616 posts analyzed Updated Aug 2026
Averages 20 posts/day, top 10% activity. Most active Sundays around 9 PM UTC. Mostly text posts (100%).
r/shortscarystories Traffic & Engagement r/shortscarystories Traffic & Engagement
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Upvote Distribution
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r/shortscarystories Most Active Times When r/shortscarystories Is Most Active
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r/shortscarystories Flair Performance r/shortscarystories Flair Performance
Upvotes and volume by flair Average upvotes and post volume by flair
| Flair | Posts | Upvotes |
|---|---|---|
| New Age SSS - 1000 Words Or Less | 300 (48.7%) | 78 |
| SSS Original Recipe - 500 Words or Less | 204 (33.1%) | 42 |
| SSS Old School - 250 Words or Less | 66 (10.7%) | 10 |
| Drabble Babble - 100 Words or Less | 46 (7.5%) | 3 |
Post Type Breakdown
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r/shortscarystories Trending Keywords Trending Keywords in r/shortscarystories
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| Keyword | Mentions ▼ | Upvotes | Comments |
|---|---|---|---|
| something | 17 (2.8%) | 82 | 5 |
| last | 12 (1.9%) | 86 | 4 |
| found | 11 (1.8%) | 120 | 9 |
| never | 10 (1.6%) | 90 | 9 |
| time | 10 (1.6%) | 88 | 4 |
| wife | 10 (1.6%) | 264 | 13 |
r/shortscarystories Mentioned Domains Mentioned Domains in r/shortscarystories
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This community doesn't link off-site.
Its posts are text, images, or discussion rather than outbound links.
r/shortscarystories Top Posts Top Performing Posts in r/shortscarystories
Highest-performing posts Highest-performing posts. Each title links to Reddit.
A Conservative Wife’s Guide To A Successful Marriage
Please Remain Indoors Until Further Notice
The House That Keeps You Safe
I’ve Been In Hiding, But Today My Ex Found Me
Heather, Who Thinks She’s a Vampire
My boyfriend broke character AGAIN.
My Wife Was So Happy When the Baby Finally Ate
My Friend Never Forgave Himself for the Accident
I met my mother for the first time
I Hate My Girlfriend
| Title | Upvotes | Comments | Type | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A Conservative Wife’s Guide To A Successful Marriage | 754 | 46 | text | Aug 21 |
| Please Remain Indoors Until Further Notice | 714 | 13 | text | Aug 17 |
| The House That Keeps You Safe | 604 | 9 | text | Aug 18 |
| I’ve Been In Hiding, But Today My Ex Found Me | 562 | 53 | text | Aug 20 |
| Heather, Who Thinks She’s a Vampire | 557 | 20 | text | Aug 3 |
| My boyfriend broke character AGAIN. | 521 | 12 | text | Aug 14 |
| My Wife Was So Happy When the Baby Finally Ate | 515 | 17 | text | Aug 12 |
| My Friend Never Forgave Himself for the Accident | 504 | 39 | text | Aug 31 |
| I met my mother for the first time | 497 | 22 | text | Aug 28 |
| I Hate My Girlfriend | 486 | 4 | text | Aug 8 |
r/shortscarystories Audience Overlap r/shortscarystories Subreddit Overlap & Related Communities
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r/shortscarystories FAQ Frequently Asked Questions About r/shortscarystories
What's the best time to post on r/shortscarystories?
Based on posting volume, r/shortscarystories is most active on Sundays around 9 PM UTC. That window has the most community activity, but busier hours also mean more competition for attention.
How active is r/shortscarystories?
r/shortscarystories averages 20 posts per day and ranks in the top 10% for activity among tracked SFW subreddits.
How many upvotes do posts on r/shortscarystories get?
Posts on r/shortscarystories average about 53 upvotes this month (net score per post).
What kind of posts does r/shortscarystories get most?
On r/shortscarystories, most posts are text posts (100%)