462 posts analyzed Updated Aug 2026
Averages 15 posts/day, top 25% activity. Most active Sundays around 4 AM UTC. Mostly link posts (94%).
r/Shortfilms Traffic & Engagement r/Shortfilms 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/Shortfilms Most Active Times When r/Shortfilms Is Most Active
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r/Shortfilms Flair Performance r/Shortfilms Flair Performance
Upvotes and volume by flair Average upvotes and post volume by flair
| Flair | Posts | Upvotes |
|---|---|---|
| Horror | 127 (28.3%) | 1 |
| Comedy | 61 (13.6%) | 1 |
| Drama | 49 (10.9%) | 2 |
| Sci-Fi & Fantasy | 38 (8.5%) | 1 |
| Animation/Cartoon/Anime | 37 (8.2%) | 1 |
| Thriller | 32 (7.1%) | 1 |
| Action and Adventure | 18 (4.0%) | 1 |
| Documentary | 15 (3.3%) | 2 |
| Experimental | 13 (2.9%) | 1 |
| Art Film | 12 (2.7%) | 2 |
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r/Shortfilms Trending Keywords Trending Keywords in r/Shortfilms
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| Keyword | Mentions ▼ | Upvotes | Comments |
|---|---|---|---|
| short | 275 (59.5%) | 1 | 1 |
| film | 258 (55.8%) | 1 | 1 |
| horror | 98 (21.2%) | 1 | 1 |
| comedy | 39 (8.4%) | 1 | 1 |
| thriller | 27 (5.8%) | 1 | 1 |
| indie | 24 (5.2%) | 2 | 1 |
| psychological | 22 (4.8%) | 1 | 1 |
| drama | 20 (4.3%) | 2 | 1 |
| sci | 19 (4.1%) | 2 | 1 |
| produced | 18 (3.9%) | 2 | 1 |
r/Shortfilms Mentioned Domains Mentioned Domains in r/Shortfilms
Most linked sites Most linked sites in this subreddit
| Domain | Links | Upvotes |
|---|---|---|
| youtu.be | 310 | 1 |
| youtube.com | 80 | 1 |
| vimeo.com | 26 | 1 |
| instagram.com | 4 | 1 |
r/Shortfilms Top Posts Top Performing Posts in r/Shortfilms
Highest-performing posts Highest-performing posts. Each title links to Reddit.
STRANGER'S PAWN –– I made a 5-minute short film around a chess game. Somehow found a huge audience, and I’d love honest feedback
The Cemetery | Horror short film
Infervus - Short Film - 2026
short-film "YUGOSTALGIA" (2026) by Luka De Vivo
The Parallel Scroll - Dramatic Short filmed in 2025, United States, Directed by ARM
"Slowly, I Forget Your Face" (2026) - Ali Khan
Painting Houses. A very short film inspired by the Irishman. Part of a 2 hour film challenge.
You’re an Angel - an oddly terrifying short film
Within. Short Indie Horror. Watch with headphones!
EVACUATE EARTH - a sci-fi Short Film shot in London
r/Shortfilms Audience Overlap r/Shortfilms Subreddit Overlap & Related Communities
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r/Shortfilms FAQ Frequently Asked Questions About r/Shortfilms
What's the best time to post on r/Shortfilms?
Based on posting volume, r/Shortfilms is most active on Sundays around 4 AM UTC. That window has the most community activity, but busier hours also mean more competition for attention.
How active is r/Shortfilms?
r/Shortfilms averages 15 posts per day and ranks in the top 25% for activity among tracked SFW subreddits.
How many upvotes do posts on r/Shortfilms get?
Posts on r/Shortfilms average about 1 upvotes this month (net score per post).
What kind of posts does r/Shortfilms get most?
On r/Shortfilms, most posts are link posts (94%)