1.1K posts analyzed Updated Jul 2026
Averages 35 posts/day, top 5% activity. Most active Fridays around 11 AM UTC. Mostly text posts (72%).
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r/Regrets Trending Keywords Trending Keywords in r/Regrets
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| Keyword | Mentions ▼ | Upvotes | Comments |
|---|---|---|---|
| regret | 239 (22.2%) | 10 | 15 |
| life | 93 (8.6%) | 10 | 14 |
| feel | 80 (7.4%) | 8 | 11 |
| years | 55 (5.1%) | 2 | 3 |
| guilt | 46 (4.3%) | 13 | 9 |
| relationship | 44 (4.1%) | 7 | 6 |
| know | 40 (3.7%) | 4 | 9 |
| myself | 39 (3.6%) | 6 | 11 |
| cheated | 38 (3.5%) | 36 | 57 |
| mistake | 37 (3.4%) | 6 | 9 |
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r/Regrets Top Posts Top Performing Posts in r/Regrets
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Hooked up with a girl not close to me and I might be the dad
I cheated on my girlfriend when I was 14 and the guilt is eating me alive
I cheated on my boyfriend and feel horrible.
got married 2 weeks ago only to find him flirting with 20 girls on threads
I cheated on my gf of 1 year
I regret staying in a relationship and ruining my life
I hate that sex 1-2x a week was not enough
People who left the steady, ‘good’ partner for the wild, exciting one — do you ever regret that choice?
I regret having a baby with a man I barely knew
I regret not spending more money on my ex
| Title | Upvotes | Comments | Type | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hooked up with a girl not close to me and I might be the dad | 478 | 597 | text | Jul 23 |
| I cheated on my girlfriend when I was 14 and the guilt is eating me alive | 472 | 333 | text | Jul 2 |
| I cheated on my boyfriend and feel horrible. | 397 | 394 | text | Jul 19 |
| got married 2 weeks ago only to find him flirting with 20 girls on threads | 310 | 71 | text | Jul 16 |
| I cheated on my gf of 1 year | 223 | 359 | text | Jul 19 |
| I regret staying in a relationship and ruining my life | 168 | 133 | text | Jul 28 |
| I hate that sex 1-2x a week was not enough | 168 | 173 | text | Jul 28 |
| People who left the steady, ‘good’ partner for the wild, exciting one — do you ever regret that choice? | 160 | 220 | text | Jul 12 |
| I regret having a baby with a man I barely knew | 159 | 94 | text | Jul 3 |
| I regret not spending more money on my ex | 144 | 91 | text | Jul 14 |
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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 Fridays around 11 AM 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 35 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 7 upvotes this month (net score per post).
What kind of posts does r/Regrets get most?
On r/Regrets, most posts are text posts (72%)