952 posts analyzed Updated Jul 2026
Averages 31 posts/day, top 10% activity. Most active Wednesdays around 3 PM UTC. Mostly text posts (93%).
r/horrorlit Traffic & Engagement r/horrorlit 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/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 | 499 (52.6%) | 16 |
| Discussion | 310 (32.7%) | 22 |
| Review | 84 (8.9%) | 30 |
| Reader Recommendation | 26 (2.7%) | 14 |
| News | 19 (2.0%) | 130 |
| WEEKLY "WHAT ARE YOU READING?" THREAD | 4 (0.4%) | 56 |
| META | 4 (0.4%) | 66 |
| Article | 3 (0.3%) | 28 |
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r/horrorlit Trending Keywords Trending Keywords in r/horrorlit
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| Keyword | Mentions ▼ | Upvotes | Comments |
|---|---|---|---|
| horror | 266 (27.9%) | 29 | 31 |
| books | 144 (15.1%) | 23 | 29 |
| book | 115 (12.1%) | 18 | 30 |
| looking | 68 (7.1%) | 16 | 26 |
| read | 68 (7.1%) | 28 | 40 |
| recommendations | 56 (5.9%) | 9 | 16 |
| recs | 49 (5.2%) | 16 | 28 |
| house | 34 (3.6%) | 36 | 22 |
| good | 34 (3.6%) | 23 | 26 |
| need | 25 (2.6%) | 8 | 17 |
r/horrorlit Mentioned Domains Mentioned Domains in r/horrorlit
Most linked sites Most linked sites in this subreddit
| Domain | Links | Upvotes |
|---|---|---|
| youtu.be | 7 | 1 |
| bloody-disgusting.com | 4 | 311 |
r/horrorlit Top Posts Top Performing Posts in r/horrorlit
Highest-performing posts Highest-performing posts. Each title links to Reddit.
David Lowery Tackling Adaptation of Horror Novel "The Fisherman" for Focus (Exclusive)
13 Medieval Horror Titles - Ranked, Reviewed, Spoiler Free, by me….Because there’s more to this genre than Between Two Fires.
‘Other Mommy’ (based off ‘Incidents Around the House’ by Josh Malerman)
Antirecs
I did NOT like PenPal by JT Geissinger and I think its my fault for trying to read "Erotic Horror".
What horror book genuinely stayed with you long after you finished it?
Have you ever had a seemingly small detail break your willingness to suspend disbelief/immersion?
Which books have the most insufferable protagonists you’ve ever read?
‘Desperation’ – Sam Raimi and ‘Final Destination Bloodlines’ Directors Teaming for Stephen King Movie
I finished Between Two Fires by Christopher Buehlmann a few days ago and I can’t stop thinking about it
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 3 PM 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 31 posts per day and ranks in the top 10% for activity among tracked SFW subreddits.
How many upvotes do posts on r/horrorlit get?
Posts on r/horrorlit average about 22 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%)