891 posts analyzed Updated Sep 2026
Averages 30 posts/day, top 10% activity. Most active Tuesdays around 11 AM UTC. Mostly text posts (59%).
r/horrorstories Traffic & Engagement r/horrorstories Traffic & Engagement
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r/horrorstories Flair Performance r/horrorstories Flair Performance
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r/horrorstories Trending Keywords Trending Keywords in r/horrorstories
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| Keyword | Mentions ▼ | Upvotes | Comments |
|---|---|---|---|
| part | 75 (8.4%) | 10 | 2 |
| story | 45 (5.0%) | 2 | 0 |
| stories | 37 (4.2%) | 20 | 5 |
| horror | 36 (4.0%) | 1 | 0 |
| house | 33 (3.7%) | 6 | 1 |
| never | 31 (3.5%) | 17 | 2 |
| something | 26 (2.9%) | 3 | 0 |
| man | 26 (2.9%) | 6 | 2 |
| work | 23 (2.6%) | 33 | 7 |
| don't | 22 (2.5%) | 5 | 0 |
r/horrorstories Mentioned Domains Mentioned Domains in r/horrorstories
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| Domain | Links | Upvotes |
|---|---|---|
| youtu.be | 43 | 1 |
| youtube.com | 16 | 1 |
r/horrorstories Top Posts Top Performing Posts in r/horrorstories
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I Work Nights at a Roadside Motel. I've Got Some Stories. (part 1)
My roommate never unpacks his groceries. This morning, I finally looked inside the bags.
I was a fire lookout in the Appalachians. Every night at 11:13 PM, a decommissioned tower gave me a list of names.
[UPDATE] My roommate never unpacks his groceries. Yesterday, I finally opened the bags.
I Work Nights at a Roadside Motel. I've Got Some Stories. (part 3)
Has anyone recieved a letter in the mail like this?
I have an incel son who is unemployed. I made a museum out of him where people pay to go into his room.
I'm a police officer. We were called to a house that had been empty for 17 years.
I Work at a Roadside Motel. I’ve Got Some Stories. (part 2)
I Work Nights at a Roadside Motel. I’ve Got Some Stories. (Part 5)
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r/horrorstories FAQ Frequently Asked Questions About r/horrorstories
What's the best time to post on r/horrorstories?
Based on posting volume, r/horrorstories is most active on Tuesdays around 11 AM UTC. That window has the most community activity, but busier hours also mean more competition for attention.
How active is r/horrorstories?
r/horrorstories averages 30 posts per day and ranks in the top 10% for activity among tracked SFW subreddits.
How many upvotes do posts on r/horrorstories get?
Posts on r/horrorstories average about 5 upvotes this month (net score per post).
What kind of posts does r/horrorstories get most?
On r/horrorstories, most posts are text posts (59%)