507 posts analyzed Updated Sep 2026
Averages 17 posts/day, top 10% activity. Most active Tuesdays around 11 AM UTC. Mostly text posts (78%).
r/Lyme Traffic & Engagement r/Lyme Traffic & Engagement
Volume and engagement over time Posting volume and engagement over time
Post Format
Upvote Distribution
How upvoted posts perform Only posts with 2+ upvotes. The bands below show how those posts are spread by upvote count.
r/Lyme Most Active Times When r/Lyme Is Most Active
Peak posting by day and hour (UTC) When this community posts most, by day and hour (UTC)
Most Active by Day
r/Lyme Flair Performance r/Lyme Flair Performance
Upvotes and volume by flair Average upvotes and post volume by flair
| Flair | Posts | Upvotes |
|---|---|---|
| Question | 211 (69.4%) | 3 |
| Image | 38 (12.5%) | 2 |
| Advice | 20 (6.6%) | 3 |
| Rant | 15 (4.9%) | 12 |
| Support | 8 (2.6%) | 2 |
| Misc | 5 (1.6%) | 4 |
| Success Story | 4 (1.3%) | 3 |
| Article | 3 (1.0%) | 5 |
Post Type Breakdown
Share by text, image, or link Share of posts by format: text, image, or link
r/Lyme Trending Keywords Trending Keywords in r/Lyme
Ranked by how often they appear Title keywords ranked by how often they appear
| Keyword | Mentions ▼ | Upvotes | Comments |
|---|---|---|---|
| lyme | 113 (22.3%) | 5 | 8 |
| anyone | 30 (5.9%) | 3 | 4 |
| bartonella | 28 (5.5%) | 9 | 9 |
| bite | 27 (5.3%) | 2 | 4 |
| tick | 26 (5.1%) | 2 | 3 |
| babesia | 23 (4.5%) | 4 | 7 |
| disease | 21 (4.1%) | 4 | 10 |
| treatment | 20 (3.9%) | 3 | 10 |
| help | 19 (3.8%) | 9 | 9 |
| pain | 18 (3.5%) | 3 | 6 |
r/Lyme Mentioned Domains Mentioned Domains in r/Lyme
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/Lyme Top Posts Top Performing Posts in r/Lyme
Highest-performing posts Highest-performing posts. Each title links to Reddit.
My brother spent 13 years trapped in psychosis while >100 doctors called it 'psychogenic.' It was Lyme, Bartonella, and Autoimmune Encephalitis. Here is what my mom learned—and a plea to help us change the standard of care.
Lyme Content Creators
You guys were right. Lumbar puncture has severely screwed me over.
First good day
Could I have had Lyme disease for 30 years and never diagnosed?
I’m so tired of this
Tired of being alone
Why this community is so confusing :(
I built Lyme Signal because our patient experiences shouldn't keep getting lost
Anyone with chronic Lyme/post-Lyme brain fog eventually accept that Vyvanse or Adderall was part of their long-term management?
r/Lyme Audience Overlap r/Lyme Subreddit Overlap & Related Communities
Overlapping audiences Communities with overlapping audiences
r/Lyme FAQ Frequently Asked Questions About r/Lyme
What's the best time to post on r/Lyme?
Based on posting volume, r/Lyme 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/Lyme?
r/Lyme averages 17 posts per day and ranks in the top 10% for activity among tracked SFW subreddits.
How many upvotes do posts on r/Lyme get?
Posts on r/Lyme average about 3 upvotes this month (net score per post).
What kind of posts does r/Lyme get most?
On r/Lyme, most posts are text posts (78%)