4.5K posts analyzed Updated Jul 2026
Averages 147 posts/day, top 1% activity. Most active Thursdays around 4 PM UTC. Mostly text posts (63%).
r/horror Traffic & Engagement r/horror Traffic & Engagement
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Upvote Distribution
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r/horror Most Active Times When r/horror Is Most Active
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r/horror Flair Performance r/horror Flair Performance
Upvotes and volume by flair Average upvotes and post volume by flair
| Flair | Posts | Upvotes |
|---|---|---|
| Discussion | 1.1K (43.9%) | 49 |
| Recommend | 331 (13.0%) | 30 |
| Movie Help | 263 (10.3%) | 6 |
| Movie Review | 261 (10.2%) | 43 |
| Horror News | 117 (4.6%) | 290 |
| Spoiler Alert | 65 (2.5%) | 100 |
| Horror Video | 59 (2.3%) | 3 |
| WTF!? | 55 (2.2%) | 14 |
| Hidden Gem | 55 (2.2%) | 41 |
| Horror Fiction | 48 (1.9%) | 2 |
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r/horror Trending Keywords Trending Keywords in r/horror
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| Keyword | Mentions ▼ | Upvotes | Comments |
|---|---|---|---|
| horror | 1.3K (28.1%) | 60 | 43 |
| movie | 762 (16.8%) | 69 | 45 |
| movies | 384 (8.4%) | 54 | 53 |
| evil | 254 (5.6%) | 49 | 34 |
| dead | 252 (5.5%) | 51 | 26 |
| film | 178 (3.9%) | 111 | 37 |
| help | 162 (3.6%) | 4 | 10 |
| anyone | 141 (3.1%) | 24 | 19 |
| think | 126 (2.8%) | 32 | 30 |
| looking | 126 (2.8%) | 13 | 22 |
r/horror Mentioned Domains Mentioned Domains in r/horror
Most linked sites Most linked sites in this subreddit
| Domain | Links | Upvotes |
|---|---|---|
| youtu.be | 189 | 53 |
| youtube.com | 120 | 118 |
| deadline.com | 36 | 173 |
| dreadcentral.com | 21 | 567 |
| bloody-disgusting.com | 15 | 333 |
| hollywoodreporter.com | 14 | 1.6K |
| variety.com | 13 | 320 |
| fan.gd | 9 | 1 |
| ew.com | 8 | 228 |
| imgur.com | 5 | 1 |
r/horror Top Posts Top Performing Posts in r/horror
Highest-performing posts Highest-performing posts. Each title links to Reddit.
Actor Sam Neill dies age 78
Christopher Nolan: "I’ve always believed that horror as a genre has to be approached very carefully from a conceptual point of view. In other words, you have to have an amazing idea. When you go see a film like Obsession, that’s an amazing idea. That movie works like a motherfucker."
‘WIDOW'S BAY’ has been nominated for 19 Emmys.
'Evil Dead Burn' Director Wants to Remake 'The Mask' as the Brutal Horror Comic It Was Always Meant to Be
What is the most terrifying example of a horror movie completely violating the "Sanctuary" rule?
RESIDENT EVIL | Official Trailer
It’s been roughly 15 years, but Cabin in the Woods 2011 is still one of the most clever horror movies ever made. Change my mind.
Jennifer’s Body Sequel Filming in October, With Megan Fox and Amanda Seyfried Returning
Hereditary has such a happy ending from Paimon’s perspective
The Long Walk jumps to number one on HBO Max after just one day
r/horror Audience Overlap r/horror Subreddit Overlap & Related Communities
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r/horror FAQ Frequently Asked Questions About r/horror
What's the best time to post on r/horror?
Based on posting volume, r/horror is most active on Thursdays around 4 PM UTC. That window has the most community activity, but busier hours also mean more competition for attention.
How active is r/horror?
r/horror averages 147 posts per day and ranks in the top 1% for activity among tracked SFW subreddits.
How many upvotes do posts on r/horror get?
Posts on r/horror average about 51 upvotes this month (net score per post).
What kind of posts does r/horror get most?
On r/horror, most posts are text posts (63%)