889 posts analyzed Updated Sep 2026
Averages 30 posts/day, top 10% activity. Most active Wednesdays around 2 PM UTC. Mostly text posts (100%).
r/scarystories Traffic & Engagement r/scarystories Traffic & Engagement
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Upvote Distribution
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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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No flaired posts were found in this month's data.
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r/scarystories Trending Keywords Trending Keywords in r/scarystories
Ranked by how often they appear Title keywords ranked by how often they appear
| Keyword | Mentions ▼ | Upvotes | Comments |
|---|---|---|---|
| part | 97 (10.9%) | 3 | 0 |
| night | 35 (3.9%) | 9 | 1 |
| story | 31 (3.5%) | 3 | 1 |
| man | 30 (3.4%) | 10 | 2 |
| house | 27 (3.0%) | 4 | 0 |
| never | 21 (2.4%) | 10 | 1 |
| stories | 20 (2.3%) | 6 | 1 |
| something | 17 (1.9%) | 6 | 0 |
| work | 17 (1.9%) | 10 | 1 |
| home | 17 (1.9%) | 8 | 2 |
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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My girlfriend fakes her death every time we argue
Everyone in my neighborhood has to cover their mirrors as soon as the sun starts to set
A woman came into my ER today. Someone had already performed her autopsy.
I Traded My Son For A Better One, And I Hate Myself For Not Regretting It
I'm scheduled to die at 6:30pm. I have thirty minutes to tell you why I did it.
The man who came home from golfing isn’t my man
I found a cracked iPhone while exploring an abandoned cabin in the woods. This was the only thing saved in the notes app.
I'm A Contracted Detective And, This One Case Still Haunts Me.
My girlfriend whispers to me while we’re sleeping
My mom was buried with her phone. Every night this week, her location has retraced exactly where I went that day, and it's almost caught up.
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 Wednesdays around 2 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 30 posts per day and ranks in the top 10% 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%)