207 posts analyzed Updated Jun 2026
Averages 7 posts/day, top 25% activity. Most active Wednesdays around 11 PM UTC. Mostly text posts (74%).
r/shortstory Traffic & Engagement r/shortstory Traffic & Engagement
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Upvote Distribution
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r/shortstory Most Active Times When r/shortstory Is Most Active
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r/shortstory Flair Performance r/shortstory Flair Performance
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| Flair | Posts | Upvotes |
|---|---|---|
| Seeking Feedback | 25 (100.0%) | 1 |
Post Type Breakdown
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r/shortstory Trending Keywords Trending Keywords in r/shortstory
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| Keyword | Mentions ▼ | Upvotes | Comments |
|---|---|---|---|
| story | 34 (16.4%) | 1 | 0 |
| chapter | 10 (4.8%) | 1 | 0 |
r/shortstory Mentioned Domains Mentioned Domains in r/shortstory
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This community doesn't link off-site.
Its posts are text, images, or discussion rather than outbound links.
r/shortstory Top Posts Top Performing Posts in r/shortstory
Highest-performing posts Highest-performing posts. Each title links to Reddit.
The Spoon by the Sink
I Set Boundaries. She Called It “Uncollegial.” So I Quit. [True Story from 2025]
FIRST STORY
Cleaning the Baseboards
Severine
My new short story. The Giant in the Woods. Probably the best story, that's what the say.
A little story.
Don't Ever Hang Up [horror]
Oppression - an Obsession Film Fan Fiction Short Story
Five More Minutes
| Title | Upvotes | Comments | Type | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Spoon by the Sink | 5 | 0 | text | Jun 19 |
| I Set Boundaries. She Called It “Uncollegial.” So I Quit. [True Story from 2025] | 4 | 2 | text | Jun 24 |
| FIRST STORY | 3 | 0 | text | Jun 23 |
| Cleaning the Baseboards | 3 | 0 | text | Jun 27 |
| Severine | 3 | 0 | text | Jun 22 |
| My new short story. The Giant in the Woods. Probably the best story, that's what the say. | 3 | 0 | text | Jun 23 |
| A little story. | 3 | 0 | text | Jun 20 |
| Don't Ever Hang Up [horror] | 3 | 0 | text | Jun 30 |
| Oppression - an Obsession Film Fan Fiction Short Story | 3 | 0 | text | Jun 22 |
| Five More Minutes | 3 | 2 | text | Jun 4 |
r/shortstory Audience Overlap r/shortstory Subreddit Overlap & Related Communities
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r/shortstory FAQ Frequently Asked Questions About r/shortstory
What's the best time to post on r/shortstory?
Based on posting volume, r/shortstory is most active on Wednesdays around 11 PM UTC. That window has the most community activity, but busier hours also mean more competition for attention.
How active is r/shortstory?
r/shortstory averages 7 posts per day and ranks in the top 25% for activity among tracked SFW subreddits.
How many upvotes do posts on r/shortstory get?
Posts on r/shortstory average about 1 upvotes this month (net score per post).
What kind of posts does r/shortstory get most?
On r/shortstory, most posts are text posts (74%)