1.7K posts analyzed Updated Sep 2026
Averages 57 posts/day, top 5% activity. Most active Mondays around 8 PM UTC. Mostly text posts (100%).
r/helpme Traffic & Engagement r/helpme Traffic & Engagement
Volume and engagement over time Posting volume and engagement over time
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Upvote Distribution
How upvoted posts perform Only posts with 2+ upvotes. The bands below show how those posts are spread by upvote count.
r/helpme Most Active Times When r/helpme 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/helpme Flair Performance r/helpme Flair Performance
Upvotes and volume by flair Average upvotes and post volume by flair
| Flair | Posts | Upvotes |
|---|---|---|
| Advice | 612 (55.1%) | 1 |
| Suicide or self-harm | 211 (19.0%) | 2 |
| Venting | 198 (17.8%) | 2 |
| Seeking validation | 32 (2.9%) | 1 |
| Graphic | 27 (2.4%) | 1 |
| Flooding Sub with Posts | 11 (1.0%) | 1 |
| Blackmailed | 10 (0.9%) | 2 |
| Double Post | 5 (0.5%) | 1 |
| UPDATE | 5 (0.5%) | 1 |
Post Type Breakdown
Share by text, image, or link Share of posts by format: text, image, or link
r/helpme Trending Keywords Trending Keywords in r/helpme
Ranked by how often they appear Title keywords ranked by how often they appear
| Keyword | Mentions ▼ | Upvotes | Comments |
|---|---|---|---|
| help | 322 (18.9%) | 1 | 1 |
| need | 189 (11.1%) | 1 | 2 |
| know | 113 (6.6%) | 1 | 1 |
| i'm | 94 (5.5%) | 1 | 1 |
| please | 86 (5.0%) | 1 | 1 |
| life | 86 (5.0%) | 1 | 2 |
| feel | 79 (4.6%) | 2 | 2 |
| advice | 78 (4.6%) | 1 | 2 |
| want | 60 (3.5%) | 1 | 1 |
| friend | 59 (3.5%) | 1 | 1 |
r/helpme Mentioned Domains Mentioned Domains in r/helpme
Most linked sites Most linked sites in this subreddit
This community doesn't link off-site.
Its posts are text, images, or discussion rather than outbound links.
r/helpme Top Posts Top Performing Posts in r/helpme
Highest-performing posts Highest-performing posts. Each title links to Reddit.
Boyfriend passed away this year
I will never see my bf again
Guy slept over
In a bad marriage, wife got sick, now I'm TRAPPED
Today has just sucked.
GF just up and left without a word
I just need someone to listen
Im embarrassed of the Art I like to produce
Please, I'm begging you. I need help.
I feel like such a horrible person.
| Title | Upvotes | Comments | Type | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boyfriend passed away this year | 15 | 6 | text | Sep 16 |
| I will never see my bf again | 11 | 22 | text | Sep 2 |
| Guy slept over | 11 | 16 | text | Sep 13 |
| In a bad marriage, wife got sick, now I'm TRAPPED | 11 | 16 | text | Sep 4 |
| Today has just sucked. | 10 | 3 | text | Sep 2 |
| GF just up and left without a word | 9 | 4 | text | Sep 22 |
| I just need someone to listen | 9 | 7 | text | Sep 8 |
| Im embarrassed of the Art I like to produce | 9 | 11 | text | Sep 15 |
| Please, I'm begging you. I need help. | 9 | 6 | text | Sep 26 |
| I feel like such a horrible person. | 9 | 4 | text | Sep 30 |
r/helpme Audience Overlap r/helpme Subreddit Overlap & Related Communities
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r/helpme FAQ Frequently Asked Questions About r/helpme
What's the best time to post on r/helpme?
Based on posting volume, r/helpme is most active on Mondays around 8 PM UTC. That window has the most community activity, but busier hours also mean more competition for attention.
How active is r/helpme?
r/helpme averages 57 posts per day and ranks in the top 5% for activity among tracked SFW subreddits.
How many upvotes do posts on r/helpme get?
Posts on r/helpme average about 1 upvotes this month (net score per post).
What kind of posts does r/helpme get most?
On r/helpme, most posts are text posts (100%)