1.1K posts analyzed Updated Sep 2026
Averages 38 posts/day, top 5% activity. Most active Wednesdays around 4 PM UTC. Mostly text posts (100%).
r/selfharm Traffic & Engagement r/selfharm 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/selfharm Most Active Times When r/selfharm 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/selfharm Flair Performance r/selfharm Flair Performance
Upvotes and volume by flair Average upvotes and post volume by flair
| Flair | Posts | Upvotes |
|---|---|---|
| Rant/Vent | 469 (44.4%) | 7 |
| Seeking Advice | 305 (28.9%) | 6 |
| Talk/Support | 116 (11.0%) | 7 |
| Medical Advice | 68 (6.4%) | 5 |
| DAE | 49 (4.6%) | 13 |
| Positives | 24 (2.3%) | 15 |
| Harm Reduction | 15 (1.4%) | 6 |
| Art/Media | 7 (0.7%) | 152 |
| LGBTQ+ | 4 (0.4%) | 16 |
Post Type Breakdown
Share by text, image, or link Share of posts by format: text, image, or link
r/selfharm Trending Keywords Trending Keywords in r/selfharm
Ranked by how often they appear Title keywords ranked by how often they appear
| Keyword | Mentions ▼ | Upvotes | Comments |
|---|---|---|---|
| feel | 73 (6.5%) | 8 | 4 |
| self | 71 (6.3%) | 25 | 8 |
| harm | 59 (5.2%) | 29 | 9 |
| relapsed | 56 (5.0%) | 4 | 2 |
| scars | 54 (4.8%) | 14 | 6 |
| cut | 53 (4.7%) | 8 | 5 |
| relapse | 52 (4.6%) | 4 | 2 |
| want | 47 (4.2%) | 9 | 3 |
| clean | 47 (4.2%) | 5 | 1 |
| myself | 46 (4.1%) | 8 | 3 |
r/selfharm Mentioned Domains Mentioned Domains in r/selfharm
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/selfharm Top Posts Top Performing Posts in r/selfharm
Highest-performing posts Highest-performing posts. Each title links to Reddit.
I created a self harm simulator
Am I the only one that find the "I'll kiss your scars" type of people weird
“I created a self harm simulator” update
Do people not realize that it doesn’t have to be only cutting?
How to bring up s3xual self-harm to therapist?
Can't get over what the ivc nurse said to me
Scratching-the-itch simulator (MAJOR TW WARNING: Cuts and relapses)
“Why do people care that I cut? It’s my body”
How would you feel if your nurse had healed self-harm scars?
What does it mean when the blood is pulsing out
| Title | Upvotes | Comments | Type | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| I created a self harm simulator | 626 | 214 | text | Sep 21 |
| Am I the only one that find the "I'll kiss your scars" type of people weird | 288 | 47 | text | Sep 13 |
| “I created a self harm simulator” update | 283 | 14 | text | Sep 22 |
| Do people not realize that it doesn’t have to be only cutting? | 178 | 26 | text | Sep 28 |
| How to bring up s3xual self-harm to therapist? | 174 | 14 | text | Sep 2 |
| Can't get over what the ivc nurse said to me | 160 | 8 | text | Sep 26 |
| Scratching-the-itch simulator (MAJOR TW WARNING: Cuts and relapses) | 147 | 16 | text | Sep 22 |
| “Why do people care that I cut? It’s my body” | 124 | 80 | text | Sep 13 |
| How would you feel if your nurse had healed self-harm scars? | 108 | 78 | text | Sep 8 |
| What does it mean when the blood is pulsing out | 103 | 54 | text | Sep 30 |
r/selfharm Audience Overlap r/selfharm Subreddit Overlap & Related Communities
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r/selfharm FAQ Frequently Asked Questions About r/selfharm
What's the best time to post on r/selfharm?
Based on posting volume, r/selfharm is most active on Wednesdays around 4 PM UTC. That window has the most community activity, but busier hours also mean more competition for attention.
How active is r/selfharm?
r/selfharm averages 38 posts per day and ranks in the top 5% for activity among tracked SFW subreddits.
How many upvotes do posts on r/selfharm get?
Posts on r/selfharm average about 8 upvotes this month (net score per post).
What kind of posts does r/selfharm get most?
On r/selfharm, most posts are text posts (100%)