621 posts analyzed Updated Aug 2026
Averages 20 posts/day, top 10% activity. Most active Wednesdays around 5 AM UTC. Mostly link posts (59%).
r/psychology Traffic & Engagement r/psychology 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/psychology Most Active Times When r/psychology Is Most Active
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r/psychology Flair Performance r/psychology Flair Performance
Upvotes and volume by flair Average upvotes and post volume by flair
| Flair | Posts | Upvotes |
|---|---|---|
| Weekly Discussion Thread | 5 (100.0%) | 2 |
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r/psychology Trending Keywords Trending Keywords in r/psychology
Ranked by how often they appear Title keywords ranked by how often they appear
| Keyword | Mentions ▼ | Upvotes | Comments |
|---|---|---|---|
| people | 70 (11.3%) | 308 | 23 |
| brain | 48 (7.7%) | 409 | 33 |
| study | 46 (7.4%) | 444 | 53 |
| psychology | 40 (6.4%) | 8 | 3 |
| research | 34 (5.5%) | 215 | 45 |
| may | 29 (4.7%) | 610 | 75 |
| men | 26 (4.2%) | 703 | 221 |
| health | 24 (3.9%) | 234 | 18 |
| help | 23 (3.7%) | 244 | 28 |
| self | 22 (3.5%) | 248 | 50 |
r/psychology Mentioned Domains Mentioned Domains in r/psychology
Most linked sites Most linked sites in this subreddit
| Domain | Links | Upvotes |
|---|---|---|
| psypost.org | 85 | 644 |
| youtu.be | 29 | 1 |
| youtube.com | 22 | 2 |
| dailyhealthnews.com.et | 7 | 429 |
| psychologytoday.com | 7 | 273 |
| sciencealert.com | 7 | 804 |
| docs.google.com | 6 | 1 |
| pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov | 6 | 29 |
| wendy664.substack.com | 6 | 1 |
| medium.com | 6 | 1 |
r/psychology Top Posts Top Performing Posts in r/psychology
Highest-performing posts Highest-performing posts. Each title links to Reddit.
Brain imaging study links childhood trauma to chronic procrastination in adulthood
Men face an elevated risk of suicide immediately following a relationship breakdown. Men often rely solely on their romantic partners for emotional intimacy. A breakup can lead to sudden social isolation and feelings of failure.
Early giftedness rarely lasts into adulthood, large developmental study finds
The real reason many Americans are cutting ties with their parents and siblings
Analysis of 97,220 people across 66 countries tested 200+ societal factors and found the 'communitarian' path to happiness — societies where people are enabled to boost each other's happiness — significantly outperforms the individualistic 'take care of your own happiness' approach
Researchers quantify the rate of “mercy sex” among women with low sexual desire. Women experiencing a chronic lack of sexual desire still routinely engage in sexual activity with their partners, a behavior researchers have quantified as happening about two and a half times per month.
Women globally place higher importance on moral identity than men
Depression may shut down the brain’s ability to make new neurons
New study reveals how running trains the body to handle psychological stress
Review in Nature: ADHD is primarily genetic with a heritability rate of 70-80%. In rare cases, however, ADHD can arise from a sudden neurologically compromising event such as traumatic brain injury (TBI) later in life.
r/psychology Audience Overlap r/psychology Subreddit Overlap & Related Communities
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r/psychology FAQ Frequently Asked Questions About r/psychology
What's the best time to post on r/psychology?
Based on posting volume, r/psychology is most active on Wednesdays around 5 AM UTC. That window has the most community activity, but busier hours also mean more competition for attention.
How active is r/psychology?
r/psychology averages 20 posts per day and ranks in the top 10% for activity among tracked SFW subreddits.
How many upvotes do posts on r/psychology get?
Posts on r/psychology average about 149 upvotes this month (net score per post).
What kind of posts does r/psychology get most?
On r/psychology, most posts are link posts (59%)