689 posts analyzed Updated Jul 2026
Averages 22 posts/day, top 10% activity. Most active Thursdays around 12 PM UTC. Mostly image posts.
r/happy Traffic & Engagement r/happy Traffic & Engagement
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Upvote Distribution
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r/happy Most Active Times When r/happy Is Most Active
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r/happy Flair Performance r/happy Flair Performance
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r/happy Trending Keywords Trending Keywords in r/happy
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| Keyword | Mentions ▼ | Upvotes | Comments |
|---|---|---|---|
| happy | 144 (20.9%) | 46 | 3 |
| today | 65 (9.4%) | 105 | 5 |
| life | 62 (9.0%) | 59 | 5 |
| day | 60 (8.7%) | 84 | 5 |
| made | 46 (6.7%) | 48 | 3 |
| good | 45 (6.5%) | 40 | 4 |
| love | 41 (6.0%) | 42 | 3 |
| finally | 38 (5.5%) | 116 | 9 |
| feel | 35 (5.1%) | 31 | 3 |
| first | 31 (4.5%) | 114 | 12 |
r/happy Mentioned Domains Mentioned Domains in r/happy
Most linked sites Most linked sites in this subreddit
| Domain | Links | Upvotes |
|---|---|---|
| youtu.be | 6 | 1 |
| youtube.com | 6 | 1 |
r/happy Top Posts Top Performing Posts in r/happy
Highest-performing posts Highest-performing posts. Each title links to Reddit.
The day I thought would never happen, 1 year sober today
How my girlfriend falls asleep almost every night :)
After trying for years, finally learned how to ride a bike at 33!
2020-2026 My life now is so incredibly different in such an amazing way. I can’t even begin to describe how much happier I am. ☺️😎🏳️⚧️
I got over my insecurity and began to wear my hearing aid!
i was bullied all my childhood for my smile and I’m finally happy about it
Happy to come home from being gone for a week, my little harvest from my garden 💜
First time in a bikini ever. Nervous AF but persevering ☀️🖤
i beat my eating disorder [ 94lbs - 172lbs ]
My friend did something so simple yet so thoughtful last night.. and I can't stop thinking about it🥹
| Title | Upvotes | Comments | Type | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| The day I thought would never happen, 1 year sober today | 2.8K | 84 | image | Jul 4 |
| How my girlfriend falls asleep almost every night :) | 1.7K | 47 | image | Jul 20 |
| After trying for years, finally learned how to ride a bike at 33! | 1.4K | 62 | image | Jul 18 |
| 2020-2026 My life now is so incredibly different in such an amazing way. I can’t even begin to describe how much happier I am. ☺️😎🏳️⚧️ | 1.3K | 48 | image | Jul 14 |
| I got over my insecurity and began to wear my hearing aid! | 1.3K | 33 | image | Jul 7 |
| i was bullied all my childhood for my smile and I’m finally happy about it | 1.2K | 66 | image | Jul 2 |
| Happy to come home from being gone for a week, my little harvest from my garden 💜 | 1.0K | 39 | image | Jun 30 |
| First time in a bikini ever. Nervous AF but persevering ☀️🖤 | 1.0K | 180 | image | Jul 2 |
| i beat my eating disorder [ 94lbs - 172lbs ] | 977 | 33 | image | Jul 24 |
| My friend did something so simple yet so thoughtful last night.. and I can't stop thinking about it🥹 | 885 | 28 | text | Jul 8 |
r/happy Audience Overlap r/happy Subreddit Overlap & Related Communities
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r/happy FAQ Frequently Asked Questions About r/happy
What's the best time to post on r/happy?
Based on posting volume, r/happy is most active on Thursdays around 12 PM UTC. That window has the most community activity, but busier hours also mean more competition for attention.
How active is r/happy?
r/happy averages 22 posts per day and ranks in the top 10% for activity among tracked SFW subreddits.
How many upvotes do posts on r/happy get?
Posts on r/happy average about 57 upvotes this month (net score per post).
What kind of posts does r/happy get most?
On r/happy, posts are a mix of formats, mostly image posts