665 posts analyzed Updated Jun 2026
Averages 22 posts/day, top 10% activity. Most active Wednesdays around 10 AM UTC. Mostly text posts (93%).
r/MM_RomanceBooks Traffic & Engagement r/MM_RomanceBooks 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/MM_RomanceBooks Most Active Times When r/MM_RomanceBooks Is Most Active
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r/MM_RomanceBooks Flair Performance r/MM_RomanceBooks Flair Performance
Upvotes and volume by flair Average upvotes and post volume by flair
| Flair | Posts | Upvotes |
|---|---|---|
| Book Request | 342 (51.7%) | 17 |
| Discussion | 94 (14.2%) | 38 |
| What Was That Book Called | 89 (13.5%) | 5 |
| Review/Recommendation | 64 (9.7%) | 30 |
| Quick Question | 40 (6.1%) | 6 |
| TV, Movies, Other Media | 11 (1.7%) | 93 |
| New Releases | 7 (1.1%) | 46 |
| Games and Fun | 6 (0.9%) | 31 |
| Book Deals and Promos | 4 (0.6%) | 46 |
| Upcoming Releases and Reveals | 4 (0.6%) | 26 |
Post Type Breakdown
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r/MM_RomanceBooks Trending Keywords Trending Keywords in r/MM_RomanceBooks
Ranked by how often they appear Title keywords ranked by how often they appear
| Keyword | Mentions ▼ | Upvotes | Comments |
|---|---|---|---|
| books | 80 (12.0%) | 26 | 23 |
| book | 65 (9.8%) | 22 | 25 |
| wwtbc | 59 (8.9%) | 7 | 6 |
| romance | 50 (7.5%) | 21 | 23 |
| looking | 48 (7.2%) | 12 | 14 |
| recs | 42 (6.3%) | 21 | 19 |
| series | 30 (4.5%) | 22 | 10 |
| love | 20 (3.0%) | 23 | 21 |
| lovers | 20 (3.0%) | 16 | 19 |
| read | 18 (2.7%) | 47 | 31 |
r/MM_RomanceBooks Mentioned Domains Mentioned Domains in r/MM_RomanceBooks
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This community doesn't link off-site.
Its posts are text, images, or discussion rather than outbound links.
r/MM_RomanceBooks Top Posts Top Performing Posts in r/MM_RomanceBooks
Highest-performing posts Highest-performing posts. Each title links to Reddit.
It’s getting harder and harder to trust books published in 2026
I am begging authors to put epilogue at least 2 years after the main story
I feel like MM romances are missing tenderness
My spiciest 5 ✨ read of 2026.
Subreddit Announcement: Allegations of Generative AI Use - New Moderation Plan
Art of {Tentacles and Triathlons by Ashley Bennett}
Are you embarrassed to tell people the books you read?
A very interesting Master's degree thesis on the m/m romance genre, history and readership.
I'm tired guys......
Why are so many romance book covers like... that
| Title | Upvotes | Comments | Type | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| It’s getting harder and harder to trust books published in 2026 | 596 | 130 | text | Jun 6 |
| I am begging authors to put epilogue at least 2 years after the main story | 260 | 64 | text | Jun 27 |
| I feel like MM romances are missing tenderness | 254 | 182 | text | Jun 18 |
| My spiciest 5 ✨ read of 2026. | 246 | 86 | image | Jun 25 |
| Subreddit Announcement: Allegations of Generative AI Use - New Moderation Plan | 237 | 31 | text | Jun 22 |
| Art of {Tentacles and Triathlons by Ashley Bennett} | 233 | 14 | image | Jun 15 |
| Are you embarrassed to tell people the books you read? | 224 | 178 | text | Jun 6 |
| A very interesting Master's degree thesis on the m/m romance genre, history and readership. | 221 | 118 | text | Jun 2 |
| I'm tired guys...... | 219 | 133 | text | Jun 18 |
| Why are so many romance book covers like... that | 205 | 170 | text | Jun 9 |
r/MM_RomanceBooks Audience Overlap r/MM_RomanceBooks Subreddit Overlap & Related Communities
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r/MM_RomanceBooks FAQ Frequently Asked Questions About r/MM_RomanceBooks
What's the best time to post on r/MM_RomanceBooks?
Based on posting volume, r/MM_RomanceBooks is most active on Wednesdays around 10 AM UTC. That window has the most community activity, but busier hours also mean more competition for attention.
How active is r/MM_RomanceBooks?
r/MM_RomanceBooks averages 22 posts per day and ranks in the top 10% for activity among tracked SFW subreddits.
How many upvotes do posts on r/MM_RomanceBooks get?
Posts on r/MM_RomanceBooks average about 21 upvotes this month (net score per post).
What kind of posts does r/MM_RomanceBooks get most?
On r/MM_RomanceBooks, most posts are text posts (93%)