1.1K posts analyzed Updated Sep 2026
Averages 38 posts/day, top 5% activity. Most active Tuesdays around 2 PM 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 | 301 (26.5%) | 5 |
| Personal Experience | 151 (13.3%) | 8 |
| My Life Story | 126 (11.1%) | 17 |
| Drama | 68 (6.0%) | 6 |
| Mystery | 49 (4.3%) | 10 |
| Sad | 47 (4.1%) | 2 |
| Romance | 46 (4.0%) | 9 |
| Funny | 41 (3.6%) | 5 |
| Anger | 34 (3.0%) | 5 |
| Fantasy | 28 (2.5%) | 1 |
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 | 108 (9.5%) | 2 | 2 |
| part | 87 (7.7%) | 2 | 2 |
| life | 74 (6.5%) | 2 | 1 |
| death | 47 (4.1%) | 2 | 0 |
| chapter | 45 (4.0%) | 1 | 0 |
| years | 44 (3.9%) | 41 | 11 |
| first | 34 (3.0%) | 4 | 2 |
| die | 32 (2.8%) | 1 | 0 |
| never | 32 (2.8%) | 16 | 2 |
| found | 31 (2.7%) | 43 | 8 |
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 my grandfather's 30-year-old repair shop logbook. Every customer he wrote as "DUE - Will come tomorrow" actually came. 20 years after he died.
I cheated on my wife with a kiss. Months later, I discovered something terrifying in her desk drawer.
My mother wore the same fake gold bangle for 18 years. Last night, I finally realized why it never came off.
My girlfriend is a cannibal. She makes it seem so fun.
How I got over $50,000 USD in free Doordash.
I agreed to a fake date and accidentally met my husband
I slept with my therapist..
I slept with the mom of my child
I slept in my car with $4.12 in my bank account. Yesterday, I finally paid off my dad’s medical debt.
I found a framed picture of my living room behind my basement drywall. It wasn’t taken from inside.
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 2 PM 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 38 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 7 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%)