486 posts analyzed Updated Sep 2026
Averages 16 posts/day, top 25% activity. Most active Thursdays around 2 PM UTC. Mostly text posts (66%).
r/nihilism Traffic & Engagement r/nihilism Traffic & Engagement
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r/nihilism Most Active Times When r/nihilism Is Most Active
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r/nihilism Flair Performance r/nihilism Flair Performance
Upvotes and volume by flair Average upvotes and post volume by flair
| Flair | Posts | Upvotes |
|---|---|---|
| Discussion | 92 (48.2%) | 18 |
| Question | 54 (28.3%) | 13 |
| Existential Nihilism | 16 (8.4%) | 57 |
| Pessimistic Nihilism | 11 (5.8%) | 41 |
| Optimistic Nihilism | 6 (3.1%) | 6 |
| Link | 5 (2.6%) | 2 |
| Active Nihilism | 4 (2.1%) | 112 |
| Passive Nihilism | 3 (1.6%) | 5 |
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r/nihilism Trending Keywords Trending Keywords in r/nihilism
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| Keyword | Mentions ▼ | Upvotes | Comments |
|---|---|---|---|
| life | 93 (19.1%) | 25 | 23 |
| nihilism | 48 (9.9%) | 27 | 22 |
| people | 28 (5.8%) | 3 | 15 |
| nihilist | 22 (4.5%) | 5 | 20 |
| nothing | 21 (4.3%) | 7 | 26 |
| meaning | 20 (4.1%) | 25 | 33 |
| death | 19 (3.9%) | 14 | 12 |
| live | 18 (3.7%) | 10 | 16 |
| good | 15 (3.1%) | 16 | 29 |
| don't | 15 (3.1%) | 18 | 24 |
r/nihilism Mentioned Domains Mentioned Domains in r/nihilism
Most linked sites Most linked sites in this subreddit
| Domain | Links | Upvotes |
|---|---|---|
| youtu.be | 5 | 0 |
| youtube.com | 5 | 5 |
r/nihilism Top Posts Top Performing Posts in r/nihilism
Highest-performing posts Highest-performing posts. Each title links to Reddit.
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So relatable.
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The gift of life.
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I had the chance to interview Jordan Peterson on nihilism. This is how it went.
Fixed it, now it's more cioran-like
Tried Pina Colada and ngl it's yummy. Pineapple and coconut oddly go well together.
Maybe the Universe Is Just Shit
| Title | Upvotes | Comments | Type | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 🪐 | 763 | 37 | image | Sep 23 |
| ; | 547 | 12 | image | Sep 19 |
| So relatable. | 503 | 32 | image | Sep 27 |
| . | 381 | 41 | image | Sep 10 |
| The gift of life. | 377 | 52 | image | Sep 15 |
| ; | 312 | 7 | image | Sep 17 |
| I had the chance to interview Jordan Peterson on nihilism. This is how it went. | 290 | 105 | image | Sep 2 |
| Fixed it, now it's more cioran-like | 257 | 23 | image | Sep 9 |
| Tried Pina Colada and ngl it's yummy. Pineapple and coconut oddly go well together. | 250 | 63 | image | Sep 3 |
| Maybe the Universe Is Just Shit | 240 | 74 | text | Sep 6 |
r/nihilism Audience Overlap r/nihilism Subreddit Overlap & Related Communities
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r/nihilism FAQ Frequently Asked Questions About r/nihilism
What's the best time to post on r/nihilism?
Based on posting volume, r/nihilism is most active on Thursdays around 2 PM UTC. That window has the most community activity, but busier hours also mean more competition for attention.
How active is r/nihilism?
r/nihilism averages 16 posts per day and ranks in the top 25% for activity among tracked SFW subreddits.
How many upvotes do posts on r/nihilism get?
Posts on r/nihilism average about 22 upvotes this month (net score per post).
What kind of posts does r/nihilism get most?
On r/nihilism, most posts are text posts (66%)