1.4K posts analyzed Updated Sep 2026
Averages 47 posts/day, top 5% activity. Most active Tuesdays around 9 AM UTC. Mostly text posts (100%).
r/polyamory Traffic & Engagement r/polyamory Traffic & Engagement
Volume and engagement over time Posting volume and engagement over time
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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/polyamory Most Active Times When r/polyamory Is Most Active
Peak posting by day and hour (UTC) When this community posts most, by day and hour (UTC)
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r/polyamory Flair Performance r/polyamory Flair Performance
Upvotes and volume by flair Average upvotes and post volume by flair
| Flair | Posts | Upvotes |
|---|---|---|
| Curious/Learning | 257 (33.7%) | 12 |
| I am new | 195 (25.6%) | 4 |
| vent | 177 (23.2%) | 26 |
| Musings | 34 (4.5%) | 27 |
| Married and struggling with Opening | 33 (4.3%) | 4 |
| Happy! | 30 (3.9%) | 30 |
| Cheated on | 15 (2.0%) | 6 |
| Poly in the News/Media | 8 (1.0%) | 89 |
| Rat Union Business 🐀🧀 | 7 (0.9%) | 17 |
| no advice wanted | 6 (0.8%) | 15 |
Post Type Breakdown
Share by text, image, or link Share of posts by format: text, image, or link
r/polyamory Trending Keywords Trending Keywords in r/polyamory
Ranked by how often they appear Title keywords ranked by how often they appear
| Keyword | Mentions ▼ | Upvotes | Comments |
|---|---|---|---|
| poly | 240 (17.1%) | 12 | 18 |
| partner | 178 (12.7%) | 17 | 22 |
| relationship | 125 (8.9%) | 12 | 16 |
| advice | 117 (8.3%) | 4 | 16 |
| polyamory | 80 (5.7%) | 8 | 15 |
| help | 48 (3.4%) | 4 | 15 |
| i'm | 48 (3.4%) | 11 | 19 |
| need | 47 (3.4%) | 4 | 17 |
| partners | 45 (3.2%) | 41 | 29 |
| looking | 43 (3.1%) | 2 | 10 |
r/polyamory Mentioned Domains Mentioned Domains in r/polyamory
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/polyamory Top Posts Top Performing Posts in r/polyamory
Highest-performing posts Highest-performing posts. Each title links to Reddit.
Babe, just leave your husband.
My partners have a group chat.
News: Seattle passes measure to protect non-monogamous people
Divorcing so that my wife can marry our meta?
So you can have a normal relationship when poly?!
I feel like his meta is taking over my marriage
What are the things you’re monogamous about?
Am I crazy? Partner broke a safety agreement due to ED/NRE, and now he and meta are using a 17-day STI test to pressure my boundaries.
How to recognize "future-faking?"
Losing Friends When "Benefits" Go Off the Table
| Title | Upvotes | Comments | Type | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Babe, just leave your husband. | 813 | 101 | text | Sep 13 |
| My partners have a group chat. | 777 | 36 | text | Sep 24 |
| News: Seattle passes measure to protect non-monogamous people | 589 | 30 | text | Sep 15 |
| Divorcing so that my wife can marry our meta? | 574 | 79 | text | Sep 21 |
| So you can have a normal relationship when poly?! | 562 | 44 | text | Sep 6 |
| I feel like his meta is taking over my marriage | 367 | 61 | text | Sep 19 |
| What are the things you’re monogamous about? | 363 | 168 | text | Sep 3 |
| Am I crazy? Partner broke a safety agreement due to ED/NRE, and now he and meta are using a 17-day STI test to pressure my boundaries. | 340 | 180 | text | Sep 17 |
| How to recognize "future-faking?" | 321 | 68 | text | Sep 20 |
| Losing Friends When "Benefits" Go Off the Table | 320 | 57 | text | Sep 7 |
r/polyamory Audience Overlap r/polyamory Subreddit Overlap & Related Communities
Overlapping audiences Communities with overlapping audiences
r/polyamory FAQ Frequently Asked Questions About r/polyamory
What's the best time to post on r/polyamory?
Based on posting volume, r/polyamory is most active on Tuesdays around 9 AM UTC. That window has the most community activity, but busier hours also mean more competition for attention.
How active is r/polyamory?
r/polyamory averages 47 posts per day and ranks in the top 5% for activity among tracked SFW subreddits.
How many upvotes do posts on r/polyamory get?
Posts on r/polyamory average about 15 upvotes this month (net score per post).
What kind of posts does r/polyamory get most?
On r/polyamory, most posts are text posts (100%)