238 posts analyzed Updated Aug 2026
Averages 8 posts/day, top 25% activity. Most active Wednesdays around 7 AM UTC. Mostly text posts (79%).
r/NewDads Traffic & Engagement r/NewDads 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/NewDads Most Active Times When r/NewDads Is Most Active
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r/NewDads Flair Performance r/NewDads Flair Performance
Upvotes and volume by flair Average upvotes and post volume by flair
| Flair | Posts | Upvotes |
|---|---|---|
| :snoo_shrug: Requesting Advice | 127 (53.8%) | 5 |
| :snoo_smile: Discussion | 45 (19.1%) | 7 |
| :snoo_hug: Giving Advice | 31 (13.1%) | 14 |
| :snoo_biblethump: Rant/Vent | 29 (12.3%) | 25 |
| :snoo_joy: Humor | 4 (1.7%) | 11 |
Post Type Breakdown
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r/NewDads Trending Keywords Trending Keywords in r/NewDads
Ranked by how often they appear Title keywords ranked by how often they appear
| Keyword | Mentions ▼ | Upvotes | Comments |
|---|---|---|---|
| dad | 40 (16.8%) | 14 | 18 |
| baby | 27 (11.3%) | 6 | 17 |
| advice | 18 (7.6%) | 3 | 11 |
| first | 18 (7.6%) | 10 | 15 |
| old | 15 (6.3%) | 6 | 17 |
| time | 15 (6.3%) | 14 | 16 |
| wife | 14 (5.9%) | 6 | 16 |
| need | 13 (5.5%) | 3 | 8 |
| help | 12 (5.0%) | 5 | 9 |
| dads | 12 (5.0%) | 17 | 30 |
r/NewDads Mentioned Domains Mentioned Domains in r/NewDads
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/NewDads Top Posts Top Performing Posts in r/NewDads
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Best feeling in the world ❤️
I have never been more worried and anxious in my life. Every moment before my boy was born was agonizing. As if a million pounds of doubt and fear weighed heavily on my chest. It all went away right when he was born.
Waiting for her !
Dads, did losing the “dad weight” actually change your life?
Gaming as a new dad
If you have a daughter
Ten minutes of peaceful time to finally sit down, scroll my phone, and enjoy my cup of coffee
How does anyone have time to do anything
New dad here. I’m so lost
Pat leave day 20 (or night?)
| Title | Upvotes | Comments | Type | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Best feeling in the world ❤️ | 440 | 26 | image | Aug 18 |
| I have never been more worried and anxious in my life. Every moment before my boy was born was agonizing. As if a million pounds of doubt and fear weighed heavily on my chest. It all went away right when he was born. | 203 | 25 | image | Aug 16 |
| Waiting for her ! | 187 | 35 | image | Aug 28 |
| Dads, did losing the “dad weight” actually change your life? | 151 | 266 | image | Aug 22 |
| Gaming as a new dad | 138 | 23 | text | Aug 19 |
| If you have a daughter | 130 | 192 | image | Aug 26 |
| Ten minutes of peaceful time to finally sit down, scroll my phone, and enjoy my cup of coffee | 71 | 11 | image | Aug 10 |
| How does anyone have time to do anything | 61 | 90 | text | Aug 11 |
| New dad here. I’m so lost | 49 | 22 | text | Aug 3 |
| Pat leave day 20 (or night?) | 37 | 20 | image | Aug 5 |
r/NewDads Audience Overlap r/NewDads Subreddit Overlap & Related Communities
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r/NewDads FAQ Frequently Asked Questions About r/NewDads
What's the best time to post on r/NewDads?
Based on posting volume, r/NewDads is most active on Wednesdays around 7 AM UTC. That window has the most community activity, but busier hours also mean more competition for attention.
How active is r/NewDads?
r/NewDads averages 8 posts per day and ranks in the top 25% for activity among tracked SFW subreddits.
How many upvotes do posts on r/NewDads get?
Posts on r/NewDads average about 11 upvotes this month (net score per post).
What kind of posts does r/NewDads get most?
On r/NewDads, most posts are text posts (79%)