813 posts analyzed Updated Sep 2026
Averages 27 posts/day, top 10% activity. Most active Tuesdays around 1 PM UTC. Mostly text posts (100%).
r/selfhelp Traffic & Engagement r/selfhelp 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/selfhelp Most Active Times When r/selfhelp Is Most Active
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r/selfhelp Flair Performance r/selfhelp Flair Performance
Upvotes and volume by flair Average upvotes and post volume by flair
| Flair | Posts | Upvotes |
|---|---|---|
| Advice Needed: Mental Health | 316 (38.9%) | 2 |
| Adviced Needed: Identity & Self-Esteem | 112 (13.8%) | 1 |
| Advice Needed: Relationships | 77 (9.5%) | 1 |
| Advice Needed: Motivation | 59 (7.3%) | 1 |
| Advice Needed: Productivity | 41 (5.0%) | 1 |
| Advice Needed: Existential | 35 (4.3%) | 1 |
| Sharing: Challenges & Setbacks | 27 (3.3%) | 1 |
| Sharing: Personal Growth | 26 (3.2%) | 2 |
| Advice Needed: Career | 24 (3.0%) | 1 |
| Sharing: Mental Health Support | 22 (2.7%) | 1 |
Post Type Breakdown
Share by text, image, or link Share of posts by format: text, image, or link
r/selfhelp Trending Keywords Trending Keywords in r/selfhelp
Ranked by how often they appear Title keywords ranked by how often they appear
| Keyword | Mentions ▼ | Upvotes | Comments |
|---|---|---|---|
| help | 95 (11.7%) | 2 | 3 |
| life | 83 (10.2%) | 2 | 3 |
| feel | 80 (9.8%) | 2 | 3 |
| need | 65 (8.0%) | 2 | 3 |
| know | 59 (7.3%) | 1 | 3 |
| stop | 42 (5.2%) | 2 | 2 |
| don't | 37 (4.5%) | 2 | 3 |
| self | 35 (4.3%) | 1 | 2 |
| want | 32 (3.9%) | 2 | 2 |
| myself | 31 (3.8%) | 2 | 3 |
r/selfhelp Mentioned Domains Mentioned Domains in r/selfhelp
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/selfhelp Top Posts Top Performing Posts in r/selfhelp
Highest-performing posts Highest-performing posts. Each title links to Reddit.
I was raped countless times, now i need help.
C(p) on Twitter
I can’t stop thinking about my dad when I’m doing anything sexual
Am I addicted to masturbating?
dads brain developed blood clots bc of me
Guys i did it
I have spent over 20 years of my life in prison for non violent crimes mostly related to homelessness and drug abuse for the past two years lve done my best to stay in track and not relapse lve gad over ten job interviews and have been to every job agency l really don't want to claim benefits...l wa
I think my dad is a perv.
i got sexually assault by my brother when i was 7 , and confessed to my mom about it and turned blind eye
heart broken
r/selfhelp Audience Overlap r/selfhelp Subreddit Overlap & Related Communities
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r/selfhelp FAQ Frequently Asked Questions About r/selfhelp
What's the best time to post on r/selfhelp?
Based on posting volume, r/selfhelp is most active on Tuesdays around 1 PM UTC. That window has the most community activity, but busier hours also mean more competition for attention.
How active is r/selfhelp?
r/selfhelp averages 27 posts per day and ranks in the top 10% for activity among tracked SFW subreddits.
How many upvotes do posts on r/selfhelp get?
Posts on r/selfhelp average about 2 upvotes this month (net score per post).
What kind of posts does r/selfhelp get most?
On r/selfhelp, most posts are text posts (100%)