800 posts analyzed Updated Jun 2026
Averages 27 posts/day, top 10% activity. Most active Tuesdays around 6 PM UTC. Mostly text posts (100%).
r/shortstories Traffic & Engagement r/shortstories 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/shortstories Most Active Times When r/shortstories Is Most Active
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r/shortstories Flair Performance r/shortstories Flair Performance
Upvotes and volume by flair Average upvotes and post volume by flair
| Flair | Posts | Upvotes |
|---|---|---|
| Horror | 121 (17.5%) | 1 |
| Realistic Fiction | 108 (15.6%) | 1 |
| Science Fiction | 87 (12.6%) | 2 |
| Fantasy | 78 (11.3%) | 1 |
| Misc Fiction | 72 (10.4%) | 2 |
| Speculative Fiction | 51 (7.4%) | 2 |
| Humour | 34 (4.9%) | 2 |
| Romance | 30 (4.3%) | 2 |
| Mystery & Suspense | 28 (4.0%) | 1 |
| Non-Fiction | 25 (3.6%) | 1 |
Post Type Breakdown
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r/shortstories Trending Keywords Trending Keywords in r/shortstories
Ranked by how often they appear Title keywords ranked by how often they appear
| Keyword | Mentions ▼ | Upvotes | Comments |
|---|---|---|---|
| story | 34 (4.3%) | 2 | 2 |
| part | 31 (3.9%) | 1 | 1 |
| last | 19 (2.4%) | 1 | 1 |
| short | 18 (2.3%) | 2 | 1 |
| life | 18 (2.3%) | 1 | 2 |
| man | 15 (1.9%) | 1 | 2 |
| tales | 14 (1.8%) | 1 | 2 |
| dream | 14 (1.8%) | 1 | 2 |
| fiction | 14 (1.8%) | 1 | 3 |
| world | 13 (1.6%) | 1 | 2 |
r/shortstories Mentioned Domains Mentioned Domains in r/shortstories
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/shortstories Top Posts Top Performing Posts in r/shortstories
Highest-performing posts Highest-performing posts. Each title links to Reddit.
[RO]The Day She Forgot Me
[SF] Gravit (a short story, i wrote yesterday)
[MF] Me, Again (TW: Public Indecency (Not really sure about this one))
[SF] Strange Lights
[HR] Say, Cheese
[SF] I’ve Heard That Pluto Is Nice This Time of Year
[SF] The Orb
[Serial Sunday] Lead Me to Greatness!
[RF] The Letters in the Drawer
[Serial Sunday] Don't feel Disheartened, feel Heartless!
| Title | Upvotes | Comments | Type | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [RO]The Day She Forgot Me | 12 | 6 | text | Jun 8 |
| [SF] Gravit (a short story, i wrote yesterday) | 7 | 3 | text | Jun 9 |
| [MF] Me, Again (TW: Public Indecency (Not really sure about this one)) | 7 | 3 | text | Jun 13 |
| [SF] Strange Lights | 7 | 1 | text | Jun 19 |
| [HR] Say, Cheese | 6 | 2 | text | Jun 21 |
| [SF] I’ve Heard That Pluto Is Nice This Time of Year | 6 | 4 | text | Jun 25 |
| [SF] The Orb | 6 | 3 | text | Jun 2 |
| [Serial Sunday] Lead Me to Greatness! | 6 | 11 | text | Jun 14 |
| [RF] The Letters in the Drawer | 6 | 2 | text | Jun 20 |
| [Serial Sunday] Don't feel Disheartened, feel Heartless! | 6 | 6 | text | Jun 21 |
r/shortstories Audience Overlap r/shortstories Subreddit Overlap & Related Communities
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r/shortstories FAQ Frequently Asked Questions About r/shortstories
What's the best time to post on r/shortstories?
Based on posting volume, r/shortstories is most active on Tuesdays around 6 PM UTC. That window has the most community activity, but busier hours also mean more competition for attention.
How active is r/shortstories?
r/shortstories averages 27 posts per day and ranks in the top 10% for activity among tracked SFW subreddits.
How many upvotes do posts on r/shortstories get?
Posts on r/shortstories average about 1 upvotes this month (net score per post).
What kind of posts does r/shortstories get most?
On r/shortstories, most posts are text posts (100%)