1.3K posts analyzed Updated Jul 2026
Averages 42 posts/day, top 5% activity. Most active Fridays around 2 PM UTC. Mostly text posts (100%).
r/ibs Traffic & Engagement r/ibs Traffic & Engagement
Volume and engagement over time Posting volume and engagement over time
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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/ibs Most Active Times When r/ibs 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/ibs Flair Performance r/ibs Flair Performance
Upvotes and volume by flair Average upvotes and post volume by flair
| Flair | Posts | Upvotes |
|---|---|---|
| Question | 879 (67.0%) | 4 |
| Rant | 206 (15.7%) | 15 |
| 🎉 Success Story 🎉 | 73 (5.6%) | 18 |
| Hint / Information | 46 (3.5%) | 12 |
| Bathroom Buddies | 31 (2.4%) | 11 |
| Meme / Humor | 25 (1.9%) | 33 |
| Research | 22 (1.7%) | 21 |
| Survey | 18 (1.4%) | 17 |
| Trigger Warning | 12 (0.9%) | 4 |
Post Type Breakdown
Share by text, image, or link Share of posts by format: text, image, or link
r/ibs Trending Keywords Trending Keywords in r/ibs
Ranked by how often they appear Title keywords ranked by how often they appear
| Keyword | Mentions ▼ | Upvotes | Comments |
|---|---|---|---|
| ibs | 398 (30.3%) | 10 | 10 |
| anyone | 114 (8.7%) | 6 | 7 |
| help | 55 (4.2%) | 2 | 5 |
| pain | 48 (3.7%) | 3 | 6 |
| else | 45 (3.4%) | 12 | 8 |
| flare | 43 (3.3%) | 6 | 6 |
| symptoms | 41 (3.1%) | 5 | 6 |
| stomach | 37 (2.8%) | 5 | 7 |
| diarrhea | 36 (2.7%) | 23 | 14 |
| stool | 34 (2.6%) | 1 | 5 |
r/ibs Mentioned Domains Mentioned Domains in r/ibs
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/ibs Top Posts Top Performing Posts in r/ibs
Highest-performing posts Highest-performing posts. Each title links to Reddit.
Explosive Diarrhea
Is anyone else afraid of getting this new explosive diarrhea parasite?
🏆 IBS TRIGGERS: Ranked By YOU!
IBS News Update!!
IBS in public toilets
Found the cause - Bile Acid Malabsorption
Study of 2.7 million people shows IBS genes tied to high triglycerides
I ripped off the loudest fart in human history in front of the sweetest customer I had
STOP GATEKEEPING OSTOMIES
No matter what I do my anus smells horrible.
| Title | Upvotes | Comments | Type | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Explosive Diarrhea | 357 | 96 | text | Jul 15 |
| Is anyone else afraid of getting this new explosive diarrhea parasite? | 224 | 111 | text | Jul 8 |
| 🏆 IBS TRIGGERS: Ranked By YOU! | 209 | 482 | text | Jul 6 |
| IBS News Update!! | 199 | 40 | text | Jul 10 |
| IBS in public toilets | 185 | 58 | text | Jul 24 |
| Found the cause - Bile Acid Malabsorption | 176 | 48 | text | Jul 13 |
| Study of 2.7 million people shows IBS genes tied to high triglycerides | 157 | 23 | text | Jul 21 |
| I ripped off the loudest fart in human history in front of the sweetest customer I had | 156 | 20 | text | Jul 1 |
| STOP GATEKEEPING OSTOMIES | 142 | 47 | text | Jul 26 |
| No matter what I do my anus smells horrible. | 135 | 74 | text | Jul 22 |
r/ibs Audience Overlap r/ibs Subreddit Overlap & Related Communities
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r/ibs FAQ Frequently Asked Questions About r/ibs
What's the best time to post on r/ibs?
Based on posting volume, r/ibs is most active on Fridays around 2 PM UTC. That window has the most community activity, but busier hours also mean more competition for attention.
How active is r/ibs?
r/ibs averages 42 posts per day and ranks in the top 5% for activity among tracked SFW subreddits.
How many upvotes do posts on r/ibs get?
Posts on r/ibs average about 8 upvotes this month (net score per post).
What kind of posts does r/ibs get most?
On r/ibs, most posts are text posts (100%)