497 posts analyzed Updated Aug 2026
Averages 16 posts/day, top 25% activity. Most active Wednesdays around 2 PM UTC. Mostly image posts (66%).
r/spicy Traffic & Engagement r/spicy Traffic & Engagement
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r/spicy Most Active Times When r/spicy Is Most Active
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r/spicy Flair Performance r/spicy Flair Performance
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r/spicy Trending Keywords Trending Keywords in r/spicy
Ranked by how often they appear Title keywords ranked by how often they appear
| Keyword | Mentions ▼ | Upvotes | Comments |
|---|---|---|---|
| hot | 87 (17.5%) | 120 | 23 |
| sauce | 78 (15.7%) | 82 | 19 |
| spicy | 78 (15.7%) | 61 | 22 |
| pepper | 42 (8.4%) | 84 | 18 |
| first | 20 (4.0%) | 41 | 10 |
| anyone | 18 (3.6%) | 36 | 33 |
| spice | 17 (3.4%) | 21 | 17 |
| sauces | 16 (3.2%) | 257 | 33 |
| peppers | 15 (3.0%) | 54 | 10 |
| ghost | 15 (3.0%) | 69 | 24 |
r/spicy Mentioned Domains Mentioned Domains in r/spicy
Most linked sites Most linked sites in this subreddit
| Domain | Links | Upvotes |
|---|---|---|
| thewovenpalate.substack.com | 3 | 14 |
r/spicy Top Posts Top Performing Posts in r/spicy
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I entered 4 homemade hot sauces in the OC Fair. All 4 placed and one won Best Hot Sauce.
Harvested 30 jalapeños from my one little plant!
I ordered spicy boneless wings and I am dying. At the airport.
Homemade Szechuan Beef
A homemade Hispanico inspired cheese. This has a cayenne pepper, chili powder and smoked paprika rubbed rind.
Mango habanero boneless
Why do we enjoy spicy food if it's supposed to keep animals away?
The best pepper flakes I've ever owned!
My anus Is prepared
Created Candied reapers with orange and pineapple slices
| Title | Upvotes | Comments | Type | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| I entered 4 homemade hot sauces in the OC Fair. All 4 placed and one won Best Hot Sauce. | 3.7K | 184 | image | Aug 15 |
| Harvested 30 jalapeños from my one little plant! | 2.7K | 94 | image | Aug 19 |
| I ordered spicy boneless wings and I am dying. At the airport. | 1.8K | 262 | image | Aug 14 |
| Homemade Szechuan Beef | 916 | 34 | image | Aug 2 |
| A homemade Hispanico inspired cheese. This has a cayenne pepper, chili powder and smoked paprika rubbed rind. | 916 | 34 | image | Aug 9 |
| Mango habanero boneless | 807 | 102 | image | Aug 10 |
| Why do we enjoy spicy food if it's supposed to keep animals away? | 638 | 98 | image | Aug 2 |
| The best pepper flakes I've ever owned! | 559 | 109 | image | Aug 12 |
| My anus Is prepared | 511 | 106 | image | Aug 31 |
| Created Candied reapers with orange and pineapple slices | 424 | 37 | image | Aug 16 |
r/spicy Audience Overlap r/spicy Subreddit Overlap & Related Communities
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r/spicy FAQ Frequently Asked Questions About r/spicy
What's the best time to post on r/spicy?
Based on posting volume, r/spicy is most active on Wednesdays around 2 PM UTC. That window has the most community activity, but busier hours also mean more competition for attention.
How active is r/spicy?
r/spicy averages 16 posts per day and ranks in the top 25% for activity among tracked SFW subreddits.
How many upvotes do posts on r/spicy get?
Posts on r/spicy average about 65 upvotes this month (net score per post).
What kind of posts does r/spicy get most?
On r/spicy, most posts are image posts (66%)