474 posts analyzed Updated Jul 2026
Averages 15 posts/day, top 25% activity. Most active Thursdays around 6 PM UTC. Mostly text posts (81%).
r/ostomy Traffic & Engagement r/ostomy 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/ostomy Most Active Times When r/ostomy 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/ostomy Flair Performance r/ostomy Flair Performance
Upvotes and volume by flair Average upvotes and post volume by flair
| Flair | Posts | Upvotes |
|---|---|---|
| End Ileostomy | 141 (30.0%) | 9 |
| Colostomy | 122 (26.0%) | 9 |
| Loop Ileostomy | 72 (15.3%) | 13 |
| Miscellaneous | 42 (8.9%) | 21 |
| No Ostomy/Pre-Surgery | 25 (5.3%) | 4 |
| Reversal | 22 (4.7%) | 10 |
| Products and Companies | 16 (3.4%) | 8 |
| Ken/Barbie Butt | 11 (2.3%) | 5 |
| Urostomy | 8 (1.7%) | 3 |
| Supplies for Donation or Sale | 7 (1.5%) | 14 |
Post Type Breakdown
Share by text, image, or link Share of posts by format: text, image, or link
r/ostomy Trending Keywords Trending Keywords in r/ostomy
Ranked by how often they appear Title keywords ranked by how often they appear
| Keyword | Mentions ▼ | Upvotes | Comments |
|---|---|---|---|
| ostomy | 50 (10.6%) | 10 | 16 |
| ileostomy | 36 (7.6%) | 9 | 7 |
| reversal | 34 (7.2%) | 10 | 14 |
| surgery | 32 (6.8%) | 7 | 10 |
| stoma | 26 (5.5%) | 12 | 17 |
| help | 24 (5.1%) | 8 | 15 |
| bag | 23 (4.8%) | 14 | 19 |
| anyone | 18 (3.8%) | 8 | 13 |
| supplies | 16 (3.4%) | 12 | 16 |
| advice | 16 (3.4%) | 3 | 8 |
r/ostomy Mentioned Domains Mentioned Domains in r/ostomy
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/ostomy Top Posts Top Performing Posts in r/ostomy
Highest-performing posts Highest-performing posts. Each title links to Reddit.
three piece matching set with ileostomy cover
First time seeing one of these in the flesh
Halo stoma guard, backpacking
Bag leaked half way into a 5hr flight: the story.
Partner Left Me After I got my Colostomy
Got a dumb little tattoo today
Rant about people staring whilst I’m on holiday
Funny Post
I had my reversal today!
1st bag change out of the hospital and I feel like y'all are the only ones who will get it
| Title | Upvotes | Comments | Type | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| three piece matching set with ileostomy cover | 187 | 25 | image | Jul 20 |
| First time seeing one of these in the flesh | 158 | 35 | image | Jul 3 |
| Halo stoma guard, backpacking | 135 | 23 | image | Jul 24 |
| Bag leaked half way into a 5hr flight: the story. | 121 | 37 | text | Jul 26 |
| Partner Left Me After I got my Colostomy | 120 | 40 | text | Jul 4 |
| Got a dumb little tattoo today | 117 | 24 | image | Jul 28 |
| Rant about people staring whilst I’m on holiday | 103 | 26 | text | Jul 14 |
| Funny Post | 101 | 31 | image | Jul 20 |
| I had my reversal today! | 77 | 57 | text | Jul 22 |
| 1st bag change out of the hospital and I feel like y'all are the only ones who will get it | 70 | 54 | text | Jul 31 |
r/ostomy Audience Overlap r/ostomy Subreddit Overlap & Related Communities
Overlapping audiences Communities with overlapping audiences
r/ostomy FAQ Frequently Asked Questions About r/ostomy
What's the best time to post on r/ostomy?
Based on posting volume, r/ostomy is most active on Thursdays around 6 PM UTC. That window has the most community activity, but busier hours also mean more competition for attention.
How active is r/ostomy?
r/ostomy averages 15 posts per day and ranks in the top 25% for activity among tracked SFW subreddits.
How many upvotes do posts on r/ostomy get?
Posts on r/ostomy average about 10 upvotes this month (net score per post).
What kind of posts does r/ostomy get most?
On r/ostomy, most posts are text posts (81%)