478 posts analyzed Updated Aug 2026
Averages 15 posts/day, top 25% activity. Most active Sundays around 2 PM UTC. Mostly text posts (87%).
r/lupus Traffic & Engagement r/lupus Traffic & Engagement
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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/lupus Most Active Times When r/lupus Is Most Active
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r/lupus Flair Performance r/lupus Flair Performance
Upvotes and volume by flair Average upvotes and post volume by flair
| Flair | Posts | Upvotes |
|---|---|---|
| Advice | 87 (18.5%) | 8 |
| Diagnosed Users Only | 87 (18.5%) | 8 |
| General | 78 (16.6%) | 10 |
| Medicines | 71 (15.1%) | 4 |
| Venting | 63 (13.4%) | 22 |
| Life tips | 23 (4.9%) | 10 |
| Newly Diagnosed | 22 (4.7%) | 9 |
| Sun/UV exposure | 11 (2.3%) | 8 |
| Career/School | 9 (1.9%) | 6 |
| Fitness | 6 (1.3%) | 42 |
Post Type Breakdown
Share by text, image, or link Share of posts by format: text, image, or link
r/lupus Trending Keywords Trending Keywords in r/lupus
Ranked by how often they appear Title keywords ranked by how often they appear
| Keyword | Mentions ▼ | Upvotes | Comments |
|---|---|---|---|
| lupus | 80 (16.7%) | 17 | 11 |
| anyone | 30 (6.3%) | 6 | 8 |
| advice | 26 (5.4%) | 4 | 6 |
| diagnosed | 22 (4.6%) | 8 | 6 |
| saphnelo | 18 (3.8%) | 4 | 11 |
| benlysta | 18 (3.8%) | 4 | 9 |
| pain | 16 (3.4%) | 6 | 5 |
| flare | 15 (3.1%) | 6 | 6 |
| prednisone | 13 (2.7%) | 6 | 5 |
| symptoms | 10 (2.1%) | 8 | 5 |
r/lupus Mentioned Domains Mentioned Domains in r/lupus
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/lupus Top Posts Top Performing Posts in r/lupus
Highest-performing posts Highest-performing posts. Each title links to Reddit.
Finally research on GLP1s and Lupus!
“just go outside and exercise!”
What a Ridiculous Disease
I had to stop following lupus creators
This disease doesn’t define you.
Is being hot and tired all the time part of having lupus?
Zepbound and lupus
Where are the face to face forums where rheumatologists and patients can bridge this horrendous gap?
Is this part of Lupus?
Went on vacation w Lupus and had a great time
| Title | Upvotes | Comments | Type | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Finally research on GLP1s and Lupus! | 188 | 55 | text | Aug 27 |
| “just go outside and exercise!” | 180 | 34 | text | Aug 27 |
| What a Ridiculous Disease | 178 | 19 | text | Aug 9 |
| I had to stop following lupus creators | 160 | 40 | text | Aug 1 |
| This disease doesn’t define you. | 124 | 12 | image | Aug 30 |
| Is being hot and tired all the time part of having lupus? | 92 | 44 | text | Aug 28 |
| Zepbound and lupus | 92 | 43 | text | Aug 21 |
| Where are the face to face forums where rheumatologists and patients can bridge this horrendous gap? | 88 | 54 | text | Aug 2 |
| Is this part of Lupus? | 73 | 41 | text | Aug 30 |
| Went on vacation w Lupus and had a great time | 68 | 8 | text | Aug 24 |
r/lupus Audience Overlap r/lupus Subreddit Overlap & Related Communities
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r/lupus FAQ Frequently Asked Questions About r/lupus
What's the best time to post on r/lupus?
Based on posting volume, r/lupus is most active on Sundays around 2 PM UTC. That window has the most community activity, but busier hours also mean more competition for attention.
How active is r/lupus?
r/lupus averages 15 posts per day and ranks in the top 25% for activity among tracked SFW subreddits.
How many upvotes do posts on r/lupus get?
Posts on r/lupus average about 11 upvotes this month (net score per post).
What kind of posts does r/lupus get most?
On r/lupus, most posts are text posts (87%)