371 posts analyzed Updated Sep 2026
Averages 12 posts/day, top 25% activity. Most active Tuesdays around 12 AM UTC. Mostly text posts (56%).
r/Nightmares Traffic & Engagement r/Nightmares 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/Nightmares Most Active Times When r/Nightmares Is Most Active
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r/Nightmares Flair Performance r/Nightmares Flair Performance
Upvotes and volume by flair Average upvotes and post volume by flair
| Flair | Posts | Upvotes |
|---|---|---|
| Nightmare | 338 (92.1%) | 1 |
| TW: | 14 (3.8%) | 1 |
| Artwork | 11 (3.0%) | 1 |
| Meta | 4 (1.1%) | 1 |
Post Type Breakdown
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r/Nightmares Trending Keywords Trending Keywords in r/Nightmares
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| Keyword | Mentions ▼ | Upvotes | Comments |
|---|---|---|---|
| dream | 89 (24.0%) | 1 | 1 |
| nightmare | 85 (22.9%) | 1 | 1 |
| nightmares | 38 (10.2%) | 2 | 2 |
| sleep | 36 (9.7%) | 1 | 1 |
| dreams | 26 (7.0%) | 1 | 1 |
| paralysis | 25 (6.7%) | 1 | 1 |
| weird | 19 (5.1%) | 1 | 1 |
| night | 18 (4.8%) | 3 | 2 |
| having | 16 (4.3%) | 1 | 1 |
| woke | 15 (4.0%) | 2 | 1 |
r/Nightmares Mentioned Domains Mentioned Domains in r/Nightmares
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/Nightmares Top Posts Top Performing Posts in r/Nightmares
Highest-performing posts Highest-performing posts. Each title links to Reddit.
I had nightmares almost every night for 5 years. I finally went to therapy, and realized they weren't the only symptom.
Im so scared, I don't know if it was real or a dream
One that woke me up...
Nightmares after getting sober
Nightmare
Terrifying nightmare that followed me after I woke up
The most fear I’ve ever felt, ever, is in this nightmare
Clonidine for Chronic Nightmares
Almost every night I have horrible, violent nightmares
Nightmare about a shadow figure with bright white eyes
| Title | Upvotes | Comments | Type | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| I had nightmares almost every night for 5 years. I finally went to therapy, and realized they weren't the only symptom. | 31 | 10 | text | Sep 6 |
| Im so scared, I don't know if it was real or a dream | 6 | 4 | text | Sep 9 |
| One that woke me up... | 5 | 1 | image | Sep 10 |
| Nightmares after getting sober | 4 | 4 | text | Sep 12 |
| Nightmare | 3 | 1 | text | Sep 6 |
| Terrifying nightmare that followed me after I woke up | 3 | 3 | text | Sep 20 |
| The most fear I’ve ever felt, ever, is in this nightmare | 3 | 1 | text | Sep 22 |
| Clonidine for Chronic Nightmares | 3 | 4 | text | Sep 23 |
| Almost every night I have horrible, violent nightmares | 3 | 1 | text | Sep 3 |
| Nightmare about a shadow figure with bright white eyes | 3 | 3 | text | Sep 5 |
r/Nightmares Audience Overlap r/Nightmares Subreddit Overlap & Related Communities
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r/Nightmares FAQ Frequently Asked Questions About r/Nightmares
What's the best time to post on r/Nightmares?
Based on posting volume, r/Nightmares is most active on Tuesdays around 12 AM UTC. That window has the most community activity, but busier hours also mean more competition for attention.
How active is r/Nightmares?
r/Nightmares averages 12 posts per day and ranks in the top 25% for activity among tracked SFW subreddits.
How many upvotes do posts on r/Nightmares get?
Posts on r/Nightmares average about 1 upvotes this month (net score per post).
What kind of posts does r/Nightmares get most?
On r/Nightmares, most posts are text posts (56%)