814 posts analyzed Updated Sep 2026
Averages 27 posts/day, top 10% activity. Most active Thursdays around 2 PM UTC. Mostly image posts (71%).
r/Journaling Traffic & Engagement r/Journaling Traffic & Engagement
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Upvote Distribution
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r/Journaling Most Active Times When r/Journaling Is Most Active
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r/Journaling Flair Performance r/Journaling Flair Performance
Upvotes and volume by flair Average upvotes and post volume by flair
| Flair | Posts | Upvotes |
|---|---|---|
| Journal entry | 413 (50.7%) | 134 |
| Discussion/Question | 264 (32.4%) | 32 |
| Journal collection | 72 (8.8%) | 152 |
| Flip-through | 37 (4.5%) | 288 |
| Prompts | 17 (2.1%) | 24 |
| Content warning | 7 (0.9%) | 37 |
| Meme | 4 (0.5%) | 18 |
Post Type Breakdown
Share by text, image, or link Share of posts by format: text, image, or link
r/Journaling Trending Keywords Trending Keywords in r/Journaling
Ranked by how often they appear Title keywords ranked by how often they appear
| Keyword | Mentions ▼ | Upvotes | Comments |
|---|---|---|---|
| journal | 217 (26.7%) | 135 | 10 |
| journaling | 105 (12.9%) | 151 | 12 |
| day | 45 (5.5%) | 136 | 9 |
| entry | 30 (3.7%) | 92 | 6 |
| writing | 29 (3.6%) | 97 | 6 |
| journals | 28 (3.4%) | 86 | 7 |
| today | 27 (3.3%) | 84 | 6 |
| first | 27 (3.3%) | 72 | 6 |
| diary | 26 (3.2%) | 128 | 13 |
| time | 25 (3.1%) | 72 | 5 |
r/Journaling Mentioned Domains Mentioned Domains in r/Journaling
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/Journaling Top Posts Top Performing Posts in r/Journaling
Highest-performing posts Highest-performing posts. Each title links to Reddit.
Experiment to write my journal with hidden glow in the dark messages.
I reached the end of my journal and saw this:
Watercolor Illustrations Journaling
I started a walking photo journal to help stay motivated!
My journal from when I was 8
Long moring tea and journaling
Journaling changed my life
I’m glad i started journaling 20 days ago
Little changes 📝
Excessive 9 months of Journaling
| Title | Upvotes | Comments | Type | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Experiment to write my journal with hidden glow in the dark messages. | 6.4K | 177 | image | Sep 7 |
| I reached the end of my journal and saw this: | 4.0K | 41 | image | Sep 22 |
| Watercolor Illustrations Journaling | 2.4K | 39 | image | Sep 7 |
| I started a walking photo journal to help stay motivated! | 2.3K | 179 | image | Sep 21 |
| My journal from when I was 8 | 2.1K | 78 | image | Sep 11 |
| Long moring tea and journaling | 1.6K | 47 | image | Sep 12 |
| Journaling changed my life | 1.6K | 81 | image | Sep 6 |
| I’m glad i started journaling 20 days ago | 1.5K | 51 | image | Sep 10 |
| Little changes 📝 | 1.3K | 45 | image | Sep 14 |
| Excessive 9 months of Journaling | 1.3K | 123 | image | Sep 30 |
r/Journaling Audience Overlap r/Journaling Subreddit Overlap & Related Communities
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r/Journaling FAQ Frequently Asked Questions About r/Journaling
What's the best time to post on r/Journaling?
Based on posting volume, r/Journaling is most active on Thursdays around 2 PM UTC. That window has the most community activity, but busier hours also mean more competition for attention.
How active is r/Journaling?
r/Journaling averages 27 posts per day and ranks in the top 10% for activity among tracked SFW subreddits.
How many upvotes do posts on r/Journaling get?
Posts on r/Journaling average about 106 upvotes this month (net score per post).
What kind of posts does r/Journaling get most?
On r/Journaling, most posts are image posts (71%)