496 posts analyzed Updated Jun 2026
Averages 17 posts/day, top 10% activity. Most active Sundays around 9 PM UTC. Mostly text posts (78%).
r/KidneyStones Traffic & Engagement r/KidneyStones Traffic & Engagement
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Upvote Distribution
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r/KidneyStones Most Active Times When r/KidneyStones Is Most Active
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r/KidneyStones Flair Performance r/KidneyStones Flair Performance
Upvotes and volume by flair Average upvotes and post volume by flair
| Flair | Posts | Upvotes |
|---|---|---|
| Question/ Request for advice | 192 (38.7%) | 3 |
| Pictures | 66 (13.3%) | 15 |
| Sharing Experience | 47 (9.5%) | 7 |
| Doctors/ Hospitals | 45 (9.1%) | 5 |
| 😡 Rant! 😡 | 38 (7.7%) | 9 |
| Pain Management | 31 (6.3%) | 4 |
| Stents | 29 (5.8%) | 5 |
| Medicine | 20 (4.0%) | 4 |
| Symptoms | 10 (2.0%) | 2 |
| Alternative/ Unproven Remedies | 9 (1.8%) | 2 |
Post Type Breakdown
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r/KidneyStones Trending Keywords Trending Keywords in r/KidneyStones
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| Keyword | Mentions ▼ | Upvotes | Comments |
|---|---|---|---|
| stone | 161 (32.5%) | 7 | 6 |
| kidney | 112 (22.6%) | 6 | 7 |
| stent | 60 (12.1%) | 4 | 6 |
| pain | 56 (11.3%) | 4 | 5 |
| stones | 46 (9.3%) | 3 | 6 |
| first | 28 (5.7%) | 10 | 8 |
| help | 24 (4.8%) | 2 | 4 |
| passed | 24 (4.8%) | 19 | 8 |
| surgery | 19 (3.8%) | 2 | 5 |
| advice | 19 (3.8%) | 2 | 6 |
r/KidneyStones Mentioned Domains Mentioned Domains in r/KidneyStones
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This community doesn't link off-site.
Its posts are text, images, or discussion rather than outbound links.
r/KidneyStones Top Posts Top Performing Posts in r/KidneyStones
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Urologist here. What actually happens to your kidney while you are waiting weeks for stone treatment, and what the warning signs are that you cannot ignore.
Peed out a huge kidney stone!!!
11mm finally peed out
I passed my 3mm!
Just passed my first ever kidney stone at 3mm. Hard to believe this is what made me scream “I’m dying” at urgent care.
4cm huge boulder in right kidney /22female/
Passed my first stone.
4mm stone blocked and caused sepsis
36 weeks pregnant: Gave birth to a stone this morning, just under 6 mm.
Broke down after failed lithotripsy
| Title | Upvotes | Comments | Type | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Urologist here. What actually happens to your kidney while you are waiting weeks for stone treatment, and what the warning signs are that you cannot ignore. | 131 | 80 | text | Jun 21 |
| Peed out a huge kidney stone!!! | 105 | 30 | image | Jun 6 |
| 11mm finally peed out | 103 | 48 | image | Jun 10 |
| I passed my 3mm! | 56 | 14 | image | Jun 7 |
| Just passed my first ever kidney stone at 3mm. Hard to believe this is what made me scream “I’m dying” at urgent care. | 54 | 26 | image | Jun 30 |
| 4cm huge boulder in right kidney /22female/ | 50 | 21 | image | Jun 2 |
| Passed my first stone. | 50 | 17 | image | Jun 27 |
| 4mm stone blocked and caused sepsis | 49 | 12 | text | Jun 2 |
| 36 weeks pregnant: Gave birth to a stone this morning, just under 6 mm. | 48 | 4 | image | Jun 13 |
| Broke down after failed lithotripsy | 47 | 35 | text | Jun 24 |
r/KidneyStones Audience Overlap r/KidneyStones Subreddit Overlap & Related Communities
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r/KidneyStones FAQ Frequently Asked Questions About r/KidneyStones
What's the best time to post on r/KidneyStones?
Based on posting volume, r/KidneyStones is most active on Sundays around 9 PM UTC. That window has the most community activity, but busier hours also mean more competition for attention.
How active is r/KidneyStones?
r/KidneyStones averages 17 posts per day and ranks in the top 10% for activity among tracked SFW subreddits.
How many upvotes do posts on r/KidneyStones get?
Posts on r/KidneyStones average about 6 upvotes this month (net score per post).
What kind of posts does r/KidneyStones get most?
On r/KidneyStones, most posts are text posts (78%)