1.4K posts analyzed Updated Sep 2026
Averages 45 posts/day, top 5% activity. Most active Tuesdays around 12 PM UTC. Mostly text posts (76%).
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r/Regrets Trending Keywords Trending Keywords in r/Regrets
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| Keyword | Mentions ▼ | Upvotes | Comments |
|---|---|---|---|
| regret | 340 (25.1%) | 17 | 27 |
| life | 74 (5.5%) | 19 | 23 |
| years | 67 (4.9%) | 28 | 32 |
| feel | 58 (4.3%) | 3 | 20 |
| myself | 47 (3.5%) | 6 | 31 |
| relationship | 47 (3.5%) | 4 | 6 |
| know | 41 (3.0%) | 10 | 61 |
| someone | 41 (3.0%) | 5 | 12 |
| friend | 39 (2.9%) | 14 | 18 |
| still | 38 (2.8%) | 5 | 11 |
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r/Regrets Top Posts Top Performing Posts in r/Regrets
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I slept with a sex worker and I regret it
Recently found out my long term partner has been having sex with my biological brother for years
Met the wrong girl and my life is ruined (M19)
I also regret my bodycount
I regret keeping my virginity
I made a mistake when I was 18 and the guilt has been eating me alive for years.
I (M)touched my cousin inappropriately (F).
I accidentally just sent a hey girly message about a man NOT cheating
not going with my sister on her final day.
Got drunk and sober me regrets it
| Title | Upvotes | Comments | Type | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| I slept with a sex worker and I regret it | 1.3K | 1.2K | text | Sep 12 |
| Recently found out my long term partner has been having sex with my biological brother for years | 911 | 465 | text | Sep 14 |
| Met the wrong girl and my life is ruined (M19) | 654 | 534 | text | Sep 21 |
| I also regret my bodycount | 454 | 1.8K | text | Sep 3 |
| I regret keeping my virginity | 419 | 398 | text | Sep 26 |
| I made a mistake when I was 18 and the guilt has been eating me alive for years. | 374 | 659 | text | Sep 28 |
| I (M)touched my cousin inappropriately (F). | 311 | 186 | text | Sep 8 |
| I accidentally just sent a hey girly message about a man NOT cheating | 290 | 816 | text | Sep 10 |
| not going with my sister on her final day. | 287 | 19 | text | Sep 23 |
| Got drunk and sober me regrets it | 277 | 284 | image | Sep 10 |
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r/Regrets FAQ Frequently Asked Questions About r/Regrets
What's the best time to post on r/Regrets?
Based on posting volume, r/Regrets is most active on Tuesdays around 12 PM UTC. That window has the most community activity, but busier hours also mean more competition for attention.
How active is r/Regrets?
r/Regrets averages 45 posts per day and ranks in the top 5% for activity among tracked SFW subreddits.
How many upvotes do posts on r/Regrets get?
Posts on r/Regrets average about 11 upvotes this month (net score per post).
What kind of posts does r/Regrets get most?
On r/Regrets, most posts are text posts (76%)