1.1K posts analyzed Updated Jul 2026
Averages 35 posts/day, top 5% activity. Most active Fridays around 10 AM UTC. Mostly text posts (100%).
r/story Traffic & Engagement r/story 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/story Most Active Times When r/story 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/story Flair Performance r/story Flair Performance
Upvotes and volume by flair Average upvotes and post volume by flair
| Flair | Posts | Upvotes |
|---|---|---|
| Scary | 164 (15.1%) | 16 |
| Personal Experience | 157 (14.4%) | 7 |
| Drama | 121 (11.1%) | 5 |
| My Life Story | 104 (9.6%) | 11 |
| Romance | 94 (8.6%) | 7 |
| Funny | 83 (7.6%) | 46 |
| Sad | 43 (3.9%) | 26 |
| Mystery | 40 (3.7%) | 3 |
| Fantasy | 31 (2.8%) | 2 |
| Rant | 29 (2.7%) | 3 |
Post Type Breakdown
Share by text, image, or link Share of posts by format: text, image, or link
r/story Trending Keywords Trending Keywords in r/story
Ranked by how often they appear Title keywords ranked by how often they appear
| Keyword | Mentions ▼ | Upvotes | Comments |
|---|---|---|---|
| story | 107 (9.8%) | 2 | 1 |
| part | 82 (7.5%) | 2 | 1 |
| life | 53 (4.8%) | 3 | 1 |
| last | 42 (3.9%) | 2 | 1 |
| found | 37 (3.4%) | 51 | 16 |
| years | 37 (3.4%) | 40 | 6 |
| never | 36 (3.3%) | 36 | 5 |
| chapter | 33 (3.0%) | 1 | 0 |
| thought | 32 (2.9%) | 115 | 13 |
| made | 30 (2.8%) | 37 | 4 |
r/story Mentioned Domains Mentioned Domains in r/story
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/story Top Posts Top Performing Posts in r/story
Highest-performing posts Highest-performing posts. Each title links to Reddit.
My grandma accidentally became famous at the grocery store because she thought the self-checkout was judging her.
I thought my roommate was practicing magic at 3 a.m. The truth made me laugh harder than I should have.
I bought my grandmothers house after it had been empty for years. The attic explained why she never threw anything away.
I Caught My Wife's Affair Because of a Smart Fridge
I accidentally became the "emergency contact" for a complete stranger.
My grandpa accidentally became a local celebrity because he thought Wi-Fi was a person.
My wife keeps sneaking out at night. I finally followed her but now I regret it.
I found my boyfriend’s second phone. I wish he was cheating.
I thought my girlfriend was hiding a second phone. The truth was somehow more embarrassing.
I Opened My Old Phone... and Found a Message That Changed Everything
r/story Audience Overlap r/story Subreddit Overlap & Related Communities
Overlapping audiences Communities with overlapping audiences
r/story FAQ Frequently Asked Questions About r/story
What's the best time to post on r/story?
Based on posting volume, r/story is most active on Fridays around 10 AM UTC. That window has the most community activity, but busier hours also mean more competition for attention.
How active is r/story?
r/story averages 35 posts per day and ranks in the top 5% for activity among tracked SFW subreddits.
How many upvotes do posts on r/story get?
Posts on r/story average about 13 upvotes this month (net score per post).
What kind of posts does r/story get most?
On r/story, most posts are text posts (100%)