2.1K posts analyzed Updated Sep 2026
Averages 71 posts/day, top 5% activity. Most active Wednesdays around 5 PM UTC. Mostly text posts (100%).
r/self Traffic & Engagement r/self 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/self Most Active Times When r/self 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/self Flair Performance r/self Flair Performance
Upvotes and volume by flair Average upvotes and post volume by flair
| Flair | Posts | Upvotes |
|---|---|---|
| Locked | 9 (100.0%) | 4 |
Post Type Breakdown
Share by text, image, or link Share of posts by format: text, image, or link
r/self Trending Keywords Trending Keywords in r/self
Ranked by how often they appear Title keywords ranked by how often they appear
| Keyword | Mentions ▼ | Upvotes | Comments |
|---|---|---|---|
| feel | 158 (7.4%) | 13 | 10 |
| people | 152 (7.2%) | 15 | 15 |
| life | 138 (6.5%) | 17 | 11 |
| i'm | 108 (5.1%) | 5 | 9 |
| know | 95 (4.5%) | 3 | 8 |
| think | 91 (4.3%) | 17 | 9 |
| don | 70 (3.3%) | 8 | 6 |
| feeling | 66 (3.1%) | 7 | 5 |
| time | 64 (3.0%) | 18 | 11 |
| myself | 64 (3.0%) | 3 | 7 |
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.
I am going to sit in the seats that I paid for
Transphobic man upset by my name even though I’m cis
My best friend retired at 31, my brother at 39. I’m going to work another 25 years and I’m honestly depressed.
My Fiance Died and My Mom is Making it About Herself
I think this world isn't meant for everyone
Finally found the cure to hemorrhoids
Ladies be aware of your friends they are your enemies sometimes
Just lost my job due to high fuel prices in the US
Bro what is this life we are inheriting??
For every 1 upvote I will read 1 page and do 5 push-ups
| Title | Upvotes | Comments | Type | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| I am going to sit in the seats that I paid for | 3.1K | 116 | text | Sep 13 |
| Transphobic man upset by my name even though I’m cis | 1.2K | 92 | text | Sep 16 |
| My best friend retired at 31, my brother at 39. I’m going to work another 25 years and I’m honestly depressed. | 742 | 235 | text | Sep 17 |
| My Fiance Died and My Mom is Making it About Herself | 734 | 84 | text | Sep 5 |
| I think this world isn't meant for everyone | 717 | 64 | text | Sep 23 |
| Finally found the cure to hemorrhoids | 657 | 232 | text | Sep 17 |
| Ladies be aware of your friends they are your enemies sometimes | 600 | 42 | text | Sep 20 |
| Just lost my job due to high fuel prices in the US | 521 | 214 | text | Sep 6 |
| Bro what is this life we are inheriting?? | 453 | 145 | text | Sep 10 |
| For every 1 upvote I will read 1 page and do 5 push-ups | 428 | 49 | text | Sep 22 |
r/self Audience Overlap r/self Subreddit Overlap & Related Communities
Overlapping audiences Communities with overlapping audiences
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 5 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 71 posts per day and ranks in the top 5% for activity among tracked SFW subreddits.
How many upvotes do posts on r/self get?
Posts on r/self average about 15 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%)