1.1K posts analyzed Updated Aug 2026
Averages 34 posts/day, top 5% activity. Most active Sundays around 8 PM UTC. Mostly text posts (100%).
r/scarystories Traffic & Engagement r/scarystories Traffic & Engagement
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r/scarystories Most Active Times When r/scarystories Is Most Active
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r/scarystories Flair Performance r/scarystories Flair Performance
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r/scarystories Trending Keywords Trending Keywords in r/scarystories
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| Keyword | Mentions ▼ | Upvotes | Comments |
|---|---|---|---|
| part | 102 (9.6%) | 2 | 0 |
| story | 46 (4.3%) | 3 | 0 |
| man | 36 (3.4%) | 7 | 1 |
| something | 32 (3.0%) | 11 | 1 |
| found | 31 (2.9%) | 10 | 2 |
| never | 26 (2.5%) | 7 | 1 |
| house | 23 (2.2%) | 6 | 1 |
| night | 23 (2.2%) | 9 | 1 |
| think | 20 (1.9%) | 10 | 1 |
| don't | 19 (1.8%) | 10 | 1 |
r/scarystories Mentioned Domains Mentioned Domains in r/scarystories
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This community doesn't link off-site.
Its posts are text, images, or discussion rather than outbound links.
r/scarystories Top Posts Top Performing Posts in r/scarystories
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For twelve years my father slept in his truck in the driveway
The Government Just Gave Me a Wife. I’m 18 years old.
My daughter has been hiding something horrifying
My Daughter Keeps Asking About The Man I Buried
The Ranch I Work for Has Been Sending a Priest Out with the Cowboys for 100 Years
I found my son’s notebook. I don’t think me and my wife are safe.
I’ve been babysitting the same kid for 30 years. I have enough to retire but his parents won’t let me.
I Worked on a Show that Exposed Child Predators. There Was One Investigation That Never Made it to Air.
There's a boy who rides the last train on my line. Don't let him sit next to you.
I went missing for months and my family is acting like nothing happened
r/scarystories Audience Overlap r/scarystories Subreddit Overlap & Related Communities
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r/scarystories FAQ Frequently Asked Questions About r/scarystories
What's the best time to post on r/scarystories?
Based on posting volume, r/scarystories is most active on Sundays around 8 PM UTC. That window has the most community activity, but busier hours also mean more competition for attention.
How active is r/scarystories?
r/scarystories averages 34 posts per day and ranks in the top 5% for activity among tracked SFW subreddits.
How many upvotes do posts on r/scarystories get?
Posts on r/scarystories average about 5 upvotes this month (net score per post).
What kind of posts does r/scarystories get most?
On r/scarystories, most posts are text posts (100%)