3.6K posts analyzed Updated Sep 2026
Averages 120 posts/day, top 1% activity. Most active Mondays around 9 PM UTC. Mostly text posts (72%).
r/horror Traffic & Engagement r/horror Traffic & Engagement
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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/horror Most Active Times When r/horror 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/horror Flair Performance r/horror Flair Performance
Upvotes and volume by flair Average upvotes and post volume by flair
| Flair | Posts | Upvotes |
|---|---|---|
| Discussion | 966 (44.3%) | 49 |
| Recommend | 312 (14.3%) | 30 |
| Movie Review | 258 (11.8%) | 27 |
| Movie Help | 198 (9.1%) | 10 |
| Horror News | 85 (3.9%) | 265 |
| Spoiler Alert | 55 (2.5%) | 34 |
| Hidden Gem | 48 (2.2%) | 34 |
| Horror Video | 40 (1.8%) | 35 |
| Horror Gaming | 39 (1.8%) | 129 |
| Horror Fiction | 33 (1.5%) | 1 |
Post Type Breakdown
Share by text, image, or link Share of posts by format: text, image, or link
r/horror Trending Keywords Trending Keywords in r/horror
Ranked by how often they appear Title keywords ranked by how often they appear
| Keyword | Mentions ▼ | Upvotes | Comments |
|---|---|---|---|
| horror | 1.1K (29.6%) | 40 | 48 |
| movie | 580 (16.2%) | 67 | 51 |
| movies | 360 (10.0%) | 29 | 52 |
| evil | 182 (5.1%) | 99 | 31 |
| film | 148 (4.1%) | 136 | 38 |
| resident | 143 (4.0%) | 109 | 36 |
| watch | 129 (3.6%) | 34 | 49 |
| help | 119 (3.3%) | 8 | 23 |
| best | 107 (3.0%) | 137 | 49 |
| anyone | 105 (2.9%) | 18 | 23 |
r/horror Mentioned Domains Mentioned Domains in r/horror
Most linked sites Most linked sites in this subreddit
| Domain | Links | Upvotes |
|---|---|---|
| youtu.be | 182 | 62 |
| youtube.com | 99 | 68 |
| deadline.com | 42 | 340 |
| variety.com | 37 | 725 |
| bloody-disgusting.com | 18 | 445 |
| dreadcentral.com | 10 | 1.2K |
| m.youtube.com | 8 | 2 |
| imdb.com | 7 | 26 |
| hollywoodreporter.com | 7 | 829 |
| instagram.com | 7 | 1 |
r/horror Top Posts Top Performing Posts in r/horror
Highest-performing posts Highest-performing posts. Each title links to Reddit.
Bruce Campbell has 5 years to live, he says during podcast appearance
Parents are taking their children to see R-rated horror film Buddy thinking it’s a kids movie
Kane Parsons Officially Returning to Direct ‘Backrooms 2’
'Resident Evil' First Reactions Call Zach Cregger’s Film a Video Game Adaptation Triumph
'Obsession' Executive Producer Sues for Lost Profits After $500 Million Windfall at Box Office
Matthew Lillard Feels Embarrassed For Returning to Scream Franchise after Melissa Barrera Firing
I just saw Obssession and the way Bear treats his dead cat.
‘Widow’s Bay’ Wins Most Emmys Ever (14) for a Comedy Series in a Year, Breaking ‘The Studio’s’ Record
Zach Cregger's Resident Evil Crushes All-Time Franchise Record In Near-Perfect Rotten Tomatoes Debut
Zach Cregger on fan skepticism about his 'Resident Evil' movie being unfaithful to the games: "I feel like I’ve been on an apology tour, like I’m running for office, trying to get these people not to call me a LARPer. Now I’m just like “You know what? See the movie”...it's going to speak for itself"
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 Mondays around 9 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 120 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 68 upvotes this month (net score per post).
What kind of posts does r/horror get most?
On r/horror, most posts are text posts (72%)