462 posts analyzed Updated Aug 2026
Averages 15 posts/day, top 25% activity. Most active Mondays around 2 PM UTC. Mostly text posts (76%).
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 | 204 (44.2%) | 2 |
| Pictures | 54 (11.7%) | 21 |
| Sharing Experience | 43 (9.3%) | 8 |
| Stents | 30 (6.5%) | 8 |
| Doctors/ Hospitals | 28 (6.1%) | 8 |
| Pain Management | 27 (5.8%) | 3 |
| 😡 Rant! 😡 | 24 (5.2%) | 7 |
| Symptoms | 18 (3.9%) | 2 |
| Stone Removal Procedures | 11 (2.4%) | 4 |
| Alternative/ Unproven Remedies | 10 (2.2%) | 5 |
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 | 142 (30.7%) | 5 | 8 |
| kidney | 107 (23.2%) | 5 | 8 |
| stent | 58 (12.6%) | 8 | 10 |
| pain | 47 (10.2%) | 3 | 7 |
| stones | 46 (10.0%) | 8 | 8 |
| surgery | 30 (6.5%) | 4 | 8 |
| removal | 25 (5.4%) | 3 | 7 |
| help | 21 (4.5%) | 2 | 6 |
| first | 20 (4.3%) | 6 | 11 |
| passed | 18 (3.9%) | 22 | 11 |
r/KidneyStones Mentioned Domains Mentioned Domains in r/KidneyStones
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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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Me currently with my stent
I did it! I passed my kidney stone!
Trip to the ER
Finally passed
7mm of agony
Have birth to my first child a couple weeks ago
Behold: the stones I definitely didn't have because they didn't show up on CT
I have exercised the demon, this house is clear
Today’s the day!
Just passed this 8mm stone thats been bothering me off and on since December of last year!
| Title | Upvotes | Comments | Type | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Me currently with my stent | 145 | 27 | image | Aug 30 |
| I did it! I passed my kidney stone! | 105 | 18 | image | Aug 12 |
| Trip to the ER | 96 | 74 | image | Aug 17 |
| Finally passed | 81 | 55 | image | Aug 4 |
| 7mm of agony | 77 | 29 | image | Aug 14 |
| Have birth to my first child a couple weeks ago | 76 | 26 | image | Aug 28 |
| Behold: the stones I definitely didn't have because they didn't show up on CT | 64 | 17 | image | Aug 3 |
| I have exercised the demon, this house is clear | 57 | 26 | image | Aug 9 |
| Today’s the day! | 55 | 13 | image | Aug 18 |
| Just passed this 8mm stone thats been bothering me off and on since December of last year! | 52 | 9 | image | Aug 22 |
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 Mondays around 2 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 15 posts per day and ranks in the top 25% 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 (76%)