3.1K posts analyzed Updated Jul 2026
Averages 99 posts/day, top 1% activity. Most active Wednesdays around 12 PM UTC. Mostly text posts (100%).
r/self Traffic & Engagement r/self Traffic & Engagement
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Upvote Distribution
How upvoted posts perform Only posts with 2+ upvotes. The bands below show how those posts are spread by upvote count.
r/self Most Active Times When r/self Is Most Active
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r/self Flair Performance r/self Flair Performance
Upvotes and volume by flair Average upvotes and post volume by flair
| Flair | Posts | Upvotes |
|---|---|---|
| Locked | 11 (100.0%) | 4 |
Post Type Breakdown
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r/self Trending Keywords Trending Keywords in r/self
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| Keyword | Mentions ▼ | Upvotes | Comments |
|---|---|---|---|
| people | 215 (7.0%) | 18 | 15 |
| feel | 207 (6.7%) | 9 | 10 |
| life | 193 (6.3%) | 19 | 16 |
| i'm | 161 (5.3%) | 11 | 11 |
| anyone | 122 (4.0%) | 6 | 7 |
| want | 117 (3.8%) | 32 | 16 |
| myself | 114 (3.7%) | 4 | 6 |
| don't | 114 (3.7%) | 13 | 13 |
| know | 111 (3.6%) | 14 | 11 |
| think | 108 (3.5%) | 14 | 11 |
r/self Mentioned Domains Mentioned Domains in r/self
Most linked sites Most linked sites in this subreddit
This community doesn't link off-site.
Its posts are text, images, or discussion rather than outbound links.
r/self Top Posts Top Performing Posts in r/self
Highest-performing posts Highest-performing posts. Each title links to Reddit.
My best friend lost her infant and I don’t want to hear about it anymore
"He's a sad person." My husband changed how I saw one of my customers.
I tried canned chicken for the first time and I am traumatized
I found out that I live in an ingredients only household, and that's weird apparently.
It's a slow death, alcoholism
I almost didn't say hello. We ended up talking for 90 minutes.
I was the friend who always showed up. Then I got sick and no one showed up for me….
I’m the only single friend left, and my married friends just stopped inviting me to anything.
My coworker STINKS like death
Why bring your children to the west, and expect them to act as if they're still back home?
| Title | Upvotes | Comments | Type | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| My best friend lost her infant and I don’t want to hear about it anymore | 1.7K | 249 | text | Jul 22 |
| "He's a sad person." My husband changed how I saw one of my customers. | 1.6K | 100 | text | Jul 6 |
| I tried canned chicken for the first time and I am traumatized | 1.5K | 274 | text | Jul 12 |
| I found out that I live in an ingredients only household, and that's weird apparently. | 1.1K | 136 | text | Jul 26 |
| It's a slow death, alcoholism | 1.0K | 283 | text | Jul 3 |
| I almost didn't say hello. We ended up talking for 90 minutes. | 1.0K | 44 | text | Jul 27 |
| I was the friend who always showed up. Then I got sick and no one showed up for me…. | 948 | 71 | text | Jul 25 |
| I’m the only single friend left, and my married friends just stopped inviting me to anything. | 921 | 52 | text | Jul 11 |
| My coworker STINKS like death | 888 | 310 | text | Jul 9 |
| Why bring your children to the west, and expect them to act as if they're still back home? | 855 | 82 | text | Jul 11 |
r/self Audience Overlap r/self Subreddit Overlap & Related Communities
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r/self FAQ Frequently Asked Questions About r/self
What's the best time to post on r/self?
Based on posting volume, r/self is most active on Wednesdays around 12 PM UTC. That window has the most community activity, but busier hours also mean more competition for attention.
How active is r/self?
r/self averages 99 posts per day and ranks in the top 1% for activity among tracked SFW subreddits.
How many upvotes do posts on r/self get?
Posts on r/self average about 17 upvotes this month (net score per post).
What kind of posts does r/self get most?
On r/self, most posts are text posts (100%)