1.0K posts analyzed Updated Sep 2026
Averages 34 posts/day, top 5% activity. Most active Wednesdays around 11 AM UTC. Mostly text posts (93%).
r/horrorlit Traffic & Engagement r/horrorlit Traffic & Engagement
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r/horrorlit Most Active Times When r/horrorlit Is Most Active
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r/horrorlit Flair Performance r/horrorlit Flair Performance
Upvotes and volume by flair Average upvotes and post volume by flair
| Flair | Posts | Upvotes |
|---|---|---|
| Recommendation Request | 598 (58.5%) | 23 |
| Discussion | 308 (30.1%) | 26 |
| Review | 51 (5.0%) | 20 |
| Reader Recommendation | 40 (3.9%) | 27 |
| News | 15 (1.5%) | 65 |
| WEEKLY "WHAT ARE YOU READING?" THREAD | 4 (0.4%) | 46 |
| Interview | 3 (0.3%) | 2 |
| AMA | 3 (0.3%) | 205 |
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r/horrorlit Trending Keywords Trending Keywords in r/horrorlit
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| Keyword | Mentions ▼ | Upvotes | Comments |
|---|---|---|---|
| horror | 290 (28.2%) | 31 | 34 |
| books | 164 (16.0%) | 33 | 32 |
| book | 134 (13.1%) | 33 | 42 |
| read | 84 (8.2%) | 38 | 52 |
| looking | 68 (6.6%) | 15 | 17 |
| recommendations | 53 (5.2%) | 13 | 19 |
| house | 39 (3.8%) | 23 | 22 |
| good | 39 (3.8%) | 21 | 23 |
| short | 37 (3.6%) | 16 | 27 |
| similar | 32 (3.1%) | 16 | 13 |
r/horrorlit Mentioned Domains Mentioned Domains in r/horrorlit
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| Domain | Links | Upvotes |
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| youtu.be | 3 | 1 |
r/horrorlit Top Posts Top Performing Posts in r/horrorlit
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I'm really fatigued by modern horror where the monster turns out to be a metaphor for unresolved trauma.
What is unequivocally the scariest book you've ever read and why?
Horror where everything starts with one tiny impossible detail that nobody can explain?
I'm Scott Hawkins, author of The Library at Mount Char (2015) and Blacktail (2026). AMA!
My god… Nothing But Blackened Teeth…
Jessica Biel & Paramount TV Studios Adapting 'Coffin Moon' For TV
Books that have the vibes of gas stations at 3am, things that appear human but are deeply off, government cover-ups, urban legends + aliens, and general weirdness
What are some of the most beautifully written horror books you've read?
Release Announcement - Blacktail is a new novel from author of The Library at Mount Char.
What's a horror book that is 100/10 that no one has ever heard of?
r/horrorlit Audience Overlap r/horrorlit Subreddit Overlap & Related Communities
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r/horrorlit FAQ Frequently Asked Questions About r/horrorlit
What's the best time to post on r/horrorlit?
Based on posting volume, r/horrorlit is most active on Wednesdays around 11 AM UTC. That window has the most community activity, but busier hours also mean more competition for attention.
How active is r/horrorlit?
r/horrorlit averages 34 posts per day and ranks in the top 5% for activity among tracked SFW subreddits.
How many upvotes do posts on r/horrorlit get?
Posts on r/horrorlit average about 25 upvotes this month (net score per post).
What kind of posts does r/horrorlit get most?
On r/horrorlit, most posts are text posts (93%)