552 posts analyzed Updated Jul 2026
Averages 18 posts/day, top 10% activity. Most active Wednesdays around 5 PM UTC. Mostly text posts (100%).
r/hug Traffic & Engagement r/hug Traffic & Engagement
Volume and engagement over time Posting volume and engagement over time
Post Format
Upvote Distribution
How upvoted posts perform Only posts with 2+ upvotes. The bands below show how those posts are spread by upvote count.
r/hug Most Active Times When r/hug 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/hug Flair Performance r/hug Flair Performance
Upvotes and volume by flair Average upvotes and post volume by flair
| Flair | Posts | Upvotes |
|---|---|---|
| Lonely | 102 (37.8%) | 4 |
| Sharing Warm Fuzzies | 50 (18.5%) | 9 |
| Depressed | 49 (18.1%) | 8 |
| Venting | 31 (11.5%) | 14 |
| Happy | 19 (7.0%) | 6 |
| HELP | 13 (4.8%) | 6 |
| Celebrating | 6 (2.2%) | 12 |
Post Type Breakdown
Share by text, image, or link Share of posts by format: text, image, or link
r/hug Trending Keywords Trending Keywords in r/hug
Ranked by how often they appear Title keywords ranked by how often they appear
| Keyword | Mentions ▼ | Upvotes | Comments |
|---|---|---|---|
| hug | 199 (36.0%) | 9 | 11 |
| hugs | 150 (27.2%) | 9 | 9 |
| need | 135 (24.5%) | 8 | 9 |
| everyone | 36 (6.5%) | 14 | 9 |
| anyone | 34 (6.2%) | 9 | 8 |
| lonely | 30 (5.4%) | 6 | 7 |
| needs | 30 (5.4%) | 8 | 9 |
| sending | 28 (5.1%) | 11 | 7 |
| moderator | 25 (4.5%) | 1 | 1 |
| removed | 25 (4.5%) | 1 | 1 |
r/hug Mentioned Domains Mentioned Domains in r/hug
Most linked sites Most linked sites in this subreddit
This community doesn't link off-site.
Its posts are text, images, or discussion rather than outbound links.
r/hug Top Posts Top Performing Posts in r/hug
Highest-performing posts Highest-performing posts. Each title links to Reddit.
36F home alone and panicking
28F hug please? just broke up
F21 giving anyone a hug if they need❤️
40's F Hug for older.
F45 free hugs to everyone
23f needs hugs after bad dating experience
18 f wishing everyone a sunny Thursday full of hugs🙃☀️
18 f just another sunny Thursday! Sending a big virtual hug to everyone reading this😛🩷
20F giving a hug to anyone who needs it today❤️
I have no one in my life to hug atm, can I please have one.
| Title | Upvotes | Comments | Type | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 36F home alone and panicking | 306 | 444 | text | Jul 31 |
| 28F hug please? just broke up | 150 | 198 | text | Jul 4 |
| F21 giving anyone a hug if they need❤️ | 131 | 106 | text | Jul 23 |
| 40's F Hug for older. | 111 | 87 | text | Jul 18 |
| F45 free hugs to everyone | 94 | 55 | text | Jul 8 |
| 23f needs hugs after bad dating experience | 89 | 120 | text | Jul 26 |
| 18 f wishing everyone a sunny Thursday full of hugs🙃☀️ | 73 | 34 | text | Jul 9 |
| 18 f just another sunny Thursday! Sending a big virtual hug to everyone reading this😛🩷 | 61 | 32 | text | Jul 16 |
| 20F giving a hug to anyone who needs it today❤️ | 49 | 46 | text | Jul 6 |
| I have no one in my life to hug atm, can I please have one. | 49 | 59 | text | Jul 23 |
r/hug Audience Overlap r/hug Subreddit Overlap & Related Communities
Overlapping audiences Communities with overlapping audiences
r/hug FAQ Frequently Asked Questions About r/hug
What's the best time to post on r/hug?
Based on posting volume, r/hug is most active on Wednesdays around 5 PM UTC. That window has the most community activity, but busier hours also mean more competition for attention.
How active is r/hug?
r/hug averages 18 posts per day and ranks in the top 10% for activity among tracked SFW subreddits.
How many upvotes do posts on r/hug get?
Posts on r/hug average about 8 upvotes this month (net score per post).
What kind of posts does r/hug get most?
On r/hug, most posts are text posts (100%)