497 posts analyzed Updated Aug 2026
Averages 16 posts/day, top 25% activity. Most active Fridays around 11 PM UTC. Mostly text posts (100%).
r/grief Traffic & Engagement r/grief Traffic & Engagement
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Upvote Distribution
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r/grief Most Active Times When r/grief Is Most Active
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r/grief Flair Performance r/grief Flair Performance
Upvotes and volume by flair Average upvotes and post volume by flair
| Flair | Posts | Upvotes |
|---|---|---|
| Trigger Warning | 61 (54.0%) | 5 |
| Just Venting (pls no advice) | 52 (46.0%) | 4 |
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r/grief Trending Keywords Trending Keywords in r/grief
Ranked by how often they appear Title keywords ranked by how often they appear
| Keyword | Mentions ▼ | Upvotes | Comments |
|---|---|---|---|
| grief | 68 (13.7%) | 3 | 2 |
| lost | 64 (12.9%) | 6 | 2 |
| friend | 47 (9.5%) | 4 | 1 |
| died | 37 (7.4%) | 7 | 3 |
| dad | 27 (5.4%) | 4 | 2 |
| best | 24 (4.8%) | 4 | 1 |
| years | 24 (4.8%) | 6 | 3 |
| ago | 23 (4.6%) | 9 | 3 |
| grieving | 23 (4.6%) | 4 | 4 |
| passed | 22 (4.4%) | 8 | 4 |
r/grief Mentioned Domains Mentioned Domains in r/grief
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This community doesn't link off-site.
Its posts are text, images, or discussion rather than outbound links.
r/grief Top Posts Top Performing Posts in r/grief
Highest-performing posts Highest-performing posts. Each title links to Reddit.
I lost my 18 year old son about 4 hours ago
Love of my life died suddenly last week. I’m a broken man
Both my kids have an undiagnosed neurodegenerative disorder and will eventually die
Lost my little boy.
My husband of 32 years passed suddenly 3 weeks ago
My Uncle Planned his Suicide Around the Birth of my Son
My boyfriend opened his eyes and smiled at me after life support was withdrawn. I can’t stop thinking, “What if we had waited?”
The Affects Of Losing An Adult Child
My wife is 9 months pregnant and her mom died last night
Waking up besides you passed partner
| Title | Upvotes | Comments | Type | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| I lost my 18 year old son about 4 hours ago | 89 | 21 | text | Aug 29 |
| Love of my life died suddenly last week. I’m a broken man | 76 | 15 | text | Aug 22 |
| Both my kids have an undiagnosed neurodegenerative disorder and will eventually die | 74 | 17 | text | Aug 18 |
| Lost my little boy. | 53 | 17 | text | Aug 2 |
| My husband of 32 years passed suddenly 3 weeks ago | 51 | 28 | text | Aug 15 |
| My Uncle Planned his Suicide Around the Birth of my Son | 48 | 16 | text | Aug 15 |
| My boyfriend opened his eyes and smiled at me after life support was withdrawn. I can’t stop thinking, “What if we had waited?” | 48 | 15 | text | Aug 27 |
| The Affects Of Losing An Adult Child | 46 | 15 | text | Aug 16 |
| My wife is 9 months pregnant and her mom died last night | 41 | 26 | text | Aug 8 |
| Waking up besides you passed partner | 40 | 10 | text | Aug 23 |
r/grief Audience Overlap r/grief Subreddit Overlap & Related Communities
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r/grief FAQ Frequently Asked Questions About r/grief
What's the best time to post on r/grief?
Based on posting volume, r/grief is most active on Fridays around 11 PM UTC. That window has the most community activity, but busier hours also mean more competition for attention.
How active is r/grief?
r/grief averages 16 posts per day and ranks in the top 25% for activity among tracked SFW subreddits.
How many upvotes do posts on r/grief get?
Posts on r/grief average about 5 upvotes this month (net score per post).
What kind of posts does r/grief get most?
On r/grief, most posts are text posts (100%)