600 posts analyzed Updated Sep 2026
Averages 20 posts/day, top 10% activity. Most active Wednesdays around 3 PM UTC. Mostly text posts (100%).
r/shortstories Traffic & Engagement r/shortstories Traffic & Engagement
Volume and engagement over time Posting volume and engagement over time
Post Format
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
Peak posting by day and hour (UTC) When this community posts most, by day and hour (UTC)
Most Active by Day
r/shortstories Flair Performance r/shortstories Flair Performance
Upvotes and volume by flair Average upvotes and post volume by flair
| Flair | Posts | Upvotes |
|---|---|---|
| Horror | 99 (18.6%) | 1 |
| Science Fiction | 92 (17.3%) | 2 |
| Misc Fiction | 70 (13.2%) | 1 |
| Realistic Fiction | 58 (10.9%) | 1 |
| Fantasy | 47 (8.8%) | 1 |
| Humour | 34 (6.4%) | 1 |
| Speculative Fiction | 33 (6.2%) | 2 |
| Romance | 23 (4.3%) | 2 |
| Non-Fiction | 21 (3.9%) | 2 |
| Thriller | 19 (3.6%) | 1 |
Post Type Breakdown
Share by text, image, or link Share of posts by format: text, image, or link
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 | 36 (6.0%) | 1 | 2 |
| part | 24 (4.0%) | 1 | 1 |
| short | 23 (3.8%) | 1 | 2 |
| chapter | 20 (3.3%) | 1 | 2 |
| last | 14 (2.3%) | 1 | 2 |
| day | 13 (2.2%) | 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.
[Serial Sunday] I Hope Your Strategy accounts for This
[Serial Sunday] Unleash the Beast!
[Serial Sunday] Venom makes the Best Spice
[SP] The City of Damockles
[SP] Terms and Conditions
[HM] The Pink Elephant
[SF] Machi's Breakfast
[NF] Non Fiction
[HR] Select all squares with Traffic Lights.
[SF] The Frequency of Iron - A Swan Song Inspiration
| Title | Upvotes | Comments | Type | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Serial Sunday] I Hope Your Strategy accounts for This | 9 | 6 | text | Sep 6 |
| [Serial Sunday] Unleash the Beast! | 8 | 5 | text | Sep 20 |
| [Serial Sunday] Venom makes the Best Spice | 6 | 3 | text | Sep 27 |
| [SP] The City of Damockles | 5 | 3 | text | Sep 24 |
| [SP] Terms and Conditions | 5 | 1 | text | Sep 9 |
| [HM] The Pink Elephant | 5 | 2 | text | Sep 12 |
| [SF] Machi's Breakfast | 5 | 2 | text | Sep 27 |
| [NF] Non Fiction | 4 | 2 | text | Sep 7 |
| [HR] Select all squares with Traffic Lights. | 4 | 2 | text | Sep 7 |
| [SF] The Frequency of Iron - A Swan Song Inspiration | 4 | 3 | text | Sep 15 |
r/shortstories Audience Overlap r/shortstories Subreddit Overlap & Related Communities
Overlapping audiences Communities with overlapping audiences
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 Wednesdays around 3 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 20 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%)