992 posts analyzed Updated Sep 2026
Averages 33 posts/day, top 5% activity. Most active Tuesdays around 11 AM UTC. Mostly text posts (100%).
r/stories Traffic & Engagement r/stories 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/stories Most Active Times When r/stories Is Most Active
Peak posting by day and hour (UTC) When this community posts most, by day and hour (UTC)
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r/stories Flair Performance r/stories Flair Performance
Upvotes and volume by flair Average upvotes and post volume by flair
| Flair | Posts | Upvotes |
|---|---|---|
| Fiction | 376 (38.3%) | 4 |
| Non-Fiction | 284 (28.9%) | 14 |
| Story-related | 120 (12.2%) | 7 |
| Venting | 117 (11.9%) | 3 |
| new information has surfaced | 27 (2.7%) | 2 |
| ✧PLATINUM STORY✧ | 20 (2.0%) | 8 |
| 🤖 AI Generated or Assisted | 16 (1.6%) | 8 |
| :snoo_facepalm:not a story | 14 (1.4%) | 2 |
| Dream | 6 (0.6%) | 1 |
| :ninja_monkey: Ninja Monkey | 3 (0.3%) | 32 |
Post Type Breakdown
Share by text, image, or link Share of posts by format: text, image, or link
r/stories Trending Keywords Trending Keywords in r/stories
Ranked by how often they appear Title keywords ranked by how often they appear
| Keyword | Mentions ▼ | Upvotes | Comments |
|---|---|---|---|
| story | 64 (6.5%) | 2 | 1 |
| life | 41 (4.1%) | 6 | 24 |
| first | 36 (3.6%) | 8 | 4 |
| years | 32 (3.2%) | 9 | 4 |
| time | 31 (3.1%) | 10 | 6 |
| day | 30 (3.0%) | 7 | 1 |
| friend | 28 (2.8%) | 8 | 4 |
| think | 28 (2.8%) | 7 | 3 |
| night | 26 (2.6%) | 29 | 9 |
| found | 25 (2.5%) | 12 | 3 |
r/stories Mentioned Domains Mentioned Domains in r/stories
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/stories Top Posts Top Performing Posts in r/stories
Highest-performing posts Highest-performing posts. Each title links to Reddit.
The night I accidentally walked into an orgy because I wanted my cooler back
I rear-ended a guy while driving completely wasted, but his reason for avoiding the police was wilder than mine
I got stuck at a customer’s place during the 2025 blizzard and somehow spent two nights with her
girl continues to masturbate infront of me after being caught
When Science Became a Problem: The Swedish Dentist Who Paid a Heavy Price for Questioning Refugee Ages
I went on a date last week. She let me unzip her.
My senior coworker kept calling me at 9 PM, so I called him at 2 AM
I started spending my lunch breaks in an old cemetery to escape my job. Yesterday, I realized someone has been leaving letters specifically for me.
My friend asked to borrow my car, I declined, and he crashed someone else’s the next day.
I found out why an old man waved at me every morning.
r/stories Audience Overlap r/stories Subreddit Overlap & Related Communities
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r/stories FAQ Frequently Asked Questions About r/stories
What's the best time to post on r/stories?
Based on posting volume, r/stories 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/stories?
r/stories averages 33 posts per day and ranks in the top 5% for activity among tracked SFW subreddits.
How many upvotes do posts on r/stories get?
Posts on r/stories average about 7 upvotes this month (net score per post).
What kind of posts does r/stories get most?
On r/stories, most posts are text posts (100%)