1.4K posts analyzed Updated Jul 2026
Averages 44 posts/day, top 5% activity. Most active Wednesdays around 7 PM UTC. Mostly text posts (100%).
r/selfharm Traffic & Engagement r/selfharm Traffic & Engagement
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r/selfharm Most Active Times When r/selfharm Is Most Active
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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 | 603 (47.6%) | 8 |
| Seeking Advice | 310 (24.5%) | 6 |
| Talk/Support | 129 (10.2%) | 7 |
| Medical Advice | 81 (6.4%) | 6 |
| Positives | 52 (4.1%) | 8 |
| DAE | 52 (4.1%) | 8 |
| Harm Reduction | 27 (2.1%) | 11 |
| Art/Media | 7 (0.6%) | 20 |
| LGBTQ+ | 5 (0.4%) | 16 |
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r/selfharm Trending Keywords Trending Keywords in r/selfharm
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| Keyword | Mentions ▼ | Upvotes | Comments |
|---|---|---|---|
| self | 106 (7.7%) | 13 | 5 |
| scars | 101 (7.4%) | 13 | 5 |
| harm | 90 (6.6%) | 12 | 5 |
| feel | 76 (5.5%) | 7 | 3 |
| clean | 69 (5.0%) | 7 | 2 |
| cut | 67 (4.9%) | 8 | 4 |
| myself | 67 (4.9%) | 5 | 2 |
| want | 58 (4.2%) | 8 | 3 |
| help | 47 (3.4%) | 5 | 5 |
| relapse | 44 (3.2%) | 3 | 1 |
r/selfharm Mentioned Domains Mentioned Domains in r/selfharm
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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
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Does anyone else have moments where they literally can't believe they're doing this shit
16m I beat the shit out of my younger brother (13m) and he deserved more
Just a Precaution (If you want deep scars)
16M, mom said “He’s got PTSD” in a sarcastic way then said “ he’s using his little incident to manipulate people”
i was medically violated bcz of my self harm
My daughter is self harming, drinking, and smoking nicotine. I dont know what to do anymore.
Do you ever give yourself a reason to cut?
Why the question, "why is self harm so bad???" Makes me annoyed.
How do you navigate intimacy and relationships when your body is covered in severe scars?
Self harm is expensive asl
| Title | Upvotes | Comments | Type | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Does anyone else have moments where they literally can't believe they're doing this shit | 225 | 31 | text | Jul 13 |
| 16m I beat the shit out of my younger brother (13m) and he deserved more | 191 | 36 | text | Jul 1 |
| Just a Precaution (If you want deep scars) | 175 | 27 | text | Jul 12 |
| 16M, mom said “He’s got PTSD” in a sarcastic way then said “ he’s using his little incident to manipulate people” | 163 | 15 | text | Jul 25 |
| i was medically violated bcz of my self harm | 143 | 33 | text | Jul 1 |
| My daughter is self harming, drinking, and smoking nicotine. I dont know what to do anymore. | 141 | 34 | text | Jul 22 |
| Do you ever give yourself a reason to cut? | 129 | 26 | text | Jul 19 |
| Why the question, "why is self harm so bad???" Makes me annoyed. | 129 | 17 | text | Jul 10 |
| How do you navigate intimacy and relationships when your body is covered in severe scars? | 119 | 29 | text | Jul 26 |
| Self harm is expensive asl | 98 | 44 | text | Jul 24 |
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 7 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 44 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 7 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%)