1.6K posts analyzed Updated Sep 2026
Averages 55 posts/day, top 5% activity. Most active Tuesdays around 11 AM UTC. Mostly text posts (90%).
r/sleep Traffic & Engagement r/sleep 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/sleep Most Active Times When r/sleep 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/sleep Flair Performance r/sleep Flair Performance
Upvotes and volume by flair Average upvotes and post volume by flair
This subreddit doesn't use post flairs.
No flaired posts were found in this month's data.
Post Type Breakdown
Share by text, image, or link Share of posts by format: text, image, or link
r/sleep Trending Keywords Trending Keywords in r/sleep
Ranked by how often they appear Title keywords ranked by how often they appear
| Keyword | Mentions ▼ | Upvotes | Comments |
|---|---|---|---|
| sleep | 779 (47.6%) | 5 | 4 |
| night | 129 (7.9%) | 6 | 7 |
| sleeping | 115 (7.0%) | 7 | 6 |
| help | 114 (7.0%) | 4 | 5 |
| anyone | 97 (5.9%) | 5 | 6 |
| asleep | 91 (5.6%) | 6 | 7 |
| waking | 90 (5.5%) | 11 | 8 |
| hours | 84 (5.1%) | 3 | 6 |
| wake | 83 (5.1%) | 7 | 6 |
| feel | 58 (3.5%) | 3 | 5 |
r/sleep Mentioned Domains Mentioned Domains in r/sleep
Most linked sites Most linked sites in this subreddit
| Domain | Links | Upvotes |
|---|---|---|
| youtu.be | 12 | 1 |
| youtube.com | 12 | 1 |
r/sleep Top Posts Top Performing Posts in r/sleep
Highest-performing posts Highest-performing posts. Each title links to Reddit.
Sleep is killing me
what's the longest you've gone without sleeping and why
My neck pain disappeared after switching to this contour pillow. No more waking up stiff.
The 3am wake-up isn't anxiety. It's a cortisol spike. Here's what helped me.
LPT for people who sleep alone: make your bed sideways.
My girlfriend just shared a list of things I’ve said to her in my sleep
Magnesium glycinate has been a game changer for me!
I have sex in my sleep.
I've been waking up at 3am for a year. This week I finally discovered why.
did i make a terrible mistake?
| Title | Upvotes | Comments | Type | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sleep is killing me | 608 | 39 | image | Sep 23 |
| what's the longest you've gone without sleeping and why | 461 | 103 | image | Sep 5 |
| My neck pain disappeared after switching to this contour pillow. No more waking up stiff. | 358 | 114 | image | Sep 15 |
| The 3am wake-up isn't anxiety. It's a cortisol spike. Here's what helped me. | 232 | 72 | text | Sep 11 |
| LPT for people who sleep alone: make your bed sideways. | 214 | 46 | text | Sep 14 |
| My girlfriend just shared a list of things I’ve said to her in my sleep | 207 | 31 | image | Sep 3 |
| Magnesium glycinate has been a game changer for me! | 197 | 104 | text | Sep 20 |
| I have sex in my sleep. | 183 | 110 | text | Sep 1 |
| I've been waking up at 3am for a year. This week I finally discovered why. | 159 | 47 | text | Sep 25 |
| did i make a terrible mistake? | 149 | 149 | image | Sep 23 |
r/sleep Audience Overlap r/sleep Subreddit Overlap & Related Communities
Overlapping audiences Communities with overlapping audiences
r/sleep FAQ Frequently Asked Questions About r/sleep
What's the best time to post on r/sleep?
Based on posting volume, r/sleep is most active on Tuesdays around 11 AM UTC. That window has the most community activity, but busier hours also mean more competition for attention.
How active is r/sleep?
r/sleep averages 55 posts per day and ranks in the top 5% for activity among tracked SFW subreddits.
How many upvotes do posts on r/sleep get?
Posts on r/sleep average about 5 upvotes this month (net score per post).
What kind of posts does r/sleep get most?
On r/sleep, most posts are text posts (90%)