1.2K posts analyzed Updated Sep 2026
Averages 39 posts/day, top 5% activity. Most active Tuesdays around 2 PM UTC. Mostly text posts (64%).
r/sad Traffic & Engagement r/sad 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/sad Most Active Times When r/sad 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/sad Flair Performance r/sad Flair Performance
Upvotes and volume by flair Average upvotes and post volume by flair
| Flair | Posts | Upvotes |
|---|---|---|
| Suicidal | 100 (19.3%) | 1 |
| Loneliness | 90 (17.3%) | 1 |
| Depression/Sadness | 80 (15.4%) | 1 |
| Other/Multiple Categories | 68 (13.1%) | 1 |
| Relationship/Love Issues | 56 (10.8%) | 1 |
| Mental/General Health Issues | 38 (7.3%) | 1 |
| Family/Friendship Issues | 33 (6.4%) | 1 |
| Self Esteem Issues | 18 (3.5%) | 1 |
| Loss of a Loved One | 17 (3.3%) | 1 |
| School/Workplace Issues | 14 (2.7%) | 1 |
Post Type Breakdown
Share by text, image, or link Share of posts by format: text, image, or link
r/sad Trending Keywords Trending Keywords in r/sad
Ranked by how often they appear Title keywords ranked by how often they appear
| Keyword | Mentions ▼ | Upvotes | Comments |
|---|---|---|---|
| feel | 107 (9.1%) | 1 | 1 |
| life | 85 (7.2%) | 1 | 1 |
| sad | 54 (4.6%) | 1 | 1 |
| i'm | 52 (4.4%) | 1 | 1 |
| know | 51 (4.3%) | 1 | 1 |
| want | 43 (3.6%) | 1 | 1 |
| feeling | 38 (3.2%) | 1 | 1 |
| don't | 37 (3.1%) | 1 | 1 |
| removed | 33 (2.8%) | 1 | 1 |
| really | 33 (2.8%) | 1 | 1 |
r/sad Mentioned Domains Mentioned Domains in r/sad
Most linked sites Most linked sites in this subreddit
| Domain | Links | Upvotes |
|---|---|---|
| youtube.com | 4 | 1 |
r/sad Top Posts Top Performing Posts in r/sad
Highest-performing posts Highest-performing posts. Each title links to Reddit.
iamloser
Sad 34 f usa
Crying, he cheated on me 😭 anyone's up guys ?
im ruining my life, i wish i has a mental illness but im just lazy
Will not being with the one I love cause me to be sad forever?
It's not getting better. Today is my last day
I feel hopeless af
My Dad just passed away. I don’t know what to do or think. I’m lost.
Guys is it over or will i grow more? 16 year old male 5’3
[ Removed by Reddit ]
| Title | Upvotes | Comments | Type | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| iamloser | 7 | 6 | image | Sep 3 |
| Sad 34 f usa | 5 | 6 | text | Sep 18 |
| Crying, he cheated on me 😭 anyone's up guys ? | 4 | 4 | text | Sep 20 |
| im ruining my life, i wish i has a mental illness but im just lazy | 3 | 7 | text | Sep 16 |
| Will not being with the one I love cause me to be sad forever? | 2 | 1 | text | Sep 22 |
| It's not getting better. Today is my last day | 2 | 1 | text | Sep 4 |
| I feel hopeless af | 2 | 1 | link | Sep 13 |
| My Dad just passed away. I don’t know what to do or think. I’m lost. | 2 | 1 | text | Sep 16 |
| Guys is it over or will i grow more? 16 year old male 5’3 | 1 | 1 | image | Aug 31 |
| [ Removed by Reddit ] | 1 | 1 | text | Aug 31 |
r/sad Audience Overlap r/sad Subreddit Overlap & Related Communities
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r/sad FAQ Frequently Asked Questions About r/sad
What's the best time to post on r/sad?
Based on posting volume, r/sad is most active on Tuesdays around 2 PM UTC. That window has the most community activity, but busier hours also mean more competition for attention.
How active is r/sad?
r/sad averages 39 posts per day and ranks in the top 5% for activity among tracked SFW subreddits.
How many upvotes do posts on r/sad get?
Posts on r/sad average about 1 upvotes this month (net score per post).
What kind of posts does r/sad get most?
On r/sad, most posts are text posts (64%)