310 posts analyzed Updated Aug 2026
Averages 10 posts/day, top 25% activity. Most active Sundays around 11 AM UTC. Mostly text posts (70%).
r/sadstories Traffic & Engagement r/sadstories Traffic & Engagement
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Upvote Distribution
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r/sadstories Most Active Times When r/sadstories Is Most Active
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r/sadstories Flair Performance r/sadstories Flair Performance
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r/sadstories Trending Keywords Trending Keywords in r/sadstories
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| Keyword | Mentions ▼ | Upvotes | Comments |
|---|---|---|---|
| life | 43 (13.9%) | 1 | 0 |
| story | 24 (7.7%) | 1 | 1 |
| love | 19 (6.1%) | 2 | 0 |
| never | 17 (5.5%) | 2 | 0 |
| know | 12 (3.9%) | 1 | 0 |
| years | 11 (3.5%) | 1 | 0 |
| feel | 10 (3.2%) | 1 | 0 |
r/sadstories Mentioned Domains Mentioned Domains in r/sadstories
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This community doesn't link off-site.
Its posts are text, images, or discussion rather than outbound links.
r/sadstories Top Posts Top Performing Posts in r/sadstories
Highest-performing posts Highest-performing posts. Each title links to Reddit.
Goodbye, I’m sorry
What’s something you had to lose before you realized how much it actually meant to you?
The Voicemail I Never Deleted
WellWell
I've hurt myself
Is it fair?
Heart broken
Giving up on dating and accepting I will be forever alone.
I cried at work today
He never told anyone. Until that night.
| Title | Upvotes | Comments | Type | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Goodbye, I’m sorry | 22 | 24 | link | Aug 4 |
| What’s something you had to lose before you realized how much it actually meant to you? | 14 | 21 | text | Aug 16 |
| The Voicemail I Never Deleted | 12 | 6 | text | Aug 10 |
| WellWell | 9 | 8 | text | Aug 19 |
| I've hurt myself | 8 | 2 | text | Aug 8 |
| Is it fair? | 8 | 2 | text | Aug 12 |
| Heart broken | 8 | 10 | text | Aug 27 |
| Giving up on dating and accepting I will be forever alone. | 8 | 1 | text | Aug 26 |
| I cried at work today | 6 | 3 | text | Aug 6 |
| He never told anyone. Until that night. | 5 | 1 | text | Aug 18 |
r/sadstories Audience Overlap r/sadstories Subreddit Overlap & Related Communities
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r/sadstories FAQ Frequently Asked Questions About r/sadstories
What's the best time to post on r/sadstories?
Based on posting volume, r/sadstories is most active on Sundays around 11 AM UTC. That window has the most community activity, but busier hours also mean more competition for attention.
How active is r/sadstories?
r/sadstories averages 10 posts per day and ranks in the top 25% for activity among tracked SFW subreddits.
How many upvotes do posts on r/sadstories get?
Posts on r/sadstories average about 2 upvotes this month (net score per post).
What kind of posts does r/sadstories get most?
On r/sadstories, most posts are text posts (70%)