1.2K posts analyzed Updated Sep 2026
Averages 41 posts/day, top 5% activity. Most active Tuesdays around 11 AM UTC. Mostly text posts (100%).
r/insomnia Traffic & Engagement r/insomnia Traffic & Engagement
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Upvote Distribution
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r/insomnia Most Active Times When r/insomnia Is Most Active
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r/insomnia Flair Performance r/insomnia Flair Performance
Upvotes and volume by flair Average upvotes and post volume by flair
| Flair | Posts | Upvotes |
|---|---|---|
| no studies/surveys | 8 (57.1%) | 7 |
| no medical advice | 3 (21.4%) | 14 |
| Question | 3 (21.4%) | 6 |
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r/insomnia Trending Keywords Trending Keywords in r/insomnia
Ranked by how often they appear Title keywords ranked by how often they appear
| Keyword | Mentions ▼ | Upvotes | Comments |
|---|---|---|---|
| sleep | 347 (28.1%) | 5 | 8 |
| insomnia | 255 (20.6%) | 7 | 8 |
| anyone | 77 (6.2%) | 5 | 9 |
| help | 75 (6.1%) | 4 | 10 |
| night | 68 (5.5%) | 5 | 6 |
| sleeping | 48 (3.9%) | 8 | 16 |
| hours | 47 (3.8%) | 9 | 9 |
| anxiety | 41 (3.3%) | 2 | 3 |
| ambien | 41 (3.3%) | 3 | 7 |
| asleep | 39 (3.2%) | 8 | 9 |
r/insomnia Mentioned Domains Mentioned Domains in r/insomnia
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This community doesn't link off-site.
Its posts are text, images, or discussion rather than outbound links.
r/insomnia Top Posts Top Performing Posts in r/insomnia
Highest-performing posts Highest-performing posts. Each title links to Reddit.
Root cause found after 30 years of insomnia
The 5-Minute "Emergency Brake" Method for instant Sleep
Insomnia makes all other health problems worse
Watching someone fall asleep in five minutes is such a strange feeling.
Anyone get a little irritated when people claim insomnia while getting 6+ hours of sleep.
This disease has ruined me. Rant
Sleep hygiene is imo a bit ridiculous
What is a good sleeping med that's NOT a benzo
I’ve had insomnia for 35 years. Takes forever to get to sleep. Wake up every 15-20 min. Rarely get more than an hour or two of solid sleep per night.
Had to move out of the USA to get proper treatment for my insomnia.
| Title | Upvotes | Comments | Type | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Root cause found after 30 years of insomnia | 153 | 60 | text | Sep 22 |
| The 5-Minute "Emergency Brake" Method for instant Sleep | 141 | 24 | text | Sep 8 |
| Insomnia makes all other health problems worse | 101 | 38 | text | Sep 16 |
| Watching someone fall asleep in five minutes is such a strange feeling. | 97 | 20 | text | Sep 2 |
| Anyone get a little irritated when people claim insomnia while getting 6+ hours of sleep. | 88 | 125 | text | Sep 15 |
| This disease has ruined me. Rant | 82 | 34 | text | Sep 24 |
| Sleep hygiene is imo a bit ridiculous | 79 | 88 | text | Sep 3 |
| What is a good sleeping med that's NOT a benzo | 77 | 292 | text | Sep 21 |
| I’ve had insomnia for 35 years. Takes forever to get to sleep. Wake up every 15-20 min. Rarely get more than an hour or two of solid sleep per night. | 73 | 22 | text | Sep 11 |
| Had to move out of the USA to get proper treatment for my insomnia. | 68 | 33 | text | Sep 6 |
r/insomnia Audience Overlap r/insomnia Subreddit Overlap & Related Communities
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r/insomnia FAQ Frequently Asked Questions About r/insomnia
What's the best time to post on r/insomnia?
Based on posting volume, r/insomnia 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/insomnia?
r/insomnia averages 41 posts per day and ranks in the top 5% for activity among tracked SFW subreddits.
How many upvotes do posts on r/insomnia get?
Posts on r/insomnia average about 5 upvotes this month (net score per post).
What kind of posts does r/insomnia get most?
On r/insomnia, most posts are text posts (100%)