| surgery | 142 (5.6%) | 6 | 2 |
| home | 129 (5.1%) | 7 | 3 |
| organized | 118 (4.7%) | 1 | 2 |
| needs | 118 (4.7%) | 5 | 3 |
| support | 117 (4.7%) | 3 | 2 |
r/gofundme Mentioned Domains Mentioned Domains in r/gofundme
Most linked sites Most linked sites in this subreddit
| Domain | Links | Upvotes |
|---|---|---|
| gofund.me | 632 | 1 |
| gofundme.com | 137 | 1 |
| youtube.com | 6 | 1 |
| gogetfunding.com | 6 | 1 |
| 4fund.com | 6 | 1 |
| supportnow.org | 5 | 1 |
| justgiving.com | 4 | 1 |
| givesendgo.com | 3 | 1 |
r/gofundme Top Posts Top Performing Posts in r/gofundme
Highest-performing posts Highest-performing posts. Each title links to Reddit.
Fiancé rare stage 4 cancer-3 young kids-We need help
help with stable home, living and medical costs after crippling health emergency
Help an old man (17yo Tabby) afford vet visit
Please help my dad and step-mom save their home while my dad battles stage 4 small cell lung cancer.
Widowed Columbus Artist Needs Help Rebuilding Smile and Life
Support Marcy’s Fight Against Diabetes and Help a College Student Pay Her Vet Bill
Help Louie eat again w/o pain (2nd attempt)
Billboard for Justice after my toddler was killed and no charges were filed
Safe housing after father choked 16 year old brother
Please help my cat get further test and treatment needed for mass in his throat
| Title | Upvotes | Comments | Type | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fiancé rare stage 4 cancer-3 young kids-We need help | 542 | 103 | image | Sep 22 |
| help with stable home, living and medical costs after crippling health emergency | 306 | 74 | image | Sep 5 |
| Help an old man (17yo Tabby) afford vet visit | 221 | 45 | image | Sep 19 |
| Please help my dad and step-mom save their home while my dad battles stage 4 small cell lung cancer. | 195 | 20 | image | Sep 1 |
| Widowed Columbus Artist Needs Help Rebuilding Smile and Life | 182 | 94 | image | Sep 11 |
| Support Marcy’s Fight Against Diabetes and Help a College Student Pay Her Vet Bill | 176 | 8 | image | Sep 25 |
| Help Louie eat again w/o pain (2nd attempt) | 174 | 8 | image | Sep 26 |
| Billboard for Justice after my toddler was killed and no charges were filed | 154 | 21 | image | Sep 19 |
| Safe housing after father choked 16 year old brother | 145 | 27 | image | Sep 27 |
| Please help my cat get further test and treatment needed for mass in his throat | 145 | 28 | image | Sep 11 |
r/gofundme Audience Overlap r/gofundme Subreddit Overlap & Related Communities
Overlapping audiences Communities with overlapping audiences
r/gofundme FAQ Frequently Asked Questions About r/gofundme
What's the best time to post on r/gofundme?
Based on posting volume, r/gofundme is most active on Wednesdays around 1 PM UTC. That window has the most community activity, but busier hours also mean more competition for attention.
How active is r/gofundme?
r/gofundme averages 84 posts per day and ranks in the top 5% for activity among tracked SFW subreddits.
How many upvotes do posts on r/gofundme get?
Posts on r/gofundme average about 4 upvotes this month (net score per post).
What kind of posts does r/gofundme get most?
On r/gofundme, posts are a mix of formats, mostly image posts