1.1K posts analyzed Updated Aug 2026
Averages 37 posts/day, top 5% activity. Most active Tuesdays around 9 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 | 206 (18.2%) | 18 |
| Personal Experience | 181 (16.0%) | 4 |
| Drama | 106 (9.4%) | 16 |
| My Life Story | 95 (8.4%) | 5 |
| Funny | 83 (7.3%) | 25 |
| Romance | 78 (6.9%) | 2 |
| Sad | 47 (4.2%) | 3 |
| Mystery | 36 (3.2%) | 2 |
| Erotica (NSFW) | 28 (2.5%) | 25 |
| Anger | 28 (2.5%) | 12 |
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 | 94 (8.3%) | 2 | 1 |
| found | 51 (4.5%) | 45 | 16 |
| part | 44 (3.9%) | 6 | 2 |
| chapter | 42 (3.7%) | 1 | 0 |
| years | 37 (3.3%) | 23 | 17 |
| thought | 35 (3.1%) | 13 | 4 |
| friend | 32 (2.8%) | 7 | 13 |
| never | 30 (2.6%) | 4 | 2 |
| life | 28 (2.5%) | 3 | 1 |
| girlfriend | 25 (2.2%) | 14 | 32 |
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.
I found something on my boyfriend’s phone that I wish I could unsee
My son told me I was not allowed to open the drawer of his desk. I finally did. I wish I had not.
I had sex with a girl I met at a bar. Six months later her dad showed me a photo that made me question how we actually met.
I just gave birth to my dead boyfriend's baby.
I like that my bf is cheating on me…
My wife kept sneaking out of the house at exactly 6:15 every evening. I finally found out why.
Got boxed in by five cop cars over a block of cream cheese
I just discovered my boyfriend is NOT cheating on me. He's doing something much worse.
I found a list in my sons room. It took me three days to realize I was on it.
After thirteen years of marriage, I learned that my husband married me to spite the woman he actually loves
r/story Audience Overlap r/story Subreddit Overlap & Related Communities
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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 Tuesdays around 9 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 37 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 10 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%)